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Wirrabara to Murraytown to Melrose

Sat 31 May 2014 to Sun 1 Jun 2014

Walk name/location
Wirrabara to Murraytown to Melrose
Walk grade
End-to-End 5
Description

SATURDAY

This re-routed walk continues to avoid the vast area burned during the Bangor fire. On the eastern side of the Wirrabara Forest we head north through farming country to Murray Town rejoining the Heysen Trail approximately 8 kms south of the township. Note: The maps and GPS files available for Heysen Trail walks are NOT applicable to part of this walk.

SUNDAY

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.

WEEKEND BASE LOCATION

Melrose

THEME

On the occasion of this weekend walk we celebrate the first day of June using the letter ‘J’ as the subject of the theme. Your interpretation using this letter is welcomed.

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER

For those wishing to eat with other group members, 7.00 pm at Mt Remarkable Hotel, Melrose. Please let Chris O’Brien know if you intend to come.

Start
Saturday 31 May 2014
End
Sunday 1 June 2014
Walk Leaders
Jerry Foster
Russell O'Brien
Christine Porter
Vicki Cox
Peter Wynen
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Map legend:

Walk section along Heysen Trail shown in red:
The rest of the Heysen Trail shown in blue:
Map & GPS Files
Map view options
View map in full screen format.
View full featured Interative Map of the Heysen Trail.
Download map data
Download GPX file for a GPS unit.
Download KML file for Google Earth/Maps.
Download full-featured GPX and/or KML files of the Heysen Trail.
Mapsheet
6A
Guidebook maps
Northern Guidebook, chapter 2 map 8,
chapter 2 map 9.

Meeting Location

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

Details
Information withheld

Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $16.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $2.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $36.00

Saturday

Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
9.30 am approx. (Commence walking)
End time
2.30 pm approx.
Walking from
Corner of Avonmore Rd and Marner Rd (SW of Wirrabara) (GR 403388), CFS, Flinders Ranges, Map 365)
Walking to
Murray Town, Junction of George St/Rosslyn Rd and Archie Rd (GR 410531, Map 2.9)
Distance
18 kms
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards
Road walking
Experience
Trail walker

Sunday

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
8.30 am approx. (commence walking)
End time
1.00 pm approx.
Walking from
Murray Town
Walking to
Melrose
Distance
17 kms
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards
Road walking
Requirements
Comfortable footwear. Have a blister pack in your first aid kit. Carry water, snacks and lunch.
Experience
Trail walker