Adelaide Bushwalkers is a

bushwalking Hiking is a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails or footpaths in the countryside. Walking for pleasure developed in Europe during the eighteenth century.AMATO, JOSEPH A. "Mind over Foot: Romantic Walking and Rambling." In ''On Foot: A Histor ...

club based in

Adelaide, South Australia Adelaide ( ) is the list of Australian capital cities, capital city of South Australia, the state's largest city and the list of cities in Australia by population, fifth-most populous city in Australia. "Adelaide" may refer to either Greater A ...

. Founded in 1946, one of the oldest bushwalking clubs in Australia. They have contributed to environmental causes such as tree planting, park proclamations and the mapping of remote areas in South Australia, including

Wilpena Pound Wilpena Pound – also known by its Adnyamathanha language, Adnyamathanha name of Ikara, meaning "meeting place" – is a natural amphitheatre of mountains located north of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia in the heart of the Ikara-Flinders ...

. In 1957 they produced a detailed map of

which included creeks, ridges, tracks, prominent features and water supplies. The Tourist Bureau printed the map. They marked and cut a track to the summit of

St Mary Peak __NOTOC__ St Mary Peak / Ngarri Mudlanha is a mountain located in the Australian state of South Australia on the northwestern side of Ikara. It is the highest peak in the Flinders Ranges and the eighth highest peak in South Australia, with a hei ...

. In 1959 further tracks were cut to nearby Mt Ohlssen-Bagge, and further afield in Mambray Creek and Waterfall Gully. In 1966 they used a theodolite and aneroid barometers to establish spot heights of mountain peaks between Brachina Gorge and

Parachilna Gorge The Parachilna Gorge is a gorge on the western side of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. It is located about east of the town of Parachilna. Parachilna Creek flows through the gorge. Parachilna Gorge Road runs from Parachilna on the plain ...

, in the

Flinders Ranges The Flinders Ranges are the largest mountain range in South Australia, which starts about north of Adelaide. The ranges stretch for over from Port Pirie to Lake Callabonna. The Adnyamathanha people are the Aboriginal group who have inhabi ...

. They also suggested Aboriginal names for many of the features.Government of South Australia
"Place Names Online, South Australian Gazetteer"
The committee and all Walk leaders are volunteers. All new club leaders are mentored by other recognised club leaders. Their speciality is multi-day hikes carrying packs and camping out, often off track across private land (with landowner permission). They also do day walks, kayaking and cycling. They walk around Adelaide and South Australia, including the Mt Lofty Ranges, Flinders Ranges, Coorong and Riverland. They also conduct walks in the Grampians in western Victoria and along the

Heysen Trail The Heysen Trail is a long distance walking trail in South Australia. It runs from Parachilna Gorge, in the Flinders Ranges via the Adelaide Hills to Cape Jervis on the Fleurieu Peninsula and is approximately in length. Route summary From no ...

. Members also organise extended club walks to Tasmania, Victoria, the Australian Alps, New Zealand and the Himalyala in India and Nepal.

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External links

Official website
1954 establishments in Australia Organisations based in Adelaide Hiking organisations in Australia