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Worlds End to Burra and Dares Hill Summit Rd to Hallett (Walks 26&30)

Sat 8 to Sun 9 Jun 2024

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Details

Walk name/location
Worlds End to Burra and Dares Hill Summit Rd to Hallett (Walks 26&30)
Walk grade
End-to-End 15
Description

Saturday  - Worlds End to Burra – 25km, Although primarily a long, flat, treeless walk, along dirt roads and road reserves, this section provides walkers with a perspective on the diversity of landscapes of the Trail. The final few kilometres provide pleasant views over the historic Burra township.

Social - BBQ and Campfire, Burra - Venue and Time to be announced after first weekend away.
BBQ Sausages and Patties will be provided along with bread and sauces for a minimal fee. $5.00 per head.
If you have any non meat preferences could you please bring your own and enjoy the bread and sauces at no charge.

If you intend to come along please RSVP when you register.

We will ask for everyone to contribute to either a savoury or sweet option for the rest of the meal. Nothing huge or troublesome just a plate for sharing.
This will be done by having men bringing savoury and women bringing sweet. Next time we have a BYO we will swap it over.

Theme - Wear an Apron

Sunday - Dares Hill Summit Rd to Hallett – 20km,  The trail takes walkers past the historic Mt Bryan East School, before beginning the climb up Mt Bryan, which is the highest point of the Mt Lofty Ranges. Walkers are rewarded with panoramic views of the Mid-North from the summit and as they descend through grazing and farming land towards Hallett.

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 8 June 2024
End
Sunday 9 June 2024
Walk Leaders
Mark Curtis
Michael Joyce
Leanne Bell
Andrea Gillin
Maria Bootle
Philip Bell
Lyn Wood

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Mapsheet

Mapsheet 3D, Tothill Gap to Burra

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Guidebook maps (2006-2014)
Southern Guidebook, chapter 5 map 11,
chapter 5 map 12,
chapter 5 map 13,
chapter 5 map 14.
Meeting Location

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

Details
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Meeting location documents
  • Document withheld: Walk 26 ...
  • Document withheld: Walk 30 ...
Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $24.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $10.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $50.00
Meal details

Hi All,

Lets all get this year’s socials off and running. After the first weekend away we are all back on track ( pardon the pun) and ready to socialise.

For this walk and before the weather turns too bleak it would be great to have a BBQ and a campfire.

We will be based in Burra and have flagged a couple of sites with bbqs and an area to mingle afterwards. The exact location will be confirmed once we have checked these out on the first walk.

BBQ Sausages and Patties will be provided along with bread and sauces for a minimal fee. $5.00 per head.
If you have any non meat preferences could you please bring your own and enjoy the bread and sauces at no charge.

We will ask for everyone to contribute to either a savoury or sweet option for the rest of the meal. Nothing huge or troublesome just a plate for sharing.

This will be done by having men bringing savoury and women bringing sweet. Next time we have a BYO we will swap it over.

The campfire will be lit so we can gather around for a few games, listening to some tunes or if you would like you could toast some marshmallows.

Our theme for the evening will be WEAR AN APRON.. an essential item for BBQ ing.

Looking forward to catching up with you all then.

Jo

Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
8:00 AM Bus Departure - please arrive 20 minutes early to allow registering
End time
4:00 pm Approx.
Walking from
Worlds End
Walking to
Burra
Distance
25km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

Considerable road walking - keep to the side of the road as directed by Leaders

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

E2E Walking Experience unless discussed with co-ordinator

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
8:00 AM Bus Departure - please arrive 20 minutes early to allow registering
End time
3:00 pm Approx.
Walking from
Dares Hill Summit Road
Walking to
Hallett
Distance
20km
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

Some road walking - keep to the side of the road as directed by Leaders

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

E2E Walking Experience unless discussed with co-ordinator

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 2km of this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Hallett Railway Station

  2. Hallett

  3. Old Mt Bryan East School

  4. Caroona Creek ‘walk-in’ site

  5. Black Jack Hut

  6. Wandallah Creek ‘Walk in’ Shelter

  7. Burra

  8. Burra Creek Gorge Reserve (Worlds End)

  9. Old Shed – Main Camp – Caroona Creek Conservation Park

  10. Tourilie Gorge hut

  11. Worlds End ‘walk-in’ site

  12. Burra Caravan Park

  13. Burra Hotel

  14. Paxton Square Cottages

  15. Burra Motor Inn

  16. Lavender Cottage

  17. Morse Cottage

  18. Burra Heritage Cottages

  19. Griffiths Retreat and Cottage

  20. Hallett Camping at the Recreation Ground

  21. Wildongoleechie Hotel

  22. Burra Bed & Breakfast

  23. Tiverina Park

  24. The Carriages

  25. Cartapo Creek Hobby Farm

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Huppatz Hut

  2. Whistling Trig Tank

  3. Hallelujah Hideaway