Hiking from Horrocks Pass to Broadview
Section 45 of the Heysen Trail takes you from Horrocks Pass to Broadview.
On this walk we acknowledge the traditional lands of the Nukunu people.
What you’ll experience hiking Section 45 of the Trail
Starting with a steep climb out of Horrocks Pass to the ridge, the Trail traverses exposed, gibber littered hills and farmland. You’ll be rewarded with views over the Willochra Plain and Spencer Gulf.
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Printed maps
Mapsheet 6B, Melrose to Wilmington
Walker / Vehicle access
Location of Broadview
Vehicle access at Broadview, 18 km north of Wilmington or 30 km south of Quorn is via the Gunyah Road.
At Broadview the Trail and the access trail pass through a private sheep property.
A spur trail has been marked from the intersection of Gunyah Road and Broadview Road/Lane (lat/long -32.52134, 138.07286) to the Heysen Trail. There is no unauthorized vehicle access beyond this point.
The spur goes to the south side of the Broadview Homestead then follows a fence up to the main trail at GR 214 974 (Lat/Long: -32.52537 138.03369)
Location of Horrocks Pass
Grid Reference
221 845 (222100 6384500 zone 54)
Coordinates
Latitude: -32.642204 (32° 38' 31.9344")
Longitude: 138.037587 (138° 2' 15.3132")
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Location of Broadview
Grid Reference
214 974 (221400 6397400 zone 54)
Coordinates
Latitude: -32.525370 (32° 31' 31.332")
Longitude: 138.033690 (138° 2' 1.284")
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