Friends of the Heysen Trail

Friends Shed Maintenance Day – Cobbler Creek
2021-02-11, 2021-02-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-02-25 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-04 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
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.

Belair Conservation park, Night walk
2021-02-12 18:15 - 21:30
This is an approximately 13 KLM loop walk, the last part will be in the dark, so a headlamp or torch is a must.

We will walk a number of trails within the Bellair Conservation park.

There are no cafe’s or food stores within the park, so you must bring your own food.

We will stop at approximately half way for about 20 minutes, for a rest and food.

Mark Oliphant CP
2021-02-14 07:30 - 11:30
A lovely loop walk into and out, and throughout the beautiful Mark Oliphant Conservation Park including numerous undulations though none are too demanding.

The native woodland surroundings comprising of stringybarks, blue, pink and manna gums, and a small patch of candlebark gums are a delight to walk through, making the park a little gem to enjoy at any time of the year.

There will only be a short break for morning tea as the walk will finish before lunchtime.

Burnside Trails
2021-02-18 18:00 - 19:45
A loop walk starting fron Brock Reserve with a pleasant climb up towards Mt Osmond golf course offering some splendid views back across Adelaide to the gulf. From near the golf course we cross Mt Osmond Road into Themeda Reserve descending before again crossing Mt Osmond Road prior to a zig zag climb back into Mt Osmond Reserve for the final gentle descent back to our cars.

Apart from the short zig zag climb towards the end of the walk the initial climb up to near the golf course is relatively easy. There may be a opportunity for the more adventurous walkers to follow a steeper section and then rejoin the group.

3 Bridges Pt Adelaide
2021-02-24 18:00 - 19:45
Walk the three bridges of Port Adelaide, the old, the ugly and the new, plus check out the last remaining mangrove in the upper Port Rover. Check out some wall art and the docks of Port Adelaide on this river ramble.

Annual Planning Day
2021-02-27 13:00 - 17:00
Friends of Heysen Trail Annual Planning Day

Council & Committees review achievements from 2020 and consider key projects and plans for the coming year:

Finance & Budget
Trail Development
Walk Program
Office & Administration
Membership
Promotion & Trailwalker
Reconciliation
Opportunities

Reports on 2020 outcomes and key aims for 2021.
We also welcome attendance and input from our general membership
Participants need to register to meet current Covid Safety requirements.

Waite CP
2021-02-28 07:30 - 12:00
A loop walk largely through the pleasant surrounds of Waite Conservation and Brown Hill Creek Recreation Parks offering some splendid views over Adelaide to the gulf and the nearby countryside. The walk includes a number of steepish climbs including the “slog” up Brown Hill. The walk may be modified on the day depending on the weather conditions.

There will a 20 minute morning tea break following the ascent of Brown Hill. The walk will be finished before lunch.

Though not a long walk it will be quite demanding.

Cleland CP
2021-03-04 07:30 - 11:30
A walk starting on the Southern side of the park climbing Chinaman’s track to near the Summit of Mt Lofty .We then follow the Eastern trails of the park back to the cars.

Distance 15kms -3:5-4hrs

Burnside Trails
2021-03-10 18:00 - 19:45
A loop walk starting from Brock Reserve with a pleasant climb up towards Mt Osmond golf course offering some splendid views back across Adelaide to the gulf. From near the golf course we cross Mt Osmond Road into Themeda Reserve descending before again crossing Mt Osmond Road prior to a zig-zag climb back into Mt Osmond Reserve for the final gentle descent back to our cars.

Apart from the short zig-zag climb towards the end of the walk the initial climb up to near the golf course is relatively easy. There may be a opportunity for the more adventurous walkers to follow a steeper section and then rejoin the group.

This is another attempt at the walk that was to have been held on Feb 18 (cancelled due to the heat).

Cobbler Creek - Porosa plus
2021-03-18 18:00 - 19:45
A good walk to blow away the summer cobwebs – not too long, but challenging in parts.

Well worth the visit, as Cobbler Creek contains the largest remaining stand of the endangered mallee box grassy woodland on the Adelaide plains, making it an important conservation area.

