Friends of the Heysen Trail

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
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.

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.

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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, 2019-11-07
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.

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.

Norton Summit
2019-11-06
A gentle stroll through and around Norton Summit. Includes a short stretch on the Heysen and Adelaide 100 trails, some back roads and nature reserves.

After the walk we can adjourn for dinner and a refreshing drink at the Scenic Hotel.

Stirling Night Walk
2019-11-01

Friends Shed Day at Cobbler Creek
2019-10-31

Crafers Stroll
2019-10-31
Trail starter in Cleland reserves.

Glen Osmond Loop
2019-10-27
Sorry for the delay in getting these details up. And congratulations to those of you that have booked without knowing where we are going.

Hopefully, this walk still suits you.

From Glen Osmond we zig zag across the slope to the top. We cross Howard Drive and walk through to Waterfall Gully Rd and into Cleland Conservation Park.The walk from that point on will be determined by the weather but will include at least one climb.I will shorten the walk if it’s hot.

Awesome Orchids
2019-10-27
This walk will focus on looking at and photographing wildlife, including orchids in Scott Creek Conservation Park.

Willunga Basin Trail
2019-10-26
As the October 5th walk was cancelled, this walk on the 26th has been updated to do that missed walk:

We continue to stage 5 exploring the new Willunga Basin Trail – yet to be marked – 120km loop around the basin south of Adelaide.

Today the walk leaves from Ironbark picnic area, meandering through Kuitpo Forest – we may come across a small section of the Heysen Trail – a gentle rise to Mt Wilson and descending to McLaren Flat. Terrain follows forest tracks, road reserves a nd a bit of road: there will be an occasional undulation but no major climbs.

Distance approx. 20km 5 – 6 hours.

Hazards – some road walking

Stirling Night Walk
2019-10-25
A night time walk in the Cleland reserves

Friends Shed Maintenance Day â€“ Cobbler Creek
2019-10-24, 2019-10-17, 2019-10-10

Horsnell Gully
2019-10-20
A tough walk with some steep ups and downs in Horsnell Conservation Park and elsewhere.

Onkaparinga River Recreation Park
2019-10-20
A loop walk incorporating the Pingle Farm Trail and Wetlands Loop Trail on either side of the Adelaide to Seaford railway viaduct. 95% dead flat, except for one short steepish hill to climb and descend. Distance may be shortened if there are adverse weather conditions. Optional group lunch afterwards at Jimmy Deane’s bistro at the South Adelaide Football Club afterwards. Seniors Card holders 3 course lunch for $12.90!

Bowman Park to Mt Zion(Mills Rd) to Wirabarra
2019-10-19 - 2019-10-20
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.

This weekend heralds the beginning of our journey north into the Flinders Ranges.

Please note the order of these walks will be reversed to enable an earlier finish on Sunday prior to everyones drive home.

Please remember to take plenty of water for each walk now that the weather is warming up, especially on Saturday as it is a long demanding walk with few opportunities for the support vehicle to access the trail.

SATURDAY 19th OCTOBER

A fantastic and testing walk commences with a steady climb along Mills Rd up to Beetaloo Creek campsite.From here the trail heads up to the ridgeline for an approx. 12 klm up & down trekking to the Bluff(it just doesn’t seem to get closer). After leaving the Bluff the trail continues another few kilometres on the ridgeline to where we exit down Bluff Road onto Wirrabara Forest Road for the final 3 kilometre trudge back to the cars.

Throughout the walk there are some spectacular views to the east over Beetaloo Valley & beyond, and to the west over Spencer Gulf.In every sense a tough but rewarding walk.

SUNDAY 20th OCTOBER

Beginning with a pleasant walk along the Crystal Brook after leaving Bowman Park, criss-crossing the brook between often steep sides and many rocky outcrops, before passing through a narrow gorge to Hughes Gap & the nearby storage tanks for the Morgan-Whyalla pipeline. From there the walk follows a series of country roads, often providing wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

Dinner on Saturday night will at the Laura North Hotel from 6.15-6.30pm.

The theme for the evening will be the seventies. Take inspiration from the Music, Dress or Events of the era to celebrate another wonderful season of walking along the Trail.

Peters Hill to Gerkie Gap to Webb Gap
2019-10-19 - 2019-10-20
Weekend Based in Kapunda. SAT-19thA pleasant walk along back roads through undulating farmland and past the town of Marrabel{and it’s memorial to the famous buckjumper””Curio”‘} to the southern end of the Tothill Range.

Sun 20thThis section of the trail follows the Tothill Ranges,which boasts the largest remaining section of remnant vegetation in the area .There are pleasant vistas over surrounding farmland,with constant reminders of 19th century optimism and 21st century technology.

Group Dinner Sat Night

NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened) to register for that days walk. The online registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

Belair/Brownhill Creek
2019-10-16
A loop walk through Belair National Park down to Brownhill Creek before a sharp climb up Brown Hill then down to join the Yurrebilla trail for the descent back to Brownhill Creek Road. From there a short stint in some streets of Mitcham prior to a climb through Randell Park and back to Belair Railway station.

There will only be a break for morning tea as we will be at lunch time.

If the weather is hot the walk will be shortened by a few kilometers and at least one climb.

Cudlee Creek to The Nugget Rd
2019-10-13
The trail leads walkers through the rolling hills of the South Mt Lofty Ranges and sections of Mt Crawford Forest. The climb towards Mt Gould provides outstanding views.

Inman Valley to Myponga
2019-10-13
A very undulating walk. Majestic gums line roadsides leading to testing climb up Sugarloaf Hill where walkers are rewarded with spectacular rural views. The trail then leads into Myponga Conservation Park for more views and some more testing undulations. Pretty farmland and quiet country roads complete this section.There is a 2km walk to the cars after leaving the trail on Yulte Road. As this is our final official Heysen walk for 2019 you have the option to check the box for a meal and join the leaders for a light meal/snacks at the Similing Samoyed Brewery after the walk
