Kuitpo Forest Reserve Total Fire Ban and Forest Closures Facilities for Hire Established in 1898, the Kuitpo Forest Reserve was the For your safety, forest reserves are closed to the public BOOKINGS REQUIRED first of a number of forest plantations in the on declared Total Fire Ban days and in areas where forest Ranges, established to ensure a sustainable timber resource operations such as harvesting are being undertaken. Visitors Enquire at the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre. for . must keep clear of logging operations and pay attention to all Tinjella Hut signs. Today, the Kuitpo Forest Reserve covers an area of 3,600 Located 2.5 km south of the Kuitpo Forest Information hectares, of which 60% (2,100 ha) is plantation. For your safety, forest reserves are closed to Centre with access from Brookman Road. The Kuitpo Forest Reserve is modelled as a community the public on days of declared total fire ban. This restored wooden shed offers an open fireplace, solar forest. It is managed for sustainable commercial forestry, lighting, untreated rainwater, picnic tables, 8 horse yards while providing for the conservation of native flora and and a pit toilet (note: the toilet is a shared facility with Information on declared Total Fire Ban days can be obtained fauna and community use for recreation. campers at the Jack’s Paddock Campground). from the CFS website. It is recommended that visitors contact Native Forest Reserves the Forest Ranger before visiting to obtain information. Kuitpo Forest Reserve contains 655 ha of native forest, Campfires and Barbecues including three gazetted Native Forest Reserves covering 469 ha. There is an additional 186 ha of smaller areas of Wood fires are permitted within the forest from 1 May to 31 native vegetation located in smaller conservation zones. October each year. Gas fires are permitted from 1 April to 30 November. These Native Forest Reserves and conservation zones are of high conservation value, containing a rich variety of trees, Fireplaces should be cleared of all flammable material for a shrubs and ground cover species that provide significant distance of 4 metres. Someone must be present at all times Woodcutters Cottage habitat for native birds, reptiles and mammals. and ensure that the fire is fully extinguished before leaving. Located 2 km south of the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre with access from Brookman Road. Set within the Native forest areas are an important resource for scientific Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec plantation forest, this 4 roomed stone cottage sleeps 11 research and provide opportunities for activities such as Camping (bedding required), has solar lighting, lounge area, kitchen nature study, bird watching and bush walking. Fires Gas Barbecues with gas cooking, a wood heater, untreated rainwater, Pets in the Forest = Allowed during that month outdoor BBQ area, 4 horse yards and a pit toilet. = Prohibited during that month (on the spot fines apply) Dogs are welcome in plantation forest areas, provided Rocky Creek Hut they are kept under direct control at all times and kept on Located 13km north of the Kuitpo Forest Information a leash when in picnic areas or near other forest users or Visitors may collect wood for campfires from the plantation Centre with access from Razorback Road. wildlife such as kangaroos. forest floor only, near their campsites and picnic areas. It is an offence to cut down or damage standing trees or Offering sleeping platforms for 6, solar lighting, a wood To protect native wildlife, dogs and other pets are not plants. Campfires are restricted to fires places located in heater, sink, untreated rainwater and pit toilet (shared permitted in Native Forest Reserves. campgrounds, picnic areas and at huts. Please conserve wood facility), this one room stone cottage is one of the few Please be aware fox baiting programs are undertaken supplies by keeping fires small. historic buildings to survive the 1983 Ash Wednesday Fires. periodically in Native Forest Reserves as part of regional native wildlife protection programs.

Shooting, trapping and other forms of hunting are not permitted within forest reserves.

