Friends of the Heysen Trail

EE19 Inman Valley to Myponga
2025-10-12
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 descents and ascents. Pretty farmland and quiet country roads complete this section.

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

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.

TW Cleland
2025-10-12
A challenging loop walk in Cleland National Park with a number of testing climbs and descents throughout ending with a steady final climb back to the lookout car park.

There will breaks for morning tea and lunch.

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.

TW Belair
2025-10-11
As we roll out of the Winter Walking Season and into the less challenging Summer program, it is important to hold on to your fitness levels. Here is a walk to help you do just that. 17.5k around Belair NP which includes some trails less travelled. Just one testing climb but plenty of undulations throughout the day. Some road walking but mainly on service tracks and trails.

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.

E2E16 Locks Ruin / Bowman Park / Mt Zion
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05
***NOTE*** These walks are being walked out of sequence
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 registration
system will only allow you to register for both days.”
Saturday 4th Oct Walk Details – 22.5km

Walk 38 –Bowman Park to Mt Zion: Following the closure of the trail along the Crystal Brook, north of Bowman Park, this section now commences with a road walk continuing along Bowman Park Road past Bowman Park, turning north east along Huddleston Road. The Trail then turns north up Head Road, where it now turns back away from the road (new re-route).

Sunday 5th Oct Walk Details – 16 km

Walk 37 Locks Ruin to Bowman Park-An easy walk, predominantly along roads and road reserves, this section takes us through the town of Crystal Brook, then follows the Crystal Brook itself to historic Bowman Park.

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.

TW Sturt Gorge Lakeview
2025-09-28
We will start on the northern side of Sturt Gorge 7:15 for 7:30am start and initially head off through Blackwood Hill Reserve along the magpie creek trail into Sturt Gorge. We will do a figure 8 loop utilising different tracks which will include a walk around the lake before returning to the cars. The walk is approximately 14km so allow 4-5hrs. There are a few steep sections and several river crossings so be prepared to get your feet wet. Poles are recommended for those that use them. Please bring plenty of water a snack as we will stop for morning tea.

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.

TW Montacute
2025-09-28
A challenging figure of 8 walk in Morialta Conservation Park that treads on some of the less frequented sections of the park as well as spending some time on the Heysen Trail within the park. There will be a number of testing climbs throughout the walk, and a few tricky, rocky and potentially slippery descents. Strongly recommend using walking poles.

There will be breaks for morning tea and lunch

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.

E2E 17 Webb Gap to Burra Rd to Worlds End
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28
Saturday 27th September: Webb Gap to Burra Road 23km

The trail continues along the Tothill Range, providing expansive views over the surrounding farmland and Apoinga Lagoon.

Sunday 28th September: 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. As you leave Worlds End Road look for the remnants of broken swing bridge on the right that used to cross the creek between two huge gum trees.

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.

TS Willunga
2025-09-21
The journey follows the Shiraz Trail, winding through lush vineyards and farmland, showcasing the region’s renowned wine culture. The mostly level terrain, with a few gentle inclines, offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the distant coast. As you make your way along the trail, you’ll experience the beauty of the Willunga Basin, a fertile and scenic area, before returning for a walk through the charming, historic township of Willunga. This route provides a peaceful and picturesque journey through South Australia’s wine region, blending history, and agriculture with coastal views.

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.

TW Tungkillo Loop
2025-09-21
A walk along back rds, through farmland and part of the Lavender Trail. Magnificent gum trees, rock formations from the beginning of time and panoramic views of The Adelaide Hills backcountry make this a pleasant walk. A few undulations to keep you honest but nothing to taxing.

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.

E2E16 Curnows Hut / Raeville / Locks Ruin
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21
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 registration
system will only allow you to register for both days.”
Saturday 20th Sept Walk Details – 20 km

Walk 35 – Curnows Hut to Raeville – This is a diverse walk through native scrub, Bundaleer pine forest and farmland. The ridgetops and testing climbs reward walkers with spectacular panoramic views.

Sunday 21st Sept Walk Details – 19 km

Walk 36 – Raeville to Locks Ruin: This walk follows dirt roads into the small town of Georgetown and beyond past Hiskey’s Hut. The trail then follows undulating fence lines through Sam’s Hills.

