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SUMMARY:WBT Section 7+ Section 8
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 3rd\n\nWalking this section first as there’s a creek crossing involved. Hence trying to avoid too much water to negotiate. The trail drops straight into the Onkaparinga River National Park following a series of well worn trails and great scenery .Upon leaving the park walkers are rewarded with views of open farmland and big skies.After the water hazard we climb up onto quiet backroads with more vistas to complete the walk .A great walk to start our journey along the WBT.\n\nSUN – 4th\n\nWalking from Kangarilla we work our way past open farm country and skirt around the  edges of Kuitpo Forest .\n\nA reservation has been made at Carmel’s Bar and Grill\, Main Road\, Mclaren Vale for dinner at 6pm on Saturday 3rd May 2025. Please use the RSVP function to confirm your attendance.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/section-7-8-2024/
CATEGORIES:Willunga Basin Trail End-to-End
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
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UID:10006184-1746316800-1746403199@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:TW Balquhidder to Waitpinga
DESCRIPTION:Short road walk then 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nThe walk takes us along both Parsons and Waitpinga Beaches and finishes at Waitpinga Beach carpark next to the Newland Head Conservation Park.\n\nThis is a spectacular walk and make sure you keep an eye out for dolphins and whales along this section of coast.\n\nThis walk is intended to serve as both an introduction to the Heysen Trail and a chance to catch up this section of the trail.  Rather than using a bus we will car-shuffle between the end and start of the walk.\n\nThere will be no support vehicle so please assess your level of fitness prior to joining this walk.\n\nIf the forecast maximum for Victor Harbor on Saturday evening is 28 or higher the event will be cancelled.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/balquhidder-to-waitpinga-2024/
CATEGORIES:Trail Walker
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20250427T112425Z
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UID:10006280-1746316800-1746403199@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:Mount Bold Reservoir & Rocky Creek with E2E14
DESCRIPTION:E2E14 are on the path to get fit ready for their final year on the Heysen Trail and all FoHT members are welcome to join us!\n\nThis will be an 8:30am sharp start for an 19km Trail Walker loop\, a great way to get over your election hangover and clear your mind with a lovely walk in nature!\n\nThis walk starts near Rocky Creek Hut and winds it way through Kuitpo Forest North followed by a few kms on orienteering trails and a short off-trail section before making our way to Mount Bold Reservoir and some steep descents very challenging climbs but the views are amazing. After the half way mark the tough stuff is over and the second half is reasonably flat and goes through pine forest and bushland and again makes use of orienteering trails and goes off-trail so gaiters are a good idea for this walk.\n\nThere will a short break for morning tea as well a longer break for lunch.\n\nWalk Difficulty – Trail Walkers are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines\, irregular surface with loose uneven\, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.\n\n \n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/mount-bold-reservoir-rocky-creek-with-e2e14-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trail Walker
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250504T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20250203T003653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T083437Z
UID:10006242-1746345600-1746360000@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:Trail Starter - Sturt Gorge
DESCRIPTION:Sturt Gorge offers a remarkable nature experience in contrast with it’s close proximity to the suburbs. Despite being so close to urban areas\, the gorge offers a serene and rugged environment to explore.\n\nOur route involves some challenging sections\, offering views back to the city as we climb\, so a good level of fitness is essential.  Walking poles are recommended.  We following the Sturt river  surrounded by lush flora\, traversing uneven ground\, and requiring some rock hopping.  Depending on the weather and water level\, some sections may be slippery\, so a good sense of balance is required. We will cross the river at various points\, making waterproof hiking boots highly recommended.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/sturt-gorge-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trail Starter
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20241112T055455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T102751Z
UID:10006203-1746835200-1746921599@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:E2E 17 Nugget Rd to Mt Crawford
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE:  DUE TO THE EXTENSION OF THE FIRE DANGER SEASON\, THIS WALK HAS BEEN BROUGHT FORWARD FROM JUNE.\n\nThis section combines several sections of Mt Crawford pine forest with the natural bushland of Warren Conservation Park and Little Mt Crawford to provide a picturesque and diverse walk.\n\nThis walk begins with a short walk-in (1.2km) from the bus drop off before passing through a small section of native bushland. After a few km. of road walking the trail enters the spectacular Warren Conservation Park\, climbing steadily through dense bushland. Open grazing land with panoramic views follows\, before heading back into the Mount Crawford forest then along a beautifully constructed boardwalk before crossing Warren Rd and into more scrubland over Little Mount Crawford.\n\nWalk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines\, irregular surface with loose uneven\, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/nugget-rd-mt-crawford-2025/
