Friends of the Heysen Trail

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
2019-08-29, 2019-09-05, 2019-09-12
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.

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.

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*

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

Waitpinga to Tugwell Road
2019-09-01
One of the most spectacular sections of the Trail, walkers follow sandy tracks through the coastal scrub of Newland Head Conservation Park, and dramatic clifftops towards Victor Harbor. Here whales have been sighted, as well as seals, dolphins and the endangered white bellied sea eagle. At Kings Beach the Trail leaves the coast following roads and an uncleared road reserve to Tugwell Road to begin the long journey north. A bus will be used at the start and end of the day, hence the higher bus fee.

Mt George Conservation Park
2019-09-01
PLEASE NOTE WALK LOCATION HAS CHANGED

(PREVIOUSLY HALE CONSERVATION PARK)

A short 6 km walk on Fathers Day. The walk includes the fairy garden and tunnel under the railway. The loop trail follows fire tracks and walking trails to meander to the summit of Mount George with views over Bridgewater to Mount Lofty – weather permitting! Bring morning tea and wet weather gear. Walking poles would be useful.

Kersbrook
2019-09-08
We will mainly follow the Old Kersbrook Loop Trail, first ascending to gain views over the forest, thence descending to walk in forest and alongside farmland; keeping a lookout for spring flowers.

Morialta
2019-09-08
A challenging walk with some ups and downs in the Morialta / Black Hill Conservation Park

Kapunda to Hamilton to Peters Hill
2019-09-14 - 2019-09-15
Weekend Based in Kapunda

SAT 14th Sept Kapunda- Hamilton

A pleasant walk following backroads,tracks and fence lines through the undulating farmland of the Lower Nth.

SUN 15th Sept Hamilton-Peters Hill

Today we follow back rds and rd reserves of open bushland before a short climb up Peters Hill.Walkers are rewarded with vistas over the surrounding farmland .A short walk to Marschalls Hut and back is worth the effort from Peters Hill.

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.

A BBQ run by the Lions Club is organised for Sat Night at the Campground.$20 per head 6:30pm BYO drinks

Deep Creek Conservation Park: Tapanappa - Boat Harbour Circuit
2019-09-15
This walk in the eastern end of the Deep Creek Conservation Park is a good introduction to one of our more spectacular Parks. Coastal views and the rugged terrain make this a unique area to walk in.

Anderson Loop Trail
2019-09-15
This walk, in the Mount Crawford Forest at Chain of Ponds, initially wanders through juvenile pines, then joins the Heysen and ascends for great views of the Ponds. Leaving the Heysen the walk enters native forest before again re-joining the Heysen for a spectacular 360-degree panorama. The trail then descends to the starting point.

Montacute Heights to Cudlee Creek
2019-09-15
After an initial road walk, the trail makes a very long and steep descent to Sixth Creek before climbing again through Montacute Conservation Park and Mt Crawford Forest Reserve. A pleasant walk past the pretty private gardens along Holland Creek Road completes the section.

Mt Lofty
2019-09-18
A short but challenging walk with some steep ups and downs in Cleland Conservation Park – up to Mt Lofty and back down.

We will stop during the walk for morning tea but will finish prior to lunch.

The Shed, Cobbler Creek Conservation Park
2019-09-19

Raeville to Locks Ruin to Bowman Park
2019-09-21 - 2019-09-22
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.

Accommodation for the group for weekend has booked in the Gladstone Goal. More details shown below.

SATURDAY 21st SEPTEMBER

The walk follows Lehmann Road into Georgetown, a historic farming town well known for its heritage hotel. From town the trail heads west along Slaughterhouse Road past Hiskeys Hut. The trail then follows undulating fencelines with a steady climb over Sams Hills down to Sams Hut before crossing Rocky River. After a short section adjacent to the Morgan-Whyalla pipeline the walk finishes with a further 4-5 klms along an undulating fenceline to Locks Ruin.

SUNDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER

An easy walk predominantly along roads and road reserves with a couple klms along the Goyder Hwy into and through the township of Crystal Brook, which marks the end of the trail journey westwards.After leaving the town via the golf course and onto Crystal Brook Valley Road the walk concludes a further 3 or so kilometers at Bowman Park.

From here our next walk commence our journey into the Southern Flinders Ranges.

Dinner on Saturday evening will be YIROS and bread and butter pudding in the grounds of the goal. Cost will be $15 per person paid at time of registering. See meal description below for meal options. Pre-ordering is essential and MUST BE DONE by Wednesday 18th September using the comments box below.

Naturally, the theme for evening will the Goal.

Staying in the goal costs $20 per person/night. You will need to bring your own bed linen, pillows, towels etc. There is a kitchen available to prepare breakfast, and your snacks & lunches for the walk.

It is recommended you ring the Goal to advise them you intend to stay on 86622200.

Tugwell Rd to Inman Valley
2019-09-22
A Gentle undulating walk. This section follows country roads, farm fencelines and attractive road reserves and a short but lovely walk through a pine forest . Native orchids, grass trees, abundant birdlife and classic Fleurieu farmland views make this a walk to remember.

Hardys Scrub
2019-09-22
This loop walk is through a conservation area in Onkaparinga River National Pk with a diversity of plants from Greybox gums to Cypress pines. This is not a long walk but there will be time to look at wildflowers, especially native orchids, and views of McLaren Vale.

Stirling to Mt Lofty
2019-09-22
The walk will explore one of the many alternative ways of walking to Mt Lofty.

Friends Shed Maintenance Day â€“ Cobbler Creek
2019-09-26

Dutchmans Stern to Eyre Depot to Buckaringa
2019-09-28 - 2019-09-29
Due to the logistic side of these walks, the days of the walks have been swapped around and we will be using the bus for pick ups and drops to and from the walks.

Day 1: Saturday 28th September 2019 Eyre Depot to Buckaringa 29kms

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 ridge line and a pretty creek line to exit at Buckaringa.

Day 2: Sunday 29th September 2019

Dutchmans Stern to Eyre Depot 19kms

This is a deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything – undulating fire tracks with spectacular views, a rocky gorge and a gibber strewn floodplain.

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