Kapunda to Hamilton to Peters Hill

Walking from Kapunda to Hamilton on the Heysen Trail.

What to expect

Weekend Based in Kapunda

SAT 14th Sept Kapunda- Hamilton

A pleasant walk following backroads,tracks and fence lines through the undulating farmland of the Lower Nth.

SUN 15th Sept Hamilton-Peters Hill

Today we follow back rds and rd reserves of open bushland before a short climb up Peters Hill.Walkers are rewarded with vistas over the surrounding farmland .A short walk to Marschalls Hut and back is worth the effort from Peters Hill.

NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened) to register for that days walk. The online registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

A BBQ run by the Lions Club is organised for Sat Night at the Campground.$20 per head 6:30pm BYO drinks

Walk leaders: Kara Turner
James Wenzel
Suzanne Matthews
Adam Matthews
Samantha Mc Carty
Robin Sharland
Registrations close: 2:00pm 14 September 2019

Cost

Adults: $20.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Sausages ,Chicken& Patties,Onion ,Bread Sauce,Potato- Rice & Tossed Salads.Trifle ,Fruit Salad & Ice Cream for desert

Meal: $20.00

Dates

Saturday 14 September 2019 – Sunday 15 September 2019

Walk difficulty: End-to-End 12

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.

Walk details

Start time:
8;30am

Finish time:
3 -3:30pm

Walking from:
Kapunda

Walking to:
Hamilton

Distance:
24kms

Hazards

road walking,possibly walking through tall crops

Requirements

WALK RHS of road,morn tea,lunch ,2ltrs water min,SINGLE file through crops

Experience

Trailwalker

Start time:
8:30am

Finish time:
2pm

Walking from:
Hamilton

Walking to:
Peters Hill

Distance:
15kms

Requirements

Morn tea ,lunch,2ltrs water min,Being on time.

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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).

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