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WBT Section10+11 Section 9

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What to expect

SAT 26th Sections 11&10

Starting with a pleasant saunter through the Onka NP we then venture out onto many backroads and unmade road reserves. We have the opportunity to do a 2km loop through Manning Fauna & Flora Reserve as we travel along this section. Further along we also have the opportunity to climb Sandalwood Lookout, a 1.5km return walk with views across the surrounding countryside. Leaving section 11 and moving onto section 10 we start heading for Willunga. A number of undulations are encountered on this section as we descend in and out of creek lines. Back roads and road reserves sees us finish the day in Willunga where the main street welcomes the weary walker.

Sun 27th Section 9

Starting the day back up in the high country walkers are rewarded with distant views of where we’ve been in the previous months. A long section of back road walking{8kms} is covered before we enter Adams Gully Scrub, which is also part of the Kidman trail. The trail then enters a number of private properties to finish off this section. One of these sections has a very steep section to navigate where care should must be taken.

A reservation has been made for dinner at the Old Bush Inn, 51-53 High Street, Willunga at 6pm on Saturday 26th July 2025. Please RSVP your attendance.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and  ,after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debri s. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Walk leaders: Adam Matthews
Heather Jensen
Suzanne Matthews
Registrations close: 4:00pm 24 July 2025

Cost

Adults: $24.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Bus: $50.00

A reservation has been made for dinner at the Old Bush Inn, 51-53 High Street, Willunga at 6pm on Saturday 26th July 2025.

Dates

Saturday 26 July 2025 – Sunday 27 July 2025

Walk difficulty: Willunga Basin Trail End-to-End

The Willunga Basin Trail winds its way around and across the Willunga Basin for 130km, taking walkers through a diverse landscape of bushland, forests, vineyards, almond groves, parks and beaches. It links the townships of McLaren Vale, McLaren Flat, Kangarilla, and Willunga to the suburbs of Aldinga, Port Willunga, Maslin Beach, Moana and Seaford. It has been created and developed by volunteers. The Friends program aims to cover the loop over 6 walks.

Walk details

Start time:
8;30am

Finish time:
3;30pm

Walking from:
Gate 19 Onka NP

Walking to:
Willunga

Distance:
23;7kms

Hazards

possibly slippery trails, road walking ,weather ,old fencing materials, Alpacas.

Requirements

Morn tea, lunch ,snacks,2-3ltrs water ,poles, suitable clothing. Personal first aid kit. Never look an Alpaca in the eyes.

And as you all know by now” Ä Good Rain Jacket”

Experience

Trailwalker

Start time:
8;30am

Finish time:
12;30pm

Walking from:
Wickham Hill & Toops Hill Rd

Walking to:
Edwards & Hamiltons URR

Distance:
11;6kms

Hazards

possibly muddy slippery tracks ,steep down hill section where care must be taken. Road walking. Exposure to the elements.

Requirements

Morn Tea, Lunch , personal first aid kit, 2-3ltrs of water.

Always carry a good raincoat

Experience

Trailwalker

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

If the forecast temperature for Adelaide is equal or higher than 32C, walks are cancelled. For simplicity, this can be determined the night prior to the walk from the 7.00 pm ABC News Adelaide weather forecast, based upon the Bureau of Meteorology’s routine 4pm forecast.

Your Walk Leader will send an email to all walkers advising the walk is cancelled. We suggest you check your emails before leaving to join the walk. Even if the forecast temperature is later revised, the walk remains cancelled. In such a case walk fees will be refunded.

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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