Friends of the Heysen Trail

Section 16: Cudlee Creek to Mewett Rd
2013-10-06
The trail leads walkers through the rolling hills of the South Mount Lofty Ranges and sections of Mount Crawford Forest. The climb towards Mount Gould provides outstanding views.

Section 21: Kapunda to Hamilton
2013-10-06
A pleasant walk following backroads, tracks and fence lines through the undulating farmland of the Lower North.

After the walk there is an invitation to gather at The Tanunda Club (45 MacDonnell St, Tanunda). This will be an opportunity to meet with other WB walkers who will have completed other nearby sections of the trail.

The Club offers reasonably priced drinks, coffee and nibbles. Dinner will also be available if people want to “kick on”.

Section 25: Webb Gap to Burra Rd
2013-10-06
This section of the trail continues along the Tothill Ranges, which boast the largest remaining section of remnant scrub in the area and are one of the delights of the Mid-North, providing expansive views over the surrounding farmland and Apoinga Lagoon.

SUNDAY NIGHT – Post-walk celebration of the Warren Bonython Walk at Farrell Flat hall. Commencing at 6 pm. BYO BBQ meat and drinks plua a salad or dessert to share. A gold coin donation to cover the hall hire.

Section 31: Dares Hill Summit Rd to Hallett
2013-10-06
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.

SUNDAY NIGHT – Post-walk celebration of the Warren Bonython Walk at Farrell Flat hall. Commencing at 6 pm. BYO BBQ meat and drinks plua a salad or dessert to share. A gold coin donation to cover the hall hire.

Section 35: Chlorinator to Curnows Hut
2013-10-06
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.

Section 50: Eyre Depot to Mt Arden South
2013-10-06
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.

Section 13: Cleland to Norton Summit
2013-10-06
This section of the trail passes through the native bushland of Cleland and Horsnell Gully Conservation Parks and along roadsides, providing frequent vistas over Adelaide and the Hills.

Section 43: Murraytown to Melrose
2013-10-06
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.

Section 17: Mewett Rd to Mt Crawford
2013-10-06
This section combines several sections of Mt Crawford pine forest with the natural bushland of Warren Conservation Park and Little Mt Crawford to provide a picturesque and diverse walk.

Section 57: Moralana Drive to Wilpena
2013-10-06
This is one of the very special walks of the Trail, starting with a pretty creek walk through Black Gap, before climbing the Pound Range to Bridle Gap, where a look back provides spectacular views of Elder Range. Entering Flinders Range National Park, it is a pleasant stroll across Wilpena Pound to complete the day.

Section 6: Tugwell Rd to Inman Valley
2013-10-06
This section follows country roads, farm fencelines and attractive road reserves. Native orchids, grass trees, abundant birdlife and classic Fleurieu farmland views make this a walk to remember. Take time out to explore the church ruin and graveyard on Hancock Rd above Inman Valley.

Section 14: Norton Summit to Montacute Heights
2013-10-06
This spectacular section of the trail passes through the ruins of Morialta Barns before descending into the native bushland of Morialta Conservation Park, providing frequent vistas over Adelaide and the Hills.

Section 44: Melrose to Alligator Gorge Rd
2013-10-06
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 Conservation Park before emerging on Alligator Gorge Road.

Section 2: Cobbler Hill to Tappanappa
2013-10-06
Although relatively short, this section of the trail offers spectacular scenery, including a magnificent waterfall, as walkers follow narrow tracks through the dense native scrub of Deep Creek CP.

Section 22: Hamilton to Peters Hill
2013-10-06
This section of the Trail follows backroads and road reserves of open scrubland, before a short up Peters Hill, where walkers are rewarded with pretty vistas over the farmlands of the lower Mid North. You may like to take the spur track to visit Marschalls Hut.

SUNDAY NIGHT – Post-walk celebration of the Warren Bonython Walk at Farrell Flat hall. Commencing at 6 pm. BYO BBQ meat and drinks plua a salad or dessert to share. A gold coin donation to cover the hall hire.

Section 26: Burra Rd to Worlds End
2013-10-06
The trail crosses undulating farmland before entering the scrubland of the Hallelujah Hills. The day finishes with an easy stroll to Worlds End Gorge, a delightful lush haven for bird life.

Section 32: Hallett to EE George Quarry
2013-10-06
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.

Section 36: Curnows Hut to Raeville
2013-10-06
This is diverse walk through native scrub, Bundaleer pine forest and farmland. The ridgetops and testing climbs reward walkers with spectacular panoramic views.

Section 51: Mt Arden South to Buckaringa
2013-10-06
From the 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.

Section 7: Inman Valley to Myponga
2013-10-06
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.

Section 15: Montacute Heights to Cudlee Creek
2013-10-06
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.

Section 45: Alligator Gorge Rd to Horrocks Pass
2013-10-06
The trail initially leads over Lavender Peak to picturesque Stony Creek campsite. From there, tracks, back roads and a busy highway take walkers to the memorial to explorer John Horrocks.

Section 18: Mt Crawford to Pewsey Vale
2013-10-06
Initially following forest edges and roadsides, the trail then make its way up and over the pretty Wirra Wirra Peaks, before descending to creek lines again. After a short detour to visit Freemans Hut, walkers follow farm tracks and road reserves through open big gum grazing land.

