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Raeville – Locks Ruin – Bowman Park

Walking from Raeville to Bowman Park on the Heysen Trail.

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What to expect

Weekend based in Gladstone

SAT-16TH-This walk follows dirt roads into Georgetown where we will have morning tea and you are encouraged to support the local shop{coffee,icecream,drink etc}We then follow undulating fencelines past Hiskey’s Hut then through Sam’s hills to the cars .

SUN-17th-Predominately following dirt roads and road reserves we wind our way into Crystal Brook ,walking through the township into the golf course and out to Bowman’s Park .A cruisy weekends walking to complete our 4th year on the trail

Biosecurity Measures- PLEASE ensure you thoroughly clean all Hiking equipment, removing all seeds,dirt and other debris before and after each walk .Removed seeds should be bagged and binned .

Upon boarding the bus please sanitize hands,scan covid check in and wear a mask for entirity of bus trip .

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

Group Dinner .-Georgetown Pub -Theme -A Touch of Christmas

Refer to Meal Details – you need to make a meal choice and when registering enter your choice in the Comments box.

Walk leaders: Adam Matthews
James Wenzel
Kara Turner
Robin Sharland
Suzanne Matthews
Registrations close: 2:00pm 14 October 2021

Cost

Adults: $20.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Bus: $40.00

Georgetown Hotel 6:30pm
$28 for two courses

PLEASE CHOOSE and PLACE NUMBERS IN COMMENTS TO LEADER BOX:

  • ONE MAINS, and
  • ONE DESERT, and
  • ALSO DIETaRY NEEDS, and
  • SAUCE CHOICE

Mains

  • 1. Marinated pork steak with mash and vegies
  • 2. Chicken schnitzel, chips & salad
  • 3. Chicken schnitzel, chips & vegies
  • 4. Beef schnitzel, chips & salad
  • 5. Beef schnitzel, chips & vegies
  • 6. Fish & chips salad
  • 7. Fish & chips veg

Sauce options for Schnitzel (options 2, 3, 4, 5):

  • Plain
  • Dianne
  • Mushroom

Vegetarian & Vegan options available on request (CAROLYN to liase between you and the hotel)

  • 9. Sticky date pudding with icecream/cream
  • 10. Chocolate Lava Cake &icecream/cream
  • 11. Fruit salad & icecream/cream

Meal: $28.00

Dates

Saturday 16 October 2021 – Sunday 17 October 2021

Walk difficulty: End-to-End 12

These walks are for those wishing to walk some or all of the Heysen Trail. There are approximately sixty day walks involved, spread over six years. The southern walks, from Cape Jervis to Kapunda, are held on one Sunday per month during the walk season. Due to the greater travelling distances involved, from Kapunda northwards, the walk is held over a weekend.

Walk details

Start time:
8:30am

Finish time:
1:30-2pm

Walking from:
Raeville

Walking to:
Locks Ruin

Distance:
20kms

Hazards

Road walking ,old fencing ,possible slippery tracks through Sam’s hills.Snakes,

Man on porch playing Banjo.

Requirements

walk on RHS of road,morn tea ,lunch,2-3ltrs of water ,suitable hiking attire.Rain jacket

Experience

Trailwalker

Start time:
8:30am

Finish time:
12:30-1pm

Walking from:
Lock’s Ruin

Walking to:
Bowman Park

Distance:
16kms

Hazards

Snakes ,Exposure to the elements,road walking major rds and dirt .

Requirements

2-3ltrs of water,morn tea & lunch .walk on RHS of road ,appropriate hiking attire ,Take care in possible long grass

Experience

Trailwalker

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Registration terms and conditions

All walks are subject to you wearing appropriate clothing. Prime considerations are warmth and weather protection. Your safety and the safety of the walking group can be jeopardised by you wearing inappropriate clothing. In an emergency situation it can take hours to evacuate a sick or injured walker. Leaders may not accept people for a walk who have not come appropriately dressed or prepared.

View details of appropriate clothing at heysentrail.asn.au/appropriate-clothing

In the event of hot weather, the decision to proceed with or cancel a walk is made by the Walk Leader(s), having regard to risk factors such as local weather conditions, trail accessibility, vehicle support, and the physical capabilities of walkers in the group. In some circumstances, the Walk Leader may decide to amend, modify or shorten a scheduled walk. If a single-day End-to-End walk is cancelled, walk fees will be refunded. Refunds do not apply to weekend-away walks and multi-day events.

If unforeseen circumstances arise and you are no longer able to participate in the walk, please cancel your registration as soon as possible using the Manage Walk Registrations facility on your Account page.

Alternatively you can notify the office by 2.15pm on the last business day before the walk. Walk leaders do not have access to messages left on the answering machine after this time. If your Walk Leader has provided their mobile phone number you may be able to contact them prior to the walk (subject to phone service availability).

View the full details of our Cancellation & Refund Policy at heysentrail.asn.au/cancellations

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