Eyre Depot – Mt Little Station
What to expect
Cost
Adults: $60.00
Golden Boots Pass accepted
Bus: $380.00
Dinner at Emily’s Bistro on Tuesday 7th June at 6.30pm. The cost for dinner will again be $25.00 per head which includes a damper and a Roast. Deserts, Coffee and Alcohol to be purchased at your own expense. Please pay for your meal upon arrival as was the case last year. Book for this meal in the normal manner when registering.On Saturday 11th June there will be a dinner at the Hawker Hotel at 6.00- 6.30pm, to celebrate the conclusion of the 1st week of walking. If you wish to attend this dinner please advise in the COMMENTS SECTION when Registering. We will be seated in a separate dining area and payment is to made upon ordering your meal. A copy of the menu will be distributed a few days prior to enable us to place the groups order in advance of the evening.
Dates
Saturday 4 June 2022 – Sunday 12 June 2022
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:
The bus will depart from the ADELAIDE BUS DEPOT on Franklin Street in the City at 8.45am sharp. The Bus will available to load from 8.30am.
Finish time:
Arrive in Quorn approx. 3.30pm
Walking from:
Adelaide.
Walking to:
Quorn.
Distance:
340 klms
Start time:
9.00am
Finish time:
approx. 3.00pm
Walking from:
Eyre Depot. After a 1.5 klms walk-in to rejoin the trail at the Eyre Depot monument, walkers follow a track to head back into the range before entering Depot Creek which winds its way northwards. The gradual climb up the creek bed with its waterfalls and rocky sections can make for slow progress and walkers need to pay close attention to their foot placement. We leave the triail at Peter’s Corner for the walk-out to Warren Gorge.
Walking to:
Warren Gorge.
Distance:
Approx. 16 klms including walk into Eyre Depot and the walk out from the trail to Warren Gorge.
Hazards
Some tricky rocky areas along and above the creek bed with a short sharp climb and descent around a waterfall.
Requirements
Good quality footwear (is essential ) & clothing, raincoat, hat, sunscreen, walking poles, morning tea, lunch and at least 2-3 litres of water. There no exit points on this walk.
Experience
Trail walker.
Start time:
8.30am
Finish time:
3.00pm
Walking from:
Warren Gorge. From Warren Gorge walkers follow the creek west along the spur trail to rejoin the trail at Peter’s corner then head north towards the climb up to the summit of Mt Arden with its spectactular 360 degree views. The trail then follows a roller coaster journey along the main ridgeline before descending into a pretty but rugged creek to exit at Buckaringa Gorge.
Walking to:
Buckaringa Gorge. On the walk through creek out to the gorge walkers will encounter a number of very tricky scrambles over and around rocky outcrops.
Distance:
17 klms plus a walk in of 4.9 klms to rejoin the trail.
Hazards
An undulating and hilly walk some testing rocky scrambles.
Requirements
Good quality footwear is absolutely essential. Walking poles are also highly recommended.
Experience
Trail walker.
Start time:
8.30am.
Finish time:
3.30pm.
Walking from:
Buckaringa Gorge. A predominantly flat walk below rocky outcrops and after crossing Willochra Creek onto the Willochra then passing Partacoona Station brfore a few kilomters of road walking to the end.
Walking to:
Calabrinda Creek.
Distance:
23 klms.
Hazards
The creek crossing can be tricky and slippery after rains.
Requirements
Good quality foot wear & clothing, raincoat, hat, sunscreen, morning tea, lunch and at least 3 litres of water as much of the walk is very exposed.
Experience
Trail walker.
Start time:
A Rest day and tranfer from QUORN to your accommodation in HAWKER. Those traveling on the Bus will leave Quorn at a time to be arranged with Gavin.
Start time:
8.30am.
Finish time:
3.00pm
Walking from:
Calabrinda Creek. This is a long but fairly fast walk, initially along vehicle tracks, then over open grazing land along the face of Yappala Range before heading east through light scrub past the historic Mt Elm schoolsite and on to the final climb to Jarvis Hill carpark.
Walking to:
Jarvis Hill.
Distance:
24 klms.
Hazards
The section below Yappala Range can be messy to walk along as it is sloped and often stony underfoot. Generally a lot of discarded fence wire on or adjacent to the trail, often hidden amongst the ground cover.
Requirements
Good quality footwear & clothing,raincoat, hat, sunscreen, walking poles, morning tea, lunch and at least 3 litres of water.
Experience
Trail walker.
Start time:
9.00am.
Finish time:
12.30-1.00pm depending on the length of the morning tea break and photo stops to enjoy the magnificent views on offer.
Walking from:
Jarvis Hill carpark Though only a short walk it is truly one of the gems and one to be savoured. From the carpark walkers climb up onto the ridge line providing for spectactular views and many magnificent photo opportunities. An at times tricky descent leads into a section of native scrub then a flat 4 klm walk along a fenceline to the Leigh Creek Road.
Walking to:
Leigh Creek Road.
Distance:
Approx.10 klms.
Hazards
The descent from the ridge line can be slippery and walkers need to take particularly when moving across some of the large areas of flat rock..
Requirements
Good quality footwear & clothing, raincoat, hat, sunscreen, walking poles, morning tea, lunch and at least 2 litres of water.
Experience
Trail walker.
Start time:
8.30am.
Finish time:
3.00pm.
Walking from:
Leigh Creek Road. A classic Fiinders Ranges creek walk spending the entire day in Wonoka Creek which has been the site of many major floods. After passing Mayo Hut walkers leave the trail at Mernmerna Creek for a short clamber through Mayo Gorge on to the Mt Little Station campground for the conclusion of the weeks walking.
Walking to:
Mt Little Station.
Distance:
17 klms including 2 klms walkout from the trail to Mt Little Station camp ground.
Hazards
The clamber out to the campground .
Requirements
Good quality footwear & clothing, raincoat, hat, sunscreen, walking poles, morning tea, lunch and at 2-3 litres of water.
Experience
Trail walker.
Start time:
Return Drive to Adelaide. Those travelling on the Bus will need to be ready to depart at 8.30am.
Finish time:
4.00pm
Walking from:
Hawker.
Walking to:
Adelaide.
Distance:
Approx. 385 klms.
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
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