Cleland
2024-06-22
This 14.3km trail will take us through the predominantly stringybark forest woodland with moderately difficult ascends and descends. The trail will take approximately 4-1/2 hrs to complete. We may spot some blue wrens, grey fantails, and kangaroos and echidnas.

We will stop for morning tea, bring your favourite snacks and at least 2 litres of water.

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.

Wandallah to Newikie Creek - Burra to Wandallah (Walks 28&27)
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-23
Note: These walks are being done out of order

Walk 28 – Saturday – Wandallah to Newikie Creek – 22km, This remote and very undulating section across grazing lands beyond Goyders Line.

Walk 27 – Sunday – Burra to Wandallah – 16km, This section of the Trail goes through historic Burra, passing the old Redruth Gaol and other reminders of a bygone era.
The trail then takes walkers over the exposed hills of the North Mount Lofty Ranges.

Social:

Hi all,

The Theme for the walk on Saturday the 22nd is Italiano. We hope you will embrace the culture, don an outfit and maybe enjoy a game of Bocce.
We will be ordering Pizzas from the local pizza bar and hope to be able to eat them at the pub while enjoying a Vino or Bir. If not another venue will be organised.

The plan is to preorder pizzas a week before and then pick up on the night.

If you could let us know your intentions and preference when registering (tick RSVP and enter details into note field (No of meals and size), together with any dietaries we can put together a plan – meals options . Gluten free bases are available but only in the small size.

We are looking forward to getting this year underway and will check in with you all this weekend.

Cheers Jo on behalf of the Social Committee.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail 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.

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.

Lavender Federation Trail Monarto Oval to Bondleigh to Mount Beevor Fendlers Road
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-23
On Saturday; After a road walk we go through a very pleasant woodland area with extensive views all around. we pass through some huge old gum trees. A mine opened in 1854 for copper and gold before reopening in 1899 to mine arsenic. Some deep mine shafts here. Good views to the East along here.

On Sunday;

Mt Beevor presents us with a steep climb today. On a clear day there will be spectacular views from the summit. There maybe boggy areas if rain has been through along with thick vegetation and rocky ground.

Walk Difficulty – The Lavender Trail 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.

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.

End to End 18 Cobbler Hill to Tapanappa (Walk 2)
2024-06-23
Although relatively short, this section of the trail offers spectacular scenery as you walk along narrow single file tracks through the dense native scrub. Several steep and slippery sections over rocks are present as you frequently make your way down to, and up from gullies and creeks and past a waterfall within Deep Creek National Park.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail 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.

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.

Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail
2024-06-29 - 2024-06-30
What is the Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail?

A 100km walking trail around the Clare Valley.
The trail will consist of 6 stages, each stage is approximately 1 days walk. We have spread the hikes over 3 weekends.
The trail begins and ends at the Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre. All other trail heads are at Wineries.
The trail is a moderate grade hiking trail, challenges include;

Crossing Fences (with the use of a stile).
Crossing Flowing Creeks (during the wet winter months).
Steep climbs.
Rocky uneven surfaces & fallen trees.
Snakes during the hot months.

The trail showcases the region’s natural beauty & premium food and wine products, passing cellar doors, restaurants and cafes.
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.
The trail travels on a network of backroads, road reserves & private property.
There is no camping on the trail.
There is lots of great accommodation throughout the Clare Valley where you can base yourselves.
A bus will be organised to get you to the start of the hike each day.

Stage 5 – Saturday 29th June (Auburn to Polish Hill River)

Distance
16km

Duration
Allow 4-5 hours

Difficulty
Moderate/Hard – Some steep ascents and descents, but generally friendly. One steep-sided creek crossing.

Elevation Gain
544m

Start
Taylors Wines, Clare Valley, 89A Winery Rd, Auburn SA 5451

End
Paulett Wines, Bush de Vine Restaurant, 752 Jolly Way, Polish Hill River SA 5453

Map
Download Here

Stage 6 – 30th June 2024 (Polish Hill River to Clare)

Distance
14.5km

Duration
Allow 4-5 hours

Difficulty
moderate/hard, multiple ridge climbs & steeper sections in the last 4km

Elevation Gain

Start
Paulett Wines, Bush de Vine Restaurant, 752 Jolly Way, Polish Hill River SA 5453

End
Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre, 8 Spring Gully Rd Clare SA 5453

Map
Download Here

Description.
Stage 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”.

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.

