Friends of the Heysen Trail

Gerkie Gap to Webb Gap to Burra Road
2017-11-04 - 2017-11-05
2 days Walking along the Heysen Trail

Day 1: Saturday 4th November 2017

Walking from Gerkie Gap to Webb Gap

This section of the trail follows the Tothill Ranges, which boast the largest remaining 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 the 19th century optimism and 21st century technology.

Day 2: Sunday 5th November 2017

Walking from Webb Gap to Burra Road

The trail continues along the Tothill Range, providing expansive views over the surrounding farmland and Apoinga Lagoon.

Note: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOTH office to register for that day’s walk. The online registering system will only allow you to register for both days.

Walkerville - Linear Park
2017-11-01
Check out the Torrens River linear park by walking into to the Zoo and return – time and length will be weather dependent. (maximum 2 hours) Optional dinner at the Sussex Hotel after.

Onkaparinga River National Park
2017-10-29
The new ridge walk Punchbowl Link Trail and Nature walk

Belair National Park
2017-10-29
A pleasant loop walk through and around the Park, up and down a few hills, on and off track and mostly away from the more popular trails in the Park.Though not a particularly long walk you will deserve a reward upon completion.

Montacute Heights to Cudlee Creek
2017-10-22
After an initial undulating walk along Moores Rd the trail makes a long and steep descent to Sixth Creek before climbing through Montacute Con. Park and Mt. Crawford Forest Reserve. A pleasant walk past private gardens along Holland Creek completes a quite demanding yet rewarding walk.

Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park
2017-10-22
A lovely walk through this significant area of nature conservation. Great views of the coast and Willunga hills. If time permits we may exit the park and walk along Aldinga Beach before re-entering the park. The walk is a true Trail Starter walk with virtually no hills.

Raeville to Locks Ruin to Bowman Park
2017-10-21 - 2017-10-22
On Saturday…

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.

On Sunday…

An easy walk, predominantly along roads and road reserves, this section takes us through the town of Crystal Brook, then follows the Crystal Brook itself to historic Bowman Park.

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.

Inman Valley to Myponga
2017-10-15
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 CP for more views and some testing undulations.Pretty farmland and quiet country roads complete this section.

Para Wirra
2017-10-15
A loop walk with a steady but not steep climb with views of Adelaide, Koalas and our native bushland

Great North Walk
2017-10-11 - 2017-10-27
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.

Beyond Blue Cobbler Hill to Cape Jervis
2017-10-08
The last section of the Heysen Trail north to south.Join Kirstie and Shane McConnell on their fundraising trek from Parachilna in aid of Beyond Blue.

Wittunga Gardens
2017-10-08
Walking along well made trails with great views of Adelaide. 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.

Woolshed Flat to Quorn to Dutchmans Stern
2017-10-07 - 2017-10-08
Saturday 7th October 2017

A steady climb to start the day takes walkers to the top of the range and views over Pichi Richi Pass. After descending into the pass again, the Trail follows the historic Pichi Richi railway line, passing the remnants of deserted sidings and settlements.

Sunday 8th October 2017

This section of the trail passes the outskirts of Quorn before climbing gradually towards The Dutchmans Stern. Taking a detour off of the Heysen Trail to walk the 6 km Dutchmans Stern loop will provide a memorable highlight.

THEME: SUMMER, SURF AND SAND

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

Walk Leader training night
2017-10-03
Ever thought you might like to have a go at becoming a walk leader with the FOHT, then come and join us for a look at what goes on ,on and off the trail.It will be a very low key affair running through the basics of what is involved in becoming a Leader .

Mt Pleasant
2017-10-01
A walk through some of the eastern areas of the Mt Crawford Forest Reserve. Beginning with a circuit of the Mt Pleasant Summit Trail it then ventures onto nearby tracks including the Dewells Trail before returning to the Summit Trail for the final couple of kilometres back to the cars.

The walk wends its way through a mix of pine plantations and native forest and includes an ascent of Mt Pleasant and at some stage treads on each of the Heysen, Kidman & Mawson Trails.

Trott Park
2017-10-01
We start from the midst of the suburbs, before descending into a hidden gully and along the Field River. Our journey then leads us through some little known ruins where we discover a part of our early colonial mining past. Find out about our early history, and uncover a connection to the Heysen Trail.

Tea and Coffee provided afterwards.

Kapunda to Hamilton to Peters Hill to Gerkie Gap
2017-09-30 - 2017-10-02
This is E2E10’s first Weekend Away of Walking, its a 3 day Event.

Walking from Kapunda to Gerkie Gap:

Day 1: Saturday 30th September 2017 – Kapunda to Hamilton 24kms

From Kapunda its a pleasant walk following back roads, tracks and fence lines through the undulating farmland of the lower North Mount Lofty Ranges.

Day 2: Sunday 1st September 2017 – Hamilton to Peters Hill 19kms

A pleasant section of the trail follows back roads and road reserves of open scrub land, before a short walk up Peters Hill, where walkers are rewarded with pretty vistas over the farmlands of the lower mid north.

Day 3: Monday 2nd October 2017 – Peters Hill to Gerkie Gap 14kms

A pleasant walk along back roads through undulating farmland to the southern end of the Tothill Range, taking in the town of Marrabel and its memorial to the famous buck jumper ‘Curio’.

Cleland to Montacute Heights
2017-09-24
A testing and spectacular walk that passes through the native bushland of Cleland, Horsnell Gully and Morialta Cons. Parks and along roadsides, providing frequent vistas over Adelaide and the hills.

This is the longest and most difficult walk on the trail so far at a bit over 26 klms with many ups and downs throughout.

It is one of the memorable walks on the trail.

Black Hill conservation park
2017-09-24
We will begin along Linear Park to warm up the legs ready for a hilly walk through Black hill conservation park. The walk will include going up Main ridge Track And Quarry Track so bring your climbing legs. This walk will include great views over Adelaide and being the time of year wild flowers and hopefully native orchids. We will finish with a short walk back along the Torrens back to the cars.

Tothill Ranges - Bushland Conservation
2017-09-24
Bushland Conservation P/L will host this walk in the Tothill Ranges. The walk will take us from Webb Gap through the private property of Bushland Conservation, returning to Webb Gap, prior to returning to Marrabel. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about their property, private conservation company and local agriculture.

Tugwell Road to Inman Valley
2017-09-17
This section follows country roads,farm fence lines and attractive road reserves and passes through a pine plantation.After ocean views for the first 5 walks this walk is all about Classic Fleurieu Farmland.One of the easier walks on the trail but one to remember.

Please remember the City Bay Run is on ,you may need to change your travel plans

Morialta Conservation Park
2017-09-17
This walk takes us through Morialta Conservation Park along bush and fire tracks in the eastern section of the park. There are a few small hills to climb however the terrain is mostly undulating. Great views over Adelaide. We may see some orchids and the spring wildflowers are definitely out. The walk commences at 9.00 am and will finish at approximately 12.30 pm and is about 10 Km.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
