Lavender Federation Trail

Take to the rolling hills of some of Australia’s most beautiful wine countries. The Lavender Federation Trail is a 197 mi point-to-point trail that starts from the Mount Beaver fire track in the Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge and ends in Clare, Clare Valley, South Australia. Flanking the Mount Lofty Ranges and winding its way through the Barossa Valley, this trail calls at many towns on its way to Clare, including Mt Beevor, Eden Valley, Dutton, Eudunda and Waterloo. The undulating route is very well signposted with reflective silver and green plaques and arrows; graded as Medium (for how we grade trails, please click here) and designated for walking only, the terrain is well-maintained, with some uneven rocky and steep sections, especially the approach to Mt Beevor at 503 metres, one of the ranges’ highest peaks. The full trail is usually completed in around 16 days, although caution is advised on trail times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info, click here. For camping along the trail, lavenderfederationtrail.org.au have a recommended list which can be found here https://lavenderfederationtrail.org.au/camping-where-you-can-camp/ or alternatively, other accommodation options near the trail can be found here https://lavenderfederationtrail.org.au/accommodation-suppliers/ There are spur trails and alternative shorter loops for those looking for shorter walking trails or family-friendly alternatives to the full 197 miles. The trail itself was named after Terry Lavender OAM, the first chairman of South Australian Recreation Trails Incorporated (SARTI), who designed the trail after a small walking group discovered the region’s potential for good walking; coming across an abundance of ridgelines, viewpoints, picturesque gorges and panoramic views that hadn’t been enjoyed by hikers previously. Dogs are not allowed in the Lavender Federation Trail. Only assistance animals accompanying a person with a disability are permitted.