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.

Gandys Gully
2021-08-08
Bush tracks through the Gandys and Slapes gullys. Good training ground for ups and tricky downs. I am happy to offer walking pole instruction to those who wish.

Mack Creek
2021-08-08 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
A lovely walk taking in sections of Old Kersbrook Forest and the Blue Gum and Mack Creek tracks of Para Wirra Conservation Park.

The walk follows a range of trails – including well made fire tracks, shared trails and a narrower, more secluded track along Mack Creek.

The terrain is reasonably flat although there is a gentle descent into and ascent out of the creek. We will walk through blue gums and later box and pink gum forests.

Cape Jervis to Cobbler Hill
2021-08-14
This walk starts from the Cape Jervis Heysen Trail trailhead, this section 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.

This is normally the first walk of E2Es and one of the reasons it is being run again is not only because it is a lovely walk for everyone to do, but also to assist people that have joined an E2E further up the trail to allow them to get this walk in as a catch-up and thereby keeping spots free on the new E2Es for people wanting to commence their journey of the whole trail. If you are needing this walk as a catch-up walk can you please email Mark Fletcher by clicking the name in red below and let me know which E2E you are on before the walk opens for bookings.

Walk The Yorke - Port Rickaby to Port Minlacowie to Point Turton
2021-08-14 - 2021-08-15
Saturday commences starts with a section following the back of the dunes through untouched bushlands.
Then there are sections of beach.

Sunday’s walk includes sandy beaches and rocky platforms.
South of Hardwicke Bay we follow the beach virtually all the way to Point Turton.

Suggested accommodation – Port Victoria (or Minlaton)

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.

Truro-Dutton-Smith Rd
2021-08-14 - 2021-08-15
On Saturday we follow road reserves to a lookout and then creek crossing before we cross the main Sturt Highway. From there we walk through farmland with evidence of native wildlife before following a picturesque but rocky creek bed. There is a possibility of wet feet (or more) so please come prepared. Walking poles will definitely be helpful through this section.

Sunday we skirt around the foot of Mt Rufus before tackling the relatively short but steep Leake Lookout. A 360 degree view is the reward for this climb. There is a steep decent before following a deep wide creek bed and wooded area to the end of the walk.

If you only wish to walk on one day of the weekend you will need to conatact the office to register.

Warren Tower Loop
2021-08-15
Come along for a walk in the Warren Conservation Park, which includes sections of the Heysen Trail and features a rich diversity of native scrub. Some open country, adjacent to the fire watch tower, provides 360 degree extended views over the Adelaide Hills.

Mt Crawford
2021-08-15
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.

EE George Quarry - Spalding Rd - Chlorinator
2021-08-21 - 2021-08-22
Weekend based in Burra

SAT -21st-Most of this section is spent walking South,initially along the crest of Brown Hill Range following the remnants of an old 1840’s stone wall{The longest in SA}. This is quite an undulating walk with little shelter from the elements, however the views make up for any discomfort. The last 5-6kms follow rural roads back to the cars .

Sun-22nd-This is a very flat but unique walk that follows the freshwater intake channel for Bundaleer Reservoir, only leaving it for a few Km’s as walkers pass through Spalding. Walkers will see some fascinating examples of engineering from the early 1900’s.We may even be visited by the angry magpie who’s been harassing walkers for many years .

If you would like to register for 1 days walking only PLEASE ring office to register after walk registrations have opened .

ALL WALKERS ARE REQUIRED TO SANITZE HANDS AND WEAR MASK UPON BOARDING THE BUS FOR THE ENTIRITY OF TRIP.

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ ALL DETAILS .

Kuitpo Forest - Mt Panorama/Knotts Hill
2021-08-22
THIS IS THE JULY WALK THAT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID LOCKDOWN.

BOOKINGS FOR ALL WALKERS REGISTERED ON THAT WALK HAVE BEEN BROUGHT OVER TO THE RESCHEDULED DATE.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO WALK IN AUGUST, PLEASE WITHDRAW FROM THIS WALK AND THE OFFICE WILL REFUND YOUR FEES.

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Come along for a Kuitpo Forest loop walk utilising sections of the Heysen, Onkeeta and Willunga Basin Trails to take in parts of the Bone Gully Forest and the Mt Panorama and Knott Hill Native Forest Reserves.