CATEGORIES:End-to-End 17
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20250201T033610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T054503Z
UID:10006228-1746835200-1746921599@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:TW Cleland And Tuscan Views In Autumn
DESCRIPTION:The route meanders through Cleland Conservation Park with a few ups and downs before venturing out of the park to take in views of the Piccadilly Valley. Rejoining the Heysen Trail to visit Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens and eventually back to the Conservation Park.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/cleland-tuscan-views-in-autumn-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trail Walker
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20250201T225719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T011233Z
UID:10006231-1746835200-1746921599@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:TS Mt Pleasant Summit
DESCRIPTION:Come along and enjoy a moderately challenging walk with spectacular scenic vantage points along the way as we walk through working pine forests and areas of native flora\, culminating in the Mt Pleasant Summit. This walk has a variety of terrain and undulations so some bushwalking fitness is preferred.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/mt-pleasant-summit-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trail Starter
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20241025T060149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T072321Z
UID:10006185-1746921600-1747007999@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:TW Waitpinga to Victor Harbor
DESCRIPTION:One of the most spectacular sections of the Trail. Walkers follow sandy tracks through the coastal scrub of Newland Head Conservation Park\, and will have dramatic clifftop views towards Victor Harbor.\n\nHere 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 begin the long journey northward inland.\n\nThis walk is intended to serve as both an introduction to the Heysen Trail and a chance to catch up this section of the trail.  Rather than using a bus we will car-shuffle between the end and start of the walk.\n\nThere will be no support vehicle so please assess your level of fitness prior to joining this walk.\n\nIf the forecast maximum for Victor Harbor on Saturday evening is 28 or higher the event will be cancelled.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/waitpinga-to-victor-harbor-2024/
CATEGORIES:Trail Walker
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250511T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20250203T004219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T050803Z
UID:10006244-1746950400-1746964800@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:TS Happy Valley
DESCRIPTION:Starting from the trail head at the Chandlers Hill entrance carpark we’ll walk north following the shoreline where kangaroos can be seen grazing. In the far north eastern corner we’ll walk the fire trails where a variety of native banksias were planted in the 50’s. Some will be in flower. Following the boundary trail southwards\, through woodland we wind our way back to the carpark. Meet at 0745  for 0800 start.\n\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/happy-valley-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trail Starter
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250511T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20250203T063220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T073140Z
UID:10006268-1746952200-1746972000@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:TW Belair Loop
DESCRIPTION:Belair National Park Adventure Trail  – Early Season Fitness Walk\n\nThe trail explores the outer reaches of the Park and links a variety of well-trod areas like the Waterfall and lesser known tracks with some reasonable climbs thrown in to challenge legs. Walk will be approx 15km so allow at least 4-5 hours.  Route may vary subject to weather.\n\nWalk Difficulty & Risks –  It’s a reasonably demanding walk across various terrain including inclines/declines and irregular surfaces. May be slippery in places if weather has been wet.  Watch out for mountain bikes on some tracks.\n\n\nNote group safety: walks may be cancelled at short notice if there is a severe weather warning\, total fire ban or temperature 32 degrees as set out in FOHT Cancellation Policy on website.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/belair-loop-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trail Walker
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20250328T034602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T051703Z
UID:10006277-1747180800-1747267199@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:FoHT End to End Coordinators/Walk Leaders/Support Drivers Information Evening
