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SUMMARY:Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail
DESCRIPTION:The Clare Wine and Wilderness Trail was completed in 2023 and is a 100km tail around the Clare Valley\, traveling on a network of backroads\, road reserves & private property. It is graded as a moderate hiking trail comprising of 6 stages.\n\nWe will be walking during bud-burst so we will see the vines awakening from their winter dormancy.\n\nIncluded in Package\n\nThis packaged extended walk includes bus fares\, a walk fee (Golden Boots does not apply)\, welcome drinks and nibbles and a final celebration dinner to be held on Saturday night.\n\nPlease note only registrations for the whole week will be accepted.\n\nAccommodation\n\nParticipants will need to book their own accommodation. The Discovery Park Clare Caravan Park have cabins catering for a range of budgets and powered and un-powered caravan and camping sites. I suggest you book as soon as possible.\n\nGroup activities will be based at the caravan park except for the final dinner.\n\nExcluded\n\nThere will be an optional activity of a structured wine tasting at the caravan park on Tuesday evening for those interested in participating at an additional cost. Please use the meal RSVP option to register for the wine tasting. The cost will be determined when the number of participants is known. Around $30.\n\nWalkers wishing to participate in wine tastings after each day’s walk do so at their personal cost and risk.\n\nNon walking partners are welcome to attend the final dinner and the wine tasting. The dinner will cost $60 and the wine tasting cost to  to be advised. once the number of participants is know.  Please indicate additional numbers in the notes section of the registration form.\n\n \n\nOverview of the week.\n\nSaturday Aug 31          Welcome Gathering\n\nArrive in Clare and check into your accommodation meet your fellow walkers at a welcome gathering.\n\nSunday Sept 1              Stage 1 Clare to Armagh 23K\n\nMonday Sept 2            Stage 2 Armagh to Spring Gully 19 K\n\nTuesday Sept 3            Stage 3 Spring Gully to Leasingham  13.5 K\n\nWednesday Sept 4      REST DAY\n\nThursday Sept 5           Stage 4 Leasingham to Auburn 14K\n\nFriday Sept 6                 Stage 5 Auburn to Polish Hill River 16 K\n\nSaturday Sept 7            Stage 6 Polish Hill River to Clare 14k\n\nDetailed meeting places and times will be provided closer to the event along with walk notes.  Walkers should have solid fitness levels and clothing suitable for changeable weather\, plenty of water\, provide your own lunch and snacks and carry personal first aid/medication.  Leaders will have First Aid and Radios.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/walking-the-heysen-trail/walk-the-trail-with-the-friends/walk-calendar/clare-valley-wine-wilderness-trail-2024-4/
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SUMMARY:Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail
DESCRIPTION:What is the Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail?\n\n 	A 100km walking trail around the Clare Valley.\n 	The trail will consist of 6 stages\, each stage is approximately 1 days walk. We have spread the hikes over 3 weekends.\n 	The trail begins and ends at the Clare Valley Wine\, Food & Tourism Centre. All other trail heads are at Wineries.\n 	The trail is a moderate grade hiking trail\, challenges include;\n\n 	Crossing Fences (with the use of a stile).\n 	Crossing Flowing Creeks (during the wet winter months).\n 	Steep climbs.\n 	Rocky uneven surfaces & fallen trees.\n 	Snakes during the hot months.\n\n\n 	The trail showcases the region’s natural beauty & premium food and wine products\, passing cellar doors\, restaurants and cafes.\n 	The trail is a public trail available to locals and visitors\, users of the trail will be free to complete the entire route or smaller sections at their leisure.\n 	The trail travels on a network of backroads\, road reserves & private property.\n 	There is no camping on the trail.\n 	There is lots of great accommodation throughout the Clare Valley where you can base yourselves.\n 	A bus will be organised to get you to the start of the hike each day.