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Adelaide Bushwalkers is a hiking club enjoying multi-day hikes carrying packs & camping, day walks, kayaking, cycling and other activities, near Adelaide, South Australia & interstate.
Upcoming Hikes & Activities
A selection of our upcoming Activity Program is below.
| Date/s | Activity Type | Name / Location | Grading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13th - Sun 15th Sep | Cycle | Melbourne to Warburton via Lilydale and Brighton Return Cycle | L E E |
| Sat 14th - Sun 15th Sep | Multi-day Walk | Deep Creek | M M M |
| Sun 15th Sep | Training Walk | Morialta CP | S E E |
| Fri 20th - Sun 22nd Sep | Day Walk | Spectacular MINI at Mambray Creek | M E E |
| Sun 22nd Sep | Training Walk | Belair NP | M E E |
| Fri 27th - Sun 29th Sep | Extended Walk | Tapanappa Campground to The Bluff/Victor Harbor | M E E |
| Wed 2nd Oct | Meeting | 730pm, North Adelaide Community Centre | |
| Fri 4th - Mon 7th Oct | Multi-day Walk | Grampians Peaks Trail - central section | M H E Q |
| Fri 4th - Mon 7th Oct | Multi-day Walk | Grampians, Vic | M M H Q |
| Sun 6th Oct | Day Walk | Bill Lindsay Link working bee | S E E |
Click on events below to reveal further info
Activity
Details
Date
Fri 13/9 - Sun 15/9
Location
Melbourne to Warburton via Lilydale and Brighton Return Cycle
Date
Sat 14/9 - Sun 15/9
Location
Deep Creek
Date
Sun 15/9
Location
Morialta CP
Date
Fri 20/9 - Sun 22/9
Location
Spectacular MINI at Mambray Creek
Date
Sun 22/9
Location
Belair NP
Date
Fri 27/9 - Sun 29/9
Location
Tapanappa Campground to The Bluff/Victor Harbor
Date
Wed 2/10
Location
730pm, North Adelaide Community Centre
Activity Type
Date
Fri 4/10 - Mon 7/10
Location
Grampians Peaks Trail - central section
Date
Fri 4/10 - Mon 7/10
Location
Grampians, Vic
Date
Sun 6/10
Location
Bill Lindsay Link working bee
Hiking gear for hire at reasonable rates. Try out gear before you buy your own.
Checklist of equipment, food ideas, water, first aid list, rules, minimal impact bushwalking and what to do if you get lost.
Joining ABW takes you to new places you may never have heard of, off the beaten track, and to have new experiences.
Meetings 7:30pm on the 1st Wednesday of the month, in the hall at the North Adelaide Community Centre.
From Our Blog
Welcome to our first Tandanya magazine for a while, and a new beginning. A few words about this edition are worthwhile.
Jules’s article is the jewel in the crown. It’s her words and photos from a travel diary, lightly edited and formatted into a web document. That’s also her photo on the cover. What makes it unique is the honest approach; there’s no bravado or exaggeration. Anyone planning the trip will get a clear view of the challenges ahead.
Lee’s article is ...
When hearing about a hike, the temptation to ask ‘how far are you hiking’ is innocent enough; however this question is fraught with uncertainties – and the truth is, there is no correct answer. As a South Australian completing the Heysen, I could cover 30-35km a day or 6km an hour if that section of track was favourable. For this Tasmanian Mt Anne Circuit, there were many sheer ridgeline-kilometres that took 2 hours to achieve each 1km. Timing and tyranny ...
The Pyrenees is the mountain range that runs east to west from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. It forms the border between France and Spain. It’s an area rich in agricultural and mining history, prehistoric remains and large forests.
I had come across this blog that got me interested in further research and the first walk I led for the club in 2018 began to take shape
Pushing through the cattleIt soon becomes apparent that there are very many walking options along ...
From the Archive: a pamphlet produced in 1977 shows just how little has changed.
See the end for suggested 2024 updates.
PREPARATION FOR THE TRIP Plan your route beforehand and obtain intormation from experienced walkers or people who are familiar with the area. Do not undertake too much within the time available and recognise your limitations in relation to the country to be covered. Obtain the best maps and always carry a compass. Learn how to use both of them. Don’t underestimate ...