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Catninga Shed

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Accommodation

  • Hut
  • Self contained unit/house
  • Water Tank

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Location

Private property, immediately beside Heysen Trail and Mount Brown Conservation Park

https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/mount-brown-conservation-park



Maps

Mapsheet: 6C

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Coordinates

Grid ref: 188 983

Latitude: -32.517868
Longitude: 138.007919

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Contact

Heather and Brian, Catninga Homestead
Phone: (08) 8643 6327 / (+61 8) 8643 6327 or 0458 436 363
catninga@gmail.com
http://www.catninga.com

Facilities

Water tank located beside farm shed, access to tank for all hikers.
Shed, described as a “rustic mountain shed”, comprises 4 camp beds; wood stove; gas BBQ; camp shower and flush toilet.

Notes

The water tank is a joint initiative between the local farmer, the Friends of the Heysen Trail, Department for Department for Environment & Water (DEW) and the CFS. Accommodation in the shed is available by booking.

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Bookings

Water is available to all hikers, however to stay in this facility bookings are required.

Fees

$25/person (subject to variation) on a ‘a leave it as you found it’ basis.
Fees current as at July 2021.

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What visitors have to say…

  1. Friends of the Heysen Trail

    FoHT E2E11 walked here on 28/8/2021. Tank was about 75% full

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  2. Toni

    Walked from Broadview to Woolshed Flat with E2E10 on the 04/08/19 and can confirm the tanks are currently full.

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  3. Don Andrews

    Don and Frank
    15/09/2018 Stayed in the shed it saved us. There was a 30 knot wind storm out side.

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  4. David George

    Stayed here on 22nd May ’18. Cost was $25-well worth it as it was a good shelter, had plenty of clean water, even a flush dunny, plus a gym mat type of mattress. No mice. Thanks to the owners in providing this Shed. It made for an easier hike upwards the next day.

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    1. Don Andrews

      14/09/2018
      Don and Frank stayed over night in the shed it saved us as it was 30 knots out side.

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  5. Terry and Jose

    Heading north camped there on the 7/05/17. A beautiful spot. Utilised the water tank (full) and the fire pit. Setting up the tent in the front fenced area. Rang Heather and made a donation for the use of their water and land. We like to support the people who support the Hysen trail.

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  6. Jess Watkins

    I walked up to the Hut from Catninga through Peter Goode Gully.
    (stunning walk but tested by fitness)

    The hut is that – a bush hut (corrugated iron shed) with some rustic touches thrown in.
    It’s in a great spot and had everything I needed for the night.

    I was thankful for the shower and would stay here again when heading up for a walk on Mt Brown.

    Brian and Heather had been there recently, so the place was looking tidy.
    Fee was $25 per person.

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  7. Paula Stephenson

    I stayed here the night of 11/9/15. Arranged by phone with the owners, who were away and had not been able to “spruce” the place up. I could find no easy way into the site except to clamber over gates. The key was hidden where it was meant to be. Water is available for walkers, but as above access is not straight forward. The place looks as thought it needs a good clean up. The ” campfire” area is full of stinging nettles.
    Once inside the shed, there were only 2 beds with others kind of stacked against the walls. Two bivvies were rolled up. I laid on one as I has a chance to sun air it.
    The cost per night is in fact, $25 per person. But there is a MINIMUM charge of $50. So for solo walkers it is a stiff cost. The fire worked very well. Not sure about the “shower”. Too much work for me. Anyway, I had to stop, I could not manage the long distances that others can. So I was glad to stay.
    The walk to mt brown is easy, but very steep descending to Catninga

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  8. olderwalker

    the owner Brian tells me that they are now charging $15 per night per person to use the shed. contact him on above mobile for information to enter the shed

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  9. Dean

    Passed here on the 13/5/15. Walked from Wilmington CVP to Waukarie Crk camp. Plenty of water.

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  10. Jeremy

    Kate Simpson – please contact Catninga directly with your enquiry. Our website lists all accommodation options along the Heysen Trail.

    Heather or Brian on 0458 436 363 or email catninga@activ8.net.au

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  11. kate simpson

    After talking to you the other day re hire of your hut . We are thinking of being there for three nights over a weekend .Some time in the last 2 weeks of August this year.
    I could not find the cost on your web site.
    How easy is it to get cars/ floats to the hut.
    Are numbers per stay restricted.Most sleep in there car/ floats. and many have there own horse yards.
    I have had allot of interest so far but come closer to the date i’m sure they will drop.
    Still looking at around 4-6 horses and riders for starters but may be more.
    I’ve been asked to ask you— is it easy to find your way around — Hows the ridding .
    Thanks and sorry about all the questions

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  12. jez

    The owners of Catninga have now upgraded this shed and hikers can hire the facility. This is a welcome addition to the Heysen Trail, the section between Woolshed Flat/Waukarie Campsite and Horrocks Pass/Wilmington is quite long.

    Catninga Shed

    Rustic mountain shed beside the Heysen Trail. Comprising 4 camp beds; wood stove; gas BBQ; camp shower and flush toilet. Private accommodation (this is not a Heysen Trail hut). To enquire or book please contact Heather or Brian on 0458 436 363 or email net.

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