Friends of the Heysen Trail

Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2019-03-07
We need helpers to sort our supplies, keep the shed in good order and prepare materials for the trail. If you can’t make it for the whole day, any contribution is welcome.

There are a range of jobs to be done which may vary from week to week as we get ready for different projects. Colin can also assign jobs based on your physical abilities.

Tasks to be done over the next few weeks include:

â€¢ Preparing camping benches for installation.

â€¢ Preparing for the Baderloo toilet installtion trip,

â€¢ Installing internal fittings on our newly acquired hut,

Norton Summit
2019-03-06
A comfortable walk around Norton Summit area including a short stints on the Heysen and Adelaide 100 trails, some back roads & through some pleasant bushland.

This is a gentle walk with just a couple of kindly inclines.

An optional dinner after the walk at the Scenic Hotel.

The Friend's Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2019-02-28, 2019-02-21, 2019-02-14, 2019-02-07
We need helpers to sort our supplies, keep the shed in good order and prepare materials for the trail. If you can’t make it for the whole day, any contribution is welcome.

There are a range of jobs to be done which may vary from week to week as we get ready for different projects. Colin can also assign jobs based on your physical abilities.

Tasks to be done over the next few weeks include:

â€¢ Cutting up timber,

â€¢ Installing internal fittings on our newly acquired hut,

â€¢ Preparing camping benches for installation.

Kingston Park
2019-02-27
This is a walk to explore the beach and gullies in the area. Even though it is forecast to be 32C on Wednesday the 27th Feb it is usually a few degrees cooler by the sea. If it is hot we can turn it into a pleasant beach walk and skip the hills. The walk will start at 6pm and finish about 730pm followed by an optional dinner at the Seacliff Hotel.

Grange to Torrens outlet and back
2019-02-20
A beach and/or path walk depending on personal preference, pace of the group and conditions. We may not make it to the Torrens outlet, if not, we will turn around after about 50 minutes to make it back in time for dinner. Any queries, please contact the leader on

0421 177 822. Please don’t be late arriving, as we may not wait for you if you are late!

**LATE UPDATE: Dinner is not possible at the Grange Jetty Cafe by the time we finish the walk. Possible dinner at Grange Hotel instead, may be decided on the night.

**PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A SIMILAR WALK ON THE SAME DAY AT 5.30 PM RUN BY ADELAIDE WALKERS AND JOGGERS. YOUR LEADER BASED HIS WALK ON THIS ONE, BUT DID NOT CHECK THE DATE THAT IT WAS BEING RUN! PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU JOIN THE CORRECT WALK! MY WALK STARTS AT 6 PM!

Port Noarlunga
2019-02-13
A wander through some features of a place that retains a village feel, then following a route by the river across a footbridge to the mouth and concluding with a stroll along the beach. 1.5-2hours approx. 5-6km that may be modified subject to weather.

SE Parklands
2019-02-06
Come and explore Adelaide city’s south eastern corner and its surrounds. This walk will take us along cosmopolitan Hutt Street, through Tuthangga (Park 17) adjacent a historic carriageway and then along the western edge of Victoria Park / Pakakanthi (Park 16). We’ll then cross Wakefield Street into Ityamai-Itpina (Park 15) and then walk back along East Terrace, the only street in Colonel Light’s plan that wasn’t straight, past historic olive groves and grand homes, both old and new.

Optional meal after the walk at the Havelock Hotel.

The Friend's Shed Maintenance Day- Cobbler Creek
2019-01-31

Wild Dog Glen
2019-01-30
A walk into the hills above Mitcham.

Steep and challenging in parts

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cancelled
2019-01-24

Cancelled, no walkers
2019-01-23

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2019-01-17
This is our first Shed day for the year.

We need helpers to sort our supplies, keep the shed in good order and prepare materials for the trail. If you can’t make it for the whole day, any contribution is welcome.

Tasks to be done over the next few weeks include:

â€¢ Cutting up timber,

â€¢ Installing internal fittings on our newly acquired hut,

â€¢ Preparing camping benches for installation.

Colin can also assign jobs based on your physical abilities.

