Wine Shanty Circuit

Starting from the Cleland Conservation Park car park just off Mount Lofty Summit Road, Cleland, this walk takes you on a circuit within the park via the Wine Shanty, Nursery, Gunbower and Bartrill Spur tracks. This hike takes its name from a Greenhill Road cottage (known as the "wine shanty") which in the late 1800s became a watering hole for "Tiersmen", who lived in huts behind Mount Lofty. Along the way, you'll pass Keirs Ruin, an old farmhouse that was abandoned in the 1900s. The trail is well signposted throughout, and it combines some steep climbs with gentler sections. Be aware of mountain bikers, as some of the tracks are shared-use. 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	(-34.9650414,138.6984957)
Mode	Car
Directions	From South Eastern Freeway, M1 Turn on to Crafers Interchange Offramp, M1 then drive for 520 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Summit Road, B28 and drive for another 265 m Continue onto Mount Lofty Summit Road, B28 and drive for another 3.4 km Turn left and drive for another 1.3 km Keep right and drive for another 420 m Keep left and drive for another 185 m Turn left and drive for another 6 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting from the signposted corner of the Cleland Wildlife Park Carpark, head towards the metal gate with “GATE:30” sign on it, moving directly away from the car park. Pass through the little gap next to the gate and follow the fire trail into the forest as it veers left. Make a hairpin turn to your right as the trail comes to a three-way intersection, and follow the wide dirt path as you pass by the electric pole to your left to continue along Wine Shanty Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 25 m head through/around the "Gate 30".
	After another 75 m (from the Long Ridge Track) turn sharp right, to head along Long Ridge Track. After another 165 m (Gate 31) continue straight, to head along Long Ridge Track. After another 45 m head through/around the "Gate 31". After another 165 m (from the Long Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Long Ridge Track.
	After another 35 m (from the Long Ridge Track) turn left. After another 35 m head through/around the gate. After another 580 m (at the intersection of Wine Shanty Track & Lodge Track) continue straight, to head along Wine Shanty Track. After another 1.1 km (at the intersection of Wine Shanty Track & Nilee Track) continue straight, to head along Wine Shanty Track.
	After another 860 m (at the intersection of Yerang Track & Wine Shanty Track) continue straight, to head along Wine Shanty Track. After another 980 m (at the intersection of Wine Shanty Track & Pimpala Track) continue straight, to head along Wine Shanty Track. After another 410 m (at the intersection of Pillbox Track & Wine Shanty Track) veer left, to head along Wine Shanty Track. After another 810 m (at the intersection of Wine Shanty Track & Bahn Spur Track) continue straight, to head along Wine Shanty Track.
	After another 115 m (from the Wine Shanty Track) continue straight, to head along Wine Shanty Track.
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Greenhill Road. Details below. After another 180 m (at the intersection of Chambers Gully Track & Wine Shanty Track) turn left, to head along Nursery Loop.
	After another 450 m (at the intersection of Gunbower Track & Nursery Loop) turn left, to head along Gunbower Track.
	After another 900 m (at the intersection of Gunbower Track & Kirrang Track) turn left, to head along Kirrang Track. After another 320 m (at the intersection of Bartrill Spur Track & Kirrang Track) continue straight, to head along Bartrill Spur Track.
	After another 2.4 km (at the intersection of Long Ridge Track & Bartrill Spur Track) turn sharp left, to head along Long Ridge Track.
	After another 260 m (from the Long Ridge Track) continue straight.
	Continue another 90 m to find Gate 30 at the end.

An alternate access point from/to Greenhill Road.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Chambers Gully Track & Nursery Loop Start heading along Chambers Gully Track (a vehicle track). After 15 m head through/around the gate.
	At the intersection of Greenhill Road & Chambers Gully Track turn around, to head along Chambers Gully Track.
	After another 8 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wine Shanty Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	10.1 km
Time	3 h 30 min to 5 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

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  Thursday 16 January
  
  22°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower about the southern Fleurieu Peninsula, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 30 km/h before tending south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon and evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 5:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 17 January
  
  13°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 31.
  
  Saturday 18 January
  
  15°C → 33°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly during the afternoon then tending east to southeasterly during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
  
  Sunday 19 January
  
  16°C → 35°C
  Mostly sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning then becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 37.
  
  Monday 20 January
  
  16°C → 33°C
  Becoming cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Becoming cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 21 January
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Wednesday 22 January
  
  13°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
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