2023 Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk
Experience the amazing journeys taken by our early German pioneer women as they carried their produce on foot from Hahndorf to Adelaide through the Adelaide Hills.
The Pioneer Women’s Trail is approximately 26km long and mainly follows country roads, laneways and bush tracks through a delightful section of the Adelaide Hills with historic homes, deciduous trees and native bushland.
In the early years of European settlement, the Prussian migrant women carried their produce from Hahndorf through the Adelaide Hills to market in Adelaide. The labour of these women and girls who regularly made this 26km walk saved the fledgling colony from starvation.
In 1980, the National Trust of South Australia and Walking SA rediscovered a map documenting the path the women took. They named it the Pioneer Women’s Trail. Since 2009 it has been an annual event with thousands of registered walkers.
On the day you will walk country roads, laneways and bush tracks through a delightful section of the Adelaide Hills with historic homes, deciduous trees and native bushland all around you. You can begin your journey at Hahndorf (26km), Bridgewater (19km) or Stirling (12km) depending on your preference and abilities.
Upon arrival at Beaumont House, enjoy stunning city views, food vans, live music and beautiful surroundings as you unwind with your fellow walkers and newly made friends.
Registration Fees:
- Adult: $30 per person
- Children 15 and under: Free
- National Trust Members: $15 per person
- Group of 5 or more starting at the same location: $25 per person
- Bus Ticket: $12 per person
The full walk starts from 7.30am from The Academy; 68 Main Street, Hahndorf and ends at Beaumont House (631 Glynburn Road, Beaumont); however, you can choose to join the event at any of the starting points located at Bridgewater, & Stirling.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the National Trust website.
What: Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk
When: Sunday 21 May 2023 | 7.30am – 4pm
Where: Pioneer Women’s Trail | See event start times and locations above
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: National Trust Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk photo gallery
SUBSCRIBE
Want to get all the latest events and activities straight to your inbox?
Subscribe to our weekly email newsletter below to keep up to date with our latest posts and find out all the best events & activities for Adelaide families. Newsletters are only sent once a week, and you may sometimes get a special offer exclusively for our subscribers only!
