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 (Australia/Adelaide)
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.

Mount Lofty Summit & Gardens
2021-04-25
A loop walk including sections of the Heysen Trail taking in Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens, tracks within the Cleland Conservation Park and the summit of Mount Lofty.

There are a number of up and down sections on this walk, with a challenging steep hill up to the Mount Lofty summit.

Walk is approx. 12 km with over 400 metres elevation gain.

Best of the Yorke
2021-04-26 - 2021-05-02
Walk the Yorke follows the coast from Pt Wakefield to the Copper towns of Yorke Peninsula. It explores some of South Australia’s oldest coast line, and boast some of our best beaches.

With the help of Rufus bus we experience six of my favourite sections. For the first half of the week the group will be based at Pt Victoria Caravan Park, moving to Marion Bay later in the week.

Please make your own Accommodation arrangements. Self catering with shopping day planned on Tues 27th and Thurs 29th. there will not be room on the bus for eskie etc.

Best of the Yorke includes Bus travel from Adelaide

6 guided day walks and one night walk (weather dependent)
Park and property entry fees
Sunday night fish/chicken and chip dinner

Black Hill with 5 Peaks
2021-05-01
This walk is ideal for walkers in need of a bit of a challenge and to develop techniques for rough tracks, steep inclines and declines.
Walking poles and boots with good ankle support are recommended. You will be rewarded with some lovely views over Adelaide and hopefully some wildlife. The walk is about 18kms.
Contact me on the day on 0400320943 if necessary.

Myponga to Mt Compass
2021-05-02
After a short road walk, the trail enters the small but picturesque Yulte Conservation Park after a steady climb you have a challenging steep descent where walking poles, if you have them, will be put to good use. After emerging from the bushland, the trail crosses open farmland continuing along Lawless Rd (and past the Myponga Pistol Club firing range), and gradually climbing to Mt Cone, passing interesting 2 tier tree plots dotted about the hills and from the top of the ridge you are presented with distant views over Victor Harbor to the South before finishing with a roadwalk to Mt Compass

Kuitpo
2021-05-02
The walk commences from the oldest timber plantation in the Mount Lofty Ranges, planted in 1898. Combining sections of the Onkeeta Trail, Heysen Trail and the Willunga Basin Trail we will complete a loop. The walk is mainly on open tracks, while the landscape is a mixture of forest, native vegetation and farmland. This is an easy walk with no major hills, making it a good introduction for new walkers.

Onkaparinga 3 River Crossings
2021-05-05
Onkaparinga 3 River Crossings

A scenic exploration of Onkaparinga National Park on some lesser known trails and criss-crossing the river in 3 places – bring spare socks just in case. We sample the Willunga Basin Trail in one part and finish with a strenuous climb out of the gorge to complete 14km. Anticipate 4-5 hours.

Monarto-Bondleigh Rd
2021-05-08
To avoid Mother’s Day we are walking on the Saturday.

This section of the trail traverses woodland, passes ruins and crosses a dry creek that can run after heavy rain. There are some uphill climbs resulting in extensive views into the Bremer Valley and the Murray River Valley. The trail then climbs past the old Preamimma Mine and the eastern slopes of the Mt Lofty Ranges with many good views along this section.

Willunga Basin Trail
2021-05-08
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 3: Today the 24km walk leaves from Onkaparinga National Park, winding its way through beautiful Hardy’s Scrub, then travels some road reserves with a swoop across the interesting Gemtree Winery wetlands before a few quiet back roads take us into Willunga. Terrain is relatively flat with an occasional undulation.

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.

Parachilna Gorge to Mount Little Station Week 1
2021-05-08 - 2021-05-16
And so the second reverse traverse of the Heysen Trail begins with 6 days walking based at Willow Springs.
All your OLD favourites will be there Simon and Julian who lead the first End to End (the Millennium Walk), Deano who led the first N-S traverse and Peter Solomon who lead the Great North Walk in 2018. Between us we have about 10 End to Ends under our boots

Of course there will be that old (young) favourite, Gavin, our bus driver, in the Rufus Bus.

We will also be joined by Morris Minus, who accompanied Minus one, and will be our mascot for this event. Who or what is Morris Minus and the role he/she or it plays will be revealed in due course.

We are going to have a great time!

Accommodation is a separate cost and we have booked Willow Springs Station for the whole group. There is also the option of tenting or using your camper or caravan.

You will be allocated accommodation after registering.

We will be walking the same pace as all previous E2E’s, so we won’t be in a rush!

Cobbler Creek
2021-05-09
A pleasant walk on several trails in Cobbler Creek.

Webb Gap - Burra Rd - Worlds End
2021-05-15 - 2021-05-16
Weekend based in Burra

SAT 15th The trail continues along the Tothill Range providing expansive views over the surrounding farmland and Apoinga Lagoon

Sun 16th The trail crosses undulating farmland before entering the scrubland of the Hallelujah Hills.The day finishes with an easy stroll to WORLDS End.Please ring office if you only want to register for one walk after registrations have opened.