\n\n \nStage 5 – Saturday 29th June (Auburn to Polish Hill River)\n\n\n\nDistance\n16km\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration\nAllow 4-5 hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDifficulty\nModerate/Hard – Some steep ascents and descents\, but generally friendly. One steep-sided creek crossing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElevation Gain\n544m\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStart\nTaylors Wines\, Clare Valley\, 89A Winery Rd\, Auburn SA 5451\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnd\nPaulett Wines\, Bush de Vine Restaurant\, 752 Jolly Way\, Polish Hill River SA 5453\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\nDownload Here\n\n\n\nStage 6 – 30th June 2024 (Polish Hill River to Clare)\n\n\n\nDistance\n14.5km\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration\nAllow 4-5 hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDifficulty\nmoderate/hard\, multiple ridge climbs & steeper sections in the last 4km\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElevation Gain\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStart\nPaulett Wines\, Bush de Vine Restaurant\, 752 Jolly Way\, Polish Hill River SA 5453\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnd\nClare Valley Wine\, Food & Tourism Centre\, 8 Spring Gully Rd Clare SA 5453\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\nDownload Here\n\n\n\n \nDescription.\nStage 6 is the final section of the Clare Valley Wine and Wilderness Trail. A standout section\, Stage 6 offers a challenging walk over two north-south tracking ridge-tops\, providing spectacular views across all three Valleys collectively comprising “The Clare”.\n\n \n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/walking-the-heysen-trail/walk-the-trail-with-the-friends/walk-calendar/clare-valley-wine-wilderness-trail-2024-3/
CATEGORIES:Extended Walks 2
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SUMMARY:Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail
DESCRIPTION:What is the Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail?\n\n 	A 100km walking trail around the Clare Valley.\n 	The trail will consist of 6 stages\, each stage is approximately 1 days walk. We have spread the hikes over 3 weekends.\n 	The trail begins and ends at the Clare Valley Wine\, Food & Tourism Centre. All other trail heads are at Wineries\n 	The trail is a moderate grade hiking trail\, challenges include;\n\n 	Crossing Fences (with the use of a stile).\n 	Crossing Flowing Creeks (during the wet winter months).\n 	Steep climbs.\n 	Rocky uneven surfaces & fallen trees.\n 	Snakes during the hot months.\n\n\n 	The trail showcases the region’s natural beauty & premium food and wine products\, passing cellar doors\, restaurants and cafes.\n 	The trail is a public trail available to locals and visitors\, users of the trail will be free to complete the entire route or smaller sections at their leisure.\n 	The trail travels on a network of backroads\, road reserves & private property.\n 	There is no camping on the trail.\n 	There is lots of great accommodation throughout the Clare Valley where you can base yourselves.\n 	A bus will be organised to get you to the start of the hike each day.\n\nSaturday 1st June 2024 – Stage 3\n\n\n\nDistance\n19.5km\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration\nAllow 5.5-6 hours of actual walking time\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDifficulty\nModerate – about 5.5km of easy road to follow and 8km of harder trail through paddocks\, multiple ridge climbs and winter creeks. 80% of the route is well shaded. The Spur Trail section is a further 6-7km.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElevation Gain\n409m\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStart\nJeanneret Wines\, 22 Jeanneret Rd\, Sevenhill SA 5453\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnd\nO’Leary Walker Wines\, 7093 Horrocks Highway\, Leasingham\, Clare SA 5452\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\nDownload Here\n\n\n\nSunday 2nd June 2024 – Stage 4\n\n\n\nDistance\n12.5km\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration\nAllow 3-4 hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDifficulty\nModerate to easy – gentle undulations along established trails\, tracks and unpaved roads.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElevation Gain\n-300m [223m if travelling in reverse\, Auburn to Leasingham]\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStart\nO’Leary Walker Wines\, 7093 Horrocks Highway\, Leasingham\, Clare SA 5452\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnd\nTaylors Wines\, Clare Valley\, 89A Winery Rd\, Auburn SA 5451\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\nDownload Here\n\n\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/walking-the-heysen-trail/walk-the-trail-with-the-friends/walk-calendar/clare-valley-wine-wilderness-trail-2024-2/
CATEGORIES:Extended Walks 2
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SUMMARY:Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail
