Friends of the Heysen Trail

Marino Lighthouse
2020-03-11
This walk will include quite a few hills and steps while we wander through parks, gullies and beaches.

The view from the light house is spectacular. The walk will be adjusted (i.e. flattened /shortened) depending on the temperature.

Be aware that there are brown snakes in this area so wear appropriate footwear.

The Seacliff Hotel is nearby for optional after dinner meal.

Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2020-03-05 09:00 - 14:00, 2020-02-27 09:00 - 14:00, 2020-02-20 (Australia/Adelaide)
The Shed will be open this Thursday from 9.00 am to 2.00pm.

Volunteers are welcome to join in. You don’t have to be an expert handy person.

If you can attend to help in one of our current projects, please register on-line or contact Colin Edwards.

It helps him plan jobs when he knows how many people to expect.

Marion Historic Village and Warriparinga
2020-03-04
This walk takes us through the backstreets of Marion following parts of the Village Heritage Trail. We will then walk to the Warriparinga Wetlands and return following the Sturt River.

Join us for dinner afterwards at the Marion Hotel.

Wild Dog Glen
2020-02-26 18:00 - 20:00
A walk into the hills above Mitcham.

Steep and challenging in parts

Belair night walk
2020-02-21 18:00 - 21:00
This is a twilight/night walk ( headlights will be needed ) utilising the multiple trails within the park.

However most tracks are well maintained in the park,making an ideal walk for beginners.

This 12.5km loop hike follows 4 marked trails through Belair National Park. Walk through forests, beside bush and forested creeks, picnic areas & playgrounds.

The date has been changed to February 21st due to a family commitment.

Our starting time is wholly dependent on the parks closing time which is 9pm

I haven’t located a restaurant in the area, however Hungry Jack’s is not far away for after we finish.

A suggestion that we take some snacks/ food with us has been made.

There are certainly plenty of spots to sit and enjoy them. I will check at the start of the walk and ensure we get time to eat.

Shepherds Hill Recreation Park
2020-02-19
We will explore this lesser known park by combining loop trails to find some flat and some little undulations and perhaps even a sunset!

Join the group for a meal afterwards at Balthazar Cafe located in front of Pasadena Green Shopping Centre.

Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2020-02-13
Maintenance Days at the Friends Shed at Cobbler Creek.

The Shed will be open this Thursday from 9.00 am to 2.00pm.

Volunteers are welcome to join in. You don’t have to be an expert handy person.

Please register so we can anticipate numbers and plan jobs.

Mawson Lakes
2020-02-13
Yes, you read it correctly. This is another Thursday night Twilight walk, but in a less travelled walking location.

Join us for a stroll around the township now located on the property once owned by the pioneering landholders, the Elder family.

There might not be too many hills in the vicinity but we will relive some of the history of pioneer settlement on the northern Adelaide plains and encounter bird life as we meander along a section of the Dry Creek trail and the Sir Douglas Mawson Lake.

Brighton to Kingston Park Return
2020-02-12
A beautiful walk along the beach from Brighton to Kingston Park Cliff Face. Then onto the Kingston Conservation Park, near the Tjibruke Trail and Monument.

Afterwards refresh your thirst and view the sunset from the Esplanade Hotel.

Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2020-02-06
Maintenance Days at the Friends Shed at Cobbler Creek.

Volunteers are welcome to join in. You don’t have to be an expert handy person.

Please register so we can anticipate numbers and plan jobs.

Onkaparinga - MORNING Meander
2020-02-05
A relatively gentle morning wander through eucalypt, acacia and remnant box to look out across the gorge. Usually bird and wild life around.

Three Bridges Walk Port Adelaide
2020-01-29
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.

Bridgewater night walk
2020-01-24
This is a one way walk from Bridgewater to Crafers. Walking the trail through Mt George National park plus other trails.

The walk will commence with an Adelaide Metro bus trip from Crafers to Bridgewater.

After leaving the bus we will walk the trails of Mt George to the Stirling golf club for dinner (not compulsory). The club has happy hour on a Friday night and is more than welcoming for us to join them..

