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Wandallah to Newikie Creek to Dares Hill Summit Rd

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What to expect

These are 2 wonderful testing and rewarding walks.

SATURDAY 25th MAY

This is a remote and very undulating section of the trail providing walkers their first introduction to the grazing lands beyond Goyders Line.Over the past few years the countryside in the area has been particularly dry.

SUNDAY 26th MAY

This section passes through Caroona Con. Park and Tourilie Gorge, which is one of the lesser known gems of the trail. Part of the walk through the gorge will be along the ruins of an old bullock track. Look out for the old retaining walls and the hand dug rock cutting.

It should be noted this is probably the most remote section of the trail south of the Flinders Ranges.

The Theme for the weekend is BACK TO SCHOOL; revive some long lost memories for a bit of FUN

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

Walk leaders: Dom Henschke
Marlene Henschke
Andrew McDonald
Helen Morgante
John Babister
Registrations close: 2:00pm 25 May 2019

Cost

Adults: $20.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Dates

Saturday 25 May 2019 – Sunday 26 May 2019

Walk difficulty: End-to-End 11

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:
8.30am(sharp)

Finish time:
3.00-3.30pm

Walking from:
Wandallah

Walking to:
Newikie Creek

Distance:
22klms

Hazards

An undulating and exposed walk. Often old wire lying along fencelines.

Requirements

Good quality footwear and clothing, rain jacket, hat, sunscreen, walking poles(would be advisable) morning tea, lunch and plenty of water as this a long exposed walk.

Experience

Trailwalker

Start time:
8.00am(sharp)

Finish time:
3.30-4.00pm

Walking from:
Newikie Creek

Walking to:
Dares Hill Summit Road

Distance:
26klms

Hazards

A long and remote walk with few exits and no phone coverage

Requirements

Good quality footwear and clothing, rain jacket, hat, sunscreen, walking poles(would be advisable) morning tea, lunch and plenty of water as this a long exposed walk.

Experience

Trailwalker

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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