DESCRIPTION:What is the Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail?\n\n 	A 100km walking trail around the Clare Valley.\n 	The trail will consist of 6 stages\, each stage is approximately 1 days walk. We have spread the hikes over 3 weekends.\n 	The trail begins and ends at the Clare Valley Wine\, Food & Tourism Centre. All other trail heads are at Wineries\n 	The trail is a moderate grade hiking trail\, challenges include;\n\n 	Crossing Fences (with the use of a stile).\n 	Crossing Flowing Creeks (during the wet winter months).\n 	Steep climbs.\n 	Rocky uneven surfaces & fallen trees.\n 	Snakes during the hot months.\n\n\n 	The trail showcases the region’s natural beauty & premium food and wine products\, passing cellar doors\, restaurants and cafes.\n 	The trail is a public trail available to locals and visitors\, users of the trail will be free to complete the entire route or smaller sections at their leisure.\n 	The trail travels on a network of backroads\, road reserves & private property.\n 	There is no camping on the trail.\n 	There is lots of great accommodation throughout the Clare Valley where you can base yourselves.\n 	A bus will be organised to get you to the start of the hike each day.\n\nSaturday 4th May – Stage 1\nSummary\n\n\n\nDistance\n23km\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration\nAllow 5-6 Hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDifficulty\nDifficult – exposed\, windy and rocky ridges\, multiple ridge climbs\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElevation Gain\n673m\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStart\nClare Valley Wine\, Food & Tourism Centre\, 8 Spring Gully Rd Clare SA 5453\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnd\nJim Barry Wines: 33 Craig Hill Rd\, Clare SA 5453\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\nDownload Here\n\n\n\nDescription\nStage 1 takes you through the northernmost section of the Trail and includes spectacular panoramic views from Dunns Range. \n\nStarting at the award-winning Clare Valley Wine Food and Tourism Centre (located among the gum trees beside the Clare Caravan Park).\n\nHeading east from the Tourism Centre\, carefully cross Main North Road and make your way through the gate into the Clare Show Grounds. Look for the brown Riesling Trail sign which also has a Wine and Wilderness trail marker on it. Follow the markers south along the creek initially and then across to the Riesling Trail.\n\nTurn left onto the iconic Riesling Trail and head north for 800m\, before turning into Tim Adams Winery cellar door. Remember that the Riesling Trail is a shared use trail and that there will likely be cyclists and dogs to avoid.  This is your last formal toilet stop until Jim Barry Wines at the end of the stage.\n\nFrom Tim Adams Wines\, cross Warenda Road and you will see the first stile of this stage. Roughly follow the creek line before heading up an incline through a pretty section of young eucalypts. Keep your eye out for trail markers positioned amongst the trees. After 1.5km or so\, you will be intercepted by Spring Farm Road.  Cross straight over to access Dunns Range Road..\n\nContinue onto Dunns Range Road for approximately 1km before reaching the ridge line.\n\nDunns Range ridge line is arguably the highlight of Stage 1 with a couple of elevation high points of 556m and 546m\, providing sweeping panoramic views of the Clare Valley. This is a very rocky and exposed 5.5km section\, so make sure you have your windproof jacket with you!\n\nBe sure to stick to the ridgeline and don’t get fooled by the many sheep tracks. After 1.8km along the Range\, descend west to cross Farrell Flat Road. Take care when crossing this road as it is busy with traffic. You will then climb back up to Dunns Range and be rewarded with a weather-proof hut where you can not only avail of shelter but also enjoy the superb views over the Clare township (and on a clear day\, Snowtown and the northern point of Spencer Gulf) to the west through the full length glass windows on the western and eastern walls. Delight in the sweeping views to the east of the townships of Farrell Flat and Burra.\n\nOnce suitably rested\, continue north along Dunn’s Range\, following the trail markers until you reach a stile\, bringing you down off the Range and onto some easy-going unpaved road.\n\nHead north on Blockers Road for 300 meters or so before turning west onto Lewcock Road\, then north onto Moccundunda North Road which will bring you to the main White Hutt Road.  Cross over\, onto the Riesling Trail/Mawson Trail and onto Hubbe Road. Pay attention to the signs here to make sure you keep on the right path.\n\nStay on Hubbe Road for 600 meters before turning left and briefly heading west onto Koorama Road before quickly turning right  through a gate into the historic Methodist Cemetery (situated at Clare Valley Cabins accommodation).  Follow a vegetated loop of approximately 1.8km which is full of bird life and will ultimately bring you back out on Koorama Road.\n\nTurn right and continue west along Koorama Road before heading north on Gaelic Cemetery Road. This passes the second historic cemetery on stage 1. After passing the Gaelic Cemetery\, turn left onto Roach Road for a short time before heading south onto Noble Road. Keep on Noble Road and follow the 90 degree bend at the top of the hill\, which brings you into Stanley Stud Road. Follow Stanley Stud Road down to cross the Hutt River and then cross over Horrocks Highway onto MacDonald Road.