Blogs from Montacute Conservation Park, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia, Oceania

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Introduction This is one of the tougher walks we have done - our legs really ached the next day or two. It takes in a section of the Heysen trail that runs along Sixth creek in the Adelaide Hills, however this is done in 2 parts. If you are interested in walking the Heysen trail yourself then it is probably wise to join a walking group such as the Friends of the Heysen trail who provide guided walks for those who want to go end-to-end, or for those who want to just see sections. An example of an (potential) end-to-ender (and fellow blogger) is Jeremy from Prospect who is describing his progressive walking experiences on the Heysen trail. How to get there To get to the Sixth creek walk from the GPO head to the the ... read more
Sixth creek
Muddy walking
Flowing creek


Introduction Montacute Conservation was a surprise, but beware, the walk is not for the weak of heart. According to this brochurethe park is 200 hectares of park, 17 kms from Adelaide. The walk we did is number 42 in George Driscoll’s book, 50 real bushwalks around Adelaide. It takes in part of the Heysen trail and the Mawson trail and because it is very steep - it provides a very tough work out. How to get there ... To get there travel from the city to North Tce, Magill Road, Payneham Road which then turns into Montacute Road. It is a pleasant drive along Montacute, passing the Black Hill Conservation Park on your left, Morialta on your right and following Fifth creek. After you have travelled through... read more
Heysen trail
Uphill in the sun
Monarch




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