Friends of the Heysen Trail

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

Chlorinator to Raeville based at Spalding/ Jamestown
2015-10-24 - 2015-10-25
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

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 day. The online registering system will only allow you to register for both walking days.

Cobbler Hill to Cape Jervis
2015-10-24
*** E2E-1’s LAST DAY ***

Theme: The letter ‘C’ (for Completion?).

A three and a half year journey comes to an end with an easy-ish trundle down Cobbler Hill and a stroll around the coastal path with views over Backstairs Passage to Kangaroo Island. We celebrate our 1200km trek with the ‘final stile’ at Cape Jervis.

Please Note: There will be a full bus service for walkers this day, i.e. pick up from Victor Harbor to trail start at Cobblers Hill, then from trail finish at Cape Jervis back to Victor Harbor.

For those that wish to join us at the Dinner but not walk, please contact the FoHT office (M-F 10:30-2:30 Ph.8212 6299) to pay the meal fee(s).

Inman Valley to Cobbler Hill
2015-10-18 - 2015-10-23
** Please Note: This registration covers the first 5 days of walking from Inman Valley to Cobbler Hill. There is a separate registration for E2E-1’s last walk: Cobbler Hill to Cape Jervis and celebration dinner. **

This week is brought to you by the letter ‘C’.

Sun.18th: Some initial road walking gets us to Second Valley Forest coming out at Robinson Hill. Then we follow quiet country roads in Keen Road and Tugwell Road before some cross country and track walking to finish at Waitpinga Road.

Mon.19th: A mixture of scrub and road walking gets us to the coast at Kings Beach. We follow along the dramatic clifftops through Newland Head Conservation Park – probably the most picturesque and photographed section of the whole trail. The walk concludes at Waitpinga Beach.

Tue.20th: The first of our beach walks take us along Waitpinga Beach, then on to Parsons Beach. More coastal walking before we enter Balquhidder and head inland before finishing with some road walking.

Wed.21st: Rest Day. Optional activity helping Friends of Newland Head C.P. in the morning. Other activities To Be Advised.

Thu.22nd: We head across paddocks towards the coast where we will tackle the steepest descent on the Trail down to Tunkalilla Beach (it is no where near the 4km monster it used to be). At Boat Harbor Beach we enter the Deep Creek Conservation Park and its characteristic dense bushland before opening out on the ridge near Tapanappa Campground for far-reaching views.

Fri.23rd: A spectacular walk through Deep Creek Conservation Park includes the waterfall with dense bushland and stunning coastal views. Lots of ups and downs today all the way to Cobbler Hill.

NOTE – If you wish to walk 1, 2, 3 or 4 days, please contact the FOHT office to register for those days. The online registering system will only allow you to register for all 5 walking days.

Montacute Heights to Cudlee Creek
2015-10-18
After an initial road walk, the trail makes a very long and steep descent to Sixth Creek before climbing again through Montacute Conservation Park and Mt Crawford Forest Reserve. A pleasant walk past the pretty private gardens along Holland Creek Road completes the section.

Onkaparinga Gorge
2015-10-18
Lovely loop walk giving good views of Onkaparinga Gorge and surrounding farm land. All undulating but no steep sections. Is slippery when wet. Good shoes recomended.

Lavender Federation Trail Keyneton to Truro
2015-10-11
Sorry for posting these details late – have been ill for two weeks.

This should be a nice walk to finish our season. Walk distance is close to 21.5 kms. Could not make it any shorter because first walk next year has access issues and needs to be 21/22 kms.

Countryside will be different from what we have seen so far. There will be more open paddocks and cropping. There will be few undulations and dirt road/farm access tracks will dominate. Don’t forget to oil the hip joints!

The panorama should be green fields and more intense farming. We will see more evidence of vineyards.

If you intend to stay on after the walk has finished bring a chair and some refreshments.

Webb Gap to Old Burra Road to Worlds End
2015-10-10 - 2015-10-11
SATURDAY 10 October

The trail continues along the Tothill Range, providing expansive views over surrounding farmland and Apoinga Lagoon. A sharp climb after Huppatz Hut provides us with a taste of things to come in future walks.

SUNDAY 11 October

A short walk across paddocks to the crossing of the Morgan-Whyalla pipeline is followed by an interesting walk through an area of the Halleluja Hills before reaching Worlds End Road. Once off this road, we finish the day’s walking near the Burra Gorge Campground.

SATURDAY EVENING MEAL – The Farrell Flat Management Committee will cater for the meal at the Farrell Flat Hall. They are fundraising committee towards local events. The cost will be $30.00 per head with alternate meal drops of Beef or Pork and sweets sticky date pudding or apple crumble. Please help us support this small community by booking in for the meal. (I have eaten here twice and it has been lovely)

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.

NOTE – Bookings close earlier than normal due to catering requirements.
