Willunga Basin Trail - Sellicks to Moana
2023-04-16
The Willunga Basin Trail winds its way around and across the beautiful Willunga Basin for 130km – taking walkers through a diverse landscape of bushland, forests, vineyards, almond groves, parks and beaches.

Walk the trail over 6 walks or walk any of the individual sections.

WALK 1: Sellicks Beach to Moana Beach approx 22km. This involves a variety of cliff and beach walking as well as a section through the Aldinga Scrub.

Bring sufficient water for the day, morning tea and lunch.

Please be aware of FOHT weather policies regarding cancellation of walks. This walk will use a bus to take us to the start of the walk and please note that to participate in the walk you need to pay for the bus whether you are using it or not.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

FOHT Council Meeting
2023-04-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-05-17 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting

The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome to attend – if interested please register so our Secretary is aware to expect extra people.

Gandys Gully
2023-04-23
Details to come.
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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.
Bush trails, with steep sections. Good training area for walking poles.

Head 4 The Hills -3.
2023-04-29
Walking 11- 12k to the base of the Mt Lofty Ranges.
This section explores some of the most beautiful foothills and gullies alongside the Torrens river, with lots of interesting / stunning photo opportunities.
At the completion we will use Adelaide Metro to return to our vehicles.
So a bus pass or seniors card is essential.
After the walk, register your interest, for a celebratory coffee/snack, at the Dutch Pantry, 700mtrs from our parking spot.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Warren Tower (CANCELLED)
2023-04-30
Come along for a walk in the Warren Conservation Park, which includes sections of the Heysen Trail and a rich diversity of native scrub. Some open country, which is adjacent to the fire watch tower, provides 360 degree extended views over the Adelaide Hills.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Kuitpo Forest a different approach.
2023-04-30
Starting and finishing in Kangarilla this walk will incorporate sections of the Willunga Basin, Heysen and Onkeeta trails as well as forest trails through the Bone Gully and Knott Hill sections of Kuptio Forest.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Webb Gap- Pewsey Vale (wk 7)
2023-04-30 - 2023-05-07
Week 7 sees Minus Two finishing the Tothills and crossing over to the Peters Hill salient, on the Light Range, via Marrabel.
Then on to Kapunda and Greenock and into the Barossa valley ending our extended walking week at Pewsey Vale.
Day One starts at Web Gap, where 2022 finished, walking along the western face of the Tothills, then crossing to the eastern side via the Smith Hill camp, before crossing the Tothills for the final time through Gerkie Gap.
Day 2 continues from Gerkie Gap along the interestingly named Aunt Sues Road (who was she) across the valley to finish the day just under Light Range and Peters Hill.
Day 3 starts with a climb to Peters Hill and a visit to Marschalls Hut, just off the Trail and morning tea, We then climb up to Peters Hill for the expansive views over Riverton and beyond, to the west. A potentially very windy walk, before dropping down onto Heysen Road and finally to Hamilton.
Day 4 has the group mainly on back roads and over Lights Hummocks past the Friends campsite and finally into Kapunda, our base for the past days.
Day 5 is our rest day and moving day to Tanunda.
Day 6 starts from the centre of Kapunda, passing via the Friends oldest greening project on Hanke Creek Road and the tallest trail marker, into the vineyards around Greenock, under the Sturt Highway and finally into Tanunda for a well-deserved icecream.
Day 7 we leave Tanunda past the many vineyards into Bethany and the slow climb up to Rifle Range Road, beside Schlenke Gully and into the Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park. If time permits, we will take the alternative Trail to the newly renovated Rossiter Hut, through the Mount Crawford Forest to our finishing point for Week Seven at Pewsey Vale.
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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Walk 15 - Cudlee Creek to Nugget Rd
2023-05-06
THIS IS AN UPDATED DOCUMENT please read NEW MEETING DETAILS

Walk Details: The trail leads walkers through the rolling hills of the South Mt Lofty Ranges and sections of Mt Crawford Forest. The climb towards Mt Gould provides outstanding views.

Fitness: The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Newikie Creek to Dares Hill Summit Rd and Wandallah to Newikie Creek with End to End 14
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-07
For E2E14’s first up walks for this year, these are 2 difficult and long, but very beautiful walks

Saturday 25.5km – This section passes through Caroona Creek Conservation Park and Tourilie Gorge, which is one of the lesser known gems of the Trail. Look out for the remnants of an old bullock track cut through the gorge.

Saturday Night Meal Option – 6:30pm Royal Exchange Hotel see details below

Sunday 22km – This remote and very undulating section across grazing lands beyond Goyders Line.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Second Valley: A tale of two trails
2023-05-07
The Wilampa Trail & Jones Journey trails in Second Valley Forest were officially opened in December 2021 by Forestry SA and The District Council of Yankalilla.

