Friends of the Heysen Trail

Deep Creek
2019-09-01
A lovely walk along the Deep Creek circuit hike .Following the Heysen Trail to Trigg Campground,we then drop down along the coastline and back along to Tapanappa.Spectacular coastal scenery,waterfall a creek crossing and some heartstarting hills all make this a Crackin Walk

Woolshed Flat to Quorn to Dutchmans Stern
2019-08-31 - 2019-09-01
Day 1: Saturday 31st August 2019 Woolshed Flat to Quorn 14kms

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.

Day 2: Sunday 1st September 2019 Quorn to Dutchmans Stern 16kms

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 6km Dutchmans Stern loop will provide a memorable highlight.

*If you would like to register to walk one day only, please contact the FOTH office to register*

Cape Jervis to Cobbler Hill
2019-08-31
With coastal scenery second to none this is a lovely walk along the 1st section of the Heysen Trail.An easy start to the walk turns to undulations further along, ending with the much talked about Hill for the last 2kms.You may be a 1st timer thinking about doing the whole trail,a catch up walk for some or just wanting to relive your 1st day on the Trail.All in all a great days walking. A bus will be used to ferry us to start of walk.

Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2019-08-29
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.

Anstey Hill
2019-08-25
A morning walk around Anstey’s Hill Recreation Park pathways including the original Newman’s Nursery ruins and silver mines.

Be on the look out for the local wildlife.

There are a couple of hills during the walk, including Torture Hill.

Sturdy trail shoes or hiking boots preferred due to some single track. Bring morning tea and water for along the trail. Raincoat if the weather requires. 10 km, approx 2-3 hours.

Join us after the walk for a drink or some lunch at the Fox and Firkin Hotel.

Morialta
2019-08-25
A challenging walk around one of Adelaide’s hiking gems. Taking in a number of heartstarting hills this walk will definitely test your fitness levels.At the end of the day you’ll either be on a high from what you’ve just achieved or exhausted.

Chlorinator - Curnows Hut - Raeville
2019-08-24 - 2019-08-25
SATURDAY 24th AUGUST

Skirting the Bundaleer Reservior and passing the aqueduct the trail joins the northern intake channel, travels onto the weir before crossing the permanently flowing Bundaleer Creek.Then embarks on an easy & relaxing walk through grazing land and along the bed of the picturesque Never Never Creek, surrounded by hundreds of grass trees, before joining Bundaleer Gardens Road for a short section in Bundaleer Forest prior to ending near Curnows Huton Springs Road.

SUNDAY 25th AUGUST

A diverse and testing walk through native scrub, Bundaleer pine forest and farmland. The ridgetops and challenging climbs reward walkers with spectacular panoramic views stretching to Pt.Pirie, Crystal Brook, the Bluff and Mt. Remarkable and on a clear day as far as Mt. Brown.

The dinner on Saturday evening will at the Commercial Hotel in Jamestown from 6.30pm.

In an effort to ensure a more timely service of the meal we will pre-order our meals. In the week prior to the walk a menu will sent to everyone for you select a meal.If you could make a selection and advise of your choice I will inform the hotel.

The theme for the weekend will be pyjameytown(with a silent py!). Dress up if you would like.

Black Hill Conservation Park
2019-08-21
A loop walk commencing around the foothills to Ambers Gully and then picking up the Yurrebilla Trail which steadily climbs to the top of the range. Following the undulating track along the top for a while to Black Hill summit before descending back to the cars.

We will stop for morning tea and be finished before lunch.

Sleeps Hill Viaduct
2019-08-18
Tired..bored with yet another weekend walk up to Mt Lofty. What about a stroll through Shepherds Hill and Waitparinga Reserves to the old Sleeps Hills Tunnel and the Viaduct which spanned the gorge? Before crossing the main ridge and descending to view the entrances to both the old and new tunnels…. But wait, there’s more. We’ll then do a spin around the Sleeps Hill Quarry network on the Interpretive Trail. A brief history of the rail and quarry networks will be included at no extra charge.

Kuitpo
2019-08-18
Due to the deterioration in the weather forecast for Adelaide and surrounds including Kuitpo tomorrow, this walk has been CANCELLED.

This walk follows the Tinjella Trail, a meandering loop following forest trails and paths through Kuitpo Forest.

Tanunda to Kapunda
2019-08-18
This section takes walkers along back roads and road reserves past vineyards and wineries of the Barossa Valley.Passing through the small town of Greenock and into cropping land of the Lower North.A recent re-route now takes us through the centre of Kapunda passing the old mine and some grand old buildings on the way .A mainly flatish walk with a few undulations to raise your pulse every now and then.

Moralana Drive to Parachilna Trailhead
2019-08-11 - 2019-08-18
Sun Aug 11 Travel to Rawnsley Park

Mom Aug 12 Moralana Drive to Wilpena

Tue Aug 13 Wilpena to Bunyeroo

Wed Aug 14 Bunyeroo to Trezona

Thu Aug 15 Rest day

Fri Aug 16 Trezona to Aroona Hut

Sat Aug 17 Arrona Hut to Parachilna Trailhead

Sun Aug 18 Return to Adelaide

Brownhill Crk/Belair loop walk
2019-08-11
A 12km walk along picturesque Brownhill Creek to Belair and return via Randall Park. There is one steep uphill section with rewarding views of the hills and later to the sea. This walk can be slippery so good footwear is essential and walking poles would be helpful.

Cleland to Montacute Heights
2019-08-11
This spectacular section of the trail passes throuth the native bushland of Cleland, Horsnell Gully and Morialta Conservation Parks and along roadsides, providing frequent vistas over Adelaide and the Hills.

