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Spalding Rd to Bundaleer Reservoir and EE George Quarry to Spalding Rd with End to End 14

Sat 2 to Sun 3 Sep 2023

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Details

Walk name/location
Spalding Rd to Bundaleer Reservoir and EE George Quarry to Spalding Rd with End to End 14
Walk grade
End-to-End 14
Description

Saturday Spalding Rd to Chlorinator - This is a very flat, but unique walk that follows the Freshwater intake channel for Bundaleer Reservoir, only leaving it for a few km to go through Spalding. Walkers will see some fascinating examples of engineering from the early 1900s.

Sunday EE George Quarry to Spalding Rd - Most of this section is spent walking south, initially along the crest of Brown Hill Range, following the remnants of an old 1840s stone wall (the longest in SA). It is quite an undulating walk, with little shelter from the elements, however the views make up for any discomfort. The last 5-6 km follow rural back roads to the main Spalding to Burra road.

Walk Difficulty - The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

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.

Start
Saturday 2 September 2023
End
Sunday 3 September 2023
Walk Leaders
Mark Fletcher
Cathy Bowditch
Chris Allen
Karin Agostino
Margaret Fletcher
Michael Agostino

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Meeting Location

Meeting location details will be provided after you have registered for this event.

Details
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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $20.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $2.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $40.00
Meal details

Saturday Night Meal Option – 6:30pm at St James School Learning Centre 1 King Edward Tce Jamestown SA 5491 https://goo.gl/maps/Nz3GwR8i47bVGy7e8

This is a fundraiser for the school to buy new sporting equipment. The Main Meal will be a Country Style Buffet with a large variety of choice with vegetarian options and with a Dessert to follow  – please specify in “Include a note”  if you intend bringing a non-walking partner/friend

 ***B.Y.O. Drinks and Glasses***

 

E2E14  Social Committee Theme 

“Back to School Sports Day”

So get into your sports gear, dress in your old school colour (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green etc).  Look for your ribbons and medals, or your children’s, (zink noses, streamers and ribbons).  Can you remember your school teams chant?

Fundraising Auction

To help raise even more funds for the host School’s sporting facilities we will hold an auction.  Do you know someone who may wish to donate a prize?  Do you wish to donate a mystery prize?  Wrap your prize to keep the bidders guessing.  So bring copious amounts of  cash, all prizes to go on the night…. Cash only no IOUs.  Could you let Peter know via email (pjames0123@gmail.com) if you are bringing any prizes so we can create an auction register.

 

Meal Cost is $39 Per Head  – You will need to pay via bank transfer prior no later than 4pm Thursday the 31st of August such that we can provide final numbers. Please specify in “Include a note” if you have a non-walking partner/friend that will be attending for the meal

NOTE: No refunds on meals possible after Official Walk Registration Close Date 31/08/2023 4:00 pm as numbers will be committed.

Meal Payment Via Bank Transfer To:

M E Fletcher

BSB 670 864

ACC 20236388

(please put your name as a reference if you are using a business account to transfer from, where it isn’t obvious who you are)

Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
8:00am Bus Departs (Be There 7:40am for Check-in & boarding)
End time
3:30pm approx
Walking from
Spalding Rd
Walking to
Chlorinator
Distance
24km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

Watch out for bees, there are several swarms in hollow metal posts along the pipeline and channels. Be alert for washouts or undercutting of the channel banks if there has been a lot of rain. Take care at main road crossings.

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc as you need per forecast weather conditions.

Carry at least 2 litres of water, hand sanitiser, a personal first aid kit including:- band-aids, blister packs, analgesics, anti-inflammatories and electrolytes, your regular medications and anything else you think you might need.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Experience

Trailwalker

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
8:00am Bus Departs (Be There 7:40am for Check-in & boarding)
End time
2:30pm approx.
Walking from
EE George Quarry
Walking to
Spalding Rd
Distance
20km
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

Many loose rocks (often hidden) in the grass alongside the old stone wall. Snakes (not rubber ones) .

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc as you need per forecast weather conditions.

Carry at least 2 litres of water, hand sanitiser, a personal first aid kit including:- band-aids, blister packs, analgesics, anti-inflammatories and electrolytes, your regular medications and anything else you think you might need.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Experience

Trailwalker

Nearby Campsites and Accommodation Options

This list is generic and is derived from the Walk Selector for this walk section. Your walk leader may be suggesting a different or specific town or accommodation option to be based at.

In This Section

On or within 2 km of this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Spalding

  2. Whistling Trig Tank

  3. Baderloo walk-in site

  4. Spalding Hotel

  5. Spalding Oval

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Curnows Hut

  2. Hallett Railway Station

  3. Hallett

  4. The Carriage on Alfred