Mt Crawford Cemetery to Pewsey Vale (Walk 17)
2024-06-30
Walk Description : Initially climbing over Mount Crawford with stunning views the trail follows forest edges and roadsides, then make its way up and over the pretty Wirra Wirra Peaks, before descending to creek lines again. Walkers follow roads and road reserves through open big gum grazing land.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail 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.

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.

Mark Oliphant Conservation Park
2024-06-30
Come and explore the little-known Mark Oliphant Conservation Park, (formerly called Loftia Recreation Park), renamed in 1996 in honour of former state Governor Sir Mark Oliphant’s contribution to conservation.

We will walk through some of the outer reachers of the park plus parts of the more established trails while enjoying the bush landscape, and hopefully seeing the native birds that are commonly seen in the area, including the scarlet robin, golden whistler and the Adelaide rosellas and possibly the odd kangaroo. The park is also an important habitat for the nationally endangered southern brown bandicoot.

While not a long walk at about 8kms, it is an undulating walk along some rough trails with a few steep ups and downs. Some bushwalking experience and fitness is ESSENTIAL.

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.

Lavender Trail E2E3
2024-07-01 - 2024-07-06
The Lavender Federation Trail is a 325km long walking trail through diverse countryside traversing the eastern flanks of the Mt Lofty Ranges.

It begins at Murray Bridge and traverses the Barossa, Goyder, Mid North and the Clare Valley regions to Clare through the townships of Murray Bridge, Tungkillo, Dutton, Eudunda, Waterloo, Manoora, Mintaro and Watervale.

The 325 km Lavender Federation Trail will be covered with 16 walks in 2024

– 3 x 1-week blocks.

Accommodation will be based in Kapunda Tourist Park

Participants will need to book their own accommodation in the various areas as per the walk program.

When making Bookings at Caravan Parks – Call the parks and state

“FOHT -Lavender Trail Group”

Week 2: July- Mon 1st – Sat July 6th (Travel Day Sun 30th/ Rest Day Wed)

Week 2 Group Dinner will be held Tues 2nd July

Though Mainly Easy the walks are between 5-6 hours long – about 20 km and there are some sections that traverse steep rocky, uneven ground and many creeks (usually dry).

A solid level of fitness and experience walking over consecutive days is necessary.

The Lavender Federation Trail is developed and maintained by SARTI (South Australian Recreation Trails Incorporated) We encourage those who register to join SARTI – $10 to support their maintenance of the trail.

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.

Somewhere
2024-07-06
Details to come.

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.

Melrose to Alligator Gorge Road & Murraytown to Melrose
2024-07-06 - 2024-07-07
Saturday Walk 43: Melrose to Alligator Gorge Rd – 26kms

This is a very long and difficult (but memorable) section of the Trail that starts with the ascent of Mt Remarkable, and continues through Mt Remarkable National Park before emerging on Alligator Gorge Road.

Sunday Walk 42: Murraytown to Melrose – 17kms

A leisurely walk, predominantly along lightly undulating back roads, this section provides pleasant vistas over the surrounding farmland and finishes in the shadow of Mt Remarkable.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail 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 8 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

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.

Pioneer Women's Trail
2024-07-13
We will walk the Pioneer Women’s Trail from Verdun to Brock Reserve, Beaumont. This trail follows the path that the early settlers in Hahndorf walked to take their produce to market. Only they walked down and then up again, which we won’t be doing.
Although this walk finishes at a lower point than we start at, there are many ups and downs. It is approx 23km in length.
Please bring plenty of water, a hat, sunscreen and a snack. We will stop in Stirling for coffee and food.
Meet at 7.15/ for a 7.30 departure.
We will car shuffle for this walk.

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.

Kyeema to Dashwood Gully Rd - EE17
2024-07-14
The dense native bushland of Kyeema Conservation Park, the plantations of Kuitpo Forest and pretty back roads make this a pleasant winter walk.

Due to possible logging operations in Kuitpo, re-routes may be in place at the time of the walk that could vary the distance and terrain.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail 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.

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.

Mt Lofty/Heysen loop
2024-07-14 10:15 - 13:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
A loop walk on the Heysen Trail taking in the Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens, the winding fire tracks of Cleland Conservation Park.

From our meeting point we walk north west on the main Heysen Trail route towards Mt Lofty.

We then take the relatively short, steep climb to the summit of Mt Lofty. This section of the walk is challenging as we climb St. Michael Hill.

