Hike Adelaide's southern beaches and hills: discover the Willunga Basin Trail

Summary of what we provide and why you should contact us

Willunga Basin Trail Committee

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The committee meets monthly and is responsible for the ongoing management and promotion of the trail by:

  • Oversight of trail maintenance
  • Decisions about trail development
  • Stalls
  • Online presence: website and social media
  • Maps, pamphlets and handbook
  • Liaison with users including WBT members, other walking groups and charities
  • Negotiations with City of Onkaparinga, National Parks, Forestry SA.
  • Grant applications and fundraising

An AGM is held each year.

2023-2024 Committee

Chris Davies (Chairperson), Zara Lupton (Secretary), Heather Quick (Treasurer), Ian Norman (Deputy chair), Chris Lovell, Eddie Morgan, Franka Gerlach, Jan Ashton-Ross, Lynne Norman, Michael Whitaker, Nick Richardson.

Trail Sections

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SECTION 1

Willunga to Louds Hill Rd

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SECTION 2

Louds Hill Rd to Sellicks Esplanade

SECTION 3

Sellicks Esplanade to Hart Rd Wetlands

SECTION 4

Hart Rd Wetlands to Gulf Pde, Maslin Beach

SECTION 5

Gulf Pde, Maslin Beach to McLaren Vale Visitor Centre

SECTION 6

McLaren Vale Visitor Centre to Gate 20 Onkaparinga River National Park

SECTION 7

Gate 20 Onkaparinga River National Park to Kangarilla

SECTION 8

Kangarilla to Wickham Hill & Toops Hill Roads

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SECTION 9

Wickham Hill & Toops Hill Roads to Edwards & Hamilton URRs

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SECTION 10

Edwards & Hamilton URRs to Willunga

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SECTION 11

Gate 20 Onkaparinga River National Park to Edwards & Hamilton URRs

SECTION 3

Sellicks Esplanade to Hart Rd Wetlands

Willunga Basin Trail map

Useful Resources

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Local Weather

When planning a walk please check local weather conditions to ensure a safe and comfortable experience

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Fire Danger Ratings

The Trail is closed when the Fire Danger rating is Extreme or Catastrophic. These are Total Fire Ban Days; most likely to occur between the first of November and April. The Trail is in District 2 Mt. Lofty Ranges

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Tides Information

When planning to walk along the beach (Section, 3,4 & 5) it is important to check predicted height and timing of the local tides to ensure access to the beach

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