Section 48: Quorn to Dutchmans Stern

This section of the Trail passes through the outskirts of Quorn before entering the Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park. You’ll gradually climb towards the Dutchmans Stern, named because of its supposed resemblance to the stern of a Dutch vessel. It’s well worth taking a 6 km detour to walk to the Dutchmans Stern loop as the views are spectacular.

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10 km
plus extra distance of 6 km (refer to Walker / Vehicle access notes in the Location sections below.)
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Mapsheet 6D, Woolshed Flat to Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park

Location of Quorn
193 164
(219300 6416400 zone 54)
Latitude: -32.354116 (32° 21' 14.8176")
Longitude: 138.017282 (138° 1' 2.2152")
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Walking the loop to the Dutchman Stern will add 6 km to the walk.

Location of Dutchmans Stern
807 227
(780700 6422700 zone 53)
Latitude: -32.2973582222 (32° 17' 50.4896")
Longitude: 137.980855625 (137° 58' 51.0803")
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The closest access point to the trail is the public carpark in the Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park at the end of the Dutchmans Stern Road.