Friends of the Heysen Trail

Mt Compass to Kyeema
2018-06-17
Pretty Dairy pastures of Mt Compass and Nangkita provide the backdrop for the 1st section of the walk.The trail then leads through Finnis & Mt Magnificent CP’s where a short hike off the trail rewards walkers with specky views of the Fleurieu.Depending on the weather a wade across a ford may be on the cards.

Black Hill
2018-06-17
Starting at the wildflower garden we will walk through Wadmore Park before climbing to the summit of Black Hill. There are many tracks in the Black Hill Conservation Park and we will use some of them on our walk today.

Burra to Wandallah to Newikie Creek
2018-06-16 - 2018-06-17
NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened) to register for that day’s walk. The online registering system will only allow you to register for both days.

Day 1 Burra to Wandallah 16Kms

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.

Day 2 Wandallah to Newikie Creek 22Kms

This remote and very undulating section gives walkers their first introduction to the grazing lands beyond Goyders Line.

Anstey Hill
2018-06-13
A lovely figure of eight walk through the picturesque bushland of the Anstey Hill Recreation Park.This walk offers some lovely views over the surrounding countryside and includes a number of worthwhile climbs.

Mack Creek
2018-06-10
Circular walk through a valley of magnificent Red River Gums. Following Mack Creek and a meandering bush track.

Could have some challenges for new walkers… inclines and that it is a circular walk.

Cobbler Hill to Tapanappa
2018-06-10
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.

Bowman Park to Mt Zion to Wirrabara Forest to Block 9 Rd
2018-06-09 - 2018-06-11
On Saturday …

Beginning as a pleasant walk along the Crystal Brook, past the southern most hills of the Flinders Ranges, the Trail gradually climbs to the top of the range to reveal views over Port Pirie and Spencer Gulf.

On Sunday …

For most of this section the trail follows gravel roads and a rollercoaster firetrack through natural bushland towards the TV tower at The Bluff where walkers are rewarded with spectacular views of the gulf and beyond.

On Monday …

This section provides a very diverse range of scenery, beginning with the dense natural scrub, ridgelines and spectacular vistas of the Telowie Gorge Conservation Park, then descending to a narrow single file track along a very pretty creek line, before emerging into walk alongside pine forests.

Buckaringa to Moralana Drive
2018-06-03 - 2018-06-10
This is a multi-day walk. Registration requires payment of the END TO END EXTENDED WALK FEE. Accommodation and meal costs are not included. Those registering are invited to travel on the bus, at no extra cost, from Adelaide to Hawker, and return to Adelaide. IF YOU INTEND TRAVELLING ON THE BUS FROM AND TO ADELAIDE PLEASE ADVISE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION WHEN REGISTERING. If you choose to drive your own vehicle to the base locations the bus fee remains the same. Accommodation and meal arrangements are the responsibility of each person registering.

Passengers Traveling From Adelaide by bus are asked to pack all clothing, food etc into suit cases, eskes and or cardboard boxes.

Group meals are planned for –

Wednesday 6 JUNE (Hawker Community Sports Centre – 3 courses – $30 – please book and pay when registering).

If you are unable to walk for the specified 5 walk days comprising this multi-day event and you still wish to register, contact the Friends’ office during operating hours.

BASE LOCATION: HAWKER – SUNDAY 3rd to SUNDAY 10 June

SUNDAY 3rd JUNE

For those travelling by bus, the departure time is 9.30 am from the Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street, Adelaide. Please be at the bus station by 9.00 am for loading.

Sunday 3rd June – Travel to Hawker

Monday 4th June – Buckaringa to Calabrinda Creek 22km

This is a predominantly flat walk below rocky outcrops. The trail then leads across Willochra Plain to Partacoona Station.

Tuesday 5th June – Calabrinda Creek to Jarvis Hill 26km

This is a long but fairly fast walk, initially along vehicle tracks, then over open grazing land along the face of Yappala Range and past the historic Mt Elm school site to Jarvis Hill carpark

Wednesday 6th June – Jarvis Hill to Old Wonaka 9km

One of the gems of the Trail, this ridge walk provides spectacular views and many photo opportunities. It is a short walk, but may still take up to 4 hours because of the terrain and photo stops.

Thursday 7th June – Old Wonaka to Mt Little Station 15 +1

A classic Flinders Ranges creek walk, the whole day is spent in Wonoka Creek which has been the site of a couple of major floods in recent years.

Friday 8th June REST DAY

Saturday 9th June – Mt Little Station to Moralana Drive 30 + 1 This section of the Trail follows picturesque Mernmerna Creek and Slaty Creek to the Red Range campsite.This is an easy and pretty walk with gentle undulations, along creeklines and through native pine woodlands, in the shadow of Elder Range and Mt Aleck.

SUNDAY 10 JUNE

Bus returns to Adelaide leaving Hawker at 8.30 am.

ETA Adelaide – 3.00 pm approx

Shepherds Hill
2018-06-03
Walking along well made trails with great views of Adelaide. This involves some short hill climbs. We are mostly in Shephards Hill recreation park then a short scramble over the train line and up the hill to Wittunga Gardens. Here we can have morning tea while enjoying the Flora. Bring your snacks and a drink.

