Chookarloo Walk

The Chookarloo Walk is a short circuit starting from the Chookarloo Campground, partially following the Heysen Trail. The walk takes you through the shady pine forest and is pet-friendly, making it a great option for those travelling with pets. Additionally, the fallen trees around and along the trail are excellent opportunities for kids to have fun. Keep an eye out for interesting butterfly species as well. The track is marked with yellow & green markers and is shared with bikes. There is one toilet available at the start of the walk. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	From the Heysen Trail (-35.2044557,138.7154903)
Mode	Car
Directions	From South Eastern Freeway, M1, Verdun. Turn on to then drive for 610 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mount Barker Road, B34 and drive for another 2.7 km Turn right onto Pine Avenue, B34 and drive for another 8.2 km Turn left onto Strathalbyn Road, B34 and drive for another 180 m Turn right onto Battunga Road, B34 and drive for another 10.4 km Turn right onto Mawson Road, B34 and drive for another 1.6 km Turn left onto Brookman Road, B34 and drive for another 3.2 km Turn left and drive for another 215 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Heysen Trail Start heading along Heysen Trail (a walking track). Find the toilet at the start.
	After another 55 m (from the Heysen Trail) turn left, to head along Heysen Trail. After another 60 m (from the Heysen Trail) turn right, to head along Heysen Trail.
	After another 90 m (from the Heysen Trail) veer right, to head along Heysen Trail.
	After another 325 m (from the Heysen Trail) turn right (a vehicle track).
	After another 215 m turn right.
	After another 315 m (from the Heysen Trail) turn left, to head along Heysen Trail (a walking track). Continue another 70 m to find from the Heysen Trail at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Chookarloo Walk

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.1 km
Time	20 min to 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 15 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	15 m	[toilet]

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Weather Forecast
- Kiama Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 17 June
  
  16°C
  Showers. Windy.
  80% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 11 and 16.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Tuesday 18 June
  
  11°C → 16°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Patches of morning frost about higher ground. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning westerly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 16.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Wednesday 19 June
  
  9°C → 16°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Patches of morning frost about higher ground. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 15.
  
  Thursday 20 June
  
  9°C → 17°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 17.
  
  Friday 21 June
  
  10°C → 16°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Saturday 22 June
  
  10°C → 16°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Sunday 23 June
  
  9°C → 16°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- South Australia NPWS
  When planning and before starting your trip please check South Australia NPWS closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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