\n\nImmediately after the next creek crossing\, look for the stile on your left.  This stile marks the end of  the road walking section – we are back on private land!\n\nEnter into the paddock heading south along the creek line – a contributory to the Hutt River. Following directly south along a fence line with adjoining vineyards you will arrive at another stile. Cross McRae Wood Road to the well-decorated stile on the southern side\, which leads you into a windy and well vegetated section. This is well sign-posted and will lead you through to a final stile and hill before descending down into Jim Barry Wines cellar door.\n\nCongrats\, that is Stage 1!\nSunday 5th May 2024 – Stage 2\nSummary\n\n\n\nDistance\n17.4km\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration\nAllow 4-5 Hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDifficulty\nModerate – some hills but mostly undulating & sheltered trail\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElevation Gain\n??m\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStart\nJim Barry Wines: 33 Craig Hill Rd\, Clare SA 5453\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnd\nJeanneret Wines\, 22 Jeanneret Rd\, Sevenhill SA 5453\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\nDownload Here\n\n\n\nDescription\nStage 2 kicks off in Clare before heading along the Armagh Creek\, then into the higher country of Spring Gully.  This section of the Trail showcases sweeping hilltop views\, secluded native bushland and wildflower country\, plus 4 wineries. \nStarting from the iconic Jim Barry Wines\, head away from the lure of their cellar door\, back out through the stone carpark entrance point. Take a look at the map on the large sign as you begin. Head up the path to the cairn on top of Lavender Hill (as it’s known by the Barry family).  It’s steep\, but only 100m to the top. Stop for breath and take in the view back towards Clare.  \nKeep following the single track through gumtree scattered bushland to reach a downhill 2-wheel track that pops you out into a vineyard\, and then onto Benbournie Road. Cross over immediately and follow markers along the road. Galahs and rosellas frequent these roadside trees. \nContinue over a crossroad where you’ll be able to spot the sign 150m ahead\, turning you left and over a stile. On your right is “The Armagh” vineyard (check ‘Experiences’ on the Jim Barry website for more information). \nTwo rapid stile crossings and you’re on the edge of Armagh Creek. Steep banks and teetering gums may have you tree-hugging as you wind along the creek. Passing thick scrub on your left\, look out for resident kangaroos in the open paddock to your right. Continue on\, until a hop over a low fence will set you onto St Georges Terrace. \nDirectly across the road\, you’re in another Barry family vineyard. Stay close to the creek and enjoy the vineyard views. The trail follows along  the gently winding creek until an unfenced boundary means a sharp left turn onto another vineyard track. Dropping down into the creek briefly\, and then over a wider tributary\, you’ll find yourself under massive gumtrees (possibly surrounded by large fungi). \nYou are now on the eastern side of the Armagh Creek\, which remains lined by vineyards.. Admire the ancient creek-fed gums\, but do keep alert here for a turn between fence posts to your right. \nA single chair on your left marks the Crawley property. (The Crawley family once made bricks in the now abandoned kiln you’ll see shortly). Follow a short stretch of dirt track then climb up some wooden steps to your right along the fenceline\, before continuing into an open paddock.  By keeping close to the creek\, you’ll notice wild quince trees and maybe even wild deer. \nJump over the stile onto St Georges Terrace\, and you’ll pass a home on your left that was once a hotel. When turning left along Blyth road\, glance right and you’ll spot the abandoned brick kiln. Stay left along this 200m section of road\, crossing over before the bend and onto shady Emu Flat Road. You’ll continue along this quiet backroad for more than 2 ½ kms.  Cross directly over the intersection onto the sheoak-lined Maggie’s Farm Road\, and be mindful to stay on the right hand side to avoid driveways. \nFollow trail markers up a gentle climb\, then be sure to pause and enjoy the hilltop vista. Head down the other side where you’ll reach Spring Gully Road.  Cross over into Sussex Squire Wines\, where you have a choice of heading 600m up the driveway to their cosy cellar door\, or continuing on over the stile and along a meandering paddock track. \nAfter two creek crossings\, you’ll briefly pop out onto quiet Leighton Road for 100m\,  then into some thicker bush again on your left before once again lobbing onto Leighton Road for a further 200m\, then turning west onto a secluded rocky track.  