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Woolshed Flat to Quorn to Dutchmans Stern

Sat 6 to Sun 7 Sep 2014

Walk name/location
Woolshed Flat to Quorn to Dutchmans Stern
Walk grade
End-to-End 5
Description

SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

A steady climb to start the day takes walkers to the top of the range and views over Pichi Richi Pass. After descending into the pass again, the Trail follows the historic Pichi Richi railway line, passing the remnants of deserted sidings and settlements.

SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER

This section of the trail passes the outskirts of Quorn before climbing gradually towards The Dutchmans Stern. Taking a detour off of the Heysen Trail to walk the 6 km Dutchmans Stern loop will provide a memorable highlight. (Optional but highly recommended – see brochure.)

BASE LOCATION

Quorn

THEME

Beanies. This year’s Alice Springs Beanie Festival has been and gone but our Festival of Heysen Trail Beanies takes place this weekend. For information about Alice’s festival and free patterns see http://www.beaniefest.org/

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER

For those wishing to eat with other group members.

7.00 pm at the Austral Hotel, Quorn.

Please let Chris O’Brien know if you intend to come (cobrien@internode.on.net).

Start
Saturday 6 September 2014
End
Sunday 7 September 2014
Walk Leaders
Jerry Foster
Russell O'Brien
Christine Porter
Vicki Cox
Peter Wynen
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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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Mapsheet
6C
Guidebook maps
Northern Guidebook, chapter 3 map 8,
chapter 3 map 9.

Meeting Location

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Details
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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.
End time
1.30 pm approx.
Walking from
Woolshed Flat
GR 797 058, Map 3.8
Walking to
Quorn
GR 193 164, Map 3.9/3.10
Distance
14 km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards
Quorn - Port Augusta main road crossings
Requirements
Comfortable footwear. Have a blister pack in your first aid kit. Carry water, snacks and lunch.
Experience
Trailwalker

Sunday

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
8.30 am approx. (Start walking)
End time
1.30 pm approx.
Walking from
Quorn
GR 193 164, Map 4.1
Walking to
Dutchmans Stern
GR 807 227, Map 4.1/4.2
Distance
16 km (includes Dutchmans Stern loop walk, 6 km ap
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards
None known
Requirements
Comfortable footwear. Have a blister pack in your first aid kit. Carry water, snacks and lunch.
Experience
Trailwalker