Walking in a mixture of pine forest and natural bushland, this is a mostly flat walk with a few ups and downs to get the heart rate going!

Mount Crawford/Warren Conservation Park
2021-08-22
Starting at Mount Crawford Forest Information Centre, we skirt around the edges of Warren Reservoir before climbing up into Warren Conservation Park. From there we head in a southerly direction along the Heysen Trail. Joining up with the Tower Loop Trail, we head back to Tower Hill for panoramic views over the area. Following sections of the Heysen Trail On and Off back to the cars, including a lovely boardwalk section.

Belair National Park
2021-08-22 08:30 - 12:30
A loop walk incorporating several of the shared use trails in the park. We will pass through Echo Tunnel, so a torch or headlamp will be an advantage. We will also view Upper and Lower Waterfalls, which have been spectacular during our wet winter. Old Government House and the State Flora Nursery are also on the intended route. The route may be changed or shortened in the event of inclement weather. Hazards include muddy tracks, slippery rocks when wet, and kamikaze cyclists (your leader almost had a collision with one while checking out the route). Walking poles will be an advantage, and good quality walking boots are necessary. Koalas, kangaroos and even emus have been sighted on the route by the leader. Birdlife is prolific. The walk leader can be contacted on 0421 177 822 should it be necessary in the event of late arrival or illness on the day. The walk will finish within 4 hours should all things go well on the day.

Walk 5. Waitpinga - Tugwell Rd
2021-08-28
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.

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

Mylor/Aldgate Loop
2021-08-28
THIS IS THE JULY 31st WALK THAT WAS CANCELLED.

BOOKINGS FOR ALL WALKERS REGISTERED ON THAT WALK HAVE BEEN BROUGHT OVER TO THE RESCHEDULED DATE.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO WALK IN AUGUST, PLEASE WITHDRAW FROM THIS WALK AND THE OFFICE WILL REFUND YOUR FEES.

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Walking from Mylor to Aldgate via the Heysen Trail and returning to Mylor on the Bandecoot Trail.

Broadview - Woolshed Flat - Quorn
2021-08-28 - 2021-08-29
This weekend will be based in Quorn

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

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 avsilable(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 form 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.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES–Please Ensure you Thoroughly Clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk over the weekend to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a RED garbage bin.

SATURDAY 28th AUGUST

After the 3 klms walk-in to rejoin the Trail, it heads north climbing through grazing land and native scrublands up to Mt Brown. The summit provides spectacular views of the northern Spencer Gulf, especially from the viewing tower. A picturesque largely single file descent leads down to a classic Flinders Ranges creek walk along Waukarie Creek. The final ascent to Mt Brown includes some scrambling over rocks.

Overall a fairly tough but rewarding walk.

SUNDAY 29th AUGUST

A steady climb to start the day takes walkers to the top of the range and views over Pichi Richi Pass. After a tricky section following the ridgeline for a few kilometres the trail descends into the Pass again. Much of the remainder of the walk is spent alongside or near the historic Pichi Richi railway line, passing remnants of deserted sidings and settlements. After crossing over the Pt Augusta Road the final section is a gentle walk through grazing land and may provide glimpses of a small herd of Camels.

Dinner on Saturday night will be in Quorn at Emily’s Bistro at 6.15pm.

The theme for the weekend is Cinema and Movie Stars – in recognition of the many films that have been shot around Quorn.

Cobbler Hill to Tapanappa
2021-08-29
This walk is usually the 2nd walk done by E2E groups on their Heysen Trail journey but as with all sections of the Heysen trail they are great walks to do anytime. Although relatively short, this section of the Heysen trail offers spectacular scenery, including a magnificent waterfall, as walkers follow narrow tracks through the dense native scrub of Deep Creek Conservation Park

Being the second walk of the E2Es, one of the reasons it is being run again is not only because it is a lovely walk for everyone to do, but also to assist people that have joined an E2E further up the trail to allow them to get this walk in as a catch-up. If you are needing this walk as a catch-up walk can you please email Mark Fletcher by clicking the name in red below and let me know which E2E you are on before the walk opens for bookings.