DESCRIPTION:This night is designed as an informal information evening for End To End Walk Leaders and Support Drivers.\n\nPurpose: \n\nWelcome the Leadership Team of E2E19\n\nE2E leaders to meet\, share experiences & a couple of short presentations –\n\n 	Purpose of E2E Program\, volunteering and revenue into Trail\n 	Reconciliation/ Acknowledgement of Country/ E2E walking on country\n 	Starting up a new End to End\n 	Role of Trail Development and Maintenance\n\nTime: 6.30pm approx. 2 hours\n\nFood funded by FOHT : finger-style foods [cheeses\, pizza\, savoury items\, fruit\, includes some gluten/dairy free]\n\nDrinks funded by FOHT : alcohol\, coffee\, soft drink.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/foht-end-to-end-coordinators-walk-leaders-support-drivers-information-evening-2025/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20241112T064241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T021246Z
UID:10005481-1747440000-1747612799@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:E2E 16 Wandillah / Newikie Ck  / Dares Hill Summit Rd
DESCRIPTION:Based in Burra\n\nThese are Two Big days of Walking – if driving alone you may consider staying Sunday night in Burra.\nNOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day\, please contact the FOHT office (once \nbookings have opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on-line registration \nsystem will only allow you to register for both days.” \nSpecial Note : These walks are walked out of order.\n\nSaturday’s 17th May Walk Details – 25.5 km\n\nWalk 29-Newikie Creek to Dares Hill Summit Road – This section passes through Caroona Creek Conservation Park and Tourilie Gorge\, which is one of the lesser-known gems of the Trail. Look out for the remnants of an old bullock track cut through the gorge.\n\nSunday’s 18th May Walk Details -22km\n\nWalk 28-Wandillah to Newikie Creek  – This remote\, exposed and very undulating section gives walkers their first introduction to the grazing lands beyond Goyders Line. Some nice views.\n\n \n\nWalk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines\, irregular surface with loose uneven\, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/wandillah-newickie-dares-hill-summit-rd-2024/
CATEGORIES:End-to-End 16
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20241204T012252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T041249Z
UID:10006221-1747440000-1747612799@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:LFT4 Smith Road to Eudunda to Schild Road
DESCRIPTION:Saturday; Around 20kms +\, we start in a westerly direction up in to the hills and then turning north\, crossing numerous creeks with undulations. We cross the Eudunda Road and out into some remote areas to the east.  We find ourselves crossing the Eudunda Road again and head north on some rolling hills and final inclines in to Eudunda.\n\nOur hike start and finish points are only about 11 kms along the main road\, south and north of Eudunda.  Quoted bus prices are expensive for such a short journey\, I thought it easier and cost effective to do a car shuffle for this weekends hikes.  We need to be at our meeting locations on time to allow organizing cars.  As there is no bus cost for this weekend\, you may consider a small donation to the Friends to compensate.\n\nSunday; Also close to 20kms +\, north with a steady incline out of Eudunda we follow the old train line that connected Morgan to Adelaide\, up over Hampden Spur followed by a steep ascent(100m) to Julia Road then north along Scenic Road\, now not often used but aptly named. Views from the hills are quite panoramic along here. From there we cut down to Schilds Road (steep decline).\n\nOur hike start and finish points are only about 11 kms along the main road\, south and north of Eudunda.  Quoted bus prices are expensive for such a short journey\, I thought it easier and cost effective to do a car shuffle for this weekends hikes.  We need to be at our meeting locations on time to allow organizing cars.  As there is no bus cost for this weekend\, you may consider a small donation to the Friends to compensate.\n\n \n\nWalk Difficulty – The Lavender Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines\, irregular surface with loose uneven\, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/lft-2024/
CATEGORIES:End-to-End Lavender Trail
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20250203T004720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T112124Z
UID:10006246-1747526400-1747612799@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:TW Yurrebilla Trail 1
DESCRIPTION:This walk is from the Belair Railway Station to Eagle on the Hill. Approx 18 km.\n\nMeet at Eagle on the Hill at 7.20\, ready for a 7.30am departure.\nWe will car shuffle from here back to the start of the walk.\n\nThis will be a fast paced walk and we should finish by 12.30 /1.00pm\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/tw-yurrebilla-trail-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trail Walker
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20250210T123749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T091930Z
UID:10006269-1747526400-1747612799@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:EE19 Walk 1 Cape Jervis to Cobbler Hill