The reward is a morning tea at the Mount Lofty Summit cafe as we admire panoramic views over Piccadilly Valley and Adelaide City. BYO morning tea or pick up a coffee at the cafe.

We then take the Heysen Trail alternative route to the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden upper car park. After meandering through the garden, enjoy its tranquillity, and return to the cars..

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.

FOHT Council Meeting
2024-07-17 17:30 - 19:30
Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting
The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome to attend – if interested please register so our Secretary is aware to expect extra people.

Simpsons Loop
2024-07-20

Lavender Trail E2E4 Fenders Rd Mt Beevor to Tungkillo to Springton
2024-07-20 - 2024-07-21
On Saturday we pass through beautiful areas with towering Eucalypts, panoramic views and abundant wildlife. First dairies in the district dated from 1840s supplying cheese to the Victorian Goldfields. Later in the day we see shearing shed built in 1841 and still in use.

On Sunday, if there has been rain, we may have inundated areas to negotiate. Shelter is sparse but rocky outcrops and panoramas south to Mt Beevor (still fresh in our minds!). We pass by St Magnus Homestead whose occupants included Kym Bonython. Sheep grazing, stands of eucalypt plantations gradually give way to grape vines in this district.

Contact mobile numbers for the leaders are;

Stephen Salib-Brown 0415 755374

Kylie Gibbons 0417 851409

Gillian Stevens 0424 752953

I recommend you save these numbers in your phones.

Walk Difficulty – The Lavender Trail 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.

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.

Pewsey Vale to Tanunda (Walk 18)
2024-07-21
Walk Details: This section of trail that runs through the northern section of Mt Crawford forests and through the native bushland of Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park with its unusual, weathered rock features. Panoramic vistas over the Barossa Valley and Lower North are a highlight.

Lunch will be in Tanunda – possible opportunity to buy.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail 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.

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.

Mt Misery
2024-07-21
This extremely hard walk incorporates sections of the Montacute Conservation Park and the valleys and ridges south of the Kangaroo Creek reservoir and the Thomas Hill forest region.

Wonderful views over the Adelaide plains.

This is a slightly less extreme version of the route described in ‘Push the Bush’

Scott Creek
2024-07-21
This is a very hilly walk in the east side of Scott Creek Conservation Park. Be prepared for steep inclines and descents. This is a trail starter length at 8.5km but a trail walker fitness level. Walking poles highly recommended. Lovely views through to the coast on a fine day.

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.

Hallett to North Booborowie Rd to Spalding Rd (Walks 31&32)
2024-07-27 - 2024-07-28
Walk 31 – Saturday – Hallett to North Booborowie – A gently undulating walk, mainly along rural back roads and road reserves. The seasonally changing hues of the surrounding farmland make this a unique and pleasant walk.

Walk 32 – Saturday – North Booborowie to Spalding Road – Most of this section is spent walking south, initially along the crest of Brown Hill Range, following the remnants of an old 1840s stone wall (the longest in SA). It is quite an undulating walk, with little shelter from the elements, however the views make up for any discomfort. The last 5-6 km follow rural back roads to the main Spalding to Burra road

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail 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.

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.

End to End 18 Tapanappa to Balquhidder (Walk 3)
2024-07-28
A picturesque section highlighting some diversity of the Heysen Trail. You will do a short walk before a rocky beach shoreline, lush farmland, and a reasonable long stretch of sandy beach before finishing with a notable hill. Photo opportunities abound along this section.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail 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.

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.

Willunga Basin Trail - Onkaparinga NP to Willunga
2024-07-28
WALK 5: This 21km walk leaves from Onkaparinga River National Park, winding it’s way through the beautiful Hardy’s Scrub. It then travels some road reserves with a swoop across the interesting Gemtree Winery wetlands beore a few quiet back roads take us into Willunga.

The Willunga Basin Trail winds its way around and across the beautiful Willunga Basin for 130km – taking walkers through a diverse landscape of bushland, forests, vineyards, almond groves, parks, hills and beaches. Walk the complete trail over 6 walks or come and join us for any of the individual sections.

Bring sufficient water for the day plus morning tea and lunch.

This walk will use a bus to take us to the start of the walk and please note that to participate in the walk you need to pay for the bus whether you are using it or not. Please also be aware of FoHT weather policies regarding cancellation of walks.

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.

Brownhill Creek
2024-07-28
This will combine part of the Yurrebilla Trail with various trails through the Brownhill Creek Recreation Park.

This will lead to both city views and walking in a rural environment.