Glen Osmond Loop
2021-08-29
Walk the hills above Glen Osmond. Some climbing to be done but numerous switchbacks makes it not too challenging.

From The Fleurieu To Mt Lofty
2021-08-30 - 2021-09-05
An opportunity for walkers to experience another 6 picturesque sections of the Heysen Trail in a “single hit “”from where last year’s South Coast Walk finished at the delightful hamlet of Inman Valley to continue the journey north through more of the wonderful countryside of the Fleurieu Peninsula into the southern reaches of the Adelaide Hills culminating with the final walk climbing up to Mt Lofty summit and down to the nearby Cleland Wildlife Park.

Another full week of walking on the Trail designed to enable walkers especially those from beyond Adelaide, whether from intrastate or interstate, the opportunity to complete these beautiful sections in a single block rather than the normal schedule of an end to end group.

Those walkers who undertook last year’s South Coast Walk will be offered an early link to register for the weeks walking on Thursday 10th June, three weeks prior to the opening of Registrations on Thursday 1st July.

Please note this is an extended walk for people wanting to do the entire week of walking and not those wishing to to do selected day walks.

All the walk leaders are currently leading end to end groups and have each personally completed the trail on one or more occasions.

For each walk, walkers will need to drive themselves to the end location for the walk, from where a bus will take them to the start of the walk. Please note that with the exception of the FIRST WALK the meeting locations for the other WALKS are all within an HOURS DRIVE of ADELAIDE, so those coming from Interstate OR Intrastate locations may confidently choose to stay in accommodation in Adelaide for the week of walking.

Some of these walks are challenging so please ensure you come physically prepared for a great week of walking on the Heysen Trail.

Should you have any questions regarding the walk please feel free to contact John Babister at; jpbabister@internode.on.net or 0409616270.

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 that you provide yourself throughout the BUS TRIP.

There will be a group DINNER held on evening of Thursday 2nd September. Details of which will be provided before the commencement of the walks.

Walk 4. Balquhidder - Waitpinga
2021-09-04
THIS IS THE JULY WALK THAT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID.

BOOKINGS FOR ALL WALKERS REGISTERED ON THAT WALK HAVE BEEN BROUGHT OVER TO THE RESCHEDULED DATE.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO WALK IN SEPTEMBER, PLEASE WITHDRAW FROM THIS WALK AND THE OFFICE WILL REFUND YOUR FEES.

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After passing Balquhidder Station, named by the wool brokering firm Harold and James McGregor after a village in Scotland which was the birthplace of famous outlaw Rob Roy McGregor, we make our way down to the coast while taking in the views offered by the Southern Ocean.

As you come down to the beach be prepared to take your shoes off to cross the creek as it can be knee deep at times.

The walk takes us along both Parsons and Waitpinga Beaches and finishes at Waitpinga Campground in the Newland Head Conservation Park.

This is a spectacular walk and make sure you keep an eye out for whales along this section of coast.

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

Belair NP Loop
2021-09-04
Come out and spend some time in the beauty of Belair National Park. Flat trails. Some hills. A waterfall maybe. Something for everyone.

Cleland - Montacute Heights
2021-09-05
This spectacular section of the trail passes throuth the native bushland of Cleland, Horsnell Gully and Morialta Conservation Parks and along roadsides, providing frequent vistas over Adelaide and the Hills.

Kapunda - Hamilton - Peters Hill
2021-09-11 - 2021-09-12
Saturday: A pleasant walk following backroads, tracks and fence lines through the undulating farmland of the Lower North.

Sunday: This section of the Trail follows backroads and road reserves of open scrubland, before a short up Peters Hill, where walkers are rewarded with pretty vistas over the farmlands of the lower Mid North

Accommodation: Kapunda

If you would like to register for only one of the walk days, PLEASE call the office to register after registrations are open

Walk The Yorke - Point Turton to Point Souttar to Corny Point
2021-09-11 - 2021-09-12
Saturday’s walk is an afternoon stroll from Point Turton to Point Souttar.
On the way we pass ‘The Drain’; dug in 1900 by around 20 men to drain a big swamp area (taking around 50 weeks to complete).

Sunday’s walk includes long sand beach walks with scenic views and headland trails.
There are some great photographic opportunities with views of the rugged coastline.
Watch for dolphins, whales and fishermen.