PLEASE NOTE -Please ensure that you use hand sanitizer prior to boarding and wear a face mask throughout the bus trip.(Provided by the Walker)

Mt Misery Pt1
2021-05-16
This extremely hard walk incorporates sections of the Montacute Conservation Park and the valleys and ridges south of the Kangaroo Creek reservoir and the Thomas Hill forest region.

Wonderful views over the Adelaide plains.

This is a slightly less extreme version of the route described in ‘Push the Bush’

EE15 Walk 1: Cape Jervis - Cobbler Hill
2021-05-22
Welcome to Walk 1 for the new End to End 15 group.

This first E2E Walk starts from the Cape Jervis trailhead, and follows sandy coastal tracks and exposed coastal hillsides, providing spectacular views over Backstairs Passage to Kangaroo Island.

Walkers are sometimes rewarded with sightings of seals and dolphins. At Blowhole Beach the trail enters Deep Creek Conservation Park to begin the long climb through native bushland to Cobbler Hill.

Note: If you are wishing to do this walk as a catch-up please refer to calendar as planned walks in this area are being organised throughout the year for other E2Enders to do catch-up walks without taking the place of new Heysen members wishing to commence their journey.Walk1-14th Aug ,Walk2-28th Aug

Information re BUS transport: For End to End walks the bus does NOT transport walkers from Adelaide to the walk. After registration, walkers will be given instructions to drive their vehicle to the meeting point which will be at the END point of the day’s walk. The cars remain there and the bus transports the group to the start point. From there, the group walks back to the cars.

“PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU USE HAND SANITIZER PRIOR TO BOARDING AND WEAR A FACE MASK THROUGHOUT THE BUS TRIP”

Para Wirra
2021-05-22
Walk through Para Wirra Recreation Park and Barossa Goldfields to see the views from the ridges and the Devil’s nose, and the old gold mine ruins. Look out for the local birdlife.

Some undulations and one challenging hill.

Please be aware of FoHT weather policies concerning cancellation of walks.

Refer to COVID-19 requirements.

Wirrabara Forest - White Park Rd - Murray Town
2021-05-22 - 2021-05-23
Our journey north through the Flinders Ranges recommences with a difficult walk on Saturday and a comfortable walk on Sunday.

The weekend will be based in Laura.

Any walker with Respiratory symptoms or fever should exclude themselves from any activity until they have received a negative COVID result, irrespective of Vaccine Status. If there is no testing available (eg Country areas) then they should consult the nearest Medical Professional available(directly or by phone). If no consult is available they should exclude themselves from activity until 3 days after symptoms have settled.

Please ENSURE that you use HAND SANITIZER prior to Boarding and wear a FACE MASK throughout each Bus Trip over the weekend.

SATURDAY 22nd MAY

Starting from near the old Wirrabara Forest nursery the walk climbs back up to the ridgeline north of the bluff. From here the section provides a very diverse range of scenery, beginning with dense natural scrub, ridge lines and spectacular vistas of Telowie Gorge Con. Park and west towards the gulf prior to descending on a narrow track to a very pretty creek line before emerging into a walk alongside and through parts of the Forest and then a section of the Wirrabara Greenway where there are some testing short climbs.

SUNDAY 23rd MAY

The walk follows back roads and road reserves through undulating farmlands.

DINNER on Saturday night will be at the North Laura Hotel from 6.15pm. I reserved places for up to 45 diners.

When registering for the walk please fill in the RSVP question to indicate if you will be attending. I will use that information to provide the hotel with an estimate of diners from the group that they can expect on the night.

If you wish to attend you should then contact the hotel directly to book a table and time for your meal. The group booking is for “Heysen Elevens”. The phone number for the Hotel is 86632421.

Bondleigh Rd -Mt Torrens Rd
2021-05-23
This section of the Lavender Trail includes some steep rocky sections with a slow ascent culminating in a particularly steep climb to Mt Beevor summit. On a clear day there are rewarding 360 degree views from the top before we descend down through farmland and creek (with wet feet a possibility) to the road.

The Nugget Rd - Mt Crawford
2021-05-23
This section combines several sections of Mt Crawford pine forest with the natural bush land of Warren Conservation Park and Little Mt Crawford to provide a picturesque and diverse walk.

Mt Misery Pt2
2021-05-23
This extremely hard walk incorporates sections of the Montacute Conservation Park and the valleys and ridges south of the Kangaroo Creek reservoir and the Thomas Hill forest region.
It will be even harder than the Mt Misery Pt1 walk.

Wonderful views over the Adelaide plains.