Covering a network of fire tracks through pine plantations and hardwood forests and beside farmlands this walk combines the two trails.

A pleasant 14km walk on undulating terrain, nothing daunting, so great if you are new to hiking or if your legs have been a little bit dormant over summer.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Belair National Park
2023-05-07 08:00 - 14:00
Belair is the second national park established in Australia and it has a lot to offer. Most visitors only get to see small sections. This walk takes you along some paths that you may not have seen before. It presents a nice mix of trails that may surprise you. So easy to access from Adelaide but you will soon forget how close we are to civilisation. Hopefully this walk will inspire you to revisit some of these trails in future at your leisure.

The walk is about 18km so you should bring morning tea and a light lunch.

It is classified as a Trail Walker so some rough tracks and inclines will be encountered – necessitating good walking boots, rainwear and water.

Contact me on the day on 0400320943 if necessary.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Waite
2023-05-09
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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

A picturesque loop walk in and around the Waite Conservation Park and includes a couple of climbs, and offers some lovely views over Adelaide.

As the walk will finish before lunch you need only bring some morning tea.

Murraytown to Melrose to Aligator Gorge Rd
2023-05-13 - 2023-05-14
STOP PRESS: The theme for the weekend is *** Flower ***

Please note, this weekend will be run out of the usual order. If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the office to register when registrations open.

Saturday: Melrose to Alligator Gorge Rd. This is a very long and difficult (but memorable) section of the Trail that starts with the ascent of Mt Remarkable, and continues through Mt Remarkable National Park before emerging on Alligator Gorge Road.

Sunday: Murraytown to Melrose. A leisurely walk, predominantly along lightly undulating back roads, this section provides pleasant vistas over the surrounding farmland and finishes in the shadow of Mt Remarkable.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Warren Tower Walk (rescheduled)
2023-05-14

Belair Valley
2023-05-14
This approximately 11 klm walk is in our oldest national park.
While the majority of our walk is on the numerous trails provided, we will for a short distance be on some rough tracks with some interesting hills.

Old government house is there, plus the native plant nursery.

At completion of the walk we will go to the nearby Shoak Cafe for a social catchup & coffee.

This is not compulsory.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

E2E17 - Cape Jervis to Cobbler Hill
2023-05-14
This is the first walk for the new End to End 17 group.
After you register for this walk you will receive an email inviting you to attend one of two introductory walks to be held before this walk.
The introductory walks will give you a chance to assess your fitness and to raise any queries you might have before you embark on the Heysen Trail.
Those people who successfully register for this walk will also be given priority access to register for the subsequent E2E17 walks, and an invitation to attend an information night at Exurbia.

Commencing at Cape Jervis, the coastal scenery along this region of the Fleurieu Peninsula is spectacular, and is a lovely walk along the first section of the Heysen Trail. The trail begins with a meander along sandy coastal tracks and exposed hillsides, with views of Kangaroo Island and the Southern Ocean over your right shoulder. On occasions, walkers are often rewarded with sightings of seals & dolphins. The trail progressively develops several undulations further along as you approach Blow Hole Beach within the Deep Creek Conservation Park. The walk ends with a much-anticipated hill climb for approx. 2km through native vegetation back to the vehicles.

A bus will transport us from the vehicles to the start of the walk.

Please note: the bus does NOT transport walkers from Adelaide to the walk.

After registration, walkers will be given directions to drive their vehicle to the meeting point, which will be at the END point of the day’s walk. The cars remain at the meeting location, and the bus transports the group from the cars to the walk start point. From there, the group walks back to the cars.

To participate in this walk, you need to pay for the bus whether you’re using it or not .

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Willunga Basin Trail - Onkaparinga NP to Kangarilla
2023-05-14
The Willunga Basin Trail winds its way around and across the beautiful Willunga Basin for 130km – taking walkers through a diverse landscape of bushland, forests, vineyards, almond groves, parks and beaches.

Walk the trail over 6 walks or walk any of the individual sections.

WALK 2: We will be walking through the more remote parts of Onkaparinga River National Park (gate 20) to Kangarilla. The walk is 17km with some steady hills.

Bring sufficient water for the day, morning tea and lunch.

Please be aware of FOHT weather policies regarding cancellation of walks. This walk will use a bus to take us to the start of the walk and please note you need to pay for the bus whether you are using it or not.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Sturt Gorge
2023-05-20
This circular walk through the rugged Sturt Gorge is challenging, but rewarding with excellent views and interesting terrain.

There a number of very steep climbs on this walk and only register if you have done the training required. it is a good area to practice pole use and I am happy to assist upon request.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Inman Valley/ Myponga
2023-05-21
Walk Details: A very undulating walk. Majestic gums line roadsides leading to testing climb up Sugarloaf Hill where walkers are rewarded with spectacular rural views.

