Wandallah – Newikie Ck – Dares Hill Summit Rd

Walking from Wandallah to Dares Hill Summit Road on the Heysen Trail.

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What to expect

SAT- This remote and very undulating section gives walkers their first introduction to the grazing land beyond Goyders line with some great views along the way.If you’ve read the book Follow The Fence this section is probably where the title comes from.SUNDAY – This section passes through Caroona C P and Tourilie Gorge ,which is one of the lesser known gems on the trail.Look out for the remnants  of an old Bullock trail.

If you want to register for 1 day only, please ring office after registrations have opened.

PLEASE NOTE – DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS THE WALKS ON THIS WEEKEND MAY CHANGE  OVERNIGHT .

WEEKEND BASED IN BURRA

“”  PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU USE HAND SANITIZER PRIOR TO BOARDING AND WEAR A FACE MASK THROUGHOUT THE BUS TRIP “”” {Provided by walker]

Walk leaders: Adam Matthews
James Wenzel
Kara Turner
Robin Sharland
Suzanne Matthews
Registrations close: 2:00pm 27 May 2021

Cost

Adults: $20.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Bus: $40.00

Dates

Saturday 29 May 2021 – Sunday 30 May 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:
9AM

Finish time:
3-3;30PM

Walking from:
Wandallah

Walking to:
Newickie Creek

Distance:
22kms

Hazards

Rocks and old wire along fencelines

Requirements

Morn Tea,Lunch ,Min 2ltrs water .Clothing for all conditions,Personal first aid kit ,electrolytes,energy food,

Experience

Trailwalker

Start time:
8;30am

Finish time:
3;30pm

Walking from:
Newickie Creek

Walking to:
Dares Hill Summit Rd

Distance:
25kms

Hazards

This is a remote area with few exits and no phone coverage.If you’re not feeling well for any reason please withdraw from walk.

Requirements

Morn tea, lunch ,min 2ltrs of water,appropriate clothing,personal first aid kit ,electrolytes,

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).

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