DESCRIPTION:This is the first walk for the new End to End 19 group:\n\n 	Note that this end to end group will complete the Heysen Trail over 5 years\, not six years as per previous end to ends.\n 	Year 1 (2025): 7 walks: 6 Sundays and 1 weekend\n 	Year 2 (2026): 7 weekends of walking\n 	Year 3-4 (2027-2028): 7 weekends away of walking (includes overnight stay Saturday\, with accomodation booked by walker)\n 	Year 5 (2029): 2 separate “weeks” away\, with walking for 6 days\, with a rest day in the middle\, and travel days either end (accomodation booked by walker)\n 	After you register for this first walk you will receive an email inviting you to attend one or two introductory walks to be held before this walk.\n 	The introductory walks will give you a chance to assess your fitness and to raise any queries you might have before you embark on the Heysen Trail.\n 	Those people who successfully register for this walk will also be given priority access to register for the subsequent EE19 walks.\n\nCommencing at Cape Jervis\, the coastal scenery along this region of the Fleurieu Peninsula is spectacular\, and is a lovely walk along the first section of the Heysen Trail. The trail begins with a meander along sandy coastal tracks and exposed hillsides\, with views of Kangaroo Island and the Southern Ocean over your right shoulder. On occasions\, walkers are often rewarded with sightings of seals & dolphins. The trail progressively develops several undulations further along as you approach Blow Hole Beach within the Deep Creek National Park. The walk ends with a much-anticipated hill climb for approx. 2km through native vegetation back to the vehicles.\n\nInformation 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.\n\nWalk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines\, irregular surface with loose uneven\, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/walk-1-cape-jervis-to-cobbler-hill-2025/
CATEGORIES:End-to-End 19
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250518T101500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20250425T082844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T223222Z
UID:10006279-1747563300-1747573200@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:TS Mt Lofty/Heysen loop - Autumn with a kick.
DESCRIPTION:A loop walk on the Heysen Trail taking in the Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens\, the winding fire tracks of Cleland Conservation Park.\n\nFrom our meeting point we walk north west on the main Heysen Trail route towards Mt Lofty.\n\nWe then take the relatively short but steep climb to the summit of Mt Lofty. This section of the walk is challenging as we climb St. Michael Hill.\n\nThe reward is a morning tea at the Mount Lofty Summit cafe as we admire panoramic views over Piccadilly Valley and Adelaide City. BYO morning tea or pick up a coffee at the cafe.\n\nWe then take the Heysen Trail alternative route to the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden upper car park.  After meandering through the garden\, enjoy its tranquillity\, and return to the cars..\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/mt-lofty-heysen-loop-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trail Starter
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250521T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20241202T095510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T101605Z
UID:10006213-1747848600-1747855800@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:FoHT Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting\nThe Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome to attend; if interested please register so our Secretary is aware to expect extra people.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/foht-council-meeting-2025-3/
CATEGORIES:Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20241111T055653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T040913Z
UID:10006189-1748044800-1748217599@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:EE15 Walk 39 - Mt Zion to The Bluff Lookout (Wirrabara Forest Nursery)\, Walk 40 - The Bluff Lookout (Wirrabara Forest Nursery) to White Park Road
DESCRIPTION:This is a multi day walk. If you only wish to walk on one day\, please contact the office once registrations open.\n\nSaturday Walk 39: Mt Zion to The Bluff Lookout – 22kms\n\nFor most of this section the trail follows gravel roads and a rollercoaster firetrack through natural bushland towards the TV tower at The Bluff where walkers are rewarded with spectacular views of the gulf and beyond.\n\nSunday Walk 40: The Bluff Lookout to White Park Road – This provides a very diverse range of scenery. After re-joining the Trail\, walkers again follow the ridgeline along fire access tracks through the dense natural scrub of the Telowie Gorge Conservation Park and enjoy views over Port Germein and across the gulf to Whyalla and Port Bonython. After turning off and descending steeply from the ridgeline the Trail follows Sheepyard Track ascending to Rocky Ridge then turning north through old harvested pine forest allowing expansive views to the Gulf\, following a steep climb to Sugargum Lookout.\n\nThe trail continues following the Wirrabara Greenway through a private property to walk end.\n\nWalk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines\, irregular surface with loose uneven\, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/mt-zion-the-bluff-white-park-rd-2024/
CATEGORIES:End-to-End 15
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UID:10006196-1748131200-1748217599@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:E2E 18 Myponga / Mt Compass Walk 8
DESCRIPTION:Commencing with a short road walk\, the trail enters the small but picturesque Yulte Conservation Park. After a steady climb you have a reasonable descent where walking poles\, if you have them\, will be put to good use.\n\nAfter emerging from the bushland\, the trail crosses open farmland\, continuing along Lawless Rd\, 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 south over Victor Harbor before finishing with a road walk to Mt Compass.\n\nWalk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines\, irregular surface with loose uneven\, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/myponga-mt-compass-2024/
