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Wandallah to Newikie Creek to Dares Hill Summit Rd

Sat 25 to Sun 26 May 2019

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Walk name/location
Wandallah to Newikie Creek to Dares Hill Summit Rd
Walk grade
End-to-End 11
Description

These are 2 wonderful testing and rewarding walks.

SATURDAY 25th MAY

This is a remote and very undulating section of the trail providing walkers their first introduction to the grazing lands beyond Goyders Line.Over the past few years the countryside in the area has been particularly dry.

SUNDAY 26th MAY

This section passes through Caroona Con. Park and Tourilie Gorge, which is one of the lesser known gems of the trail. Part of the walk through the gorge will be along the ruins of an old bullock track. Look out for the old retaining walls and the hand dug rock cutting.

It should be noted this is probably the most remote section of the trail south of the Flinders Ranges.

The Theme for the weekend is BACK TO SCHOOL; revive some long lost memories for a bit of FUN

NOTE - If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened) to register for that day's walk. The online registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

Start
Saturday 25 May 2019
End
Sunday 26 May 2019
Walk Leaders
Dom Henschke
Marlene Henschke
Andrew McDonald
Helen Morgante
John Babister

Meeting Location

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

Details
Information withheld
Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $20.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $2.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $40.00
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
8.30am(sharp)
End time
3.00-3.30pm
Walking from
Wandallah
Walking to
Newikie Creek
Distance
22klms
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

An undulating and exposed walk. Often old wire lying along fencelines.

Requirements

Good quality footwear and clothing, rain jacket, hat, sunscreen, walking poles(would be advisable) morning tea, lunch and plenty of water as this a long exposed walk.

Experience

Trailwalker

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
8.00am(sharp)
End time
3.30-4.00pm
Walking from
Newikie Creek
Walking to
Dares Hill Summit Road
Distance
26klms
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

A long and remote walk with few exits and no phone coverage

Requirements

Good quality footwear and clothing, rain jacket, hat, sunscreen, walking poles(would be advisable) morning tea, lunch and plenty of water as this a long exposed walk.

Experience

Trailwalker