From the meeting place, we have a pleasant walk along the footpath adjacent to the Golden Grove Park and a quiet residential street before entering Cobbler Creek Recreation Park. Initially we will follow a comfortable walking trail before we take a sharp descent on a rugged trail to meet the Porosa Trail next to Cobbler Creek.

We continue along the creek on a narrow track, through bushland – the gums here are up to 150 years old. The track heads west, initially overlooking the creek. Further on we will have evening views over the Salisbury plain, Torrens Island and Barker Inlet.

After the Porosa turns east, we have a short climb to Teakles Ruin. A bit further on is the view over Greenwith and the Mt Lofty Ranges (see the image above).

From there we depart the Porosa to take the Valley Circuit on our way back to the car park.

Annual General Meeting
2021-03-19 18:30 - 20:30
Friends of the Heysen Trail and Other Walking Trails Inc – Annual General Meeting 2021

Woodville Bowling Club Oval Ave WOODVILLE

Members must register online to meet Covid requirements

Cleland/ Tuscany Loop
2021-03-21 08:00 - 10:20
A straightforward walk around the north eastern corner of Cleland Conservation Park. Ideal walk for a novice walker, anyone returning from injury or just looking for a pleasant Sunday walk.

Any enquiries please text Paul on 0412228631.

Crafers Loop
2021-03-26 08:00 - 11:00
Straight forward walk out on the Crafers side of the park. Some effort required to get back to the Summit but no long, steep climbs.

For further info please text Paul on 0412228631.

Night hike : Crafers - Mt Lofty loop
2021-03-26 18:15 - 21:00
This is a ‘last chance’ to enjoy an evening walk before the end of daylight saving.

This a night time walk to Mt Lofty summit and return.

Distance is approximately 10 klms

Be aware this is walking in the dark over some roughish tracks, so a headlamp or a good quality torch is a must.
A detail I forgot to mention, is that the kiosk at the summit won’t be open when we get there.
Also the service station at Crafers is being rebuilt, so again nothing available.

So I suggest you carry a meal/snack with you.

We will take a rest/meal break up on the summit.

Also should you need to contact me, my mobile is 0466 981 945

See you all Friday evening

Beautiful Belair
2021-03-28
Starting from near Belair Railway Station we will head along the Lodge Track towards the eastern section of the park where we will to tramp in & around and up & down some of the various tracks on offer mainly on the southern side of the railway line before wending our way back to the railway station. Most of the walk will be on less trafficked tracks in the park.

There will be a short stop for morning tea and a longer break for lunch during the walk.

Glenelg
2021-03-31
Cruising around historic Glenelg. A bit of Colonial history, some Aboriginal acknowledgement and some streets. Dinner at the Glenelg Football club.

Clelands Ups & Downs
2021-04-01
A walk of 3 hills ,starting from Measday Lookout we’ll have a warm up period of 3kms .Then climb 3 hills with recovery periods in between before cruising back down the Women’s Pioneer Trail to the cars.Starting at 7:30am ,hopefully finishing 12pm ,this is a testing little walk that will definitely get the blood pumping.

Cleland CP
2021-04-09
The walk will start on the recently opened Steub walking trail which gently climbs through forest woodland with wonderful views over the southern ridges and out over the Adelaide plains until reaching the Mount Lofty Summit. From the summit we will take tracks less used until joining the popular Wine Shanty trail and slowly making our way back to the start. At the completion of the walk you may wish to stay for coffee or lunch at the Cleland Wildlife Cafe.

Willunga Basin Trail
2021-04-10
The Willunga Basin Trail winds its way around and across the Willunga Basin for 130km: taking walkers through a diverse landscape of bushland, forests, vineyards, almond groves, parks and beaches. It links the townships of McLaren Vale, McLaren Flat, Kangarilla, and Willunga to the suburbs of Aldinga, Port Willunga, Maslin Beach, Moana and Seaford. It has been created and developed by volunteers. The Friends program aims to cover the loop over 6 walks.

