Eyre Depot to Mayo Gorge
Walking from Eyre Depot to Mount Little Station on the Heysen Trail.
What to expect
Cost
Adults: $8.00
Golden Boots Pass accepted
Sat7th Emily’s Bistro. Lamb roast . Vegetarian option. Bar $26.Sat14th 6.30pm Hawker Sports Centre. Mains +dessert. Bar. $29.
Meal: $55.00
Dates
Saturday 7 June 2014 – Sunday 15 June 2014
Walk difficulty: End-to-End 4
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:
Bus departs Strathalbyn 7.30am Rufus Depot: ETSA P
Finish time:
Arrive Quorn 2.45pm
Walking from:
BUS DEPARTS ETSA PARK 9AM-LOADING 8.30-9.00.
Hazards
Too much singing on the bus
Start time:
6am for 6.30am Quorn Railway Station.
Finish time:
4pm
Walking from:
Eyre Depot
Walking to:
Warren Gorge
Distance:
18km
Hazards
Abundant loose rocks.
Requirements
Be prepared for all weathers; plenty of water and snacks.
Experience
Trailwalker essential
Start time:
7am at Quorn Railway Station
Finish time:
4 pm
Walking from:
Warren Gorge
Walking to:
Buckaringa Gorge
Distance:
14km +4.5km walk in.
Hazards
Some sections with loose stones. May be very windy and cold on Mt Arden and descent.
Requirements
Prepared for all weathers,; plenty of water and snacks
Experience
Trailwalker essential
Start time:
7.30am Quorn Railway Station
Finish time:
4pm
Walking from:
Buckaringa Gorge
Walking to:
Calabrinda Creek
Distance:
22km
Hazards
Some rocky sections; two major creek crossings with steep banks .may be windy on the plains
Requirements
Prepared for all weathers, plenty of water and snacks
Experience
Trailwalker essential
Start time:
TBA
Walking to:
Transfer to Hawker
Start time:
7.30am Hawker Tourist Information area.
Finish time:
4pm
Walking from:
Calabrinda Creek
Walking to:
Jarvis Hill
Distance:
26km
Hazards
Abundant loose rocks in places
Requirements
Be prepared for all weathers,; plenty of water and snacks
Experience
Trailwalker essential
Start time:
8am Hawker Tourist Information area
Finish time:
4pm
Walking from:
Jarvis Hill
Walking to:
Old Wonoka
Distance:
9km
Hazards
If wet, bare rocks slippery on exposed ridge , cold if windy.
Requirements
Be prepared for all weathers,; plenty of water and snacks
Experience
Trailwalker essential
Start time:
8am Hawker Tourist Information area
Finish time:
4pm
Walking from:
Old Wonoka
Walking to:
Mt Little Camp Complex via Mayo Gorge
Distance:
16km
Hazards
Beware of trip hazards
Requirements
Prepared for all weathers,; plenty of water and snacks
Experience
Trailwalker essential
Start time:
Coach departs Hawker 9.30am
Finish time:
ETSA Park Stadium 4pm. Strathalbyn 5pm
Walking from:
Travel Hawker to Adelaide.
Interactive map
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.
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