Tennyson/ Grange
2022-11-30
Anticlockwise circuit linking the principal attractions of the contiguous coastal suburbs. Anticipate a relatively long walk at a brisk pace.

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.

Anstey Hill
2022-12-07
Join us for a twilight walk around Anstey’s Hill Recreation Park where we hope to see some local wildlife and venture up a couple of hills.

Walk may vary depending on the weather.

Those interested in dinner after the walk, we will be going to the Fox and Firkin hotel (no bookings required and outdoors seating possible depending on weather).

Please comply with all COVID-19 practices.

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
2022-12-07 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
Friends of Heysen Trail Council – final meeting for 2022.

Brownhill/ Springwood
2022-12-14
Exploring trails in the Mitcham / Brown Hill area, we will ascend Brown Hill, taking our time for breaks and to admire the city views, before venturing into Springwood Park to follow the trail down the eastern side of Brown Hill, some sections of long grass, narrow trail, steep decline and loose underfoot. Crossing Brownhill Creek we join the Wirraparinga Loop for a pleasant (and flat) return back to our 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.

Cobbler Creek
2023-01-04
Join us for a twilight walk around Cobbler Creek Reserve & Recreation Park. The walk looks at some of the historic parts of the park and reserve with ruins, bridges and the old well. There are some up and down sections and a couple of hills.

Due to new year and length of walk, there will not be an organised meal after this walk, instead we will have a snack break on the walk.

Please comply with all COVID-19 practices.

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.

Wild Dog Glen
2023-01-11 18:00 - 20:00
A walk into the hills above Mitcham.

Steep and challenging in parts (Widely regarded as the hardest of the summer twilight 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.

Burnside
2023-01-19
Details to come.

A comparatively comfortable loop walk starting from the entrance to Brock Reserve on Dashwood Road following the Pioneer Womens Trail up past the Glen Osmond Golf Course prior to taking a detour off the Trail rejoining the Trail further up towards Eagle on the Hill to then return back to near the golf course before crossing over into Themeda Reserve for a pleasant descent adjacent to Hayward Drive. After the second crossing of Hayward Drive there is a short sharp climb back into Mount Osmond Reserve up the “Zig-Zag for the return down to the cars.

This is not an arduous walk but the descent in Themeda Reserve can be tricky if wet.

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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.

Semaphore South
2023-01-25 18:00 - 20:30
Well Christmas and the New Year frivolities will be over.

So now is the time to start walking again.

This 9 -10klm walk takes in some foreshore reserves plus a section of the lake at West Lakes before hitting a sandy beach, then walking the Tennyson dunes.

There is time to visit a beautiful lookout with hills and ocean views.

All this and still time to catch the Semaphore road cafes before they close.

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.

Mystery Walk-Eastern Side of Morialta.
2023-02-01
A relatively comfortable walk along some less traveled trails in the eastern section of Morialta. There are a couple of short sharp climbs, which can be tricky under foot, All in all a walk to ensure you look forward to dinner afterwards.

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.

Christies to O'Sullivan Beach and return
2023-02-08
A beach walk from Christies Beach to O’Sullivan Beach Boat ramp and back. The walk from Christies Creek outlet (UBD Map 185, F6) is a leash free area for dogs, and don’t our 4 legged friends love it! So bring along your dogs if they are capable of walking 5 km with you.

Shoes/sandals/thongs are not essential. We will be walking along the beach for 2.5 km each way, 5 km in total. Bring your cossies/bathers if you would like to go for a swim after the walk. High tide is at 7.33 pm on this day. We may have to take a short detour to the path on the Esplanade to get around some rocks at the Christies Beach Sailing Club/Surf Lifesaving Club boat ramp if the tide is in too far.

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.

Head 4 The Hills 1
2023-02-12
WALK 1 is Sunday 12th February
This is your opportunity to experience our beautiful Torrens Linear Park.

Henly beach to Thebarton 10+ klms

This walk is the one that has a few sections that most closely resemble the fantastic dirt trails that we usually walk on out in the bush.

The day I did a test walk, frogs croaking and bird life abounded.

At the finish of the walk we have a 20 approx, minute walk to the bus stop on Henley Beach Rd to catch a bus back to Henley South.

