Friends of the Heysen Trail

Brighton-Kingston Park
2016-03-23
A beautiful walk along the beach from Brighton to Kingston Park cliff face. Then onto the Kingston Conservation Park near the Tijiburke Trail and Monument.

Afterwards refresh your thirst & view the sunset from the Esplanade Hotel.

Annual General Meeting
2016-03-18
Friends of the Heysen Trail and Other Walking Trails Inc AGM 2016

7.30pm on Friday 18th March 2016.

NOTE: A NEW VENUE this year – the Plympton Community Centre,

34 Long Street, Plympton, SA 5038. (UBD Map 129, E10.)

Guest Speaker: Erina Sipos will address the meeting at the conclusion of the AGM. Erina is the mother of the family of ‘5 ordinary people’. She will talk about the Heysen Trail trek they undertook in 2015.

Hear about our Association’s activities in 2015 and plans for 2016.

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.

Ginza Walk
2016-03-16
Come with me to Japan without all the hassles of modern air travel. After the one hour walk through the suburbs, we will enter the land of Gyoza, Spicy Karaage, Tempura, Sashimi and all the other strange and delightful culinary morsels of Japanese cuisine.

I have booked dinnner at Ginza at 7.00 pm.

Village in City - Walk the SE corner of Adelaide
2016-03-09
In the late 19th Century, people from all social levels

lived in the south eastern corner of the city. The wealthy

occupied mansions on East and South Terrace, the growing

middle class lived in Victorian villas in Halifax and Gilles

Streets, while the intervening small cottages were filled by

workers who were able to walk to work or work from home.

Pastoralists, government workers, publicans, policemen and

plasterers all lived in close proximity. However in the 1920s

and 1930s it became fashionable to move to the suburbs

on the other side of the south and east Park Lands.

Meal to follow for those so entices at the General Havelock

Hotel.

Glenelg
2016-03-02
Stroll along the Patawalonga looking at the yachts and then past the Golf Course, across to have a look at The Adventure Activity Center.

Down to the beach to watch the sunset and walk back to Glenelg.

Tea optional at The Watermark on Anazac Highway.

Distance about 8 ks

Tennyson West Lakes
2016-02-24
A loop walk of approximately 6.5 km, north along Tennyson & West Lakes Shore Beaches, then south along the western shore of West Lakes itself.

Cleland Conservation Park
2016-02-17
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.

Wild Dog Gully
2016-02-10
A walk into the hills above Mitcham.

Steep and challenging in parts

Mt George
2016-02-03
The walk is generally easy going with one short steep section rising to Mount George over some rocks.

From Mount George there is an excellent view of the valley and surrounding countryside. We usually see a Koala or two,

There is the opportunity for tea at The Bridgewater Inn.

Coromandel Valley
2016-01-27
Wetlands, big trees, bush tracks, small running creeks, paved paths and even a small easy hill. This walk has it all and offers lots of variety and interest. It should suit anyone with a capability to walk for one and a half to two hours.

After the walk we can have dinner, a cold ale and a yarn at a nearby hotel if you fancy that.

Craigburn Farm
2016-01-20
A mix of gentle trails with a bit of everything, old pastures, creeks, lake, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Optional tea at Montagna CafÃ©

West Beach to Grange
2016-01-13
A beach walk from West Beach SLSC to Grange Jetty. Meal to be decided on the night by the group, numerous options at Grange or Henley Square. Car shuffle from West Beach SLSC TO Grange, will take approximately 15 minutes, or maybe share cabs after the meal if all agree.

LATE NOTICE: With the weather forecast to be 39 degrees and with the possibility of a thunderstorm, the walk may have to be shortened or even cancelled at the last minute. A decision won’t be made until the last minute, as it may be cooler by 6pm. If you decide not to come, your leader can be contacted on 0421 177 822.

Western Torrens Linear Park
2016-01-06
This walk takes us along the River Torrens linear path.

No walk
2015-12-30, 2015-12-23

Boxing Day walk - 6th creek
2015-12-26
This classic post Christmas walk has been undertaken by a dedicated group of walkers for over 20 years.

