Constitution Review: Members Information Session
2021-06-16 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
Constitution Review – FoHT Member Information Session

FOHT Council has decided to review our 35 year old Constitution to modernise and refresh for our current needs. Council is undertaking consultation with committees and members to help build a framework for the next 35 years.

Interested members are invited to an information session that will outline key proposals, answer questions and obtain feedback from members. A draft document will be provided to attendees.

Why? The Constitution outlines the rules for how the Friends manages the finances, policies and priorities for our activities: walks program, trail development, office and promotion. Council members think it is a good opportunity to revitalise how we manage the Friends and encourage newer members to become more involved.

Council will consider any feedback and issues raised before seeking legal advice on the provisions and any formal process. The current Constitution requires that proposed changes be presented at a special Meeting of Members or Annual General Meeting.

Worlds End - Burra - Wandallah
2021-06-19 - 2021-06-20
Weekend based in Burra

Saturday-Although primarily a long flat treeless walk along dirt roads and road reserves. This section provides walkers with a perspective on the diversity of landscapes of the trail.The final few kms provide pleasant views over the historic Burra Township.

Sunday-This section of the trail goes through historic Burra,passing the old Redruth Gaol and other reminders of a bygone era .The trail then takes walkers over exposed hills of the North Mount Lofty Ranges

Please note -Supplied by walker -Hand sanitiser must be used before boarding bus and a face mask must be worn while on the bus .

If you only want to walk on one of these days please ring the office to register after registrations have opened .This has to be done manually .

End to End Minus 2 Mount Little Station to Dutchman's Stern Week 2
2021-06-19 - 2021-06-27
Week Two of the southern traverse takes us past the Elder range, over the Yourambulla Range, past Yappala Range and onto Mount Arden, Warren Gorge and finishing at Eyre Depot, with 6 days walking.

Sturt Gorge
2021-06-20
This walk will be in the Stuart Gorge area. It will include some up and down sections. Depending on the river water level we will cross the river several times, and this will include rock hopping. The walk will include the Magpie Creek Trail, and a view of the Sturt Dam. Waterproof hiking boots recommended. A reasonable fitness is required.

Walk 2: Cobbler Hill - Tappanappa
2021-06-26
Although relatively short, this section of the trail offers spectacular scenery, including a magnificent waterfall, as walkers follow narrow tracks through the dense native scrub of Deep Creek Conservation Park.

Pioneer Womens Trail
2021-06-26
The Pioneer Women’s Trail is a track that was used in the 1800’s for the women and girls to make the trip on foot to Adelaide where they would sell their produce. They would carry baskets of vegetables and dairy produce, and after selling it in Adelaide, they would return with their purchases and two bricks each for building their church.

This walk is along country roads, laneways, and trails through the Adelaide Hills including Bridgewater and along Cox Creek. We pass through Mt George and Cleland Conservation Parks before descending to Beaumont House.

There are a number of up and down sections for this walk.

This walk involves bus transport – please ensure that you use hand sanitizer prior to boarding and wear a face mask throughout the bus trip.

Murraytown - Melrose - Alligator Gorge Rd
2021-06-26 - 2021-06-27
Please take note the ORDER of this weekends walks has been reversed so that the arduous walk over Mt Remarkable to Alligator Gorge Road is undertaken on Saturday.

This weekend is based in Melrose.

Any walker with Respiratory symptoms or fever should exclude themselves from any activity until they have 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.

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 registrationsystem will only allow you to register for both days.

SATURDAY 26th JUNE

This is a long and difficult,though memorable section of the Trail that begins with the long ascent of Mt Remarkable and continues through the Mt Remarkable National Park over many ups and downs before emerging on Alligator Gorge Road.

The start of this walk will be staggered to enable our slower walkers and those wishing to take early morning photos of the surrounding countryside a more relaxed ascent of the mount. The second group of walkers will start half an hour later, regrouping with the first group at the cairn near the summit. After a quick morning tea the group will continue as usual.

Don’t forget to bring a headlamp or torch for the early morning start

SUNDAY 27th JUNE

A leisurely walk, predominantly along gently undulating backroads through pleasant farmland surrounds before finishing in the shadows of Mt Remarkable at Melrose passing an ancient red river gum with perhaps the largest bole on the Trail and the tall stone tower of once prominent Jacka Brewery.

