Hiking from Wandallah to Newikie Creek

Section 28 of the Heysen Trail takes you from Wandallah to Newikie Creek.

What you’ll experience hiking Section 28 of the Trail

Mid North
22 km

Along this remote and very undulating section you’ll get your first introduction to the grazing land north of the infamous Goyder’s Line, which marks the point where, due to low rainfall, the land becomes unsuitable for cropping.

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Printed Maps

Mapsheet 4A, Burra to Caroona Creek Conservation Park

Reroutes in this section

Mapsheet 4A: Caroona Creek Newikie Creek Reroute

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Walker / Vehicle access

Location of Newikie Creek

The Heysen Trail near Newikie Creek should be accessed from the north via Dust Hole Creek Road. This is a dry weather road ONLY.

From Burra, take the Barrier Highway/A32 for 15 km to Mount Bryan. On the northern outskirts of Mount Bryan, take the Mount Bryan East Road  for 13km then turn right onto White Field Road. Continue for about 6km but be aware that the descent down into the big creek and out the other side can be treacherously slippery and boggy when damp or wet. At the junction after the creek, turn right onto Dust Hole Creek Road. Continue on through the first gate and stop at the second gate, above Newikie Creek. There will be a 750m walk-in/walk-out to/from the Heysen Trail for walkers.

Only 4WD vehicles should continue through the second gate and attempt crossing the ford at Newikie Creek. Once again, be aware that the descent down into Newikie Creek and out the other side can be treacherously slippery and boggy when damp or wet and is often severely rutted.”

Location of Wandallah

Grid Reference

135 787 (313500 6278700 zone 54)

Coordinates

Latitude: -33.615171 (33° 36′ 54.6156″)
Longitude: 138.989643 (138° 59′ 22.7148″)

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Location of Newikie Creek

Grid Reference

200 920 (320000 6292000 zone 54)

Coordinates

Latitude: -33.496398 (33° 29′ 47.0328″)
Longitude: 139.062353 (139° 3′ 44.4708″)

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