Worumba Station
2017-07-14 - 2017-07-16
26 ks east of Hawker the Worumba range includes Mt Plantagenet and Mt Craig. Rugged creeks and ranges offer interesting walk opportunities.

Staying at well maintained, cosy shearers quarters right in the heart of the range.

In honour of Bastille day the theme for the weekend is Revolution and the flavour distinctly French.

Dinner Friday, Saturday and Sunday

3 nights twin share accomodation

Walking Saturday and Sunday

drive home Monday

Montacute
2017-07-16
A number of steep hills both up and down will be tackled on this walk which is estimated to be about 19 kms. Comfortable walking boots with good grip and walking sticks recommended. We will be walking up and along Big Range. Carry about 2 litres of water, morning tea and lunch, and rain gear depending on weather forecast.

Tapanappa to Balquhidder
2017-07-16
A picturesque section highlighting the diversity of the Heysen Trail. Walkers traverse native bushland,a long sandy beach,lush farmland and some very memorable hills.Photo opportunities abound and you may even spot a whale.

Dares Hill Summit Road to Hallett to EE George Quarry
2017-07-22 - 2017-07-23
On Saturday…

The trail takes walkers past the historic Mt Bryan East School, before beginning the climb up Mt Bryan, which is the highest point of the Mt Lofty Ranges. Walkers are rewarded with panoramic views of the Mid-North from the summit and as they descend through grazing and farming land towards Hallett.

On Sunday…

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.

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.

Montacute
2017-07-23
This will be a challenging walk with plenty of hills. We use some of the Heysen Trail, and also Fox Creek Trails in this loop walk through Montacute Conservation Park.

Glen Osmond Mines Tour
2017-07-23
A challenging walk through the mining history of the Glen Osmond area. We start with a body-warming climb to the smelter chimney, followed by a scramble across the hillside to the Wheal Gawler and Wheal Watkins mines. Then an easy return to the cars.

Dashwood Gully to Mylor
2017-07-23
A picturesque walk through gently undulating farmlsnd and the northern blocks of Kuitpo Forest. The trail normally passes through the historic Jupiter Goldfields, however due to storm damage a re-route now bypasses them.

Overall, while a quite long walk it is a relatively comfortable walk with no real hills, a far cry from the next few sections of the trail which will provide more testing hills for us to enjoy.

Cobblers Creek
2017-07-30
We will combine two walks in the park: the Babbler Loop in the southern section and Porosa Hike in the northern region.

Black Hill
2017-07-30
A challenging walk in Black Hill Conservation Park. Although not a long walk in distance there is many steep up and down sections.

Balquhidder to Waitpinga
2017-07-30
Picturesque farmland,unspoilt sandy beaches,rocky headlands and more .What else could a walker ask for? Well the possibility of wading through a creek, depending on what the weather does in the week leading up to the walk.

8am for a 8:30 dep

end time 3pm

walking from Balquhidder Map 1:4 grid ref 616 546

walking to Waitpinga Campground Map 1:5 grid ref 736 544

Distance 15kms

Onkaparinga
2017-08-06

Gandy's Gully Rollercoaster
2017-08-06
This is a loop walk in a little walked area which will need a good level of fitness. Numerous steep ups and downs

Pewsey Vale to Tanunda
2017-08-06
This is an easy section of the 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.

Horrocks Pass to Broadview to Woolshed Flat
2017-08-12 - 2017-08-13
Saturday 12th August

Starting with a tough climb out of Horrocks Pass to the ridge, the Trail traverses exposed, gibber littered hills and farmland. Walkers are rewarded with views over the Willochra Plain.

Sunday 13th August

This section of the trail climbs through grazing land and natural scrub to Mount Brown, where walkers are provided with spectacular views of the northern Spencer Gulf from the viewing tower. A pretty single file descent leads Waukarie Creek and a classic Flinders Ranges creek walk.

THEME: 70 music/band or singer

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.

Mt Little Stn (Mayo Gorge) to Parachilna Gorge
2017-08-12 - 2017-08-20
Six days walking from Mayo Gorge to Parachilna. See Heysen Trail Northern Guide Maps 5.3 to 6.8.

NOTE – If you wish to walk on only some of the days, please contact the FOHT office to register for those days. The online registering system will only allow you to register for all walking days. The bus fee is $60 per walking day and the walk fee is $8/day.

Anstey Hill
2017-08-13
This walk will explore the eastern section of Anstey Hill RP before visiting the Newman’s Nursery historic site, thence the old silver mine site and return to the start.

Mt Hayfield
2017-08-13
This walk takes in sections of the Mount Hayfield forest including the pine and native forest areas. It provides some stunning views over Yankalilla and the coast around Normanville.

This is a very strenuous walk.

EE George Quarry to Spalding Road to Chlorinator
2017-08-19 - 2017-08-20
On Saturday…

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.

On Sunday…

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.

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.