Join them and others to burn off the excesses of Christmas Day and get rid of the left-overs with a shared lunch at the end. Bring your left-overs, a chair and your favourite beverage.

No need to register, just turn up.

Meeting – 8.15am, Sixth Creek ford on Valley Road, on the way to Montacute Cons Park off Corkscrew Road, (where the Heysen Trail joins Valley Road). Sthn Guide Book 3.6 – grid 957377

Walk Cancelled due to Hot weather
2015-12-16
A circular walk around the lower slopes of Black Hill Conservation Park, if the weather is warm an alternate route will be taken.

Chambers Gully
2015-12-09
A loop walk with a steady but not steep climb with views of Adelaide, Koalas and our native bushland

Beaumont
2015-12-02
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.

Marino
2015-11-25
Rocky beach, tidal pools, sea cliffs, lighthouse, cliff top path, secret gullies, conservation park, seaside sculptures and art, historic house and grounds, fabulous views, uphill walking, fascinating pieces of tree branches suspended on electricity wires!!….

These are some of the delights Marino has to offer. We may not see it all but we can explore some of it. Afterwards we could have fish and chips on the beach or tea at the local pub as an optional extra.

German Club Walk
2015-11-18
Trio of sausages, Roast Pork hock, Kassler Steak, JÃ¤gerbraten with red cabbage, Beef Roulade, Hearty German fare on the menu, under $20 main meal, excellent German beer… vegeterians tolerated.

Eastern Parklands walk before and after dinner, from Dulwich to Flinders Street, Adelaide.

Dinner booked at German Club for 7.00 pm

End of Year Bash, BBQ + Band at Belair National Park
2015-11-15
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.

Sunday 15 November, 12-4.30pm $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.

BYO Wine, beer or soft drinks.

No refunds!

Anstey Hill - Tea Tree Gully
2015-11-11
A good walk up and down the hills face above Tea Tree Gully. Views across the suburbs. Historic ruins of Newmans Nursery (horseradish fame). Local scrub and quarries. Good walking with a couple of rough rocky sections â€“ an eroded track. Optional after walk dinner at Thai restaurant.

Cudlee Creek to Mewett Rd
2015-11-08
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.

Rather than leave the trail to exit via Mewett Rd we will continue on to The Nugget Rd and exit via Watts Gully Road.

Taverna Brompton
2015-11-04
An urban experience in Bowden – Brompton, a heritage tour, an excuse to sharpen the appetites. There are lots of interesting things happening in this hidden corner of Adelaide. If, like me, you have an insatiable craving for souvlakia with chips & salads, come along, you will not be disappointed. Dinner at Taverna at 7.00pm.

Inman Valley to Myponga
2015-11-01
Majestic gums line roadsides leading to the climb up sugarloaf Hill where walkers are rewarded with spectacular rural views. The trail then leads into Myponga Conservation Park for more views and some testing undulations. Pretty farmland and quiet country roads complete this section.

Moana to Port Willunga
2015-11-01
For the last Trailwalker (2015 season), I am offering a walk across an interesting section of Adelaide’s southern coastline with dramatic cliffs, a nudist beach and other historic features. This walk is about 19.5 kms long and comprises a variety of walking surfaces from beach sand to cliff face rocks. Our lunch stop is near an icecream shop at Port Willunga!

This walk could be undertaken in hot conditions. Bring enough water, 2 and half litres and suncream, etc.

By about 2.30 pm when walkers return to their starting point, the thought of coffee could be uppermost in their minds…

The Cedars Hahndorf (Heysen Trail spur)
2015-11-01
Starting from the Bridgewater Mill we follow the Heysen Trail spur to Hahndorf. The trail takes us to the north of the Bridgewater and Verdun before passing Hans Heysen’s home “The Cedars”. We will get to Hahndorf around lunchtime, where you can stay to enjoy a meal at any one of many eateries or stroll around the shops.

Adelaide Street Art
2015-10-25
From spray to long-stay, discover Adelaide’s street art and public art as we ramble around the West and East End of Adelaide’s CBD

Kuitpo
2015-10-25
