Mitcham Reserve to Waite Arboretum
What to expect
Cost
Adults: $5.00
Golden Boots Pass accepted
Walk details
Date:
Wednesday 20 January 2027
Start time:
1715
Walking from:
Mictcham Reserve
Walking to:
Loop walk
Distance:
8km
Walk difficulty: Summer Walks
These walks are only for when it is not walk season. The walks are generally 1.5 to 2 hours mostly on Wednesday evenings, meeting at 6pm, followed by a meal, close to Adelaide. With increasing popularity of walks some may be in the morning with variable meeting times and longer than the evening walks.
These walks are for those who
- wish to maintain their fitness outside the walking season,
- may not be regular walkers,
- have not walked in a group previously, or
- want a shorter walk.
Anyone undertaking these walks may have only a modest degree of physical fitness. However read the walk description as some walks may be longer and more strenuous than others.
Hazards
Road crossings. Some footpaths uneven. Snakes.
Requirements
Wear appropriate hiking clothing, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc as you need per forecast weather conditions. Carry at least 1 litre of water and a personal first aid kit including electrolytes.
BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.
Experience
This walk is not a stroll, we will be walking at a reasonable pace, with stops for photos or to read information signage.
Registration terms and conditions
Summer Walks are of shorter duration, in warmer weather and generally in more accessible areas, the recommendations on appropriate clothing should be modified to suit the walk and weather conditions. If unsure, please check with the walk leader.
There is no Hot Weather Policy for Summer Walks. However if weather is severe or the conditions do not suit the particular walk a Summer Walk may be cancelled. Your Walk Leader will send an email to all walkers to advise of the cancellation. We suggest you check your emails before leaving to join the walk.
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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