Dinner on the Saturday evening will be at the Mt Remarkable Hotel from 6.00pm. I have reserved places for up to 45 diners. The management have asked for us to be on time or earlier as our group will be first sitting for the evening. When registering for the walk please fill in the RSVP question to indicate if you will be attending.

Walk the Yorke - Balgowan to Pt Victoria to Pt Rickaby
2021-06-26 - 2021-06-27
Saturday…
This section includes a variety of terrain … passing through a variety of native vegetation and skirts past farmland.
Entering the Nharannga Aboriginal Lands it passes through low heath land shrubland and passes numerous wombat colonies.
Public toilets are located at the start and at the end of today’s walk.

Sunday…
Between Port Victoria and Port Rickaby the trail follows the beach for 17km.
Long deserted beaches, crystal clear waters and white vegetated dunes provide a magnificent experience.
Public toilets are located at the start and at the end of today’s walk.

Suggested accommodation – Port Victoria

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.

Bridgewater - Mt George Circuit
2021-06-27
Come along for an Adelaide Hills walk in the Mt George Conservation Park. Starting at Bridgewater, we will use the Heysen Trail and other local walking trails to explore the area, culminating in a short climb to the Mt George summit. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear and carry sufficient water for the conditions on the day. Bring snacks for a morning tea break.

Constitution Review: Member Information Session
2021-06-29 18:00 - 20:00

Willunga Basin Trail
2021-07-03
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 6: We will be walking through more remote parts of Onkaparinga National Park, through Kangarilla to Ironbark Picnic Area, Stagecoach Lane, Kangarilla. 17km

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.

Dashwood Gully - Mylor
2021-07-04
A picturesque walk through gently undulating farmland, the northern blocks of Kuitpo Pine Forest and through the historic Jupiter Creek Goldfields.

Mt Crawford
2021-07-04
A loop walk with steep climbs over Mt Crawford and Little Mt Crawford, rewarding with excellent views. Then onto tracks through forest areas including a platform walk.

O'Halloran Hill Rec Park
2021-07-07
A loop walk with a few short but steep climbs. Experience some great views of the coastline and the city.

Onkaparinga
2021-07-08
A Trail Starter in length, but with uneven, rocky, slippery and undulating tracks.

A circular walk in a small area of the Onkaparinga National Park passing through areas of native bush, including pink gum and grey box woodland. We may see orchids, kangaroos, birds and echidna diggings. As we make our way along some sections of the ridge top there is fabulous views of the gorge.

E2E 10's Leigh Creek Rd (Old Wonoka) to Parachilna Gorge
2021-07-08 - 2021-07-17
Our trip to the end of the trail!

This is a multi-day walk. Registration requires payment of the FULL BUS FEE.

Accommodation and meal costs are not included.

There is limited accommodation still available at Rawnsley Park, there are however three cabins in the caravan park on hold for participants on this walk. The cabins will be released to the public on the 28th June.

Those registering are invited to travel on the bus, at no extra cost, from Adelaide to Rawnsley Park Station (Thursday July 8) and return to Adelaide (Saturday July 17).

Passengers are asked to pack all clothing, food etc into suit cases, eskies and cardboard boxes.

If you choose to drive your own vehicle to the base location at Rawnsley Park you are still required to pay the bus fee.

Accommodation and meal arrangements are the responsibility of each person registering.

Group meals are planned for Sunday July 11 (Sausage Sizzle) and Friday 16 July (Celebration Dinner)

If you are unable to walk for the specified 7 walk days comprising this multi-day event and you still wish to register, contact the Friends’ office during operating hours.

End to End 10 commenced walking the Heysen Trail on Sunday May 3 2015. This is the final set of walks ending at the Parachilna Trailhead on Friday July 16.

BASE LOCATION:

Rawnsley Park Station

Thursday July 8

For those travelling by bus, the departure time is 9.30 am from the Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street, Adelaide. Please be at the bus station at 9.00 am for loading.

Friday July 9 (WALK 1 – Old Wonoka to Mt Little Stn)

A classic Flinders Ranges creek walk, the whole day is spent in Wonoka Creek which has been the site of a couple of major floods in recent years.

