Adelaide Parklands North
2021-10-31
The Adelaide Park Lands Trail is a series of connected walking and cycling trails looping through or adjacent to 27 parks and other historical locations within central Adelaide and North Adelaide. Using the River Torrens as a bisector allows the trail to be divided into a Southern Loop and a Northern Loop, which allows for more manageable walking distances over 2 days.

This walk will complete the Northern Loop of the trail (9km). The walk to complete the Southern Loop (16km) will take place on Sunday, 24th October 2021 (refer to the Walk Calendar to register separately for the Southern Loop event).

While city walking on a variety of flat bitumen, paved and unsealed paths will not appeal to everyone, these two events provide a great opportunity to walk a full loop of Adelaide while enjoying the park lands and other historical locations that make it such a unique city.

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and carry sufficient water for the conditions on the day. Bring snacks to have at a break along the way.

Springfield-Waite
2021-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
A suburban hike through leafy (but rather hilly) Springfield, skirting Carrick Hill and Waite Conservation Park with a smidge of the Yurrebilla Trail.

Excellent views of the city if the weather is clear.

Brown Hill / Springwood Park & Wirraparinga Loop
2021-11-10 18:00 - 20:00
Exploring trails in the Mitcham / Brown Hill area, we will ascend Brown Hill, taking our time for breaks and to admire the city views, before venturing into Springwood Park to follow the trail down the eastern side of Brown Hill, some sections of narrow trail and loose underfoot. Crossing Brownhill Creek we join the Wirraparinga Loop for a pleasant (and flat) return back to our cars.

Old Noarlunga Loop
2021-11-18 08:00 - 10:00
A brisk morning wake up walk taking in the lower reaches of the Onkaparinga River and with a serious climb to deliver views across to the coast. While its only about 4kms – approx 2 hours – it offers an uphill challenge and some steep narrow sections. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen/hat and a snack. Gaiters are recommended given warmer weather creates potential for snakes in long grass.

Torrens Linear Trail - Lockleys
2021-11-24 18:00 - 19:45
This walk winds along the River Torrens linear path. An easy 6 km walk, with no hills.

Take a relaxed winding pathway right along the River Torrens and enjoy the wildlife, reed beds and gum trees abundant with birdlife.

Stirling golf club & dinner walk
2021-11-26 18:00 - 20:00
This approximately 9 to 10k return walk is in the Mt George natural scrub park area. Starting and finishing at the golf club.

Please be aware that there was a very low uptake for dinner.

So the walk will be a little longer with a rest/snack, toilet stop.

Also a torch or headlamp may be needed to complete the walk.

Xmas Gathering 2021
2021-11-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Pirate Life brewery, 18 Baker Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia, 5015, Australia
The Friends Xmas Gathering for lunch at Port Adelaide’s, Pirate Life brewery.

Pirate Life, 18 Baker Street, Port Adelaide

BOOKINGS CLOSED 12 November 2021

Come join in the fun and catch-up with fellow walkers for a Christmas celebration. Family & friends are welcome

12pm to 4pm, Sunday 28 November

Food and 2 drinks (soft, beer, or wine) included

$56 per person. (+ 50 cent booking fee)

Booking: trybooking.com/815457

“We serve our cocktail catering in a grazing style, meaning everyone gets a piece of the action and we keep food coming throughout the function to keep everyone sensible!”

Onkaparinga Wetlands Area
2021-12-01
A loop walk around the Wetlands and Onkaparinga River, East of the Seaford Railway line.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Brownhill / Springwood Park & Waite CP
2021-12-08
Starting with going up Brown Hill, we will take our time to admire the city views before venturing into Springwood Park. Exploring this area of beautiful large gum trees, more views and rolling hills. We will loop back to return to Brown Hill, then venture through Waite Conservation Reserve along the Yurrebilla Trail to return to our cars.
Optional dinner at nearby Torrens Arms Hotel, some areas loose surface, bring poles if you have them.

Pt Noarlunga Beach & River Loop
2021-12-16 08:00 - 10:00
MORNING wander through the local area of Port Noarlunga: a place that retains a village feel, then follow the Onkaparinga River, across a footbridge to the mouth and concluding with a stroll along the beach. Approx 6km subject to weather.