Willunga to Old Noarlunga
2017-08-20
The original title of this walk: Willunga to Old Noarlunga, would have made this walk a Trailwalker walk of about 24 kms. In order to remain within the recommended guidelines of a Trailstarter walk (3 to 4 hours), I have shortened the walk to finish at Moana instead of Old Noarlunga. A leisurely 14 kms walk amongst McLaren Vale vineyards on mostly off road sealed bicycle paths. Refreshments at end of walk by the beach in Moana. Bring the usual morning tea and lunch and keep an eye on the weather forecast.

Morialta
2017-08-20
one of the most popular areas in Adelaide,for a week end walk.This time we will be doing 12 kms aprox.,in an unusual seccion of Morialta,about 2.5 km.of steep climb to the top,trought the Rocky Hill track,along Moores Rd. and across to Colonial Track and then finally down to the Waterfalls Creek,to finish down the car park.,all in about 5 hrs.

Waitpinga to Tugwell Road
2017-08-20
One of the most spectacular sections of the trail,walkers follow sandy tracks through the coastal scrub of Newland Head CP,and dramatic clifftops towards Victor Harbor.At Kings Beach the trail leaves the coast to begin its long journey north.

Distance 17:5 kms

Walk time 6:5 hrs

Mt Barker
2017-08-27
Commencing from Laratinga Wetlands on Mount Barker Creek our ultimate destination will be the summit of Mount Barker. On a clear day views are available south-east over the Murray’s Lower Lakes and west over the Onkaparinga Valley to Mount Lofty. Walking will be on the verge of some minor country roads until we reach the Conservation Reserve where we can revert to a path through open woodland. The understorey displays a sparse layer of shrubs amongst which can be found a variety of native orchids, ground-cover and bulbous flowering plants.

Mylor to Cleland
2017-08-27
A very pretty walk over probably the most popular section of the trail. Walkers pass through the parks and bushland of Bridgewater,Mt George Con. park, Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens and Cleland Cons. Park. There are many picturesque Hills vistas and photo opportunities throughout the walk.

With good views come good hills.

Please remember that the organized car pooling from Marion Council Offices is no longer available.

Beaumont/Cleland
2017-08-27
This walk is ideal for walkers who need to get a few kms into their legs. It is about 27kms and includes a few hills and rough tracks to improve your stamina and walking techniques. It takes in part of the Pioneers Womens Trail, Mt. Lofty Botanic Gardens and Cleland Recreation Park. The up hills are out of the way by lunchtime leaving a gentle stroll back to the cars after that.

The walk commences at 8am from Brock Reserve on Dashwood Road, Beaumont. The walk should finish by 16:00.

Sturt Gorge
2017-09-03
This walk commences on the easterly side of the Sturt Gorge Recreation Park. Views across to the Sturt Dam and city. We then drop down to river level and stop for a morning tea break before following along the Sturt River. We will cross the river at several points, so sturdy (preferably waterproof) footwear is a must. Coffee and Tea provided after the walk.

Scott Creek Conservation Park
2017-09-03
A walk through a hidden gem.Walking mainly along fire tracks with a few bush tracks,Scott Creek has abundant bird life and native bush as far as the eye can see.We will explore the old mine area before climbing some undulations that will give us distant views of the South Coast.

Tanunda to Kapunda
2017-09-03
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.

Dutchmans Stern to Eyre Depot to Buckaringa
2017-09-09 - 2017-09-10
SATURDAY EYRE DEPOT TO BUCKARINGA 28km plus 1.5 walk out

After climbing back into the range, walkers enter Mount Arden Creek which winds its way northwards. The gradual climb up the winding creek bed with its waterfalls and rocky sections can make progress very slow, but after Mt Arden South campsite the trail leaves the creek to climb Mt Arden summit for spectacular 360 degree views. The trail then follows the ridgeline and a pretty creekline to exit at Buckaringa.

SUNDAY DUTCHMANS STERN TO EYRE DEPOT 19km plus 1.5km walk out

This is a deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything – undulating firetracks with spectacular views, a rocky gorge and a gibber strewn floodplain.

THEME: 50s Brylcreem and Bobby Socks

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. THE BUS ON SATURDAY MORNING AND NIGHT IS ESSENTIAL

Newland Head
2017-09-10
The flora and the scenery on this walk are spectacular.

It is just about my favourite spring walk and I am always delighted by the chance to see some rare coastal heath in flower.

There are magnificant views so dont forget camera &/or binoculars. Bring rain, wind and sun protection as well as lunch, snacks and a minimum 1 litre of water.

This walk is about 13km but it is relatively flat and easy and it will include a morning tea stop and a lunch stop. Start time 9am, finish approx 1.30pm.

Optional after walk tea and coffee at a cafe in Victor Harbour.

Chlorinator to Curnows Hut to Raeville
2017-09-16 - 2017-09-17
On Saturday…

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.

On Sunday…

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

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.