Section 58: Wilpena to Bunyeroo
2013-10-06
This pretty walk is entirely within the Flinders Ranges National Park, with much of the day spent following the Wilcolo Track between the ABC range and the towering peaks of Wilpena Pound.

A Day on the Heysen Trail: the Warren Bonython Memorial Walk
2013-10-06
Warren Bonython AO, died in April of this year. He was a great believer in challenging himself in the outdoors: walking the Simpson Desert, walking Lake Eyre and walking the length of the Flinders Ranges.

His exploits inspired generations of bushwalkers and the walking community of South Australia plans to honour his memory with our own challenge – walking the entire length of the Heysen Trail on the one day. The October Long Weekend, Sunday 6th 2013, has been chosen as the Day on the Heysen Trail: the Warren Bonython Memorial Walk.

The trail will be divided into 60 sections, between 16 and 30km long, with experienced leaders from South Australia’s bushwalking community. Participants will be able to book directly on to a section via the Friends of Heysen Trail web site, from May 2013.

More details will be made available in 2013.

The walk will be open to all bushwalkers, and schools with outdoor programs. The first step is to appoint leaders for each section. One organiser for each section will be responsible for the participants on their walk, booking any buses if required and dealing with local logistics. The coordinating committee will provide detailed notes and instructions to help each section organiser.

UPDATE 15/11/12: Extra walk leaders will be needed in a ratio of one walk leader for each 15 participants on the day. So if the walking community of South Australia is to meet this challenge in true Bonython style we need all of our experienced walkers and organisers to put up their hands. The Heysen Office is collecting a list of interested walk leaders and walking groups, preferably with email addresses for future information. A list of the 60 sections will be circulated and leaders allocated in the next few months.

Chlorinator to Curnows Hut to Raeville to Locks Ruin
2013-10-05 - 2013-10-07
Note:

This is a 3 day walk.

On both Saturday and Sunday the End to End 5 group will divide into two groups (A and B) and walk to Curnows Hut from either the Chlorinator or Raeville in order to cover two sections of the Heysen Trail for the Warren Bonython Memorial Walk on Sunday 6 October.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY (Chlorinator to Curnows Hut)

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.

Walk grading information has not been included for Saturday and Sunday – please consult relevant maps (1.1 – 1.5)

SATURDAY/SUNDAY (Curnows Hut to Raeville)

This is diverse walk through native scrub, Bundaleer pine forest and farmland. The ridgetops and testing climbs reward walkers with spectacular panoramic views. The Heysen Trail has been rerouted to avoid fire damage in Bundaleer Forest. See reroute on website for information http://heysentrail.asn.au/heysen_trail/re-routes.php?reroute_id=170

MONDAY (Raeville to Locks Ruin)

This walk follows dirt roads into the small town of Georgetown and beyond past Hiskeys Hut. The trail then follows undulating fencelines through Sams Hills.

The Real Chambers Gully
2013-09-29
Hello, Afficionados of the hard slog! In keeping with my previous challenging walks, I offer for tasting, a sample of harder tracks within Chambers Gully and its surrounds in the Cleland Conservation Park. To ensure that our thigh muscles are well lubricated, we will start this walk by avoiding the Sunday, Lycra clad crowds and their cars that descend upon Waterfall Gully Road. By the time we enter Chambers Gully, no hill will be too daunting for our group. As this is Springtime, the normally greyish green native flora will for a change look slightly more colourful. Well worn footwear recommended + about 2 litres of water.

If your question is, “I walk regularly with my dog, along the beach in Glenelg. Would I be able to do this walk?”

The answer would be, “Absolutely not! Leave your dog at home.”

Mt George
2013-09-29
A beautiful introductory walk for beginners of bush walking. The walk will commence along the Heysen Trail past the Bridgewater historic water-wheel mill. The trail will then take us off the Heysen Trail into Mt George conservation Park to the summit of Mt George. This can be a popular destination for bushwalkers and birdwatchers. Mount George Conservation Park landscape ranges from wetlands to open forests with rocky outcrops. The park features a great variety of vegetation and spring flowers. In the park you will find pea flowers, ground-hugging correas and a variety of delightful native orchids. Wedge-tailed eagles may be seen circling the skies above the park, while superb blue wrens, red-browed finches, white-throated treecreepers and scarlet robins are often observed around the trees and shrubs. You may often see koala’s fast asleep in the Gums and you often hear Kookaburra’s having a laugh as we walk past.

At the summit we will take a morning Tea break whilst we enjoy the scenery. Then we will desend down to the Heysen Trail back upon our return to Bridgewater. For those interested a quick refreshment or lunch is at the Bridgewater Inn.

Sea-to-Summit Trail (Mt Lofty Half)
2013-09-22
This is a beautiful walk that takes in the entire length of Belair National Park before heading up along Waverley Ridge to Crafers. We then cross over the South Eastern Freeway to wind our way up to the Mt Lofty Summit using Cleland Conservation Park. There is 3kms of road walking to be done and all walkers will need to have a moderate level of fitness. Afterwards, those who wish can join me for a well earned ale or wine (and/or lunch) at the Crafers Hotel.

Belair Wildflower Walk
2013-09-22
A walk that circles down through the native forest of the upper reaches of Belair National Park to the European style park around old Government House before returning up a long climb to native forest on the hilltops.

The walk is approximately 9 km with one long up and will take about three hours with lots of stops for photographs of the native orchids – bring your camera.
