Kuitpo Forest Reserve Total Fire Ban and Forest Closures Facilities for Hire Established in 1898, the Reserve was the For your safety, forest reserves are closed to the public on Bookings are required for all facilities. Online bookings first of a number of forest plantations in the declared Total Fire Ban days and in areas where forest operations can be made at www.forestrysa.com.au or enquire at Ranges, established to ensure a sustainable timber resource such as harvesting are being undertaken. Visitors must keep Kuitpo Forest Information Centre. for . clear of logging operations and pay attention to all signs. Tinjella Hut Today, the Kuitpo Forest Reserve covers an area of 3,600 hectares, of which 60% (2,100 hectares) is plantation. For your safety, forest reserves are closed to Located 2.5 km south of the Kuitpo Forest Information the public on days of declared total fire ban. Centre. Access from Brookman Road via Fire Gate CH23. The Kuitpo Forest Reserve is modelled as a community forest. It is managed for sustainable commercial forestry, This restored wooden shed offers an open fireplace, solar while providing for the conservation of native flora and This forest is located within the Fire Ban lighting, untreated rainwater, picnic tables, 8 horse yards fauna and community use for recreation. District. For CFS fire ban information phone 1300 362 361 or and a pit toilet (note: the toilet is a shared facility with visit the CFS website. Being aware of a Total Fire Ban is your campers at the Jack’s Paddock Campground). Native Forest Reserves responsibility. Kuitpo Forest Reserve contains 655 hectares of native Campfires and Barbecues vegetation protected for conservation. This includes three gazetted Native Forest Reserves covering 469 hectares. Wood fires are permitted within the forest from 1 May to 31 October each year. Gas fires are permitted from 1 April to 30 These Native Forest Reserves and conservation zones are of November. high conservation value, containing a rich variety of trees, shrubs and ground cover species that provide significant Fireplaces should be cleared of all flammable material for a habitat for native birds, reptiles and mammals. distance of 4 metres. Someone must be present at all times Woodcutter’s Cottage and ensure that the fire is fully extinguished before leaving. Native forest areas are an important resource for scientific Located 2 km south of the Kuitpo Forest Information research and provide opportunities for activities such as Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Centre with access from Brookman Road. Set within the nature study, bird watching and bush walking. Camping plantation forest, this 4 room stone cottage sleeps 11 Fires (bedding required), has solar lighting, a lounge area, Pets in the Forest Gas Barbecues = Allowed during that month kitchen with gas cooking, a wood heater, untreated Dogs are welcome in plantation forest areas, provided = Prohibited during that month (on the spot fines apply) rainwater, outdoor BBQ area, 4 horse yards and a pit toilet. they are kept under direct control at all times and kept on Rocky Creek Hut a leash when in picnic areas or near other forest users or Visitors may collect wood for campfires from the plantation wildlife such as kangaroos. forest floor only, near their campsites and picnic areas. Located 13 km north of the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre with access from Razorback Road via Fire Gate RC3. To protect native wildlife, dogs and other pets are not It is an offence to cut down or damage standing trees or permitted in Native Forest Reserves. plants. Campfires are restricted to fire places located in Offering sleeping platforms for 6, solar lighting, a wood heater, sink, untreated rainwater and pit toilet (shared Please be aware fox baiting programs are undertaken campgrounds, picnic areas and at huts. Please conserve wood facility), this one room stone cottage is one of the few periodically in Native Forest Reserves as part of regional supplies by keeping fires small. historic buildings to survive the 1983 Ash Wednesday Fires. 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, weekly and annual permits are Kuitpo Forest available from the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre. The network of existing fire tracks in plantation pine Visitor Information 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. Consider the forest trail code on multiple use trails as you may encounter cyclists and walkers during your ride. Using Kuitpo Forest Information Centre clean feed limits the chances of weeds spreading. Please Brookman Road, Meadows remove all manure and feed upon departure. South Australia 5201 Office hours: 10am - 12pm (Friday - Sunday only) Forest Activities & Events Phone: (08) 8391 8800 Many organised competitions and events are held in Kuitpo Email: [email protected] Forest Reserve. These require the submission of an event Web: www.forestrysa.com.au application, which are approved on a case-by-case basis. Postal: Kuitpo Forest Such events may include orienteering, mountain biking, Private Mail Bag 2 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 of animal hunting are not permitted within forest reserves. Port Mount Orienteering Prospect Torrens Grange Magill Three permanent orienteering courses have been ADELAIDE Richmond Glen established within Kuitpo Forest Reserve in conjunction A13 Osmond Woodside N Glenelg Mitcham 0 10km with the Orienteering Association of South Australia. Crafers Marion S.E. S C A L E GULF Stirling Each course contains an Easy and Moderate level, ST VINCENT Blackwood Bridgewater Hahndorf Nairne providing a solid introduction to this popular recreational Hallet Rd Cove Aberfoyle M1 Park B34 Freeway activity. Course maps are available from the Kuitpo Forest M2 Mount Clarendon Mt Bold Barker Information Centre. Reynella Reservoir Noarlunga Callington Kangarilla South B37 Firewood for Household Use B33 Macclesfield McLaren Meadows Seasoned hardwood (cut & split) and softwood (cut Vale Rd rounds) is available for purchase by the trailer load. To Victor Kuitpo Forest Woodchester Information Centre enquire about prices, collection times and availability, Brookman H Willunga Aldinga a B34 Strathalbyn rb contact the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre. Beach or Ashbourne A13 Road B45 B37 It is an offence to cut down or damage any Mount Myponga Compass living or standing vegetation, or to remove any Reservoir Myponga Finniss timber from a forest reserve without a permit. Milang

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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 B34 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 Road Heysen Trail Toilet; Fireplace NO PUBLIC ENTRY Road 10 Razor Boothill Duffield Kidman Trail Horse riding; Walking trails Back

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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 13 km north of the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre Reserve. with access from Razorback Road via Fire Gate RC3. (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 1.5 km 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 via Fire Gate CK1. 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 2.5 km south of the Kuitpo Forest Information conditions and terrain. Centre. Access from Christmas Hill Road via Fire Gate CH20. Ironbarks • Consider other users. Cyclists give way to walkers and The camping area is set amongst mixed Eucalypt Located on Stage Coach Lane amongst the 1898 Ironbarks both must 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.