The good news is that there is a cafe half way along our walk out, that is open on a Sunday.

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
2023-02-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-03-15 17:30 - 19:30
Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting

Mt Barker Wetlands
2023-02-15 18:00 - 20:00
The walk will take us from the township of Mount Barker to the Laratinga Wetlands … around the wetlands … and back again.

For those interested in birds the wetlands will provide an opportunity to see quite a few.

After the walk a dinner will be held at the Barker Hotel, near the meeting place.

Belair
2023-02-16
Details to come.

A loop walk within the delightful Belair National Park that includes a couple of hills, to help with your fitness for the forthcoming walking season, and some sections of rocky track. The walk will not going near any of the Public Toilet facilties within the park.

There will be a short morning tea break during the walk so please bring some snacks & a drink.

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.

Sturt River
2023-02-19
This walk will have an early 7am start, because of the time of year, and it will be very much weather dependent.
Please check the Heysen hot weather policy. (I will also message if we cancel)

I’ve been in that Gorge during winter and it is always warm and humid in there, so it’s an early start and temperature dependent.

We will walk approximately 7.5 klms upriver this includes 9 river crossings, a side trip to the top of the Sturt dam, then onto the 9th crossing.

So a total of 15klms and a possible 18 river crossings.

Wear long Gaiters & long trousers if you have them, last time I was there the undergrowth was quite thick. Hiking poles will also assist you.

Drinking water, pus a few snacks are all you will need.

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.

Pt Noarlunga: River & Beach Wander
2023-02-21 08:00 - 10:00
MORNING wander through the local area of Port Noarlunga before following the lower reaches of the Onkaparinga River, crossing a footbridge and through dunes to the river mouth then concluding with a stroll along the beach. Approx 6km subject to weather.

Please ensure you bring water, hat and sunscreen. Bathers & towel may also be useful to cool down at the end. There are coffee shops and a couple of local art galleries if that is of interest.

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.

Happy Valley Reservoir
2023-02-22
If you haven’t yet had a look at the Happy Valley Reservoir, this will be a great opportunity. This walk will focus on the east side of the dam and be mostly under tree cover, with lovely views of the Happy Valley reservoir.

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.

Shepherds Hill
2023-03-01
A quiet evening amble around Shepherd Hill Recreation Park, a small patch of green in suburbia offering views of the surrounding Adelaide plains, coastline and hills. Mostly flat easy walk with a few “ups”. Join us for dinner afterwards (optional) at Balthazar Cafe, Pasadena Green Shopping Centre.
The carpark is located off Ayliffes Road, easier access to avoid the concrete ups and downs (South Road maze) is to travel south via Goodwood Road/Fiveash Drive/Ayliffes Road.

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.

Heysen Trail Maintenance - Volunteering
2023-03-03 09:30 - 11:30
Information Session for Section Leaders and budding trail volunteers

Purpose: an opportunity to see first hand some of the activities needed to produce stiles, markers, toilets, tanks shelters and other infrastructure that we provide and install along the trail and an insight into our trail maintenance safety, training and obligations with the Department of Environment and Water.

DATE CHANGE DUE TO EXTREME HEAT on 24 Feb

Head 4 The Hills- walk 2
2023-03-12
Walk 2 of 3

Our walk will start promptly at 7.30am.

An easy relaxed 10-11k mostly flat walk, will see us enjoying some of the best scenery that our beautiful city can offer.

This easy section is just stunning, we will enjoy the lovely gardens planted by our Adelaide city council gardeners, stunning views of Adelaide Oval and the new Casino hotel, plus the remodelled railway station entrance & convention centre deck.

To get the most out of these views we will cross the Torrens weir to Pinky flat, so that we get the best scenery possible.

Then cross Adelaide’s Gold plated foot bridge, back to our trail.

You must have your bus pass with you as we return to our start by bus and tram .

Any concerns call me Bill, on 0466 981 945

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 George
2023-03-15 18:00 - 20:00
Generally easy going with one short steep section rising to Mt George over some rocks.

There is an excellent view of the valley and surrounding countryside.

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 Loop
2023-03-22
Please join me for a twilight hike around Brown Hill and along Brownhill Creek.