Sanderston Trail
2019-08-11
Opened in 2016 this trail is quite different to most other walks.Situated on the Mallee side of the Adelaide Hills walkers are rewarded with rolling green hills,spectacular views in all directions and some of the best dry stone walls in the state.The trail itself is only 5kms long,from there we walk along quiet backroads for approx another 4kms before turning around and returning to enjoy the splendour of the Sanderston again.

The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2019-08-08, 2019-08-01, 2019-07-25

Sturt Gorge
2019-08-04
This walk follows the ridges of Sturt Gorge, trails through Craigburn Farm and walking along the Sturt River. Highlights include an historical stony bridge, the flood control dam, cascades and river crossings.

Onkaparinga River National Park
2019-08-04
A walk in the eastern section of Onkaparinga River National Park, combining several trails to create a longer walk of around 3 hours. The terrain has a few up and downs of moderate intensity as we wind our way around the rim of the river gorge. We will be stopping for a morning tea break during the walk.

Bring lunch and a chair if you feel like having a chat and lunch in a bush setting after the walk.

915am for 930 am start.

Balquidder to Waitpinga
2019-08-04
After passing Balquhidder Station, named by the wool broking firm Harold and James McGregor after a village in Scotland which was the birthplace of famous outlaw Rob Roy McGregor, we make our way down to the coast while taking in the views offered by the Southern Ocean. As you come down to the beach be prepared to take your shoes off to cross the creek as it can be knee deep at times. The walk takes us along both Parsons and Waitpinga Beaches and finishes at Waitpinga Campground in the Newland Head Conservation Park. This is a spectacular walk and make sure you keep an eye out for whales along this section of coast.

Horrocks Pass to Broadview to Woolshed Flat
2019-08-03 - 2019-08-04
Day 1: Saturday 4th August 2019 Broadview to Woolshed Flat 16kms

Starting with a tough climb out of Horrocks Pass to the ridge, the Trail traverses exposed, gibber littered hills and farmland. Walkers are rewarded with views over the Willochra Plain.

Day 2: Sunday 5th August 2019

This section of the trail climbs through grazing land and natural scrub to Mount Brown, where walkers are provided with spectacular views of the northern Spencer Gulf from the viewing tower. A pretty single file descent leads Waukarie Creek and a classic Flinders Ranges creek walk.

*If you would like to register to walk one day only, please contact the FOTH office to register*

Kyeema and Kuitpo
2019-07-28
21km loop around Kyeema Conservation Park and Kuitpo Forest.

Start in the gorgeous eucalypt forest of Kyeema before entering the calm of the pines of Kuitpo.

No hills, but some challenging undulations to get the breathing up.

The route is subject to late change without notice due to logging.

Dry Creek Trail
2019-07-28
A relatively flat walk with a few gentle undulations along a pretty portion of the Dry Creek Trail from Valley View to Bridge Rd and return. A few historical buildings to be looked at from the original Yatala jail. Sturdy trail shoes or hiking boots preferred due to some single track. Bring morning tea and water for along the trail. Raincoat if the weather requires. 10km, approx 2-3 hours.

EE George Quarry to Spalding Rd to the Chlorinator
2019-07-27 - 2019-07-28
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 registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

Both of this weekends walks pass along features of historical significance in the Mid North of the State.

SATURDAY 27th JULY

Most of this section is spent walking south, initially along the crest of the Brown Hill Range, following the remnants of an 1840 stone wall(the longest in SA).It is quite an undulating walk with little shelter from the elements, however the views make up for any discomfort(please ensure you have suitable clothing). The final 5 or so klms follow rural back roads to the main Spalding to Burra road.

SUNDAY 28th JULY

This is a very flat but unique walk that follows the freshwater intake channel for the Bundaleer Reservior, only leaving it for a few klms to go through Spalding. Walkers will see some fascinating examples of engineering from the early 1900’s.

Dinner on Saturday evening will be at the Spalding Hotel from 6.30pm.

The theme for this evening dinner is all things “FRENCH” in recognition of the Tour de France and Bastille Day etc.

Willunga Basin Trail
2019-07-27
Stage 4 in our exploration along the new Willunga Basin Trail – yet to be marked – 120km loop around the basin south of Adelaide.

Commencing in Willunga we take a long slow climb along Delabole Road and Range Road toward Mt Terrible for some wonderful views across the wine region and basin. The descent will cover road reserve and country roads to finish at Sellicks Hill.

Distance approx. 18 kms 6 hours

Usual requirements to bring water, snacks and lunch.

Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park
2019-07-21
Nestled amongst the Barossa Ranges, Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park is visited by Heysen Trail walkers and includes several other trails.

The park rewards walkers with panoramic views, fascinating rock formations and a range of native plants and animals.

Our moderate grade walk will pass through a variety of landscapes including creeks, rocky outcrops, areas of low forest, scrub and open grassland. It will include panoramic views across the ranges to the Barossa Valley.

Mylor to Cleland
2019-07-21
Although the most populous section of the trail, it still retains a rural feel as walkers pass through the parks and bushland of Bridgewater, Mt George Conservation Park, Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens and Cleland Conservation Park.

Sea to Summit
2019-07-21
This iconic Adelaide walk winds its way from the coast through urban landscapes, a series of recreation parks, even passing a Buddhist stupa to the highest point in the Ranges overlooking the city.

Pewsey Vale to Tanunda
2019-07-21
A long but easier section of the trail that runs through the Northern section of Mt Crawford forests and the native bushland of Kaiser Stuhl C/P with it’s unusual rock formations.Panoramic vistas over the Barossa Valley and Lower North are a highlight