Saturday Night Social
Dinner : Commercial Hotel – 35 Ayr St, Jamestown
Time : 6pm
Theme : Spring Fever
No pre-payment required. Order and Pay on the night.
When registering for the walk, please RSVP with Yes or No so that we can coordinate numbers attending. If you have a partner or friend attending, please write details in the ‘Notes’ section.
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.

EE19 Waitpinga to Dump Rd to Inman Valley
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21
NOTE: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once registration has opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on-line registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

Saturday 20th September: Waitpinga to Dump Rd (14km)

One of the most spectacular sections of the Trail. Walkers follow sandy tracks and clifftop trails through the coastal scrub of Newland Head Conservation Park, and will have dramatic views towards Victor Harbor. Here whales have been sighted, as well as seals, dolphins and the endangered white bellied sea eagle. At Kings Beach the Trail leaves the coast and follows roads to begin the long journey northward inland.

Sunday 21st September: Dump Rd to Inman Valley (18km)

An undulating walk with a steep descent into a creek crossing. This section follows country roads, farm paddock fence lines, forest trails and road reserves. Native orchids, grass trees, abundant birdlife and classic Fleurieu farmland views make this a pleasant walk to remember.

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.

FoHT Council Meeting
2025-09-17 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.

E2E18 Montacute / Cudlee Ck Walk 14
2025-09-14
After an initial road walk, the trail crosses Montacute Rd and makes a very long steep descent to Sixth Creek before a long climb out through Montacute Conservation Park and Mt Crawford Forest Reserve. A pleasant walk past the private gardens along Holland Creek Road completes the section.

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.

E2E 17 Peters Hill to Gerkie Gap to Webb Gap
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14
Saturday 13th September: Peters Hill to Gerkie Gap 18km

A pleasant walk along back roads through undulating farmland to the southern end of Tothill Range, taking in the town of Marrabel and its memorial to the famous buckjumper ‘Curio’

Sunday 14th September: Gerkie Gap to Webb Gap 18km

This section of the trail follows the Tothill Ranges, which boast the largest remaining section of remnant scrub in the area and are one of the delights of the Mid-North. There are pleasant vistas over the surrounding farmland, with constant reminders of 19th century optimism and 21st century technology.

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.

EE15 Walk 51 - Warren Gorge to Buckaringa Gorge, Walk 52 - Buckaringa to Calabrinda Creek
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14
This is a multi day walk. If you only wish to walk on one day, please contact the office once registrations open.

Saturday Walk 51: Warren Gorge to Buckaringa Gorge

Walkers starting from Warren Gorge will use the scenic spur trail to meet the through-trail at Peter’s Corner and head north towards Mount Arden South campsite. Just north of the campsite the trail leaves the creek to climb the exposed Mount Arden summit for spectacular 360 degree views. The trail then follows the main ridgeline before descending down to a pretty but rugged creek to exit at Buckaringa Gorge

Sunday Walk 52: Buckaringa Gorge to Calabringa Creek.

A predominantly flat walk below rocky outcrops and then across Willochra Plain to Partacoona Station before a fast road to the end point.

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.

TW Blackhill CP
2025-09-13
WALK CANCELLED DUE TO FAMILY COMMITMENT.

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.

E2E18 Cleland / Montacute Walk 13
2025-09-13
This is a spectacular section of the Heysen trail as it passes through the native bushland of Cleland National Park, Horsnell Gully and Morialta Conservation Parksand along roadsides, providing frequent vistas over Adelaide and the Hills.

Many ascents and steep descents can be expected, and the walk length is 26km’s.

This is considered quite a demanding walk.

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.

TS Summertown
2025-09-10
An undulating walk in and around some roads, and reserve areas in Summertown before and after a foray along some tracks in the northeastern portion of Cleland National Park. There are a couple of short sharpish climbs during the walk.

There will be only a short break for morning tea.

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.