The trail then leads into Myponga Conservation Park for more views and some more testing undulations. Pretty farmland and quiet country roads complete this section.

There is a 2km walk to the cars after leaving the trail on Yulte Road.

Fitness: The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

In The Suburbs
2023-05-21
This walk starts from a garden park in Aberfoyle Park, continues through a section of Happy Valley reservoir, enters bushland in Flagstaff Hill before following a creek line back to the start.

Walking on a mix of trails, fire tracks and footpaths we link three suburbs together.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Morialta CP
2023-05-23
A loop walk around Morialta Conservation Park with a variety of climbs and descents, maybe including Chapmans track.

This walk is graded as Trail Walker and only register if you have the experience required.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Belair
2023-05-25
A tough loop walk largely in the eastern end of the conservation park with 3 good climbs

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

EE15 Walk 16 - Nugget Rd to Mt Crawford
2023-05-27
Walk Details

This section combines several sections of Mt Crawford pine forest with the natural bushland of Warren Conservation Park and Little Mt Crawford to provide a picturesque and diverse walk.

This walk begins with a short walk-in (1.2km) before passing through a small section of native bushland. After a few km. of road walking the trail enters the spectacular Warren Conservation Park, climbing steadily through dense bushland. Open grazing land with panoramic views follows, before heading back into the Mount Crawford forest then along a beautifully constructed boardwalk before crossing Warren Rd and into more scrubland over Little Mount Crawford.

Fitness: The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Willunga Walk
2023-05-28
May is history month. Join me in the historic township of Willunga, established in 1839. We will follow the old railway track, now the “Shiraz trail”, wending our way through vineyards and farmland. Our journey will then take us back along the “Willunga Basin trail”, and a steady uphill section with lovely views across to the coast. Arriving back to the township we then wend our way through Willunga town with reminders of the it’s slate mining heritage in the old cottages and buildings such as the old courthouse and Telegraph house.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Cleland Meander
2023-05-28 08:00 - 15:00
We are so fortunate in Adelaide to have Cleland. So close to the city and it contains so many walking tracks that change throughout the seasons. This walk provides a good opportunity to discover some unfamiliar tracks to add to your personal training regimen. This walk covers about 22 kms and includes a variety of terrain that will provide a good workout and take in views over Adelaide and the Mount Lofty Ranges.

The walk commences at Brock Reserve on Dashwood Road, Beaumont. We start at 8am. Bring wet weather gear, water, good boots and morning tea. We will stop at Cleland Wildlife Park for lunch at about 12.30. You may bring your own or you may purchase something at the cafe.

From there we wend our way back to the cars and should be there before 3pm.

Contact me on the day on 0400320943 if necessary.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Blackhill CP
2023-06-03
This 13 km loop walk is quite challenging with steep and rugged inclines and declines, providing the opportunity to practice techniques for traversing rough terrain safely. During the walk you will climb just over 800 mts. For the effort you will be afforded spectacular views over the plains and develop your fitness and endurance.

This walk is graded as Trail Walker and only register if you have the experience required.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Webb Gap to Burra Road to Worlds End with End to End 14
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-04
Saturday Webb Gap to Burra Road – 23km The trail continues along the Tothill Range, providing expansive views over the surrounding farmland and Apoinga Lagoon. A sharp climb after Huppatz Hut provides walkers with a taste of things to come in future walks.

Sunday Burra Road to Worlds End – 17km The trail crosses undulating farmland before entering the scrubland of the Hallelujah Hills. The day finishes with an easy stroll to Worlds End Gorge.

Saturday Night Meal Option – Burra Bowling Club see details below

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Scott Creek Conservation Park
2023-06-04
Come along for a walk through the eastern section of the Scott Creek Conservation Park, one of the hidden gems of the Adelaide Hills. The park’s 706 hectares of sloped valleys, lush creek lines and rounded ridgetops are home to a wide variety of native plants, birds and animals. Although damaged by fire in 2021, the park’s regeneration is well underway and well worth a visit!

Note: this is a 9km walk with lots of up and downs. If you have good walking fitness and looking to challenge yourself as a Trailstarter, then this walk could be for you.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Ashbourne 3 Parks Panorama
2023-06-04
The Three-parks Panorama. We meander through the walking trails of Cox Scrub Conservation Park to the Finniss River. Then its a long, steady trudge up Cole Crossing Road and on to Mount Magnificent Conservation Park. If the weather is good and the legs willing, we will have lunch on the summit. After lunch we head back down and then make our way through the Finniss Conservation Park and along some back roads to Cox Scrub Conservation Park for more walking trails back to the car park.

This is a long and testing walk – for experienced trail walkers only.

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 debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.
