Friends of the Heysen Trail

Morialta
2016-06-12
A challenging walk involving some interesting tracks around the Morialta Conservation Park.The walk has 2 distinct loops. From upper car park will walk along the road to lower car park, from where we turn left climbing to Deep View look out. Following Rocky Hill track, Moores track will descend to Fox Dam. Reaching Montacute Road will turn back climbing Hikers’ Hill (Chapman’s track) and then via Third Falls to the car park.

Good level of fitness is required as the track is classified hard and involves steep hills down and up.

Hiker’s hill is one of the steepest and hardest in the area, but will stop as many times required. The challenge will be rewarded in the end with great scenery and accomplishment of a hard walk.

Be prepared for cold weather, maybe wet. Walking poles are advisable, water, snacks, good walking shoes or boots and positive attitude.

Crafers
2016-06-12
Come with me on this gentle walk through the back streets and lanes of Stirling where the aroma of a cappucino is not that far away. Pray for dry weather, otherwise we will be singing in the rain and carrying umbrellas. There is the possibility of having coffee and pastry midway through our walk in Stirling. Don’t forget your wallets.

Belair
2016-06-19
A pleasant circuit walk starting from the far eastern border of South Australia’s oldest park passing through Sequoia Avenue, Karka, Echo Tunnel and taking in the views at both the Lower Waterfall and Upper Waterfall. The second half of the walk is predominantly uphill but should present no problems to walkers of moderate fitness.

Yurrebilla Trail Minus 1
2016-06-19
Starting from the First Falls Carpark, we walk up to Deep View Lookout to start the walk. From here we follow the trail as it winds past the cliff faces along Fourth Creek. We pass Morialta Cottage and then proceed along Colonial Drive past the Morialta Barns up to Norton Summit. From here we follow the trail up Crescent Drive to Woods Hill Road and Horsnell Gully Conservation Park. We enter the park and follow the Ridge Track passing Giles Ruin and Rockdale Hill before finishing today’s walk at the junction of Coach and Ridge Road.

*Please note all walkers are required to use the bus due to time restraints and calculation of the bus fare for walkers *

Pewsey Vale to Tanunda
2016-06-19
This is an easy 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.

Wirrabara to Block 9 Road to Murraytown
2016-06-25 - 2016-06-26
Saturday

This section provides a very diverse range of scenery, beginning with the dense natural scrub, ridgelines and spectacular vistas of the Telowie Gorge Conservation Park, then descending to a narrow single file track along a very pretty creek line, before emerging into walk alongside pine forests.

Sunday

This section starts in the Wirrabara pine forest with there are some testing climbs. After leaving the forest the rest of the day is spent walking along back roads and road reserves through undulating farmland.

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

Dares Hill Summit Road to Hallett to EE George Quarry
2016-06-25 - 2016-06-26
THE WALK FROM WANDALLAH TO NEWIKIE CREEK TO DARES HILL SUMMIT ROAD WAS RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 2016 AS THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE UNSUITABLE FOR BUS ACCESS. DARES HILL SUMMIT ROAD TO HALLETT TO EE GEORGE QUARRY WALKS WERE DONE INSTEAD.

SATURDAY 25th JUNE

This remote section of the Heysen Trail gives walkers their first introduction to the grazing lands beyond Goyders Line. After Wandallah Shelter walking is undulating until turning east toward Sugar Loaf Range. The track then turns to the north where Newikie Creek is reached via White Hill Road and Black Jack Shelter. This is an exposed and undulating walk with some very nice views.

SUNDAY 26th JUNE

This section passes through Caroona Conservation Park and Tourilie Gorge, which is one of the lessor known gems of the Trail. Look out for the remnants of an old bullock cut through the gorge.

SATURDAY EVENING MEAL – Royal Exchange Hotel Burra 6.30pm

THEME FOR THE WEEKEND – MINERS

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.

SATURDAY 25th to SUNDAY 26th JUNE

Ambers Gully
2016-06-26
This is a rocky, uphill meandering sort of walk where we will be walking up Ambers Gully Track and various other tracks and fire trails in the Black Hill Conservation Park. I am a compassionate walk leader but nevertheless I will bring along a whip to motivate stragglers…!

Please wear footwear with good grip and bring along walking poles if you have any. Also we will be stopping for morning tea, so bring along something to eat for morning tea.

I am planning to have an Italian lunch at CafÃ¨ Va Bene (Spaghetti, Pizza, etc) when we return back from our walk.