The walk will end near a coffee van.

If there are any problems on the day please phone Peter on 0401 323 103

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.

Mt Crawford/Warren CP
2024-07-28
Starting at Mt Crawford Forest Information Centre, we skirt around the edges of Warren Reservoir before climbing up into Warren Conservation Park. From there we head in a southerly direction along the Heysen Trail. Joining up with the Tower Loop Trail, we head back to Tower Hill for panoramic views over the area. We then head along forest tracks to Chalks campground, then climb over Little Mt Crawford and finally through Jenkins scrub and back to the cars.

This walk is approx. 25 Kms and will take about 7 hours to complete. It is graded as Trail Walker and only register if you have the experience required.

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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.

Sanderston Trail
2024-08-03
Opened in 2016 this Trail is quite different to most other walks. Situated on the Mallee side of the Adelaide Hills walkers are rewarded with rolling green hills ,spectacular views in all directions and some of the best dry stone walls in the state.The Trail itself is only 5kms long, From there we will walk along quiet backroads for approx another 4kms , before turning around and returning to enjoy the splendour of the Sandertston again.

PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS SUPPLIED .

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.

Horrocks Pass to Broadview & Alligator Gorge Rd to Horrocks Pass
2024-08-03 - 2024-08-04
Saturday -Horrocks Pass to Broadview – 22km – Starting with a tough climb out of Horrocks Pass to the ridge, the Trail traverses exposed, gibber littered hills and farmland. Walkers are rewarded with views over the Willochra Plain and Spencer Gulf.

Sunday – Alligator Gorge Rd to Horrocks Pass – 15km – The trail initially leads over Lavender Peak to picturesque Stony Creek campsite. From there, tracks, back roads and a walk next to a busy highway take walkers to the memorial to explorer John Horrocks.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail 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 8 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

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.

Bridgewater To Lofty Loop
2024-08-04
Bridgewater to Mt Lofty Summit via The Heysen Trail. But we will mix it up on the way back. Maybe see some of Cleland. Maybe the Botanic Gardens. Maybe?

Expect a couple of hills and 18 to 20K.

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.

Reservoir and Park
2024-08-04
Commencing at one of the many entrances to the Happy Valley reservoir we will walk through a section of wooded area before leaving the reservoir and entering Minkarra Park with its wonderful river red gums and blue gums. This park has recently had its walking trails upgraded to link both the northern and southern sections. After a short section of road walking we will re enter the reservoir and join the shoreline loop returning to the start. The reservoir and the park are both known for their abundance of wildlife.

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.

Lavender Trail E2E3
2024-08-04 - 2024-08-09
The Lavender Federation Trail is a 325km long walking trail through diverse countryside traversing the eastern flanks of the Mt Lofty Ranges.

It begins at Murray Bridge and traverses the Barossa, Goyder, Mid North and the Clare Valley regions to Clare through the townships of Murray Bridge, Tungkillo, Dutton, Eudunda, Waterloo, Manoora, Mintaro and Watervale.

The 325 km Lavender Federation Trail will be covered with 16 walks in 2024

– 3 x 1-week blocks.

Accommodation will be based at Clare Discovery Park

Participants will need to book their own accommodation.

When making Bookings at Caravan Parks – Call the parks and state

“FOHT_ Lavender Trail Group” – Kathy Wright as some sites and cabins are on hold for group

Week 3: Aug – Sun 4th to Friday 9th (Travel Day Sat 3rd/ Rest Day Wed)

Lavender 3 Final Celebration Dinner will be Held Friday 9th Aug

Though Mainly Easy the walks are between 5-6 hours long – about 20 km and there are some sections that traverse steep rocky, uneven ground and many creeks (usually dry).

A solid level of fitness and experience walking over consecutive days is necessary.

The Lavender Federation Trail is developed and maintained by SARTI (South Australian Recreation Trails Incorporated) We encourage those who register to join SARTI – $10 to support their maintenance of the trail.

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.

Rocky and Jupiters Creek Loop
2024-08-10
Come and enjoy a moderately challenging Trail Starter walk along the Rocky and Jupiters Creek Loop located between Meadows and Echunga. Following part of the Heysen Trail, you will walk on fire trails with native bush on one side and pine plantation on the other and if you’re lucky, see a kangaroo or perhaps a black cockatoo along the way! While not a long walk at approx. 9.5kms, the walk involves some hills and undulations in places so some bushwalking experience and reasonable bushwalking fitness is essential.

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.
