Heysen Trail | Day 01 | Parachilna Gorge to Aroona Campground | Australian long-distance hiking
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- After years of pondering, months of training and weeks of planning, my time to walk the Heysen Trail had finally arrived.
The date was August 13, 2018, my bag was heavy, the hour was late, the sun was high and South Australia’s mid-north temperatures were heating up. However, at least my breakfast belly was full of anything but porridge (the only time this would happen for a week). Eggs Benedict may be the perfect ‘final meal’ before launching into a long-distance hike.
The Heysen Trail
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There may be no better snapshot of South Australia’s natural diversity than the winding route of the 1,200-kilometre Heysen Trail. This epic multi-day walk transverses rocky coastal landscapes, untouched bushland, pristine National Parks, soaring pine forests, sweeping pastoral districts and the state’s famous Barossa Valley vineyards.
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Nice work! Great scenery there
Thank you! Some of the best.
thank you for sharing. I've just started planning my trek. 20 is pretty hot for winter!
Thanks for dropping in mate. Let me know if you have any questions :)
Hey buddy, thanks for joining my channel. I have come to show you my support and joined your channel. Wonderful walk, we walked four days of the Heyson trail in 2000 from Paracilna gorge to Willpena pound and it was an awesome adventure. Look forward to watching more of your content.
One of the best stretches of the entire Trail. A beautiful place to explore. Looking forward to exploring more of your content too!
This is going to be my next 'Netflix binge' 🍿
For the next bunk out in the cubby house? I am flattered.
Thank you for sharing your experience! That's fantastic!
My pleasure!
Wow I love a good trek but this is on another level!! Looking forward to more binge watching. We love watching adventures. Let's stay connected ✌
Like the look of your work too. Cheers from a ginge-beard!
Just started watching from the start. Great videos. I have subscribed looking forward to seeing more.
Love your work too buddy! Subbed in!
Amazing thank you.
Just found and subbed. I look forward to supporting your content.
nice area
One of the best in South Australia my friend!
On to day two
Fantastic views
Regards
Clive
No shortage of views out here Clive. Sorry, there are a few days to get through 😬😅
@@TrekkingWest I'm enjoying watching them.
Awesome hike! 👍
FlyNS one of the very best 🙌
Hi there! Just wondering what advice you can give on water availability along the trail? Is it generally only at shelters? Many fresh sources that you came across?
Hey! Yes, of course. I didn't run into any water issues while on the Trail. I'd say 95% of the available water is to be found in tanks. There are a few ponds etc. But far too few to rely on. I took a 3L water bladder, but by the time I arrived in the south, I would only need to fill 2L of it (I think my body may have grown used to the sweat loss).
You can find some other Heysen Trail FAQ here: www.trekkingwest.com/heysen/heysen-trail-faq-frequently-asked-questions/
I walked this section solo in 2018 too in reverse direction. Mine was a lot easier as I didn't have to carry overnight camping gear.
Oh really?! What date did you set off?
Gday mate..just subbed back. i will enjoy watching your journey.👍
Hey, hey. Thanks mate. Loving the work at your end.
Oh I have had the leaky bladder issues before 😝
It's inevitable once you get to our age... 😏
Trekking West 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