Horse Riding Forests provide extensive opportunities for enjoyable riding in a relaxed environment. Permits and fees apply when riding horses in the forest. Daily, monthly and annual Kuitpo Forest permits are available from the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre. Visitor Information The network of existing fire tracks in plantation pine areas is available for riding. Horse riding is not permitted in Native Forest Reserves which have been set aside for conservation. Please avoid picnic areas and campgrounds. Kuitpo Forest Information Centre Consider the forest trail code on multiple use trails as you may encounter cyclists and walkers during your ride. Using Brookman Road, Meadows clean feed limits the chances of weeds spreading. Please South Australia 5201 remove all manure and feed upon departure. Office hours: 9.00am - 11.00am (7 days) Phone: (08) 8391 8800 Forest Activities & Events Fax: (08) 8391 8801 Many organised competitions and events are held in Email: [email protected] Kuitpo Forest Reserve. These require the submission of an Web: www.forestrysa.com.au event application, which are approved on a case-by-case Postal: Kuitpo Forest basis. Such events may include orienteering, mountain Private Mail Bag 2 biking, horse riding, scout and school camps and organised Meadows SA 5201 motorsports. Contact the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre Certified to Australian Forestry Standard AS 4708 for more information. Shooting, trapping and other forms Port of animal hunting are not permitted within forest reserves. Mount Prospect Torrens Orienteering Grange Magill ADELAIDE Richmond Three permanent orienteering courses have been Glen A13 Osmond Woodside N established within Kuitpo Forest Reserve in conjunction Glenelg Mitcham 0 10km Crafers Marion S.E. Balhannah S C A L E with the Orienteering Association of South Australia. Each GULF Stirling ST VINCENT Blackwood Bridgewater course contains an Easy and Moderate level, providing Hahndorf Nairne

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The Heysen Trail is a 1200 km Pocock Sand LEGEND walking trail. A section of the trail passes through the Kuitpo Major sealed road Hardwood plantation Forest Reserve. Trail Minor sealed road Park or other reserve Mt Bold Kidman Trail Road Unsealed road or track Forest hut; Shelter or shed Reservoir 10 Walking track Campground; Picnic area SA Water Reserve Road Heysen Trail Toilet; Fireplace NO PUBLIC ENTRY Road 10 Boothill Razor Duffield Kidman Trail Horse riding; Walking trails

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Campgrounds and a pit toilet (note: the toilet is a shared facility with users of Multiple Use Trails PERMITS REQUIRED the Tinjella Hut). Walking, cycling and horse riding are all popular activities in Kuitpo Forest Reserve. The Heysen (walking) and Kidman Available from the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre. Rocky Creek Campground (horse riding) Trails both pass through the Kuitpo Forest Chookarloo Located 13km north of the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre Reserve. with access from Razorback Road. (Campground and Picnic Area) Within Kuitpo Forest Reserve, there are four multi-use trails This camping area is available exclusively to larger school and and one short walking/cycling trail. For more information Located 1.5km north of the Kuitpo Forest Information scout groups, users of the Heysen Trail and for specialised regarding the extensive trail network within Kuitpo Forest Centre with access from Brookman Road. events. The area offers picnic tables and a pit toilet (shared Reserve please refer to the map or contact the Kuitpo Set in mixed Eucalypt woodland, Chookarloo is the main facility), with access to an orienteering course and the Forest Information Centre. camping area at Kuitpo Forest Reserve consisting of 23 Eucalypts and Heysen Trails. campsites, two wooden shelters, untreated rainwater, Forest Trail Code picnic tables and a pit toilet with access to the Chookarloo Picnic Areas The forest trail and road network is used by walkers, horse and Heysen walking trails. The Avenues riders and cyclists. To ensure everyone’s enjoyment and safety please consider: The picnic area is located next to the campground, and Located 1km north of the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre • For your safety, avoid areas where access is restricted, includes a shelter and several tables. Camping is prohibited with access from Brookman Road. in the picnic areas. including where forestry operations are in progress. Look This popular picnic area is nestled amongst a small area of for signs. Jack’s Paddock 1920s trial Pine and Eucalypt plantations with picnic tables, a • Always wear a helmet when cycling and horse riding and pit toilet and access to walking trails from the carpark on Black (Kidman Trail Camping Area) travel at a safe speed according to your experience, track Nursery Road. Located 2.5km south of the Kuitpo Forest Information conditions and terrain. Centre with access from Christmas Hill Road. Ironbarks • Consider other users. Walkers give way to cyclists and The camping area is set amongst mixed Eucalypt Located on Stage Coach Lane amongst the 1898 Ironbarks both should give way to horse riders. Courtesy is the key. woodland and is designed for those camping with horses. plantation, which is the oldest plantation timber in the Mount • Avoid steep, muddy or loose trails and surfaces, where Accommodating riders of the Kidman Trail, it offers 6 Lofty Ranges. The area contains picnic tables and easy access the tracks you leave behind can channel rainwater and campsites, 8 horse yards, untreated rainwater, picnic tables to the Onkeeta and Heysen Trails. cause erosion.