Suggested accommodation – Corny Point
(Saturday’s walk is only in the afternoon so you may only need accommodation on Saturday night)

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.

Brownhill Creek
2021-09-12
A loop walk in the hills that starts behind the Waite Institute Campus and makes its way to Brownhill Creek via the Waite and Yurrebilla trails before the return that includes the Sheoak trail. There are opportunities for some great views across Adelaide and the plains. There is a testing ascent at Brownhill Creek so bring your climbing legs.

Anstey Hill East
2021-09-12
A stroll in the less-walked easterly area of the park; thence visiting the historic Newmans Nursery and copper mine historic sites.

Chlorinator - Curnows Hut - Raeville
2021-09-18 - 2021-09-19
Weekend based in Jamestown

Sat 18th-Passing Bundaleer Reservoir and the permanently flowing Bundaleer Creek,the trail joins the Bundaleer northern intake channel at the Aquaduct.After leaving the channels at the weir it follows Never Never Creek past remnant Yacca Forests and grazing land towards Bundaleer Forest.

Sun 19th -This is a diverse walk through native scrub, the Bundaleer pine forest and farmland. The ridgetops and testing climbs reward walkers with spectacular panoramic views.

BIO SECURITY MEASURES-Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear,poles,clothing and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds ,dirt and other debris .Removed seeds should be bagged and binned.

UPON BOARDING BUS PLEASE SANITIZE HANDS AND WEAR FACE MASK FOR ENTIRITY OF TRIP.

If you only want to walk one day please ring office to register after bookings have opened .

GROUP DINNER SAT NIGHT- Theme – Back to School

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ ALL DETAILS

Montacute Heights - Cudlee Creek
2021-09-19
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.

Walk 6. Tugwell Rd - Inman Valley
2021-09-25
A Gentle undulating walk.

This section follows country roads, farm fence lines and attractive road reserves and a short but lovely walk through a pine forest .

Native orchids, grass trees, abundant bird life and classic Fleurieu farmland views make this a walk to remember.

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

Quorn - Dutchmans Stern - Eyre Depot
2021-09-25 - 2021-09-26
Please note that these walks are being undertaken out of the normal order with the walk to Eyre Depot being done on Saturday and Sunday’s being done in the reverse direction

This weekend will be based in Quorn

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

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 avsilable(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 form 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.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES–Please Ensure you Thoroughly Clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk over the weekend to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a RED garbage bin.

SATURDAY 25th SEPTEMBER

A deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything-undulating firetracks with spectacular views, rocky gorge sections, crisscrossing of the creek, one testing little climb out of the gorge and a 5 klms traverse of the gibber strewn floodplain to Eyre Depot plus a final 1.5 km gibber littered walk out to the Bus.

For this walk the Bus will drop us off at the start of the walk and also pick us up at the end for the one and half drive back into Quorn.

SUNDAY 26th SEPTEMBER

Starting at Dutchmans Stern with a detour off the Heysen Trail we will firstly do the 6 km Dutchman Stern loop- it will provide a memorable highlight of the walk – the view is breathtaking.

The remainder of the walk will gradually climb through farmlands, along firetracks and native woodland back towards Quorn

As this walk we will done in reverse we will park our cars at McConville Rd (near Quorn) the start of the section from where the bus will pick us up and take us to Dutchmans Stern from where we will walk back to our cars.

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Dinner on Saturday night will be at Emily’s Bistro in Quorn.

The theme for the dinner will be your favourite sporting attire – it will be the AFL Grand Final evening.

Lobethal Bushland Pk
2021-09-26
Pleasant circular walk in Lobethal Bushland Park just outside of Lobethal. The trails in the park were through heritage-listed bush but the park was burnt out in the December 2019 Adelaide Hills bush fire. Through the care of passionate volunteers, the park has been remarked and is showing signs of incredible regrowth. There are also exciting signs that kangaroos, echidnas and bird life are returning. We will walk through trails which have been burnt, but there are wonderful signs of regrowth on some of the trees and also the undergrowth. Slopes are mostly gradual. A good walk for new walkers and families, with toilets and a picnic/bbq area at walk completion.