TW Sturt Gorge River Trail Loop
2025-09-07
We start by walking on some trails in a gully at the northern side of Sturt Gorge, before ascending to a ridge track with undulations. We then descend to the river and start walking the River Trail. We follow the River Trail (with a small detour to the dam wall) until Murrays Hill Road, with multiple crossings of Sturt River via rocks, some rock scrambling and plenty of ups and downs. We then return to the cars via some Craigburn Farm tracks (including the lake) and some fire tracks. Interesting rocks in the gorge, scenic trees and river, plenty of birdlife and the possibility of kangaroos or koalas. If the river level is too high for the crossings, we will walk an alternate route.

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.

TS Scott Creek
2025-09-07
This challenging walk takes you through the eastern side of Scott Creek Conservation Park, an area known for it’s diverse flora and fauna. The trail features steep inclines and descents, requiring a good level of fitness and physical preparation. As we navigate the hilly path, we are rewarded with breathtaking views, on clear days, of the distant coastline. While the walk is challenging, the views and the natural bush make it a rewarding experience.

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.

EE19 Balquhidder to Waitpinga
2025-08-31
Short road walk, then after passing Balquhidder Station, we make our way down to the coast while taking in the views offered by the Southern Ocean.

As you come down to the beach be prepared to take your shoes off to cross the creek as it can be knee deep at times.

The walk takes us along both Parsons and Waitpinga Beaches and finishes at Waitpinga Beach carpark next to the Newland Head Conservation Park.

This is a spectacular walk and make sure you keep an eye out for dolphins and whales along this section of coast.

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.

TW Cleland
2025-08-31
A loop walk following the Wine Shanty Trail and a few other interesting tracks. Just a few undulations.

Morning tea at the Cleland Wildlife Park.

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.

Clare Wine and Wilderness Trail 2025
2025-08-30 - 2025-09-06
The Clare Wine and Wilderness Trail was completed in 2023 and is a 100km tail around the Clare Valley, traveling on a network of backroads, road reserves & private property. It is graded as a moderate hiking trail comprising of 6 stages.

We will be walking during bud-burst so we will see the vines awakening from their winter dormancy.

Included in Package

This packaged extended walk includes bus fares, a walk fee (Golden Boots does not apply), welcome drinks and nibbles. The final celebration dinner to be held on Saturday night is at the cost of the walkers.

Please note only registrations for the whole week will be accepted.

Accommodation

Participants will need to book their own accommodation. The Discovery Park Clare Caravan Park have cabins catering for a range of budgets and powered and un-powered caravan and camping sites. I suggest you book as soon as possible.

Group activities will be based at the caravan park except for the final dinner.

Excluded

There will be an optional activity of a structured wine tasting hosted by Paul Gill, which will be at the caravan park on Tuesday evening for those interested in participating at an additional cost. We may need to split into two groups over 2 nights if the numbers require this. Please use the meal RSVP option to register for the wine tasting. The cost will be determined when the number of participants is known. Around $30.

Walkers wishing to participate in wine tastings after each day’s walk do so at their personal cost and risk.

Non walking partners are welcome to attend the final dinner and the wine tasting. Please indicate additional numbers in the notes section of the registration form.

Overview of the week.

Saturday Aug 30 Welcome Gathering at Clare Caravan park shelter

Arrive in Clare and check into your accommodation meet your fellow walkers at a welcome gathering.

Sunday Aug 31 Stage 2 Armagh to Spring Gully 19 K

Monday Sept 1 Stage 3 Spring Gully to Leasingham 13.5 K

Tuesday Sept 2 Stage 1 Clare to Armagh 23K

Wednesday Sept 3 REST DAY

Thursday Sept 4 Stage 4 Leasingham to Auburn 14K

Friday Sept 5 Stage 5 Auburn to Sevenhill 18 K

Saturday Sept 6 Stage 6 Sevenhill to Clare 14k

Detailed meeting places and times will be provided closer to the event along with walk notes. Walkers should have solid fitness levels and clothing suitable for changeable weather, plenty of water, provide your own lunch and snacks and carry personal first aid/medication. Leaders will have First Aid and Radios.

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.

TS Mark Oliphant CP
2025-08-30
Come along and explore the little-known Mark Oliphant (formerly called Loftia Recreation Park), renamed in 1996 in honour of former State Governor Sir Mark Oliphant’s contribution to conservation.