Tapanappa to Balquhidder
2016-06-26
A picturesque section highlighting the diversity of the . Heysen Trail, the walk continues through dense native bushland in Deep Creek Conservation Park before veering toward the coast providing spectacular views of Tunkalilla Beach and then a steep descent to Boat Harbor Beach. Some more coastal walking leads to a testing 4klm walk along Tunkalilla Beach followed by a very steep climb up Balquhidder Hill prior to the final few klms through rolling farmland.

Lavender FederationTrail Brownlow Road to Eudunda
2016-07-02
Points of note include;

Narcoota Springs – a rare source of permanent water at the brink of the waterless Murray Plains. Coming out of this reserve we are rewarded with commanding views.

We cross the deep but dry bed of Foote Creek.

Look out for the monument commemorating an incident that occurred there during the Mount Bryan Expedition in 1839.

Further hilltops with extensive views.

An aquaduct that collected water for use in the steam train era forms the path into Eudunda.

Horsnell Gully
2016-07-03
Starting from the car park, we will amble up to Rockdale Hill, joining the Heysen walking southward, then turning along a ridge downhill to the start.

Kyeema to Dashwood Gully
2016-07-03
The dense native bushland of Kyeema Conservation Park, the plantations of Kuitpo Forest and pretty back roads make this a pleasant winter walk.

Sturt Gorge
2016-07-05
This walk will take in a number of the established Sturt Gorge Recreation Park walking trails. The park offers a range of trail types, scenery and terrain and requires average walking experience and fitness. This is a pleasant near-city park with various challenges especially if heavy rain has recently fallen.

EE George Quarry to Spalding to Chlorinator
2016-07-09 - 2016-07-10
THE WALKS SCHEDULED FOR 26 & 27 JUNE FROM WANDALLAH TO NEWIKIE CREEK TO DARES HILL SUMMIT ROAD WERE CANCELLED DUE TO BAD ROAD CONDITIONS. IN LIEU THE GROUP WALKED FROM DARES HILL SUMMIT ROAD TO HALLETT TO EE GEORGE QUARRY. HENCE THE WALKS FOR 9 & 10 JULY HAVE BEEN CHANGED.

SATURDAY 9th JULY 2016

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.

SUNDAY 10th JULY 2016

This is a very flat, but unique walk that follows the Freshwater intake channel for Bundaleer Reservoir, only leaving it for a few km to go through Spalding. Walkers will see some fascinating examples of engineering from the early 1900s.

THEME FOR THE WEEKEND: Black & White

SATURDAY NIGHT MEAL: Royal Exchange Hotel

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

Sturt Gorge
2016-07-10
This is a walk to explore the western end of Sturt Gorge. If the water level is not too high we will descend to the floor of the valley and cross the river several times to make our way to see the series of small falls between steep sided rock cliffs. It is a spectacular sight. Most of the walk should be easy but 10% requires good concentration and good footwear with excellent grip because it can be steep and slippery in places. Walking poles and some experience is recommended. In the event of a high river level we will wander the trails at higher levels. If you haven’t walked in this area before you will be amazed at the rugged beauty of the gorge nestled between the neighbouring suburbs.

The walk will start at 9:30 with an expected finish around 12:30.

Bring morning tea and snacks and walking poles if you have them.

Montacute
2016-07-10
This is a challenging hilly walk incorporating parts of the Mawson Trail, Heysen Trail and Montecute Conservation Park. It follows valleys and ridges south of Kangaroo Creek reservoir and the Thomas Hill forest region and quiet tracks around Kangaroo Creek,

Meet at 8.15 for an 8.30am start

Mt George
2016-07-17
The walk is generally easy going with one short steep section rising to the top of Mount George over some rocks, we will have coffee here. From Mount George there is an excellent view of the valley and surrounding countryside, we will finish the walk along The Heysen Trail, stopping for lunch and visiting Terry Lavender memorial.

Distance 8-10 ks

Yurrebilla Trail Minus 1
2016-07-17
Commencing from where we finished in June, the trail follows Ridge

Road, crosses Greenhill Road onto Summmit Road. It then enters Cleland Conservation Park via Pillbox Track and Wine Shanty Track to Cleland Wildlife Park. From there it is a steep descent via the Bilba Track. We join the Waterfall Gully Track, passing through the diverse ecosystem of Wilsons Bog and past the ruins of Chinamans Hut. We exit Cleland Wildlife Park, cross over the freeway and follow Old Mt Barker Road back to our cars.