Please ensure you bring water, hat and sunscreen. Bathers & towel may also be useful to cool down at the end.

Anstey Hill
2022-01-05
Join us for a twilight walk around Anstey’s Hill Recreation Park where we hope to see some local wildlife and venture up a couple of hills.

Walk may vary depending on the weather.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, after the walk if people are interested in dinner we will be going to the Fox and Firkin hotel (no bookings required and outdoors seating possible depending on weather).

Please comply with all COVID-19 practices.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Shepherds Hill CP
2022-01-12
A quiet evening amble around Shepherds Hill Recreation Park, a small patch of green in suburbia offering views of the surrounding Adelaide plains, coastline and hills. Mostly flat, easy walk, with a few “ups”. Join us for dinner afterwards (optional) at Balthazar Cafe, Pasadena Green Shopping Centre.
The carpark is located off Ayliffes Road, easier access to avoid the concrete ups and downs (South Road maze) is to travel south via Goodwood Road/Fiveash Drive/Ayliffes Road.

Cobbler Creek
2022-01-19
Join us for a twilight walk around Cobbler Creek Reserve & Recreation Park. The walk looks at some of the historic parts of the park and reserve with ruins, bridges and the old well. There are some up and down sections and a couple of hills.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions and changes at businesses, there will not be an organised meal after this walk, instead we will have a snack break on the walk.

Please comply with all COVID-19 practices.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

From the mountains to the sea, Torrens Pt 1
2022-01-30 07:30 - 11:00
This walk is the first of 3 walks, to reach the sea. This is an easy summertime walk of approximately 11klms.
Due to the possibility of high temperatures. Ensure that you have adequate water.

Please be aware that this walk will start promptly at 7.30am.

Starting at the base of the Mt Lofty Ranges. This section explores some of the most beautiful gullies alongside the Torrens river, with plenty of interesting / stunning photo opportunities.
At the completion we will use Adelaide Metro to return to our vehicles. So a bus pass or seniors card is essential.
After the walk, register for a coffee/snack, at Cafe Brunelli Glynde, 489 Payneham Rd, Felixstow.

You can contact me on 0466981945

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

East Parklands
2022-02-02 18:00 - 20:00
A pleasant, mostly shady, loop walk through the East Parklands and Botanic Garden area.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Shepherds Hill Rec Park
2022-02-08
A quiet evening amble around Shepherd Hill Recreation Park, a small patch of green in suburbia offering views of the surrounding Adelaide plains, coastline and hills. Mostly flat easy walk with a few “ups”. Join us for dinner afterwards (optional) at Balthazar Cafe, Pasadena Green Shopping Centre.
The carpark is located off Ayliffes Road, easier access to avoid the concrete ups and downs (South Road maze) is to travel south via Goodwood Road/Fiveash Drive/Ayliffes Road.

Port Adelaide Wonder Walls and Bridges
2022-02-09 18:00 - 19:45
Walk the bridges of Port Adelaide and wonder at the Wonder Walls
BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Wild Dog Glen
2022-02-16 18:00 - 20:00
A walk into the hills above Mitcham.

Steep and challenging in parts

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

FOHT Planning 2022
2022-02-19 13:00 - 17:00
FRIENDS OF HEYSEN TRAIL – PLANNING 2022

Members of the Friends Council and Committees annual gathering to set priorities and coordinate our activity in 2022:

budget and finance
volunteer engagement
trail work,
office management
walk program
membership and promotion.

Interested members and volunteers are welcome to attend. Event Registration on-line is essential to manage covid-safety. Please note that the event may be amended or cancelled at short notice if necessary to comply with any SA Health requirements. Registered attendees will be advised about specific Covid Requirements at the venue prior to the event.

Following consideration of the current covid risk at social activities, FOHT has decided not to proceed with invitations to a meal after the planning afternoon.

Semaphore Hysterical/ Beach Walk
2022-02-23 18:00 - 20:00
This walk is hysterical, as I have no idea what or where we may walk. We may do the trundle around the back streets of Semaphore OR we may do a beach, walk to Largs North and see what’s happening at Fort Largs. Whatever it will be an easy stroll.
BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

From the mountains to the sea, along the Torrens Pt 2
2022-02-27
Walk section 2
Felixtow to Thebarton

Sunday 27th of February, again an early start to try and beat the heat, walk starting promptly at 7.30am .

