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Broadview – Woolshed Flat – Quorn

Walking from Broadview to Woolshed Flat on the Heysen Trail.

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What to expect

This weekend will be based in Quorn

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 registrationsystem will only allow you to register for both days

Any walker with Respiratory symptoms or fever should exclude themselves from any activity until they have received a negative COVID result, irrespective of Vaccine Status. If there is no testing avsilable(eg Country areas) then they should consult the nearest Medical Professional available(directly or by phone). If no consult is available they should exclude themselves form activity until 3 days after symptoms have settled.

Please ENSURE that you use HAND SANITIZER prior to Boarding and wear a FACE MASK throughout each Bus Trip over the weekend.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES–Please Ensure you Thoroughly Clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk over the weekend to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a RED garbage bin.

SATURDAY 28th AUGUST

After the 3 klms walk-in to rejoin the Trail, it heads north climbing through grazing land and native scrublands up to Mt Brown. The summit provides spectacular views of the northern Spencer Gulf, especially from the viewing tower. A picturesque largely single file descent leads down to a classic Flinders Ranges creek walk along Waukarie Creek. The final ascent to Mt Brown includes some scrambling over rocks.

Overall a fairly tough but rewarding walk.

SUNDAY 29th AUGUST

A steady climb to start the day takes walkers to the top of the range and views over Pichi Richi Pass. After a tricky section following the ridgeline for a few kilometres the trail descends into the Pass again. Much of the remainder of the walk is spent alongside or near the historic Pichi Richi railway line, passing remnants of deserted sidings and settlements. After crossing over the Pt Augusta Road the final section is a gentle walk through grazing land and may provide glimpses of a small herd of Camels.

Dinner on Saturday night will be in Quorn at Emily’s Bistro at 6.15pm.

The theme for the weekend is Cinema and Movie Stars – in recognition of the many films that have been shot around Quorn.

Walk leaders: Dom Henschke
Marlene Henschke
Andrew McDonald
Helen Morgante
John Babister
Christopher Gower
Registrations close: 2:00pm 27 August 2021

Cost

Adults: $20.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Bus: $40.00

Dinner on Saturday night will be at Emilys Bistro in Quorn at 6.15pm. The dinner will comprise of a damper followed by a roast with vegetables costing $25 per person(payable on the night). Alcohol, dessert and coffee to be purchased individually as required from the selection available.

A vegetarian option is available so please advise if you require this option.

Dates

Saturday 28 August 2021 – Sunday 29 August 2021

Walk difficulty: End-to-End 11

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.

These arrangements make it easy to walk the entire trail because the Friends of Heysen Trail work out many of the logistics.

These walks are reasonably demanding and for walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain. They have a walking time of about 5 to 6 hours and will require a high degree of physical fitness.

Refer to the End-to-End Walks page for more detailed information.

Walk details

Start time:
8.30am

Finish time:
2.30-3.00pm

Walking from:
Broadview

Walking to:
The Pt Augusta Rd near Woolshed Flat.

Distance:
19km including a 3km walk in to meet the Trail.A

Hazards

A couple of steep climbs, some tricky descents and section of scrambling over rocks to the top of Mt Brown.

Requirements

Good quality foot wear and clothing(suitable for the weather conditions), walking poles, hat, sunscreen, morning tea, lunch and at least 2 litres of water.

Experience

Trail walker

Start time:
8.20am. The drive from the Bus pick up location will only take 15-20 minutes to complete.

Finish time:
Approx. 1.00pm.

Walking from:
Where the Trail crosses the Pt Augusta Rd near Woolshed Flat.

Walking to:
Quorn

Distance:
14 km

Hazards

A steepish climb to start the walk, some rough surfaces under foot especially along the ridge top, a tricky descent from the ridge top, 2 significant road crossings and a paddock with a resident Bull Camel.

Requirements

Good quality footwear and clothing, walking poles, hat, sunscreen, morning tea, lunch and a least 2 litres of water.

Experience

Trail walker.

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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.

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