We will hike approx. 6km which should take under 2 hours.

We will meet at 5.45pm for a 6pm start.

The hike will start off with an upward climb to get the heart pumping, to reach wonderful views if the weather is kind to us, of the city. Then we hike across private land, so we will stay on the tracks, make sure we close gates as needed and be mindful to stay away from any cattle we come across, until descending to Brownhill Creek, where we walk along the creek, crossing this a couple of times until back to our cars.

For those who would like to grab a bite to eat afterwards, we will head to the Edinburgh Hotel, 1-7 High Street, Mitcham for dinner.

Please ensure you have all the necessary gear, good hiking shoes/boots and poles in case it rains as we are descending down tracks that could get slippery if wet.

Hiking in March, means unpredictable weather so don’t forget your rain coat and a torch as the sun will be setting earlier then.

Also, check the weather, if the forecast is for a very hot night, above 32 degrees at that time, or there is Extreme or Catastrophic fire ban declared, or severe thunderstorms, the hike will be cancelled.

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.

Marion Historical Walk
2023-03-29 18:00 - 19:30
Living Kaurna Cultural Centre, Warriparinga

This walk takes us through the backstreets of Marion following parts of the Village Heritage Trail. We will then walk to the Warriparinga Wetlands and return following the Sturt River.

Join us for dinner afterwards at the Marion Hotel.

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.

Crafers Sunset/Night Walk
2023-04-01
This walk will finish in the dark.

This walk in the dark trek, is timed so we can enjoy the sunset, and then take advantage of the wonderful pizza restaurant at Crafers after our hike.

Our walk will leave promtly from Crafers at 5pm – allowing 2hrs to summit.
( be aware it will be cold up there )

For the walk down, headlamps will be required.
A hiking pole will also assist you to not have a stumble.

The Trip down the mountain will start no later than 7.15pm it takes1.5 hrs to reach our start point.

This will place us at the pizza restaurant at 8.45pm.
Just in time to enjoy our freshly cooked late night supper.

Sunset is at 7.15 pm.
Kitchen in the restaurant will cook our meals @8.45pm.

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.

Hiking Expo 2023
2023-04-02
WALKING SA Annual Hiking Expo to launch the Walking Season

Main Oval, Belair National Park

End to End Minus 2 Catch up Walk
2023-04-02 08:30 - 13:30
Our final Minus 2 get-together walk, using the trails around Belair National Park, culminating at the Hiking Expo 2023, Main Oval, Belair, celebrating the opening of the walking season, where we will have lunch and loiter a while, before returning to our cars.
The walk will use the trails and roads of the National Park, including Echo Tunnel.
Better bring a torch, if you’re afraid of the dark.
Water and morning snack will also be a good idea.
Lunch if you like, however there will be food at the Expo.
A chance to get together with your colleagues from 2022 and the leaders.
Chance to discuss meals, accommodation, transport and just chat.
Bring your questions which we endeavour to answer, as we go along.
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.

Annual General Meeting 2023
2023-04-05 18:30 - 20:00
Friends of the Heysen Trail and other Walking Trails Inc – Annual General Meeting 2023

Onkaparinga 3 Rivers
2023-04-13
Onkaparinga 3 River Crossings: A scenic exploration of Onkaparinga National Park on some lesser known trails and criss-crossing the river in 3 places – bring spare socks just in case. We sample the Willunga Basin Trail in one part and finish with a strenuous climb out of the gorge to complete 14km. Anticipate 4-5 hours. Please note this is a hard loop walk with no easy exit points – experience necessary.

Wet weather: in the event of rain prior the trail will potentially be slippery in places and the river crossings may have some water.

Reminder: FOHT hot weather policy – walk will be automatically cancelled if BOM 4pm/ABC 7pm the day prior predicts 32 degrees or greater.

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 - Sellicks to Moana
2023-04-16
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 and beaches.

Walk the trail over 6 walks or walk any of the individual sections.

WALK 1: Sellicks Beach to Moana Beach approx 22km. This involves a variety of cliff and beach walking as well as a section through the Aldinga Scrub.

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

Please be aware of FOHT weather policies regarding cancellation of walks. 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.

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.
