Friends of the Heysen Trail

Scott Creek
2020-10-11
This walk will focus on looking at and photographing wildlife, particularly orchids in Scott Creek Conservation Park.

Walking amongst orchids

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2020-10-15 09:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-22, 2020-10-29, 2020-11-05, 2020-11-12 (Australia/Adelaide)
Maintenance Days at the Friends Shed at Cobbler Creek.

Volunteers are welcome to join in. You don’t have to be an expert handy person.

Please register so we can anticipate numbers and plan jobs.

Old Noarlunga-Pt Noarlunga Loop
2020-10-17
This walk starts at Old Noarlunga and follows the Onkaparinga River and through the Onkaparinga Wetlands crossing a bridge to head to the beautiful Onkaparinga mouth. From there we head along the beach and then up through Sand Dunes and along to Port Noarlunga. From there we head back along the Onkaparinga and onto a couple of board walks then crossing back over to return to Old Noarlunga. On this walk you should see plenty of bird life and the odd kangaroo or three. This walk is very flat with the only real difficulty being 1km walking in sand and hence would be a good first time Trail Walker if you are looking to advance from Trail Starters onto longer walks.

Morialta
2020-10-24
A loop walk in and around Morialta Con. Park with a number of testing climbs and tricky descents.

Please note this will be a demanding walk so come prepared for a testing but rewarding day.

Some Women's Pioneer Trail + others
2020-10-25
We will walk some of the Stirling loop plus some of the Women’s Pioneer trail plus then the Heysen extension into Hahndorf.

Please note this is a one way trail, so a bus pass ( buses are not accepting cash ) will be a necessity, this will allow us to return to our walk start location.

Distance is approximately 18 klms.

There is a coffee shop, available at our morning tea stop & a lovely choice for a latish lunch in Hahndorf.

Dry Creek
2020-10-27 09:00 - 11:00
A pleasant stroll along a section of Dry Creek between Modbury and Golden Grove.

Wirraparinga Trail Loop Plus A Bit
2020-11-04 18:15 - 20:00
Meeting at 6pm for a 6.15pm start, we will venture along the Wirraparinga Trail in Brownhill Recreation Park, the loop is around 5km, a gentle walk. Plus a bit of an add on, yet to be decided! For those who wish stay on to share dinner or a refreshment at nearby Edinburgh Hotel.

Cleland Ups & Downs
2020-11-08
A loop walk in and around the northern and eastern sections of Cleland commencing near the start of the Wine Shanty Track prior to threading a path up and down through to the Wild Life Park then a turn around the Perimeter Track before finding a way back to the start. The actual course of the final part of the walk will be determined on the day. In total the walk will be approx. 14 t0 15 klms in length.

There will be a short break for morning tea during the walk.

Randell Park
2020-11-11 18:00 - 20:00
A somewhat uphill walk through Randell Park with views over the city as the reward.

Onkaparinga Explorer
2020-11-12
Expand your horizons on trails less travelled within Onkaparinga NP. This is a challenging walk of some 14-15km loop with descents to the river and accents up the gorge. Initially walking down to the river, the walk then climbs the gorge to pick up a section of the Willunga Basin Trail tracing edges of the park; it then traverses less familiar tracks further up river. Testing your durability will be 3 water crossings: walkers should be prepared with spare socks and hand towel depending on river levels. Gaiters are recommended as snakes may be present during warmer weather.

Torrens Linear Park (Lockleys)
2020-11-19 18:00 - 19:30
This walk winds along the River Torrens linear path. An easy 6 km walk, with no hills.

Port Noarlunga Morning Wander
2020-11-24 08:00 - 10:00
MORNING (8am) wander through the local area: a place that retains a village feel, then follow the Onkaparinga River, across a footbridge to the mouth and 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.

Anstey Hill
2020-12-02
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, including Torture hill.

Walk may vary depending on the weather.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, after the walk if people are interested in dinner we will do a walk in for the Tea Tree Gully Hotel as numbers will be limited.

Please comply with all COVID-19 practices.