Pizza from $10, burgers schnitzel etc at reduced price.

We will leave the club approximately 45 minutes after arriving to start our hike back to Crafers, via various roads and streets before ending up in the Cleland reserves, for our final walk into Crafers.

Brownhill Creek / Wirraparinga Trail Loop
2020-01-22
We will meander along Brownhill Creek, Wirraparinga Trail, this is a 5.4km circuit walk which we should manage in under 2hrs. Relatively flat with areas of shade.

Sites of interest on the hike include the Monarch of the Glen, a 400 year old river red gum. Its hollow trunk once sheltered Kaurna Aboriginal people and colonists until as late as the 1950s. Several settlers even gave birth inside the tree (apparently!).

After the walk join us for dinner at The Ed or perhaps a quick refreshment.

Torrens Loop
2020-01-15
A gentle loop through Botanic Park and around the Torrens in the city.

Dinner at the British Hotel in North Adelaide afterwards (within walking distance).

Parking is available in Botanic Park or near the British Hotel.

Port Noarlunga Sunset Stroll
2020-01-08
A wander through the local area: a place that retains a village feel, then follow the Onkaparinga River, across a footbridge to the mouth and concluding with a stroll along the beach. 1.5hours approx. 4-6km that will be modified subject to weather.

Please ensure you bring plenty of water, hat and sunscreen. Bathers & towel may also be useful.

There will be an option for a meal afterwards.

Brownhill Creek & Mitcham
2019-12-18
A challenging start, road walking up to McElligotts quarry, near Carrick Hill, to enjoy some great views. We will then descend on a dirt track to the start of the Brownhill Creek Recreation Park. We will follow the creek, either on tracks or road and hopefully see some wildlife along the way, along with some of the great work in re-vegetation and clearing done by Friends of Brownhill Creek

Approx 1.5 hours, 7km, with a meal afterwards as an option

PLEASE NOTE THAT HOT WEATHER IS PREDICTED. THIS WALK MAY BE CHANGED TO SUIT CONDITIONS OR CANCELLED IF IT IS A HIGH FIRE DANGER DAY

Shed Volunteers Xmas lunch
2019-12-12
A thank you celebration for our hard working shed volunteers

Colin will be in touch with you to pass on details for the event.

Anstey's Hill
2019-12-11
An evening walk around Anstey’s Hill Recreation Park.

Walk will range from 1 – 1.5 hours depending on the weather.

There will be a couple of hills during the walk, but nothing too hard.

Be on the look out for the local wildlife.

The Friends Shed Day at Cobbler Creek
2019-12-05

The Pat
2019-12-05
This is a THURSDAY night stroll around the Patawalunga followed by optional dinner at Watermark Hotel.

Xmas Bash
2019-12-01
The Friend’s End of Year Bash â€“ a family affair.

All Friends of the Heysen Trail are invited, with their families.

Our favourite band Raunchy Sugar have a new line-up and new name â€œThe Jugglersâ€ â€“ with the same foot-tapping Rock & Roll music.

Get your End to End group and/or walking friends organised and be there.

https://goo.gl/maps/nguzMrCm8uM2

Sunday 1st December 2019, 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!

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2019-11-28, 2019-11-21, 2019-11-14

Semaphore south
2019-11-27
A 10klm walk taking in what we hope will be a stunning sunset.

Mount George
2019-11-20
Note *As of Sunday the 17/11/19 the weather forecast is to be 41 degrees on the day of the walk therefore this walk may be cancelled, a text message will be sent to all those registered on the day of the walk confirming whether the walk will be going ahead or not*

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 quick break whilst we enjoy the scenery. Then we will desend down to the Heysen Trail back upon our return to Bridgewater. For those interested dinner is available at the Bridgewater Inn.

Springfield
2019-11-13
A reasonably challenging uphill walk in leafy Springfield with rewarding views of the city and some stunning architecture. Dinner (optional) at the Edinburgh Hotel (Beer garden if weather permits) at the end of the walk.
