Friends of the Heysen Trail

Annual General Meeting
2017-03-24
Friends of the Heysen Trail and Other Walking Trails Inc AGM 2017

7.30pm on Friday 24th March 2017.

Woodville Bowling Club (Not the 10 Pin Bowling Club)

26 Oval Ave, Woodville South SA 5011

Guest Speaker: Ron Kandelaars, the Friends Ambassador, will talk about his links with the Heysen Trail through the media.

Hear about our Association’s activities in 2016 and plans for 2017.

Meet your council (they are the people who make the decisions) and find out what we intend to do to further develop, maintain and promote the use of the Heysen and other walking trails.

Please bring a plate of supper to share.

Bistro on Hyde Park
2017-03-08
I have booked an evening meal at 7.00 pm at Mulots on Hyde Park, where a small piece of La Douce France has been recreated by AndrÃ© and his wife. They will both cater exclusively for us.

Meanwhile, our appetites will have been sufficiently aroused by a brisk one hour walk along the leafy and gracious streets of Millswood, Kings Park and Unley Park.

Wild Dog Glen
2017-03-01
Joins us for a beautiful undulating walk through the foot hills of Waite conservation area. Also the lovely gardens of Carrick Hill and streets of Springfield. Refreshment optional at the Edinburgh hotel on completion of the walk.

Brownhill Creek
2017-02-22
A relaxing meander along a shaded gully to reach the cool Brownhill creek which is still flowing in early February this year!, There are planted shade trees along the gorge with some magnificent red gums. As this walk is flat and shaded it should still be fine even if the weather is warm. However the walk will be automatically cancelled if the temperature is forecast to reach or reaches 35C in Adelaide.

Optional meal afterwards at the Mitcham Hotel, which boasts a lovely outdoor eating area.

Lynton Mitcham
2017-02-15
A pleasant loop walk on trails through the Lynton and Sleeps Hill Reserves offering some enjoyable little climbs and rewarding views to the gulf & over suburban Adelaide

Walk cancelled due to hot weather - 40 expected
2017-02-08
A loop walk in the Mount Osmond Reserve incorporating part of the Pioneer Women’s Trail and Burnside Walking Trails.

This walk will give spectacular views of Adelaide City and suburbs.

South Eastern Parklands
2017-02-01
Come and explore Adelaide city’s south eastern corner and its surrounds. This walk will take us along cosmopolitan Hutt Street, through Tuthangga (Park 17) adjacent a historic carriage way and then along the western edge of Victoria Park / Pakakanthi (Park 16). We’ll then cross Wakefield Street into Ityamai-Itpina (Park 15) and then walk back along East Terrace, the only street in Colonel Light’s plan that wasn’t straight, past historic olive groves and grand homes, both old and new.

Join us for the optional meal afterwards at the General Havelock Hotel.

Cleland
2017-01-25
A walk in the southern end of Cleland along bush and service tracks. This walk has a few undulations to get the blood flowing but nothing too taxing. Walking boots or sturdy sandshoes are a must and if you usually use walking poles feel free to bring them along. The walk is about 7kms long and will take 2 hrs. Optional meal at the Crafers Hotel afterwards.

Greek on Seaview
2017-01-18
Sharpen your appetite for Greek food by joining a select group of walkers (with deep pockets!) at Estia Restaurant, a stone throw from Henley Beach. There will be a short walk of about one hour before hand.

Multicultural Adelaide and South Parklands Walk
2017-01-11
This walk offers a glimpse of the multi-cultural history of Adelaide though our build heritage and a stroll through parts of the south parklands.

Glenelg
2017-01-04
What a better place to be during the holiday season. This walk will take us along the sandy white beach where we may be lucky enough to spot a dolphin or two and then on and around the Holdfast Marina where you can enjoy the bustling cafes and Glenelg’s magnificent sunsets.

As this walk is mostly along the waterline where you can wade or swim it will be fine even if the weather is hot.

Join us for a meal afterwards at the Watermark Hotel and soak up a balmy evening at the Bay through the holiday season. This is optional.

Boxing Day Walk - Event Cancelled
2016-12-26
This walk has been cancelled due to forecast for extreme weather conditions

Chambers Gully
2016-12-21
A loop walk with a steady but not steep climb with views of Adelaide, Koalas and our native bushland

Street Art CBD
2016-12-14
Discover the creative street art scene with a jaunt around the laneways of Adelaide.

Includes a DIY session on the public wall at Morphett Street Bridge. Walk leader will provide all equipment (paint, stencils, gloves)

Semaphore Beach Walk
2016-12-07
Start at the southern carpark walking along shared walk/bike track,sand dunes then return on the beach.

End of Year Bash, BBQ + Band at Belair National Park
2016-12-04
Come and Rock and Roll to foot-tapping band “Raunchy Sugar” at the green surroundings of Karka Pavilion in Belair National Park, Upper Sturt Road, Belair. https://goo.gl/maps/nguzMrCm8uM2

Sunday 4 December, midday to 4.30pm $20 per person

Park entry fees are waived for attending members. Please mention at the entry gate at Belair National Park that you are attending a function at Karka Pavilion, you will then be directed to the venue.

Befores, BBQ and artisan bread will be provided.

Bring a Salad or Dessert to share, bring chair or rug, glass, plates & cutlery.

Bring your partner/spouse and family.