Friends Shed Maintenance Day – Cobbler Creek
2020-12-03, 2021-02-11

Stirling Dinner Walk
2020-12-04 18:00 - 20:00
Our Twilight dinner walk is
approximately 7-8 klms in length.
This is now moved to Friday December 4th

After Covid disruption and extreme heat forecast for the 27th November.

This a loop walk, utilising the Heysen trail, Cascade trail and the Leah fire track, as they meander through the Mt George conservation park.

There is one steep section so a hiking pole or similar may assist you.

At the completion of our walk we will visit the Stirling golf clubrooms for our dinner ( not compulsory)

The club has advised that as last year, there will be live music and most meals at discounted prices. eg, a pizza, hamburger etc

This is a loop walk so we will finish where we started.

Springfield Heights
2020-12-09 18:00 - 20:00
An up hill and down dale walk through the leafy suburb of Springfield including the Urrbrae House rose garden and skirting around Waite campus for views of the city.

Summertown Saunter
2020-12-13
Starting and finishing through the back roads and reserves in Summertown this is a relatively comfortable walk except for the sharp little climb up behind Mt Lofty followed by a time meandering along some tracks in Cleland Con. Park before exiting back into the precincts of Summertown. As the walk will conclude prior to lunchtime there will only be short break for morning tea.

Port Adelaide Wonder Walls Part 1
2020-12-16 18:00 - 19:30
Walk the back streets of Port Adelaide and view the variety of art now on the walls of buildings in the Port

After Xmas Recovery
2020-12-27
A pleasant loop walk in the generally less trafficked southeastern section of Cleland Conservation Park starting from Measday Lookout to work off a few of our Xmas excesses. Will include a couple of climbs; one long, one steep & one relatively gentle before returning back along the Pioneer Womens Trail to the cars. There will only be a single break for morning tea after completing the climbs.

Wild Dog Glen
2021-01-06 18:00 - 20:30
A walk into the hills above Mitcham.

Steep and challenging in parts

Crafers-Mt Lofty Summit- Stirling night walk.
2021-01-15
This a partly night walk, so a headlamp or similar is a requirement.

We will be walking from Crafers to the Mount Lofty summit, via Stirling and numerous trails within the Cleland nature reserve.

Sunset on this day is at 8.30 pm so some walking in the dark will be a requirement.

Also the cafe at the summit will not be open, so I suggest you bring some food along. We will spend 20 or 30 minutes up there. Giving us time for food.

Our return will be via Cleland reserves, then back to our vehicles.

Torrens Linear Park (Lockleys) .... again
2021-01-21 18:00 - 19:30
Our November walk was defeated by the mini Covid lockdown, but the pheonix arises.

This walk winds along the River Torrens linear path. An easy 6 km walk, with no hills.

A very pleasant stroll to get our legs back on the trail towards the walking season ahead.

Take a relaxed winding pathway right along the River Torrens and enjoy the wildlife, reed beds and gum trees abundant with birdlife.

Can we hope for a cool breeze on a summer evening? You betcha. It is on order.

Semaphore Hysterical Walk
2021-01-27 18:00 - 19:45
Walk the back streets of Semaphore soaking up some of the history of this old suburb.

Shepherds Hill Recreation Park
2021-02-03
An easy amble to explore Shepherds Hill Recreation Park, including a loop (or two) and a couple of little ups. Enjoy the views over the southern suburbs and city prior to optional dinner at Balthazar Cafe located in nearby Pasadena Green.

Tennyson / Grange
2021-02-10 18:00 - 20:30
Time – 1800 to 2030 hours; Note: Sunset at 2013 hours.

Duration – Not more than two and a half hours. Please assemble early to ensure a prompt departure by 1800 hours.

Distance – Seven kilometres; therefore unsuitable for children, pets, and during hot weather.

Walk Description – Contiguous seaside suburbs that offer a clockwise walking loop of surprising contrasts.

Leader – Lyndon Grimmer.

Suggested Items – Sandshoes, hat, sunscreen, and water.

Optional Meal Afterwards –

Grange Hotel: Table service, with orders for dinner accepted until 2030.
