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Wirrabara Forest to Block Nine Road to Murraytown to Melrose

Thu 15 to Sat 17 Jun 2017

Details

Walk name/location
Wirrabara Forest to Block Nine Road to Murraytown to Melrose
Walk grade
End-to-End 8
Description

SATURDAY 10th JUNE

This section provides a very diverse range of scenery, beginning with the dense natural scrub, ridgelines and spectacular vistas of the Telowie Gorge Conservation Park, then descending to a narrow single file track along a very pretty creek line, before emerging into walk alongside pine forests.

SUNDAY 11th JUNE

This section starts in the Wirrabara pine forest with there are some testing climbs. After leaving the forest the rest of the day is spent walking along back roads and road reserves through undulating farmland.

MONDAY 12th JUNE

A leisurely walk, predominantly along lightly undulating back roads, this section provides pleasant vistas over the surrounding farmland and finishes in the shadow of Mt Remarkable.

THEME: ROYALTY AS ITS THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

NOTE - If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office to register for that day. The online registering system will only allow you to register for both walking days.

Start
Thursday 15 June 2017
End
Saturday 17 June 2017
Walk Leaders
Chris Allen
Alan Davis
Lucy Allen
Vicki Cahalan
Paul Cahalan

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Walk section along Heysen Trail shown in red:
The rest of the Heysen Trail shown in blue:
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Mapsheets

Mapsheet 5B, Hiskeys Hut to Wirrabara Forest;
Mapsheet 6A, Wirrabara Forest to Melrose

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Guidebook maps (2006-2014)
Northern Guidebook, chapter 2 map 6,
chapter 2 map 7,
chapter 2 map 8.
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 $8.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $1.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $60.00
Walk Specifics (Thursday)
Start time
7.00am sharp for 7.15 am departure
End time
3.00 pm approx
Walking from
Wirrabara Forest
Walking to
Block Nine Road
Distance
16 Km
Risks (Thursday)
Hazards

Some of the steeper sections of the fire tracks can be slippery

Requirements

Bring snacks, lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat, gaiters and good, comfortable walking footwear.

Experience

Trailwalker

Walk Specifics (Friday)
Start time
7.00am sharp for 7.15 am departure
End time
3.30pm approx
Walking from
Block Nine Road
Walking to
Murraytown
Distance
17km
Risks (Friday)
Hazards

Road walking, keep to right hand side of road. Take care crossing Port Germein Road

Requirements

Bring snacks, lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat, gaiters and good, comfortable walking footwear.

Experience

Trailwalker

Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
7.00am Sharp for a 7.15am Departure
End time
3.30 pm approx
Walking from
Murraytown
Walking to
Melrose
Distance
17km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

Road walking. Keep to right hand side of road.

Requirements

Bring snacks lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat and good comfortable walking footwear.

Experience

Trailwalker