Saturday July 10 (WALK 2 – Mt Little Stn to Moralana Dr)

This long section of the Trail (just over 30 kms) follows picturesque Mernmerna Creek and Slaty Creek to the Red Range campsite. After which it becomes a pretty walk with gentle undulations, along creeklines and through native pine woodlands, in the shadow of Elder Range and Mt Aleck.

Sunday July 11 (WALK 3 – Moralana Dr to Wilpena )

This is one of the very special walks of the Trail, starting with a pretty creek walk through Black Gap, before climbing the Pound Range to Bridle Gap, where a look back provides spectacular views of Elder Range. Entering Flinders Range National Park, it is a pleasant stroll across Wilpena Pound to complete the day.

Monday July 12 (WALK 4 – Wilpena to Bunyeroo)

This walk is entirely within the Flinders Ranges National Park with much of the day spent following the Wilcolo Track between the ABC range and the towering peaks of Wilpena Pound.

Tuesday July 13 (REST DAY)

Wednesday July 14 (WALK 5 – Bunyeroo to Trezona)

In this section walkers climb from Bunyeroo Valley, up to Yanyanna Hut, passing several vantage points along the way that provide superb photo opportunities of the ranges behind. Continuing along Yanyanna Track, the trail passes old settlers’ huts before entering the geologically significant Trezona area.

Thursday July 15 (WALK 6 – Trezona to Aroona Hut)

This section starts with a pleasant walk along Brachina and Enorama creeks past the Golden Spike and other significant geological sites, before climbing to cross the ABC Range, where spectacular views of the Heysen Range unfold.

Friday July 16 (WALK 7 – Aroona Hut to Parachilna)

This final section of the trail follows Aroona Valley to the watershed dividing it from the Parachilna Creek catchment to the north. It then follows the valley between ABC Range and Heysen Range, past abandoned mines to the final stile at the Parachilna Trailhead. This walk is a pleasant amble, perfect for reflecting on the years and kilometres taken to get here, and the friendships made along the way.

There will be celebration at the end of the walk followed by a celebration dinner at Rawnsley Park.

Saturday July 17

Bus returns to Adelaide leaving Rawnsley Park at 8.30 am.

Walk 3: Tappanappa - Balquhidder
2021-07-10
A picturesque section highlighting the diversity of the Heysen Trail. Photo opportunities abound, and you might even spot a whale.

This walk starts with spectacular views to Tunkalilla Beach followed by a picturesque walk through dense bushland before a steep descent to Boat Harbor Beach.

The very testing 4km walk along Tunkalilla Beach is followed by a very steep climb up to Balquidder which makes it a unique and very memorable section of the Heysen Trail.

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

Springton-Keyneton-Truro
2021-07-10 - 2021-07-11
This section of the trail follows a series of road reserves with a couple of attractive rocky areas and a ridge with extensive views to the east and west. On the Sunday we again follow a series of minor roads and picturesque road reserves and a follows a well preserved stone wall.

Pewsey Vale - Tanunda
2021-07-11
This is an easy section of trail that runs through the northern section of Mt Crawford forests and through the native bushland of Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park with its unusual weathered rock features. Panoramic vistas over the Barossa Valley and Lower North are a highlight.

Dares Hill Summit Rd - Hallett - EE George Quarry
2021-07-17 - 2021-07-18
Weekend based in Burra

Sat -The trail takes walkers past the historic Mt Bryan East School, before beginning the climb up Mt Bryan. The highest peak in the Mount Lofty Ranges. Walkers are rewarded with panoramic views of the Mid North from the summit and as they descend through grazing and farming land towards Hallet.

Sun-A gentle undulating walk mainly along rural back roads and road reserves.The seasonally changing hues of the surrounding farmland makes this a unique and pleasant walk .

If you only want to walk for one day please ring the office to register once registrations have opened .

UPON BOARDING THE BUS PLEASE USE HAND SANITISER AND WEAR FACE MASK FOR THE ENTIRITY OF BUS TRIP.

Hardys Scrub
2021-07-18 08:30 - 12:00
This is a loop walk, walking to and through Hardy’s scrub. You will see native flora and lovely overviews of the surrounding vineyards and hills. There will be some sections of hill climbing, but in the main will be gentle inclines and declines.
This walk will take approximately 3 1/2 hours. You will need enclosed walking shoes/boots, as we will be going through scrub, as well as water and a hat.