If you register and are unable to come on the day please advise me 0402 036 296.

Morialta/Montacute
2018-06-03
This is a circular walk in the Black Hill & Morialta Conservation Parks with a fair amount of climbing involved and one creek crossing. The terrain is rocky in parts. We will climb either the Main Ridge Track or the Amber Gully Track. After morning tea, there will be the walk up Chapmans Track as well. Pray for dry weather!

Burra Rd to Worlds End to Burra
2018-06-02 - 2018-06-03
Note: This is a 2 day Walk if you would like to register for one day only please contact the Friends of the Heysen office on 8212 6299.

Saturday 2nd June 2018: Burra Road to Worlds End 17kms

The trail crosses undulating farmland before entering the scrubland of the Hallelujah Hills. The day finishes with an easy stroll to Worlds End Gorge.

Sunday 3rd June 2018: Worlds End to Burra 25kms

Although primarily a long flat, treeless walk, along dirt roads and road reserves, this section provides walkers with a perspective on the landscapes of the Trail. The final few kilometres provide pleasant views over the historic Burra township.

Mt Crawford to Pewsey Vale
2018-05-27
The trail has recently returned to the original route that climbs Mt Crawford. After descending via a forest track to Mount Rd it then makes its way up and over the pretty Wirra Wirra Peaks.

After leaving the forest another recent reroute takes you west along Tower Road and then north on Wirra Wirra Road past Corryton Park homestead. Quiet dirt roads and a tree studded road reserve complete the day.

Onkaparinga Baker Gully
2018-05-27
This loop walk is a combination of several trails in the Onkaparinga National Park Upper Gorge. The trails included are the Nature Trail, Echidna Trail and Bakers Gully Track. The walk has some steep sections and you will be rewarded with great views over the Gorge. We will be going down on the Gorge Trail which will take us to a beautiful rock pool, with a sheer cliff face plunging into water.

The total distance is 13 km. The walk will take around 4 hours. Optional we can go at the end to a bakery in Claredon.

Para Wirra
2018-05-27
A loop walk, South Para Grand Hike, thru natural vegetation. From Devils Nose lookout there is splendid views across the valley. Walking on through beautiful gum trees we stop at the South Para River. A slow climb out of the valley, with well placed seats, soon sees us back on top of the opposite side ridge. Continuing on via good tracks we will stop at a nice place for lunch before a short walk back to the cars.

Para Wirra is May’s “park of the month”

Entry to park is free

Myponga to Mt Compass (End to End 12)
2018-05-20
After a short road walk the trail enters YulteC/P where some lovely native bush and testing undulations are encountered.The trail then crosses open farming land gradually climbing to Mt Cone which offers distant views.The walk finishes off with more road walking.

Waitpinga Clifftops
2018-05-20
One of the most spectacular sections of the trail. Leaving from Kings Head, Waitpinga the trail slowly winds its way along dramatic clifftops towards Newland Head. From this point we return along the clifftops back to King Head. This walk offers spectacular coastal views which may include sightings of whales, dolphins, seals and the endangered white bellied sea eagle.

There will be a car pool.

Hahndorf - Heysen extension
2018-05-20
The walk begins at the Bridgewater Mill and follows the Heysen Trail spur mainly along back roads into Verdun. Then its on to Hahndorf passing “The Cedars”, the home of the late Sir Hans Heysen. (Refer Southern Guide, Map 3.3 or Map Sheet 2A.

We will be catching the #864 Adelaide Metro bus from Hahndorf to Bridgewater. The fare is $3.50, or free for Seniors Card holders.

Block 9 Rd to Murraytown to Melrose
2018-05-19 - 2018-05-20
On Saturday … Block 9 Rd to Murraytown…

This section starts in the Wirrabara pine forest with there are some testing climbs. After leaving the forest the rest of the day is spent walking along back roads and road reserves through undulating farmland.

On Sunday … Murraytown to Melrose…

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.

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.

Great North Walk
2018-05-15 - 2018-05-31
The Great North Walk is a walking track which runs from Sydney to Newcastle in New South Wales. The main track, 250 kilometres in length, runs between the Obelisk in Macquarie Place in Sydney to Queens Wharf Tower in Bicentennial Park in Newcastle and is well sign-posted. There are many “side tracks” which link the track to populated areas along the length of the walk. The walk includes a huge variety of wildlife and scenery.

Accommodation is in high quality cabins, with plenty of options for singles or couples.

Approximate cost of the walk will be $1,600.

This includes accommodation and charter bus but excludes meals and travel to or from Sydney.

Carrick Hill
2018-05-13
This is a walk that will take us to the Eastern end of Brownhill Creek, through private property, exiting on the Mt Barker Road near Eagle on the Hill from where we will head for the Waite Conservation Reserve and back to Carrick Hill. Reasonable amount of motivation required to tackle a number of undulations! Pray for cool, dryish weather. As usual walking boots with good grip, hat, sun cream, walking sticks, 2 L water, morning tea and lunch packed. This walk is suitable for people with recent walking experience. About 15 kms.