Tanunda to Kapunda
2016-07-17
This section takes walkers along back roads and road reserves past vineyards and wineries of the Barossa Valley, through the small town of Greenock and into the cropping and grazing land of the Lower North. It is a long but mainly flat walk with only a few undulations. Pleasant vistas and changing seasonal colours make this a pretty walk

Melrose to Alligator Gorge Rd, Murraytown to Melrose
2016-07-23 - 2016-07-24
Saturday – Melrose to Alligator Gorge Rd

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 – Murraytown to Melrose

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

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

Cudlee Creek to The Nugget Road to Mt Crawford
2016-07-23 - 2016-07-24
SATURDAY 23rd JULY 2016

The trail leads walkers through the rolling hills of the South Mt Lofty Ranges and sections of Mt Crawford Forest. The climb towards Mt Gould provides outstanding views. There is a 2km walk to the cars after leaving the track.

SUNDAY 24th JULY

This section combines several sections of Mt Crawford pine forest with the natural bushland of Warren Conservation Park and Little Mt Crawford to provide a picturesque and diverse walk.

Scott Creek Conservation Park
2016-07-24
The walk starts on the Bandicoot Track on the eastern side of Scott Creek CP.Following fire tracks for most of the walk in and around beautiful native bushland,we have a few undulations but nothing too sinister.13kms approx

Mt Misery
2016-07-24
This is a challenging walk which will start at 8.30 am and include at the start a car shuttle from our meeting point. The walk is challenging because there are a number of hills which will involve walking up hill a number of times during the day. Once we reach the summit of Mt Misery, the return journey will also involve more hills. I expect to finish sometime late afternoon and therefore require all walkers to carry enough food and water for morning tea, lunch and perhaps even mid afternoon energy snack. If the weather is kind to us, this day out will be really worthwhile. If not, we will remember this walk for a while!

Balquhidder to Waitpinga
2016-07-24
Starting along Callawonga Creek Road before passing Balquhidder Station, named after the birthplace of Rob Roy, the trail crosses through picturesque grazing land before heading down to the coast. The walk then proceeds along both Parsons and Waitpinga Beaches before a final climb up the dunes to finish at the Waitpinga Campground in the Newland Head Conservation Park.

This is a spectacular walk offering many wonderful photo opportunities.

Sea to Summit - half
2016-07-31
The western half of this iconic trail, through O’halloran Hill Recreation Park, Sturt Gorge and Magpie Gully.

A linear walk with a bus collecting us at the end.

Sea to Summit
2016-07-31
This iconic Adelaide walk winds it’s way from the coast through urban landscapes, a series of recreation parks, even passing Buddhist stupas to the highest point in the ranges overlooking the city.

Lavender Federation Trail Eudunda to Schild Road The Pines
2016-08-06
Passing through back streets of Eudunda we emerge at the southern end of the Bluff Range. We head north on the western side of the range. We are in the region of the North Mount Lofty Ranges.

We pass the old settlements of Julia and further north Gwynganna Homestead.

Soon after passing Gwynganna we cross over to the eastern side of the range to the intersection of Schild and Stock Route Roads.

Chlorinator to Curnows Hut to Raeville
2016-08-06 - 2016-08-07
BASED IN JAMESTOWN

Saturday 6th August 2016

Passing Bundaleer Reservoir and the permanently flowing Bundaleer Creek, the Trail joins the Bundaleer northern intake channel at the aqueduct. After leaving the channels at the weir it follows Never Never Creek past remnant Yacca forests and grazing land towards Bundaleer Forest.

Sunday 7th August 2016

This is diverse walk through native scrub, Bundaleer pine forest and farmland. The ridgetops and testing climbs reward walkers with spectacular panoramic views.

2 Days walking

Theme: On the Farm

Meal: The Railway Hotel Jamestown

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

Waite
2016-08-07
The Walk starts from the eastern end of Hartley Grove, at the bottom of Wild Dog Glen. The loop walk is a great introduction to bushwalking and offer great views over Adelaide.

Optional, at the end of the walk, we can have a drink or light refreshments at Edinburgh hotel (7 High Street, Mitcham).

Dashwood Gully to Mylor
2016-08-07
A picturesque walk through gently undulating farmland, the northern blocks of Kuitpo Pine Forest and through the historic Jupiter Creek Goldfields.

Walkers should bring a torch/headtorch for this walk.