This track takes you uphill for about 300m before turning into a wider track that meanders past 2 campsites. Continue on until you meet Fitzgerald Road\, then turn right. Once you reach the intersection\, turn left up the quieter end of Spring Gully Road.  Continue on for 1.2kms until you reach Eldredge Vineyards\, and turn in the driveway.  Here is an opportunity to stop for food\, wine\, coffee and a warming session by the fire as you take in the view over the dam. Follow trail markers south through Eldredge’s until you again reach the road for a short while. A stile on the right hand side of the road takes you over the fence before reaching Blue Gum Lookout Car Park\, where on a clear day you’ll see the sea. \nTurning back into Spring Gully Conservation Park\, you’ll likely be in wildflower heaven during spring. Check the signage en route and see how many rare orchids and stringy bark trees you can spot. The Cascades waterfall provides a very small detour from the trail\, and while rarely flowing fast (if at all)\, it allows a generous view of the valley below and the Blyth Plains further afield. \nThe Trail through this section of the Conservation Park mostly coexists with the Lavender Trail. A steep descent takes you through more bushland country  – and past a dam – into the alluring  Jeanneret Winery. \nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/walking-the-heysen-trail/walk-the-trail-with-the-friends/walk-calendar/clare-valley-wine-wilderness-trail-2024/
CATEGORIES:Extended Walks 2
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SUMMARY:Great South West Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a week of hiking the interesting bits of the Great South West Walk. Saturday 16th to Saturday the 23rd March 2024\nTwo days of travel and 6 days of hiking fun. Plus a rest day with a planned adventurous/fun activity.\n\nTravel to Portland is in your own vehicle\, but we will be transported to and from each walk from the NRMA Portland Bay Holiday Park (cliff-top caravan park). Phone 03 5523 1487\n\nOnce you have booked onto the walk if you contact this caravan park and mention you are a part of  Friends of the Heysen Trail group walking the GSWW They are offering us 7 nights for the price of 6. Also they are placing a hold on cabins for a short time\, to assist us. The park has a camp kitchen plus a regular evening fire pit.\n\nOn the final Saturday morning as you drive home you may like to join us to see some additional sites in Mount Gambier.\n\nContact Bill on 0466981945  Paul on 040878772 if you have any queries.\n\n11klms A1 loSome of what we might encounter are – The Blowhole Lookout\, Petrified Forest\, Bridgewater Bay\, Seals\, Whales\, Dolphins\, Cape Nelson – coastal cliffs\, diverse birdlife\, picturesque walks\, Gannets\, Cape Nelson Lightstation\, Soap Mallee\, Rufous Bristlebirds. See Victoria’s floral emblem – pink or white heath\, Old timber milling history signs\, colourful fungi (autumn and winter growing)\, Surry River\, Rufous Fantail\, Rose and Pink & Robins.\n\nA much needed\, fun-rest day. Then\, a one day walk in Rain forest where you will likely come across animal scats and scratching (Echidna & Potoroo) in the soil along the track edge\, Powerful Owls roosting in Blackwood trees\, Potoroo (dusk to dawn)\, Bleeding trees with scratched sap patches – feed posts for gliders. Signs of past fires: Silver Banksia – older woody cones burnt and open/closed\, Different seed pods and how they may have responded to bushfire\, Blackened bark and fresh green growth of forests regenerating from bushfire\, Older trees and burnt bark\, Hollows burnt out to create homes for wildlife to shelter or breed in.\n\nCost is $180 per person. Be quick to book as numbers are limited due to coach size.\n\nA private Facebook group “GSWW with the F.O.H.T” has been created to enable photos to be shared after the walk. This group can also be used before the walk by people wanting to share accommodation\, cars\, etc.\n\nSPECIAL CANCELLATION POLICY – If you cancel less than 60 days prior to the walk you will not receive any refund unless the vacancy is filled by another. If you are not happy with this policy then please do not book this walk.\n\nWalk Difficulty – The GSWW walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines\, irregular surface with loose uneven\, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.\n\nSPECIAL RISK – a risk we do not encounter in South Australia that you will have on the GSWW is leeches. Leeches are abundant in the forest sections. An application of insect repellent that contains DEET is also a handy way of warding off the parasites or if you avoid DEET products then a eucalyptus or tea tree based spray will be good protection also.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/walking-the-heysen-trail/walk-the-trail-with-the-friends/walk-calendar/great-south-west-walk-2023/
CATEGORIES:Extended Walks 2
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