BYO Wine, beer or soft drinks.

No refunds!

Black Hill
2016-11-30
A circular walk around the lower slopes of Black Hill Conservation Park, if the weather is warm an alternate route will be taken.

Western Torrens Linear Park
2016-11-23
This walk takes us along the River Torrens linear path.

Fifth Creek Wade
2016-11-16
A pleasant amble along 5th Creek, from its beginning at the Torrens to where we leave it at Black Hill.

Thai on Hutt
2016-11-09
Thai on Hutt is a short walk through the eastern Parklands on level ground. I have it on good authority (from she who must be obeyed) that the Thai Restaurant is as authentic as possible south of Bangkok. For an idea of the menu and price, Google Kin Kin Thai.

After the meal we will return with less spring to our steps to our starting point once again through Victoria Park. No need to bring heavy trekking equipment. Wallets required!

Montacute Heights to Cudlee Creek
2016-11-06
After an initial road walk, the trail makes a very long and steep descent to Sixth Creek before climbing again through Montacute Conservation Park and Mt Crawford Forest Reserve. A pleasant walk past the pretty private gardens along Holland Creek Road completes the section.

Marino Sheep Walk
2016-11-02
Yes there are merino sheep at Marino! We may even see them as we explore what Marino has to offer: secret gullies, cliff top paths, artworks, parks, lighthouse, amazing rocky beach and stunning city and sea views.

This walk will include steps, hills and some uneven ground. so a reasonable level of walking fitness is required, however the pace will be relaxed.

Marino is also well known for snakes and so please wear good footwear and remain alert while walking.

The walk will be followed by an optional meal at a local hotel.

Ambers Gully
2016-10-23
A great walk to test the skills, with several sharp undulations. See the best of the Black Hill Conservation Park in a morning walk, being rewarded very quickly with magnificent views of Adelaide. Previous walks in this area have yielded kangaroos, koalas and an echidna.

Some recent uphill walking prior to participating would be an advantage.

Walk through the Sugar Loaves, then a steep track down to Ghost Tree Gully and up the Summit Link trail. Downhill from here, meandering along the Ambers Gully track, to the car park.

Should be comfortable 3 Â½ hours, but have allowed plenty of time for the ups.

Meal after at CafÃ© Va Bene, Gorge Rd, Campbelltown optional. Please let me know if you would like a meal in the notes, as being Sunday lunch, we may need to book a table.

Waite Conservation
2016-10-23
Walk starts from the eastern end of Hartley Grove, at the bottom of Wild Dog Glen looping around Waite Conservation Reserve.

Inman Valley to Myponga
2016-10-23
A very undulating walk starting with a climb up Sugarloaf Hill and on to Moon Hill, each offering spectactular rural views. With more ups & downs through the native bushland in the Myponga Conservation Park.

The back half of the day sees us walking through pretty farmland and along quiet country roads.

After leaving the trail at Yulte Road we have a 2 klms walk to the cars.

After the finish of the walk there will an end of season celebration with a Christmas Theme which we hope you all will stay for. A time to enjoy the company of your fellow walkers & reflect upon our first season on the Heysen Trail.

So bring something to share and maybe wear something to engender the forthcoming Christmas spirit and finish the season off in a joyous mood.

Walk Leader Training
2016-10-18
Walk Leading for the Friends.

What is involved and how to do it.

An information session offered by experienced walk leaders.

Beaumont Spur ( a walk through the Mt Osmond Reserve and Cleland Conservation Park )
2016-10-16
A challenging walk through the back of Beaumont up to Mt. Osmond, onto the Old Bullock track then into and around Cleland Conservation Park, exiting the park at the bottom of the Winter Track crossing over Waterfall Gully Rd and back into the Mount Osmond Reserve for the short walk back to the cars.

The actual walk through Cleland will be determined by the weather conditions on the day as it can be quite hot by mid October, but will inevitably include some testing climbs.The trcks to be followed could include the Mirren, Chinamans, Carro, Attunga, Nangare and Wine Shanty Tracks.

Cleland Conservation Park
2016-10-16
A loop walk around Cleland Wildlife Park, and up to Mt Lofty Summit for Morning Tea. This includes the final steep 860 metres along the main Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Summit Track. Walking SA are hosting walks in the area on the day, and there will be marquees on the summit set up by the various walking clubs in SA (maybe including The FOHT). So bring your own morning tea, as the cafe is likely to be very busy! The return route to the wildlife park is will depend on the weather. An optional BBQ lunch using the free gas BBQ’s is planned after the walk. BYO meat, salad and drinks.

Bring your camera, as Dingoes, Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies, Emus & Kangaroos are likely to be sighted through the perimeter fence.

Webb Gap to Burra Rd to Worlds End
2016-10-15 - 2016-10-16
On Saturday…

The trail continues along the Tothill Range, providing expansive views over the surrounding farmland and Apoinga Lagoon.

On Sunday…

The trail crosses undulating farmland before entering the scrubland of the Hallelujah Hills. The day finishes with an easy stroll to Worlds End Gorge.

NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office to register for that days walk. The online registering system will only allow you to register for both days.

Linear Park Trail Athelstone
2016-10-09
A pleasant ramble on the Linear Park Trail, walking on both sides of the Torrens, much of the walk off the paved trail. A good walk in hot weather, with several exit options.
