Our next event :
- Myponga Walk
- June 7 Sunday
- Contact: Roger Kelly 0466 553 077
Details below
AHW 2026 Program
Please join us for an enjoyable walk on the first Sunday of the month. We meet at St Georges Bakehouse, 199 Hutt Street, Adelaide from 9:30am. For Saturday walks we meet on location as listed below. For more information on a particular walk, please contact its listed walk leader. And, don't forget to see our walker's check-list at the bottom of this page.
Feb 1 Sun
- River Torrens Weir Walk
- Walk Leader : Brendan
Feb 7 Sat
- Naturist Walk: 'The Anderson Loop Trail Head'
- Walk leader: David Trebilcock
Mar 1 Sun
- Beaumont walk
- Walk Leader : David L
Mar 5 Thur
- Fringe night: 'The Bubble Show’ (Adults only) in the umbrella'
- Contact: David L
April 5 Sun
- As it's Easter Sunday, there is no walk scheduled for this day.
April 18 Sat
- Unley Park History Walk
- Walk leader: David Hillard
May 3 Sun
- Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens Walk
- Walk leader: David L
June 7 Sun
- Myponga Walk
- Meet: St Georges Bakehouse, Level 1/199 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, 9:30 am for 10: 00 am car-pool to location
- Meet on location: approx 11:15 am in the carpark at the end of Eatts St entrance (Myponga Reservoir) (Drive right to the end of Eatts St until you come to a gravel road at the top of the rise)
- Bring a packed lunch/drinks. We will stop for lunch on a hill overlooking the reservoir which has picnic tables and toilets. There are also toilets at the Eatts St Carpark.
- Grade: Medium
- Walk leader: Roger Kelly 0466 553 077
- See Satellite map below
July 5 Sun
- West parklands walk
- Meet: St Georges Bakehouse, Level 1/199 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, 9:30 am for 10: 00 am car-pool to location
- Meet on location: TBA
- Grade: TBA
- Walk description:
- Walk leaders: Ivan & Anton
July 17-19 Fri & Sat nights
- Middleton House: Camp Whale Watching
- David L 0426 501 559
Aug 2 Sun
- Barossa Heyson Trail
- Meet: St Georges Bakehouse, Level 1/199 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, 9:30 am for 10: 00 am car-pool to location
- Meet on location: TBA
- Grade: TBA
- Walk leaders: Roger & Rowland
Aug 20 Thur
- AHW Winter Dinner
- 6:00 pm for 6:30 pm dinner in the special room
- Address: Caledonian Hotel 215 O'Connell St, North Adelaide
- Contact: Mark Green 0435 648 973
Sep 6 Sun
- Father’s Day/ Morialta first falls walk
- Meet: St Georges Bakehouse, Level 1/199 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, 9:30 am for 10: 00 am car-pool to location
- Meet on location: 10:30 am Morialta Resource Centre (Morialta Falls Rd) car park off Stradbroke Road. Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tAKr9BWU1mfairG89
- Grade: Medium
- Walk leaders: Peter and Wayne
- Walk description: Walk for half an hour, 2km, to the top car park and toilets where the walk commences. Walk to First Falls, a very easy walk, about 15-20 minutes. Return part way to turn off on the Purple Plateau trail. This takes us to the top of the first falls and the Eagle Nest Lookout. It is quite a steep climb to Eagles Nest Lookout. Then we move on to the top of the First Falls lookout and onwards on the south side of the gorge. There are a couple of bits of relatively steep climbs but nothing too arduous. With several breaks at lookouts and bench seats the total walk is 2.5 hours
- Bring a packed lunch
- See photo's below
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Sep 19 Sat
- Tour of the old exchange Equinex Walk
- Meet: only on location
- Meet on location: TBA
- Grade: TBA
- Walk leaders: Mark G & Rod Q (of Walking SA)
Oct 4 Sun
- Stirling Walk
- Meet: St Georges Bakehouse, Level 1/199 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, 9:30 am for 10: 00 am car-pool to location
- Meet on location: TBA
- Grade: TBA
- Walk leader: Gavin
Oct 24 Sat
- Pt Adelaide Walk
- Meet: only on location
- Meet on location: TBA
- Grade: TBA
- Walk leader: Paul M
Nov 1 Sun
- Laratinga Wetlands (Mt Barker)
- Meet: St Georges Bakehouse, Level 1/199 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, 9:30 am for 10: 00 am car-pool to location
- Meet on location: TBA
- Grade: Easy
- Walk leader: Ian B
- Event description: a meandering 1 hour walk ..and then to a cafe in Mount Barker
Nov (TBA)
- Planning Night
- Contact: David Leckie
Dec (TBA)
- Xmas (end of year) BBQ
- Contact: Mark G
1. Walk gradings:
- Very easy: Social event. No walking involved.
- Easy: Flat landscape. Suitable for all levels of fittness.
- Medium: Some challenging slopes or uneven land, but we pause the walk to stay as a group.
- Hard: Includes steep inclines and/or undulating land for much of the walk!
2. Walker's Check-list
2.1 Where we meet:
- Saturday walks: We meet at the location of the walk
- Sunday walks: We meet prior to the walk at 9:30 am; CIBO Cafe, Hutt St.
- Please note: Walk details and dates are subject to change. You can keep up-to-date by checking the website as well as by contacting the group leader listed for that particular walk. Walkers participate at their own risk - see below for full disclaimer.
2.2 Bring water:
Shops often aren't available, so bring your own food and drink, unless specifically stated otherwise. Plenty of water should be carried with you on the hike (regardless).
2.3.Check the forcast
Please check the weather report for the day and wear clothes suitable to the climate.
2.4 Dress
- Again, Wear clothes suitable to the climate.
- Wear sturdy walking shoes, socks, rain gear and/or other clothing suited to the environment (e.g., jeans or long pants may be suited to bush walks to protect your legs, but shorts may be more suitable for walks in the city parklands).
- Wear Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses (as required)
- Carry personal first aid kit, etc (optional only)
3. Fees
3.1 Carpooling expenses:
In most instances it makes sense for us to carpool to our walks, both in terms of the environment and sociality. To make this work the nominated driver will set a reasonable contribution for passengers will provide towards their running costs.
3.2 Membership fee:
Our membership fee is $30. This covers Public Liability & Walking SA membership. First time walkers, however, will be included as guests. See Q & A page for details
4. General disclaimer:
Walkers participate in the walks on the basis that they are responsible for their own actions and decisions. The Happy Wanderers are not responsible for the condition of the trail, weather or wild life and cannot be held responsible for any accidents or events that may injure/damage walkers or their property. The programme is subject to change without notice. Whilst this website will be kept as up to date as practicable, details of the actual walk will be provided on the day or by contacting the walk leader in the week leading up to the walk.