This walk will include the southern section of the route described in ‘Push the Bush’.
(It will not actually include the summit of Mt Misery)

Onkaparinga River Recreation Park
2021-05-23 08:15 - 12:30
A “figure 8” loop walk covering most of the Pingle farm, Noarlunga Downs Wetland and Wetlands Loop Trails. A very flat walk, only a couple of short rises to negotiate (you can’t really call them hills lol!). The distance covered will be approximately 13.5 km, which may be shortened in the event of inclement weather.

We will see plenty of birdlife, and maybe some kangaroos. We will cross over the old railway bridge over the Onkaparinga River adjacent to Main South Road, and walk adjacent to a grass airstrip, home of the South coast Flying Club and Model Aircraft Club. If we are lucky, we may see some light planes and model aircraft flying.

Mylor/Aldgate Circuit
2021-05-29
Come along and walk some little known tracks around Aldgate Creek using the Bandicoot Trail and linking back roads to the Heysen Trail as it parallels the Strathalbyn Road and traverses the Mylor Conservation Park.

Willunga Basin Trail
2021-05-29
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 4: 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. All up the walk is approx. 18km with a few testing hills.

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.

Wandallah - Newikie Ck - Dares Hill Summit Rd
2021-05-29 - 2021-05-30
SAT- This remote and very undulating section gives walkers their first introduction to the grazing land beyond Goyders line with some great views along the way.If you’ve read the book Follow The Fence this section is probably where the title comes from.SUNDAY – This section passes through Caroona C P and Tourilie Gorge ,which is one of the lesser known gems on the trail.Look out for the remnants of an old Bullock trail.

If you want to register for 1 day only, please ring office after registrations have opened.

PLEASE NOTE – DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS THE WALKS ON THIS WEEKEND MAY CHANGE OVERNIGHT .

WEEKEND BASED IN BURRA

“” PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU USE HAND SANITIZER PRIOR TO BOARDING AND WEAR A FACE MASK THROUGHOUT THE BUS TRIP “”” {Provided by walker]

Walk the Yorke - Moonta Bay to Tiparra Springs to Balgowan
2021-05-29 - 2021-05-30
This is the start of a series of walks – to walk the whole of the ‘Walk the Yorke’ over two years of weekends away.
In 2021 we will walk from Moonta to Marion Bay and in 2022 we will walk from Port Wakefield to Marion Bay.

The bus fee collected during registration will be used to fund a bus to take walkers from the meeting point at the end of the day’s walk back to the starting point.
If there are insufficient registrations to make that cost-effective the funds will be refunded and a car-shuffle organized to enable the walk to proceed regardless.
Conversely, if there is sufficient interest, it may be possible to reduce the bus fee.

Saturday – We will start with one of the Hero Walks…
This section will feature long sections of beach walking.
At Cape Elizabeth vast sand dunes are a haven for birdlife. Cormorants, Grey Herons, Hooded Plovers and the rare Sooty and Pied Oystercatchers can all be seen wading along the shore.
The dunes also provide a habitat for many species of coastal plants and animals.
Public toilets are located at Moonta Bay and at Pt Hughes (the 24km mark and at the end of today’s walk).

Sunday has it all …
Vibrant red cliffs, tranquil sheoak woodlands and crisp white sandy beaches with calm blue waters.
This peaceful and isolated environment is a haven for both woodland and coastal birdlife.
Public toilets are at the 7km mark and at the end of today’s walk.

Suggested accommodation – Moonta Bay

For those interested in walking the complete WTY but unable to attend this weekend, please email Peter Clark re the possibility of joining leaders when they reconnoiter this weekend’s walk.

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 on-line registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

Pony Ridge To Belair
2021-05-30 09:00 - 12:00
Meeting at the historic Manure Pits on Brownhill Creek Road, we will follow the road to where it meets the zig zags of the Pony Ridge Trail, leading us up to Sheoak Road. We will continue into Belair National Park, stopping for morning tea before following our steps to return to meeting point.

Mt Compass - Kyeema
2021-06-05
The pretty dairy pastures of Mt Compass and Nangkita provide the backdrop for the first section of this walk. Back roads then lead walkers through Finniss Conservation Park and into Mt Magnificent Conservation Park, where a short hike off the main trail rewards walkers with spectacular views from Mt. Magnificent over the southern Fleurieu Peninsula. A combination of native bushland then back-road walking completes the day.

Montacute CP
2021-06-05
This circular walk through the rugged hills of Montacute Conservation Park is challenging, but rewarding with excellent views.

Sea to Summit
2021-06-05
REGISTRATIONS OPEN 9th of May 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.

This is a long day and you must be able to walk at a reasonable pace for the whole day.

A bus will be used to ferry us back to cars at end of day.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU USE HAND SANITIZER PRIOR TO BOARDING AND WEAR A FACE MASK THROUGHOUT THE BUS TRIP

Kyeema - Dashwood Gully
2021-06-06
The dense native bushland of Kyeema Conservation Park, the plantations of Kuitpo Forest and pretty back roads make this a pleasant winter walk.
