This section of the Trail follows the Tothill Range, one of the delights of the Mid North which boast the largest remaining section of remnant scrub in the area. You’ll have pleasant views over the surrounding farmland, with constant reminders of the juxtaposition of 19th century optimism and 21st century technology.
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Webb Gap
The Trail continues along the Tothill Range, providing expansive views over the surrounding farmland and Apoinga Lagoon.
Burra Road
The Trail crosses undulating farmland before entering the scrubland of the Hallelujah Hills. Your day finishes with an easy stroll to Worlds End Gorge. As you leave Worlds End Road look for the remnants of broken swing bridge on the right that used to cross the creek between two huge gum trees. It is thought to have been built so that children could cross to get to school when the creek was flooded.
Worlds End
Although primarily a long, flat, treeless walk along dirt roads and road reserves, you’ll get a perspective on the diversity of landscape of the Trail. Along the final few kilometres you’ll enjoy pleasant views over the historic Burra township.
Burra
This section of the Trail goes through historic Burra, passing the old Redruth Gaol and other reminders of a bygone era. The Trail then takes you over the exposed hills of the North Mount Lofty Ranges to Wandallah.
Wandallah
Along this remote and very undulating section you’ll get your first introduction to the grazing land north of the infamous Goyder’s Line, which marks the point where, due to low rainfall, the land becomes unsuitable for cropping.
Newikie Creek
This section passes through Caroona Creek Conservation Park and Tourilie Gorge, one of the lesser-known gems of the Trail with its ancient geology set in gorgeous landscapes of dry creek beds. Look out for the remnants of an old bullock track cut through the rocky Gorge.
Dares Hill Summit Rd
The Trail takes you past the historic Mount Bryan East School before you begin the climb up Mount Bryan, the highest point of the Mount Lofty Ranges. From the summit you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Mid North before you descend through grazing and farming land towards Hallett, once a railhead for the local farming community.
Hallett
You’ll enjoy a gently undulating walk mainly along rural back roads and road reserves, with seasonally changing hues of the surrounding farmland.
Oban
The importance of fresh water is abundantly clear for most of this section of the Trail which follows the Freshwater intake channel for Bundaleer Reservoir, only leaving it for a few kilometres to go through the township of Spalding. You’ll also see some fascinating examples of engineering from the early 1900s.