Walk 4. Balquhidder - Waitpinga
2021-07-24

Alligator Gorge Rd - Horrocks Pass - Broadview E2E11
2021-07-24 - 2021-07-25
This weekend is based in Melrose

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.

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

On SATURDAY 24th JULY

A terrific though challenging walk starting with a testing climb out of Horrocks Pass to the ridgetop followed by an undulating exposed traverse over gibber-littered hills and farmlands at times providing some stunning views over the Willochra Plains to the east and occasionally over Spencer Gulf to the west. At the end of the walk there is almost 3 klms walk-out from the Trail through farmlands back to our cars.

On SUNDAY 25th JULY

Commencing with a brilliant little climb over Lavender Peak, aptly named after principal architect of the Heysen Trail, to get the heart pumping prior to a tricky descent to the picturesque Stony Creek campsite. From there the trail crisscrosses the creek(which at times has proven to be a challenge to cross), follows tracks, backroads and a final undulating walk adjacent to the busy highway through Horrocks Pass to finish at the memorial to explorer John Horrocks.

Dinner on Saturday evening will be at the North Star Hotel from 7.00pm. Suggest we could meet for drinks from 6.30pm.

Port Rickaby to Port Minlacowie to Point Turton
2021-07-24 - 2021-07-25

End 2 End Minus 2 Dutchman's Stern to Murraytown Week 3
2021-07-24 - 2021-08-01
The third week of our reverse traverse takes us from Dutchman’s Stern, Woolshed Flat and Mount Brown through the Mount Remarkable Conservation Park to Melrose and finally Murraytown.
Accommodation from Saturday 24th July until Wednesday 28th July in Quorn and transferring on the rest day to Melrose, where we stay until bug out on Sunday, 1st August 2021.

Mt Panorama/Knotts Hill loop walk
2021-07-25

Mylor - Cleland
2021-08-01
Although the most populous section of the trail, it still retains a rural feel as walkers pass through the parks and bushland of Bridgewater, Mt George Conservation Park, Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens and Cleland Conservation Park.

Beaumont/Cleland via Botanic Gdns
2021-08-07
This walk is ideal for walkers who need to get a few kms into their legs. It is about 26kms and includes a few hills and rough tracks to improve your stamina and walking techniques.
It takes in part of the Pioneers Womens Trail, Mt. Lofty Botanic Gardens and Cleland Recreation Park. The up hills are out of the way by lunchtime leaving a gentle stroll back to the cars after that.
We will probably make Cleland Wildlife Reserve in time for lunch and a coffee.
Points of Interest:

Pioneer Womens Trail – the ladies walked from Hahndorf to Adelaide 35kms carrying produce for sale and returning with thread, sugar, tea and bricks. They left Hahndorf at midnight and wash in stream near Beaumont at 4am before heading into the markets. From 1838 to 1850s.
Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens
Carminow – formerly “The Pinnacles” was built by Sir Thomas Elder in 1885, and became the summer home of Sir Langdon Bonython (owner of “The Advertiser”) from 1902 and renamed after an ancestral property in Cornwall. Restored after a fire by George Lucey.

Contact me on the day on 0400320943 if necessary.

Tanunda - Kapunda
2021-08-08
This section takes walkers along back roads and road reserves past vineyards and wineries of the Barossa Valley, through the small town of Greenock and into the cropping and grazing land of the Lower North. It is a long but mainly flat walk with only a few undulations. Pleasant vistas and changing seasonal colours make this a pretty walk, with a finish at Kapunda Town Square in easy walking distance to bakeries or pubs.

Waitpinga
2021-08-08
A slowish walk to enjoy the rugged cliffs and bush land of Newland Head Conservation Park.

Starting the walk on a section of the Heysen Trail we reach the rugged headlands of the park, where with weather permitting there is spectacular views along the coast line. The rocky undulating track has us in and out of valleys surrounded by coastal vegetation to climb again to view the sea. This section of the walk requires the ability to be able to climb up and down steep and rocky hills.

Leaving the coast behind we walk inland with wide open views of farming land on the right and bush land to the left. A sharp turn takes us into the bush with wattle trees and many other flowering wildflowers. In this area we will be looking for orchids which are often spotted here. Continuing through the park, once more there will be views of the sea before returning to our cars.

Please note if the weather is bad on the day the walk will not go to the coast and will be shortened to around 7km.
