Friends of the Heysen Trail

Mt Compass to Kyeema - EE17
2024-06-09
The pretty dairy pastures of Mt Compass and Nangkita provide the backdrop for the first section of this walk. Back roads then lead walkers through Finniss Conservation Park and into Mt Magnificent Conservation Park, where a short hike off the main trail rewards walkers with spectacular views from Mt. Magnificent over the southern Fleurieu Peninsula. A combination of native bushland then back-road walking completes the day.

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.

Hardy's Scrub
2024-06-09
This is a loop walk, to and through Hardy’s scrub and following parts of the Willunga Basin Trail. You will see native flora and lovely view of the surrounding vineyards and hills. There a a couple of steep sections of hill climbing but in the main it will be gentle inclines and declines. This walk will take approximately 3 1/2 hours. Ensure you have enclosed walking shoes/boots as we will be going through scrub, as well as plenty of water and a hat.

Bring snack for morning tea break. Coffee and Tea after the walk will be available.

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.

Warren CP Tower
2024-06-15
The Warren Tower walk is a circular walk with great views of the surrounding areas. The mica on the pathways make Warren Conservation Park an interesting place to hike.

Be on the lookout for the local wildlife.

Walk is approx. 9km with around 300 m of ascent.

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.

Cape Jervis to Cobblers Hill
2024-06-15
Commencing at Cape Jervis, the coastal scenery along this region of the Fleurieu Peninsula is spectacular, and is a lovely walk along the first section of the Heysen Trail. The trail begins with a meander along sandy coastal tracks and exposed hillsides, with views of Kangaroo Island and the Southern Ocean over your right shoulder. On occasions, walkers are often rewarded with sightings of seals & dolphins. The trail progressively develops several undulations further along as you approach Blow Hole Beach within the Deep Creek Conservation Park. The walk ends with a much-anticipated hill climb for approx. 2km through native vegetation back to the vehicles.

This walk is intended to serve as both an introduction to the Heysen Trail and a chance to catch up this section of the trail. Rather than using a bus we will car-shuffle between the end and start of the walk.

There will be no support vehicle so please assess your level of fitness prior to joining 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.

The Bluff Lookout (Wirrabara Forest Nursery) to White Park Road to Murraytown
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-16
Saturday – This provides a very diverse range of scenery. After re-joining the Trail, walkers again follow the ridgeline along fire access tracks through the dense natural scrub of the Telowie Gorge Conservation Park and enjoy views over Port Germein and across the gulf to Whyalla and Port Bonython. After turning off and descending steeply from the ridgeline the Trail follows Sheepyard Track ascending to Rocky Ridge then turning north through old harvested pine forest allowing expansive views to the Gulf, following a steep climb to Sugargum Lookout.

The trail continues following the Wirrabara Greenway through a private property to end at a new location – the junction of White Park & Yellow Cutting Roads.

Sunday – Following the reroute of trail in in April 2021 of the section immediately to the south (Walk 40 commencing in Wirrabara Forest), the start point of this section has been relocated to commence at White Park Rd.

This section starts at the junction of White Park & Yellow Cutting Rds. The day is spent walking along back roads and road reserves through undulating farmland.

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 2 End 13 Eyre Depot to Moralana Scenic Drive
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-23
Welcome to End to End Thirteens penultimate week in our final year toward completing the Heysen Trail!

We are walking 6 sections of the Heysen Trail in this week, as follows:

Saturday: Travel to Quorn
Sunday: Eyre Depot to Warren Gorge
Monday: Warren Gorge to Buckaringa Gorge
Tuesday: Buckaringa Gorge to Calabrinda Creek
Wednesday: Rest day, travel to Hawker
Thursday: Calabrinda Creek to Jarvis Hill
Friday: Jarvis Hill to Leigh Creek Road (Old Wonoka)
Saturday: Mt Little Station to Moralana Scenic Drive
Sunday: Travel home

It is important to note that section 55 Leigh Creek Road (Old Wonoka) to Mt Little Station will be walked in our August week away

We will be based in Quorn from Saturday to Wednesday, when we will reposition to Hawker for the remainder of the week.

The theme for the week is “Tour de Flinders” – bring your cycling paraphernalia!

If there are difficulties driving the bus to any drop off/pick up locations, the program will be altered at the leaders’/bus driver’s discretion

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.

Montacute Heights to Cudlee Creek (Walk 14)
2024-06-16
After an initial road walk, the trail crosses Montecute Rd and makes a very long steep descent to Sixth Creek before a long climb out through Montacute Conservation Park and Mt Crawford Forest Reserve.

A pleasant walk past the pretty private gardens along Holland Creek Road completes the section.

Due to the Sixth Creek very steep descent and climb back out this is quite a demanding walk. Walk length is 19km’s. Walking poles are recommended. Risk of Heat exhaustion and fatigue if you are not conditioned.

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.

Kuitpo
2024-06-16
Commencing from the oldest timber plantation in The Mount Lofty Ranges, planted in 1898, this walk passes through a small section of Kuitpo Forest.

Walking mainly on wide open tracks the landscape is a mix of forest, native vegetation and farmland.

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
2024-06-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-07-17 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
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.

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
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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
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.

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.