We will walk through some of the outer reachers of the park plus along the more established trails while enjoying the bush landscape and hopefully seeing the native birds that are commonly seen in the area including the scarlet robin, the golden whistler and the Adelaide rosella. We may even spot the odd kangaroo. The park is also an important habitat for the nationally endangered southern brown bandicoot.

While not long at about 9kms, it is an undulating walk along some rough trails with a few steep ups and downs so some bushwalking experience and fitness is desirable.

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.

Onkaparinga
2025-08-24
A Trail Starter in length, but with uneven, rocky, slippery and undulating tracks.

A circular walk in a small area of the Onkaparinga National Park passing through areas of native bush, including pink gum and grey box woodland.

This park is home to kangaroos, koalas, echidnas and many birds. As we make our way along the ridge top there is fabulous views of the gorge below.

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.

TW Three Parks Panorama
2025-08-24
The Three-parks Panorama. We meander through the walking trails of Cox Scrub Conservation Park and a steady climb to Ridge Road. Some road walking takes us to our first crossing of the Finniss River before climbing up to and through the Finniss Conservation Park. From there it’s on to the Mount Magnificent Conservation Park. If the weather is good and the legs willing, we will have lunch on the summit. The return journey starts with a long, steady meander down Cole Crossing Road and on to our second crossing of the Finniss River (this one might mean wet feet?). Re-entering Cox Scrub Conservation Park we use more walking trails back to the car park.

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

Your walk leader is Dean Mortimer. Please call him as your first option if you have any issues on 0428 557 757. If no answer, then second option is to text a message.

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.

E2E 18 Mylor / Cleland Walk 12
2025-08-24
Although the most populous section of the trail, it still retains a rural feel as walkers pass through the parks and bushland of Mylor, Bridgewater, Mt George Conservation Park and Cleland National Park.

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.

E2E 17 Kapunda to Hamilton to Peters Hill
2025-08-23 - 2025-08-24
Saturday 23rd August: Kapunda to Hamilton 24km

A pleasant walk following backroads, tracks and fence lines through the undulating farmland of the Lower North.

From Kapunda, the trail heads northwest along backroads and tracks to Black Joes Road, then predominately northward along fence lines and tracks to the old telephone exchange at the crossroad. The walk is over undulating mainly open country of the lower North Mount Lofty Ranges.

Sunday 24th August: Hamilton to Peters Hill 17km

This section of the Trail follows backroads and road reserves of open scrubland, before a short ascent of Peters Hill, where walkers are rewarded with pretty vistas over the farmlands of the lower Mid North and possibly an opportunity to visit Marschalls Hut.

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.

EE15 Walk 49 - Dutchman's Stern to Eyre Depot, Walk 50 - Eyre Depot to Warren Gorge
2025-08-23 - 2025-08-24
This is a multi day walk. If you only wish to walk on one day, please contact the office once registrations open.

Saturday Walk: Dutchman’s Stern to Eyre Depot
A deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything – undulating firetracks with spectacular views, rocky gorge walking and then 5km traversing the gibber strewn floodplain to Eyre Depot.
Sunday Walk: Eyre Deot to Warren Gorge 1.7 km walk in + 8.9km walk + 4.9km walk out + 1km to bus (16.5Km)
After a 1.7 km 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 winding creek bed with its waterfalls and rocky sections can make progress very slow. At GR 795 346 (Peter’s Corner) we leave the trail and enter a spur – tight creek line, quickly climbing to a saddle, approx. 1 km. It crosses a 4WD track on the saddle and descends along a spur to another creek and a very pretty gorge. It stays in the creek line, leaving it only briefly to negotiate a gate and then returns to creek bed into Warren Gorge.

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.

TW Cleland
2025-08-23
Those of you that have walked with me before know that I love hills. I might be slower climbing them these days (aging they say) but I still love them. So, this walk in Cleland has 2 lengthy climbs, 2 descents (though not in that order) and a lot of undulations in between. Some road walking involved.

22k long and with more than a hand full of vertical metres, it makes for a good training walk for end to enders. Come join me (unless you are a member of E2E15 or E2E17 as you will be required to be elsewhere).

This walk may be shortened on the day if the weather decided not to cooperate.

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.