An easy relaxed 10-11k mostly flat walk, will see us enjoying some of the best scenery that our city can offer.
This easy section is just stunning, we will enjoy the lovely gardens planted by our Adelaide city council gardeners, stunning views of Adelaide Oval and the new Casino hotel, plus the remodelled railway station entrance & convention centre deck.

To enhance our viewing pleasure we will then cross Adelaide’s Gold plated foot bridge to Pinky flat so that we get the best scenery possible.

While in the area, if there is a food or coffee ☕ van, we will stop and rest allowing us to enjoy our selves.

Then we will cross back again over at the Torrens weir

After returning to our cars I intend to go for a coffee Plant4 Bowden.

As an organisation we are not promoting food or coffee gatherings at this time due to Covid.

Please remember your water and sunscreen, hat and 😁 ( note to self ) Bus pass.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

End 2 End Minus 2 Training Walk
2022-02-27
Join Julia McLachlan and the Minus 2 walk leaders on a training walk around Cleland, walking from the meeting location to Waterfall Gully Rd, Chambers Gully, Steub Track and return.
The walk take about 4 hours, so bring a snack, plenty of water, sunscreen, hat and a sense of humour.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Burnside
2022-03-02
A loop walk starting from Brock Reserve with a pleasant climb up towards Mt Osmond golf course offering some splendid views across Adelaide to the gulf. From near the golf course we cross Mt Osmond Road into Themada Resserve for a descent along tricky narrow path before again crossing Mt Osmond Road prior to a sharpish zig- zag climb back into Mt Osmond Reserve for the final gentle descent back to our cars.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

End 2 End Minus 2 Training Walk
2022-03-05 07:15 - 12:00
Julia leads another walk, along with the the Minus 2 leaders, from Brock Reserve up Mt Osmond, Caro Track, back of Mt Lofty and back again.
Walks about 4 hours in length, depending on the group.
Bring a snack, plenty of water, sunscreen, hat etc.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Happy Valley
2022-03-09
Happy Valley reservoir was opened in December 2021 after being closed for over 100 years.

It is now open for walking, cycling, kayaking and fishing.

Walking to the dam wall we will see views across the water to the Adelaide Hills, then walk through some off the natural bush and onto the shore line. The bush is home to koalas, kangaroos. echidna and many birds.

Due to Covid there will be no meal after the walk.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

End to End Minus 2 Training Walk
2022-03-13 07:30 - 12:30
Walk with Julia and some of the Minus 2 team from Measdays Lookout Car park, up Caro Track, down through the Mount Lofty Gardens and return via Mount Lofty.
Bring water and a snack for morning tea.
BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Para Wirra - Lady Pearce Circuit
2022-03-16 18:00 - 19:30
This 5.0km circuit hike explores the former mine workings of Victoria Hill, a scene of much activity in the late 1860s, and descends into the South Para River. The lower sections of the trail, in the south near the South Para River, are particularly rewarding.

This hike begins from the carpark on Allendale Road near Bowden Cottage.

Due to the fact that the park closes at sunset (which is 7.33 pm) we will need to be on the trail by 6pm to make sure we are off the trail before dusk.

Lady Pearce Circuit Hike, Para Wirra

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

End to End Minus 2 Training Walk
2022-03-19 07:30 - 12:00
Join Julia and some of the Minus 2 team, once again, walking from Brook Reserve to Waterfall Gully Road, up Pengana Spur, Chinaman’s Track to Caro Track and down Mount Osmond to the cars.
Walking about 4 hours so bring water and a snack for morning tea.
BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

From the mountains to the sea, Torrens Pt 3
2022-03-20
WALK 3 Sunday 20th March
Thebarton to the beach. Starting promptly at 7.30am. This is to beat any heat that may be there on the day.

We will not cancel due to heat policy.

This walk is the one that most closely resembles the fantastic dirt trails that we usually walk, out in the bush.
The day I did a test walk, frog croaking and bird life abounded.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Patawalonga
2022-03-23
A brisk walk for the shorter days that includes early history of Glenelg

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.
