Hale Conservation Park (4km)

Join us as we take a slow mindful walk enjoying stunning scenery at Hale Conservation Park on Saturday 28th September 2024.

TICKETS

Tickets are discounted for members or $31.00pp for non-members.

To see our membership packages head to our Wise Women Walking membership page

WALK DETAILS

This walk is approximately 4km (allow up to 2 hours).

We will the Hale Conservation Park loop to discover the wildflowers along this beautiful trail.  This is a Grade 3 hike along trails, of which some are rocky and undulated. Hiking poles are recommended.

Stunning views await us!

To learn more about the walk grade rating system click - Australian Walking Track Grading System

MEET SPOT DETAILS/TIME

Please arrive at 8.15am for an 8.30am start at the Hale Conservation Park carpark which is on Warren Road near Williamstown. 

The carpark entrance is about 1km from Williamstown and when travelling from Williamstown on Warren Road, it will be located on the right hand side of the road and is signposted.

Please note there are no toilets located at the carpark.

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I.C.E. MEDICAL DETAILS FORM

Don’t forget to print off and bring your completed I.C.E. medical details form which can be downloaded from our website. 

WEATHER AND GEAR

You can check the forecast for the walk location here - Detailed Forecast Williamstown

If the weather forecast is for extreme weather or a fire ban is issue for the Adelaide Hills, this walk will be cancelled the day before and fully refunded.

We will only cancel last minute (by text message and email) if there is a severe weather warning/thunderstorm warning or weather events that are likely to impact on the safety of our leaders and walkers.

Due to the variability of the weather, the following items will be needed:

- a daypack (25-35 litre) backpack

- 1-2 litres of water

- sun protection (hat, sunnies, suncream) or wet weather gear (check the forecast and plan accordingly!)

- blister kit/personal medication

- high energy snacks/fruit

- boots/comfortable walking shoes

- layerable clothing for before/during/after the walk (eg. jumper/jacket)

- walking poles (optional)

Please ensure you have the minimum gear required as no refunds are possible after booking. If you arrive underprepared without wet weather clothing or the gear listed above, our Leaders have the right to ask you not to walk with us for safety reasons.

Note: All our leaders carry group first aid kits, emergency communication devices and are qualified bushwalking leaders.

AFTER WALK COFFEE

Join us after the walk for a coffee/hot drink or milkshake at Michelle's Gourmet Kitchen, Queen Street, Williamstown.

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND

If you are no longer able to attend the walk, and it is BEFORE 5pm the day before the walk, please reply by email wisewomenwalking@outlook.com

If it is AFTER 5pm the day before the walk, please text Cherie on 0438 084 187.

The night before the walk you will receive an email with the mobile number you need to use for last minute cancellations or if you need directions on the morning of the walk.

OTHER INFORMATION

Our walks are all about fun, fitness and friendship - not a personal training session. If we cannot walk and talk at the same time we are walking too fast! And we never leave anyone behind.

Minimum age requirement for our walks is 15 years old (as long they are accompanied by a supervising adult). Please check with us if unsure.

For the walk to go ahead, we need a minimum of 4 walkers registered by the registration closing time (5pm the day before the walk).  If a walk is cancelled due to the minimum number not being met, participants who have registered will be notified by text the evening before the walk and a refund will be given.

FEEDBACK/QUESTIONS

We welcome your feedback and/or questions. If you have any feedback or questions at all, please email us at wisewomenwalking@outlook.com  or you can text or call Cherie Rothery on 0438 084 187.