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Chlorinator to Bundaleer Forest to Raeville. Based in Gladstone

Walking from Bundaleer Reservoir to Raeville on the Heysen Trail.

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What to expect

SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER

Passing Bundaleer Reservoir and the permanently flowing Bundaleer Creek, the Trail joins the Bundaleer northern intake channel at the aqueduct. After leaving the channels at the weir it follows Never Never Creek past remnant Yacca forests and grazing land towards Bundaleer Forest.

SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER

This is diverse walk through native scrub, Bundaleer pine forest and farmland. The ridgetops and testing climbs reward walkers with spectacular panoramic views.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted to avoid fire damage in Bundaleer Forest.

THEME – Convicts

ACCOMMODATION AT GLADSTONE GAOL – The Gaol has been booked for our group so there is no need to book directly with the Gaol. When registering for the walk please advise whether you will be staying at the Gaol. The cells in the gaol have 2 single beds and there are ample cells to have sole use of a cell if you wish. Cost per person is $20 p.n. byo bedding or $25 p.n. with bedding provided. Payment can be made on arrival.

NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office to register for that day. The online registering system will only allow you to register for both walking days.

Walk leaders: Chris Allen
Neil Rivett
Lyn Wood
Lucy Allen
Registrations close: 2:00pm 18 October 2014

Cost

Adults: $16.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Dates

Saturday 18 October 2014 – Sunday 19 October 2014

Walk difficulty: End-to-End 6

These walks are for those wishing to walk some or all of the Heysen Trail. There are approximately sixty day walks involved, spread over six years. The southern walks, from Cape Jervis to Kapunda, are held on one Sunday per month during the walk season. Due to the greater travelling distances involved, from Kapunda northwards, the walk is held over a weekend.

These arrangements make it easy to walk the entire trail because the Friends of Heysen Trail work out many of the logistics.

These walks are reasonably demanding and for walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain. They have a walking time of about 5 to 6 hours and will require a high degree of physical fitness.

Refer to the End-to-End Walks page for more detailed information.

Walk details

Start time:
8.15 am (commence walking)

Finish time:
2.30 pm approx

Walking from:
Bundaleer Chlorinator Station

Walking to:
Neindorf Rd/Springs Road, Bundaleer Forest

Distance:
21 Km (includes reroute)

Hazards

Boggy crossing where trail leaves the channels just past the weir. Watch for bees and snakes.

Requirements

Bring snacks, lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat, gaiters and good, comfortable walking footwear. Hayfever medication if required. Extra water.

Experience

Trailwalker

Start time:
8.15 am (commence walking)

Finish time:
2.30 pm approx

Walking from:
Neindorf/Springs Road, Bundaleer Forest

Walking to:
Raeville

Distance:
20 Km (includes reroute)

Hazards

Difficult to find markers in several places.

Requirements

Bring snacks, lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat, gaiters and good, comfortable walking footwear. Hayfever medication if required. Extra water.

Experience

Trailwalker

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Registration terms and conditions

All walks are subject to you wearing appropriate clothing. Prime considerations are warmth and weather protection. Your safety and the safety of the walking group can be jeopardised by you wearing inappropriate clothing. In an emergency situation it can take hours to evacuate a sick or injured walker. Leaders may not accept people for a walk who have not come appropriately dressed or prepared.

View details of appropriate clothing at https://heysentrail.asn.au/walking-the-heysen-trail/prepare-to-walk-the-trail/what-to-wear-and-bring/

In the event of hot weather, the decision to proceed with or cancel a walk is made by the Walk Leader(s), having regard to risk factors such as local weather conditions, trail accessibility, vehicle support, and the physical capabilities of walkers in the group. In some circumstances, the Walk Leader may decide to amend, modify or shorten a scheduled walk. If a single-day End-to-End walk is cancelled, walk fees will be refunded. Refunds do not apply to weekend-away walks and multi-day events.

If unforeseen circumstances arise and you are no longer able to participate in the walk, please cancel your registration as soon as possible using the Manage Walk Registrations facility on your Account page.

Alternatively you can notify the office by 2.15pm on the last business day before the walk. Walk leaders do not have access to messages left on the answering machine after this time. If your Walk Leader has provided their mobile phone number you may be able to contact them prior to the walk (subject to phone service availability).

View the full details of our Cancellation & Refund Policy at https://heysentrail.asn.au/policies/cancellation-refund-policy/

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