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Mark Oliphant Conservation Park

Sun 3 Jul 2022

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Walk name/location
Mark Oliphant Conservation Park
Walk grade
Trail Starter
Description

We will hike the Mark Oliphant Conservation Park for a distance of approx. 12 kms of undulating native scrub. Including a morning tea break, we should finish in about 3  – 3½ hours.

I think this is a hidden gem.  Not a park that is used very much and so nice and quiet (at this stage).  There is work being undertaken at the main entrance to the park to accommodate more parking as sections of this park are included in the Adelaide 100 Trail.  We will hike around the work being undertaken and check out how far along they are.

We will walk past a waterfall (one of the typical SA waterfalls shown on the map that I have never seen any water in) however as we are hiking this area in July, you never know!

If you have time you are more than welcome to join me after the hike at Red Cacao, Unit 3/41 Mount Barker Rd, Stirling SA 5152 for a coffee/hot chocolate or whatever you prefer.  There is parking at the back of the café, turn onto Pomona Road and then right at the big P for parking sign.

We meet at 8.15am for an 8.30am start.

Don’t forget to check the weather and wear appropriate clothing.  Check out the Friends of the Heysen website for what to bring for day hikes.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Date
Sunday 3 July 2022
Walk Leader
Heather Jensen
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Meeting Location

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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $10.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $1.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted

Walk Specifics
Start time
08.30am
End time
12.00noon
Walking from
Mark Oliphant Conservation Park,, Ironbank SA
Walking to
Loop walk returning to start location,
Distance
12km
Risks
Hazards

COVID-19 measures – you will need to adhere to social distancing at this event:

  1. I declare that if I experience any respiratory symptoms (even if mild) before the walk, I will immediately self-isolate, seek medical advice and cancel my registration for the event.
  2. When attending the walk I will:
    • observe social distancing practices
    • maintain personal hygiene (apply hand sanitiser and protect others if I cough/sneeze)
    • not share drink bottles, eating utensils, other personal items and equipment.
Requirements

COVID-19 measures – you will need to observe social distancing at this event, ensuring no contact between participants.

This includes:

  • maintaining a 1.5 metre minimum distance between participants
  • maintaining a 4m2 minimum area per person
  • bringing and using your own supply of hand sanitise

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

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