From the mountains to the sea, Torrens Pt 1
2022-01-30 07:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
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.

Annual General Meeting 2022
2022-03-24 18:30 - 20:00
Friends of the Heysen Trail and Other Walking Trails Inc – Annual General Meeting 2022

Agenda sent to financial members via Australia Post.

Members must register online to meet Covid requirements.

Please note that the Venue requires all attendees to be fully vaccinated.

Also note that due to Covid restrictions there will be no social event after the meeting.

A Financial Member unable to attend the AGM but wishing to express a vote may give authority to another financial member attending the AGM for a “Proxy Vote” [i.e. to vote on their behalf ] as long as it is made in writing – as per Section 16 of The Friends Constitution.

End to End -2 Training Sturt Gorge
2022-03-26 08:00 - 12:30
Roller coaster crisscrossing Sturt Gorge. 3 to 4 hours
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.

Office Volunteers Information Day
2022-03-28 10:00 - 14:30
Office Training Day, Pilgrim Hall

End 2 End Minus 2 Get-together Walk 2022
2022-04-03 08:30 - 14:00
A reprise of the initial Minus 2 get-together walk, using the trails around Belair National Park, culminating at the Hiking Expo 2022, Main Oval, Belair, celebrating the opening of the walking season, where we will have lunch and loiter a while, before returning to our cars.
The walk will use the trails and roads of the National Park, including Echo Tunnel.
Better bring a torch, if you’re afraid of the dark.
Water and morning snack will also be a good idea.
Lunch if you like, however there may be food at the Expo, Covid restrictions permitting. .
A chance to get together with your colleagues from 2021 and the leaders.
Chance to discuss meals, accommodation, transport and just chat.
Bring your questions which we endeavour to answer as we go along.
Remember Daylight saving reverts back on Sunday morning, so make sure your clocks are turned back.
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.

Hiking Expo Belair
2022-04-03 09:00 - 13:00
An expo to celebrate the start of the South Australian bushwalking season.

Join the Friends as we host guided walks, to show expo visitors around the park, and promote and chat to people.

Please see Walking SA webpage for details.

Yurrebilla Pt 1
2022-04-09
This is the first of three walks that will cover the 54 km of the Yurrebilla Trail

Commencing at the Belair Railway Station this section of the Yurrebilla Trail covers trails in the northern area of Belair National Park, before descending into and walking through Brownhill Creek Recreation Park passing many heritage sites. Climbing out of the park the trail follows the hills face behind Carrick Hill and over the open grassy hills and ridgetops of Waite Conservation Reserve before joining the Mt Barker Road for a couple of kilometers.

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.

Walk The Yorke – Pt Wakefield-Pt Arthur shelter-Price
2022-04-09 - 2022-04-10
Note … this weekend’s walking is through an area without any shrubbery. It is suggested that walkers add an an artificial shrub to their pack … or perhaps an umbrella.
Also …. poles are highly recommended for this walk because parts of it will be quite slippery if there has been recent rain.

Saturday…

This first section of the trail passes through world class samphire flags forming a unique ecosystem.
We pass the Clinton Conservation Park. Over 138 bird species have been recorded here.
While the intertidal mudflats may seem an unappealing landscape, the environment is quite diverse, which is why it can support so many birds.

Sunday…

The WTY winds its way into the hilltop country, passing historic sheep troughs and early settlers’ damming methods attempting to trap valuable water.
The trail follows roads through prime coastal farm land, providing sneaky views of the coast and surrounding areas, before dipping down into the historic township of of Clinton.

Port Clinton to Price is one of the Hero walks of the WTY.

Departing Port Clinton the trail heads onto the clifftop with majestic views over the mangrove forest of Clinton Conservation Park, a significant site for migratory wading birds.
Further south the trail descends onto the flat behind the mangroves and adjacent samphire system. There are possible sightings of wombats through this area.

Suggested accommodation – Ardrossan
(Pt Clinton was previously suggested but workers at Pt Wakefield may have booked the place out)

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.

Anstey Hill
2022-04-10
A loop walk taking in some of the historical sites of the Anstey Hill Recreation Park.

The walk will be undulating with periods of challenges and views of the city.

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
2022-04-10 07:30 - 12:00
Join Julia and some of the Minus 2 team for a challenging walk around Black Hill. By this time fitness levels should be up, so this should be a doddle! Black Hill, a doddle, you must be dreaming.
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.

Onkaparinga - 3 River Crossings
2022-04-18
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. Please note this is a hard loop walk with no easy exit points – experience necessary.

Wet weather: in the event of rain prior the trail will potentially be slippery in places and the river crossings may have some water.

Reminder: FOHT hot weather policy – walk will be automatically cancelled if BOM 4pm/ABC 7pm the day prior predicts 32 degrees or greater.

End 2 End Minus 2 Week 4
2022-04-23 - 2022-05-01
The reverse traverse continues into it’s second year from Dutchman’s Stern to Horrocks Pass in the first half of the walk, a catch-up following the 2021 lockdown, in Nukunu country.
NB The bus fee covers all bus transport, and for most people this will mean transport to and from the walks each day. You will need to choose the bus to register and this includes the walk fee. If you are planning on joining the bus in Adelaide to Quorn and return, please indicate in the comments box.
Day 1 The walk circuits around Dutchmans, crossing the Pichi Richi near Quorn, where we finish this shorter day.
Day 2 From Quorn the climb up onto the Pichi Richi ridge before descending to Woolshed Flat. A real heart starter to kick off 2022
Day 3 Sees the trail traverse Waukerie Creek before contouring up to summit Mount Brown, for superb views over Spencer Gulf and up and down the Southern Flinders, before exiting via Broadview Station.
Day 4 The final day of our catch-up takes the group along the range to Horrocks Pass where we complete our missed walk.
Rest day and a transfer from Quorn to the Wirrabara area.
Day 5 Continues from Murray Town to White Park.
Day 6 Walkers head into to the Wirrabara Forest and onto the Bluff overlooking Port Pirie, before descending down to the Old Nursery.
Day 7 The last day of Week 4 continues along the ups and down of the Bluff and exits the forest to finish at Mount Zion (well near it anyway).

Yurrebilla Pt 2
2022-04-30
This section of the Yurrebilla Trail takes in trails in Cleland National Park. The trail joins up with the Heysen Trail at Wine Shanty Track and follows it most of the time for the next 15km. Leaving Cleland the trail follows the Summit Rd and after crossing Greenhill Rd it eventually connects to Horsnell Gully and Giles Conservation Parks with its old stone ruin cottages before making its way to Norton Summit but we are going to continue on for a couple of km’s just to make the third challenging stage a little shorter.

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.

Mt Crawford-Pewsey Vale with End To End 14
2022-05-01
The location for this week’s walk has been changed due to a recent notification of a prescribed burn in the Warren Conservation Park.

Instead of walking from The Nugget Rd to Mt Crawford we will now be doing the next section along Mt Crawford to Pewsey Vale please note the new bus pickup location. If you do not want to do this revised walk please contact the Heysen Office to arrange a refund.

Can you please email markfletch.heysen@outlook.com to acknowledge you have received these revised walk details to save me time on follow-up

Initially climbing over Mount Crawford with stunning views the trail follows forest edges and roadsides, then make its way up and over the pretty Wirra Wirra Peaks, before descending to creek lines again. Walkers follow roads and road reserves through open big gum grazing land.