Mitcham Hills
2018-05-13
A loop through the south-eastern foothills around Carrick Hill. We will follow the Yurrebilla Trail into the Waite Conservation Reserve which protects an important remnant of Grey-box Woodland. As we climb above the Adelaide Plains there are panoramic views across the nearby stately homes to the city and the sea. There will be a morning-tea break on Wylie’s Ridge before proceeding toward Eagle on the Hill and then returning via the trig point atop Brownhill.

Cleland Conservation Park
2018-05-09
A pleasant loop walk through the northern section of Cleland Con. Park that offers some delightful views over Adelaide. There are a series of climbs and descents to test your early season fitness.

Mt Pleasant
2018-05-06
An attractive walk through pine and native forest, with a short but easy uphill slog to take in a magnificent panorama of Mount Crawford forest.

Cape Jervis to Cobbler Hill
2018-05-06
E2E13 is the 13th group to walk the Heysen Trail starting at Cape Jervis and finishing at Parachilna Gorge 6yrs later.

From the Cape Jervis trailhead, this section follows sandy coastal tracks and exposed coastal hillsides, providing spectacular views over Backstairs Passage to Kangaroo Island.

Walkers are often rewarded with sightings of seals and dolphins. At Blowhole Beach the trail enters Deep Creek Conservation Park to begin the long climb through native bushland to Cobbler Hill.

Please note that the bus does not take you from Adelaide to the start of the walk. The arrangement is that you will drive to near the walk and the bus assists with transporting you from the meeting location to the start of the walk.

Further information about the meeting location will be provided after you have registered for the walk.

Nuggett Rd to Mt Crawford
2018-05-06
The walk will start from where the Trail crosses Nuggett Rd,our finishing point for last year.Depending upon how close the bus can get to the trail there may be a walk in of around 1-1.5 klms

After a few kilometres of road walking the trail enters the spectacular Warren Con Park, climbing steadily through dense bushland.Sections of open grazing land follow offering panoramic views before heading back into the forest and the return to the cars.

This is a quite long though picturesque and diverse walk to start the season.

Summertown / Mt Lofty
2018-05-06
A circular walk using tracks, lanes and country roads through the pretty Piccadilly valley and then into the top of Cleland Conservation Park and returning to the start.

Depending on the weather conditions the area should be a mass of autumn colours.

The walk will be approx. 20km with several steep climbs.

Gerkie Gap to Webb Gap to Burra Road
2018-05-05 - 2018-05-06
This is a 2 day Walk if you would like to register for one day only please contact the Friends of the Heysen office on 8212 6299.

Saturday 5th May 2018: Gerkie Gap to Webb Gap 18kms

This section of the trail follows 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. There are pleasant vistas over the surrounding farmland, with constant reminders of 19th century optimism and 21st century technology.

Sunday 6th May 2018: Webb Gap to Burra Road 23kms

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

Lavender Trail Opening Walk
2018-05-05
A stroll through the back roads around the Clare region. A short distance on sealed then unsealed roads and across Neagles Rock Reserve and into the Clare township.

This is a return hike. We should arrive in Clare for the official opening of the last section of the Lavender Trail then we will return to our cars parked on Spring Gully road. If time/interest permits we can add a walk into Spring Gully Conservation Park.

The total distance is around 16 kms.

Warren Bonython Heysen Trail Foundation - Walk on the Heysen Trail and BBQ picnic
2018-04-29
Experience local parks and native scrub and have fun while supporting the Warren Bonython Heysen Trail Foundation’s 2018 fundraising efforts.

The Foundation supports the improvement of facilities and the environment on the Heysen Trail & other walking trails.

Four walk options from 5km to 17km.

Walks depart from 9.00 am. Arrive in time to register before your walk.

All walks depart from and arrive back to the Bridgewater Oval. Walks are designed to suit all ages and standards of walking fitness.

Bring the family for a great day out in the Adelaide Hills.

After the walk grab a BBQ meal (included in registration fee) at the Bridgewater Oval, or bring your own picnic. The picnic area includes the football club rooms, toilets and parking.

In keeping with the tradition of the Warren Bonython Memorial Walk conducted by the Friends of the Heysen Trail in 2013 the theme for the day will be yellow.

A prize consisting of a Heysen Trail merchandise pack (value $100) is up for grabs to the best yellow sartorial costuming on the day.

Tickets:

$30 for adults, $5 for children, $60 for families

Book here : https://www.stickytickets.com.au/62874/walk_for_the_heysen_2018.aspx

Beaumont
2018-04-22
This walk commences at Brock Reserve, Dashwood Road, Beaumont. It is about 14km and commences along part of the Pioneer Women’s Trail and passes through Cleland to Cleland Wildlife Reserve. It then proceeds through Chambers Gully and makes it’s way back to the start.

Bring water and snacks for morning tea.

Be at the start by 7:45am so we can commence the walk by 8am.

We should be back at our cars by noon.
