Mount Beevor to Springton

The second part of the Lavender Federation Trail commences at Mount Beevor. It can also be accessed from Diggers Rest via a spur trail. The main trail is about 1 km long, with the summit located an additional 2 km south.

The 505-metre-high Mount Beevor offers stunning 360-degree views.
Heading northwards, the trail descends, crosses Muir Creek, onto Fendler's Road for a short distance, off road then onto Brinkworth Road. Leaving the road, the surrounds offer towering eucalypts, panoramic views and abundant wildlife. Onto Collins Road, the site of Bakers Dairies, supplier of cheese to the Victorian Goldfields from the 1840s. North of the dairies was the main bullock track that was used to cart copper from the Reedy Creek Copper Mine. West was the Blacksmith Arms Hotel built in 1851 supplying thirsty bullock drivers. Leaving the road, follow Bakers Creek to Woolshed Road. A 100m detour west is Hoads Woolshed built in 1858.
Next: Tungkillo, a small quaint township founded in 1861, 60 km from Adelaide. The Mannum to Adelaide water pipeline cuts through the township. The Soldiers Memorial Hall, west as you enter the town offers a good stop Location.
The next leg of the trail to Springton, 27 km, is a tough one day walk. The trail initially follows back roads, unmade road reserves and open countryside with rocky outcrops and wide sweeping panoramas extending south to Mt Beevor are magnificent. Crossing the Angus Valley Road onto more open country, the east end of Lucas Back Road is covered with native trees. Sheep grazing and eucalyptus plantations gradually are replaced by grape vines as the trail reaches Springton.

Mount Beevor to Springton 47km
Diggers Rest Spur Trail 1.5km
Mount Beevor to Tungkillo 20km
Tungkillo to Mount Pleasant Sedan Road 17km
Mt Pleasant Sedan Road to Springton 10km
Tungkillo Loop Trail 17km