CATEGORIES:End-to-End 18
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
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CREATED:20250203T004445Z
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UID:10006245-1748131200-1748217599@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:TW Willunga Basin/Shiraz Trail Long Walk
DESCRIPTION:This is a relatively easy\, and mostly flat walk\, but at 30km it is long! This walk is good preparation for any walker tackling next month’s walk with E2E14 from Mayo Gorge to Moralana Scenic Drive (32km).\n\nWe begin at McLaren Vale using the Flat to Vale Trail and Willunga Basin Trail heading towards McLaren Flat and further east\, stopping for morning tea with a view. We remain on the gently undulating Willunga Basin Trail all the way into Willunga having an appropriate lunch break along the way. If we are making good time\, we’ll stop at a High Street cafe for afternoon tea otherwise have our own in the Jubilee Rose Garden. Then it’s the final 8km hike back to Mclaren Vale along the very flat Shiraz Trail.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/willunga-basin-long-walk-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trail Walker
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20250202T053503Z
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UID:10006236-1748476800-1748563199@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:TS Reservoir and Park
DESCRIPTION:Commencing at one of the many entrances to the Happy Valley Reservoir we will walk through a section of wooded area before leaving the reservoir and entering Minkarra Park with its wonderful river red gums and blue gums. After walking through the southern and northern section of Minkarra\, a short road walk has us re-entering the reservoir where we join the shoreline loop returning to the start. The reservoir and park are both known for their abundance of wildlife.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/reservoir-and-park-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trail Starter
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20241113T090735Z
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UID:10005483-1748649600-1748822399@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:E2E 16 Burra Rd / Worlds End / Burra
DESCRIPTION:Based in Burra\n\nNOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day\, please contact the FOHT office (once\n\nbookings have opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on-line registration\n\nsystem will only allow you to register for both days.”\n\nSpecial Note : These walks are walked out of order.\n\nSaturday 31st May Walk Details –25 km\n\nWalk 26 Worlds End to Burra – 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 kilometres provide pleasant views over the historic Burra township.\n\nSunday 1st June Walk Details -17km\n\nWalk 25 Burra Rd To Worlds End  – The trail crosses undulating farmland before entering the scrubland of the Hallelujah Hills. The day finishes with an easy stroll to Worlds End Gorge.\n\nWalk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines\, irregular surface with loose uneven\, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/burra-rd-worlds-end-burra-2024/
CATEGORIES:End-to-End 16
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260406T130506
CREATED:20241120T011707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T064737Z
UID:10006208-1748649600-1748822399@heysentrail.asn.au
SUMMARY:WBT Section 1+2 Section 3+4
DESCRIPTION:Sat 31st May Sections 1+2\n\nThis walk starts with us walking the quiet streets of Historic Willunga .Some  lovely old houses and gardens to be seen aswell as a giant magpie.After a short walk alongside the main rd to Victor we head off  along backroads through grape growing country.Leaving the vineyards the trail gradually climbs up through varying terrain until we reach the ridgeline .Great views of the coastline are had on and off from here on as we walk more backroads before dropping down through some great countryside.Before you know it we will be back at the Victory Hotel where you can enjoy a Lemonade.\n\nSunday 1st June\n\nAfter the rigours of yesterday this walk starts with a gentle stroll along the Esplanade with mansions on one side and Classic Coastal views on the other.Dropping down onto the beach we get our first taste of beach walking\, before leaving the coastline and heading inland.Aldinga Scrub and Hart’s Rd Wetland  gives the walker a chance to take shelter for a while from potential coastal gales before emerging on the coastline again.A mix of cliff top and beach walking sees us finish off the day at Maslins Beach. Remember to look back every now and then to see the stunning cliff colours along this last section. Although this beach is deemed an area for unclad people\,your leaders would appreciate it if all clothes are left on .\n\nA reservation has been made at the Silver Sands Beach Club for dinner at 6pm on Saturday 31st May 2025. Please RSVP if you will be attending.\n\nBIOSECURITY 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.
URL:https://heysentrail.asn.au/event/section-12-section-34-2024/
CATEGORIES:Willunga Basin Trail End-to-End
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