Mitcham
2019-01-16
Join us for an evening stroll along Brownhill Creek and through surrounding areas. Hopefully spotting some wildlife along the way. Optional meal at the Edinburgh Hotel after the walk

*****Due to the possibility of very hot weather, we will either shorten the walk or cancel. Please watch this space!

Botanic Park
2019-01-09
Join in a gentle stroll through the Botanic Gardens (before the gates close), Botanic Park and around the Torrens Lake (including the footbridge at the oval). Optional dinner at the Hackney Hotel afterwards.

Walk will be mostly on sealed paths, so boots and poles definitely not required.

Chambers Gully
2019-01-02
We will enjoy the cool sanctuary of Chambers Gully as we follow the track fringed with ferns. Cockatoos, butterflies, koalas and bandicoots love this gully. A fairly steep climb takes us up around SugarLoaf hill, which provides splendid views of the city and coast.

The ground is quite uneven so wear sturdy walking boots, and bring your poles if you want.

Join us for a meal afterwards at Cascada Cafe – 540 Glynburn Road, Burnside. This is optional.

West Beach
2018-12-19
Come along and enjoy a twilight walk along the West Beach seafront and River Torrens Linear Trail. Distance is approx. 6.0kms. Optional meal after the walk at The Henley Beach Hotel.

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2018-12-13
We have our last Shed day for the year and again we need your help.

We need helpers to keep the shed in good order and prepare materials for the trail.

There are a range of jobs to be done which may vary from week to week as we get ready for different projects. Colin can also assign jobs based on your physical abilities.

Tasks to be done over the next few weeks include:

â€¢ Cutting up timber suitable for making stiles,

â€¢ Painting our newly acquired hut in preparation for installation,

â€¢ Preparing camping benches for installation.

Anstey's Hill
2018-12-12
An evening walk around Anstey’s Hill Recreation Park pathways including the original Newman’s Nursery ruins.

Be on the look out for the local wildlife.

There are a couple of hills during the walk, including Torture Hill, but nothing too hard.

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2018-12-06, 2018-11-29, 2018-11-22
We have another Shed day planned and we need your help.

We need helpers to sort our supplies, keep the shed in good order and prepare materials for the trail.

There are a range of jobs to be done which may vary from week to week as we get ready for different projects. Colin can also assign jobs based on your physical abilities.

Tasks to be done over the next few weeks include:

â€¢ Cutting up timber suitable for making stiles,

â€¢ Preliminary work on our newly acquired hut in preparation for installation,

â€¢ Preparing camping benches for installation.

O'Halloran Hill
2018-12-05
Explore tracks through the O’Halloran Hill Conservation Park before it is “renovated” into the recently proclaimed Glenthorne National Park. A few undulations giving views across the city and coast; plenty of birds but perhaps more weeds than wildlflowers. Wandering for approx 5-6kms up to 2 hours.

Xmas Bash
2018-12-02
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. https://goo.gl/maps/nguzMrCm8uM2

Sunday 2 December, midday to 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 Friends of Heysen Trail 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.

Bring your partner/spouse and family.

BYO Wine, beer or soft drinks.

No refunds!

Barcoo Inlet / Patawalonga
2018-11-28
Coastal fringe with dinner at the Adelaide yacht squadron

Summertown
2018-11-21
A comfortable walk around the back streets of Summertown at the top of Greenhill Road,a short stint on the Heysen trail and a brief time along the northeastern edge of Cleland Con. Park.

There are couple of short climbs during the walk but nothing to hard.

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day at Cobbler Creek
2018-11-15
We need help at the Shed.

Our shed is not just a ‘Men’s Shed’. We need helpers to sort our supplies, keep the shed in good order and prepare materials for the trail.

There are a range of jobs to be done which may vary from week to week as we get ready for different projects. Colin can also assign jobs based on your physical abilities.

Tasks to be done over the next few weeks include:

â€¢ Cutting up timber suitable for making stiles,

â€¢ Preliminary work on our newly acquired hut in preparation for installation,

â€¢ Preparing camping benches for installation.

Port Adelaide Three Bridges Walk
2018-11-14
Walk the three bridges of Port Adelaide, Thomas Currie “Diver” Derrick, VC, DCM Bridge, the newest, the Birkenhead Bridge, the oldest and the Jervois Bridge, the ugliest and experience the Port from the quayside. We pass the lighthouse, the City of Adelaide, clipper ship, Hart’s Mill and other sites around the port.
