Eyre Depot to Mt Little Station (Mayo Gorge)
Walking from Eyre Depot to Mount Little Station on the Heysen Trail.
What to expect
Cost
Adults: $48.00
Golden Boots Pass accepted
Tuesday Night 7pm at Emilys Bistro, lamb spit roast. Drinks and desert available at your own expense.
Meal: $18.00
Dates
Saturday 10 June 2017 – Sunday 18 June 2017
Walk difficulty: End-to-End 7
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; Adelaide 9am
Finish time:
Arrive Quorn 3pm
Start time:
6.30am departure from Quorn Railway Station
Finish time:
4pm
Walking from:
Eyre Depot (GR 765 301)
After climbing back into the range, walkers enter Mount Arden Creek which winds its way northwards. The gradual climb up the winding creek bed with its waterfalls and rocky sections can make progress very slow.
Walking to:
Leave the trail at GR 797 360 and follow the track out to Warren Gorge
Distance:
18km + 4.5km walk out
Hazards
Abundant loose rocks
Requirements
Be prepared for all weathers; plenty of water and snacks.
Start time:
7am departure from Quorn Railway Station
Finish time:
4pm
Walking from:
Warren Gorge to rejoin the trail at GR 797 360. After Mt Arden South campsite the trail leaves the creek to climb Mt Arden summit for spectacular 360 degree views. The trail then follows the ridgeline and a pretty creekline to exit at Buckaringa
Walking to:
Buckaringa Gorge
Distance:
4.5km walk in + 14 km
Hazards
Some sections with loose stones. May be very windy and cold on Mt Arden.
Requirements
Be prepared for all weathers; plenty of water and snacks.
Start time:
7.30am from Quorn Railway Station
Finish time:
4pm
Walking from:
Buckaringa (GR 215 429)
This is a predominantly flat walk below rocky outcrops. The trail then leads across Willochra Plain to Partacoona Station.
Walking to:
Calabrinda Creek (GR 349 530)
Distance:
22km
Hazards
Some rocky sections; two major creek crossings with steep banks. May be windy on the plains.
Requirements
Be prepared for all weathers; plenty of water and snacks.
Start time:
TBA
Walking from:
Transfer to Hawker
Start time:
7.30am from Hawker Tourist Information area
Finish time:
4pm
Walking from:
Calabrinda Creek (GR 349 530)
This is a long but fairly fast walk, initially along vehicle tracks, then over open grazing land along the face of Yappala Range and past the historic Mt Elm school site to Jarvis Hill carpark.
Walking to:
Jarvis Hill (GR 505669)
Distance:
26km
Hazards
Abundant loose rocks in places
Requirements
Be prepared for all weathers; plenty of water and snacks.
Start time:
8am from Hawker Tourist Information area
Finish time:
4pm
Walking from:
Jarvis Hill (GR 505669)
One of the gems of the Trail, this ridge walk provides spectacular views and many photo opportunities. It is a short walk, but may still take up to 4 hours because of the terrain and photo stops
Walking to:
Old Wonoka / Leigh Creek Road (GR 533 740)
Distance:
9km
Start time:
8am from Hawker Tourist Information area
Finish time:
4pm
Walking from:
Old Wonoka – Leigh Creek Road (GR 533 740)
A classic Flinders Ranges creek walk, the whole day is spent in Wonoka Creek which has been the site of a couple of major floods in recent years.
Walking to:
Mt Little Camp complex via Mayo Gorge (GR 544 850)
Distance:
15 +1km
Requirements
Be prepared for all weathers; plenty of water and snacks.
Start time:
Coach departs Hawker 9.30am
Finish time:
Adelaide Central Bus Station 4pm, Strathalbyn 5pm
Walking from:
Travel from 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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