WALK 1: Sellicks Hill to Moana Beach approx. 25km mostly flat. Starting with some road verge and reserve, then a variety of cliff and beach as well as a section through Aldinga Scrub. Tides will dictate how much we are on the beach.

Sufficient water for a day, hat, sunscreen and lunch are essential.

Please be aware of FOHT weather policies regarding cancellation of walks and adherence to Covid requirements.

Mylor/ Aldgate Loop
2021-04-10

Burnside Trails
2021-04-10
Essentially a loop walk starting from Brock Reserve with a pleasant climb up to Mt Osmond golf course offering some splendid views back across Adelaide to the gulf. From near the golf course we will follow the Old Bullock Trail before dropping down towards Waterfall Gully then returning to the Old Bullock Trail and prior to going back past the golf course to cross Mt Osmond Road and enter Themeda Reserve. From there we descend crossing Mt Osmond Road a couple of more times before a zig-zag climb back into Mt Osmond Reserve for the final gentle descent back to our cars.

This a relatively comfortable walk as the climb up to the golf course is not steep and the zig-zag climb is sharp but quite short.

There will be a short stop for morning tea.

Hiking Expo Belair
2021-04-11 09:00 - 14:00
Please see Walking SA webpage for details .

Cleland - Wine Shanty Trail
2021-04-17 09:00 - 12:30
The Wine Shanty Hike is a 10km loop bushwalk through the eastern section of Cleland Conservation Park.

We will walk through Stringybark forest along sections of the Heysen and Yurrebilla Trails.

The walk combines some steep climbs with gentler sections – we will do it in the direction that best suits a Trail Starter.

Morning tea will be a short diversion to the cafe (and facilities) at the Cleland Wildlife Park.

M.Bridge- Monarto
2021-04-18
This is the first walk of the 325km Lavender Trail from Murray Bridge to Clare. Beginning in Murray Bridge, this relatively flat section of the trail meanders along the Murray River for a short distance past wetlands and then into Rocky Gully Reserve. We get a glimpse of Mobilong Prison and pass Monato Zoo so there are opportunities for recalcitrant walkers to leave the trail at these points!
On the first walk of the Lavender Federation Trail a representative of SARTI (South Australian Recreation Trails Incorporated), the developers of the trail, will give a brief outline of the history of the trail’s design and construction before we set out for the day. We also encourage walkers to join SARTI (it’s only $10) to support their maintenance of the trail ((https://lavenderfederationtrail.org.au/membership/ ). Maps of the trail are available from the Heysen office.

Chambers Gully
2021-04-18
A gorgeous walk away from the main Waterfall Gully to Lofty track.

Immerse yourself in wildlife and eucalypts.

The intention is to have morning tea at the Mt Lofty summit, before returning back down the hill.

Willunga Basin Trail
2021-04-24
The Willunga Basin Trail winds its way around and across the Willunga Basin for 130km: taking walkers through a diverse landscape of bushland, forests, vineyards, almond groves, parks and beaches. It links the townships of McLaren Vale, McLaren Flat, Kangarilla, and Willunga to the suburbs of Aldinga, Port Willunga, Maslin Beach, Moana and Seaford. It has been created and developed by volunteers. The Friends program aims to cover the loop over 6 walks.

WALK 2: Moana Beach to Gate 20, Onkaparinga National Park.
Leaving the coast at Moana, then we take the rail wine trail to McLaren Vale followed by a long section of road/reserve to Onkaparinga. It is 25km but not difficult or hilly terrain.

Sufficient water for a day, hat, sunscreen and lunch are essential.

Please be aware of FOHT weather policies regarding cancellation of walks and adherence to Covid requirements: THIS WALK WILL USE A BUS so participants should use hand sanitiser and wear a face mask throughout the bus trip.

Warren Tower hike
2021-04-24 09:00 - 13:00
A loop walk through Warren Conservation Park, mainly on sections of the Heysen Trail.

The walk features Strinybarks, Long-leaved Box gums and Grass trees in gullies. There is some open country near the fire watch tower. From there you will get extended views, and pine forest.

Not a difficult walk, but great for spotting kangaroos, echidna diggings, and possibly lizards.
