Trail Fast Facts

Honan Mint Trail is a 6km, grade 2 hike in Honan Native Forest Reserve, South Australia. This hike typically takes 2 hours to complete.

Length: 6km

Duration: 2 hrs

Grade 2 (Easy)

Style: Circuit

Start: Swamp Gum Carpark

End: Swamp Gum Carpark

Location: Honan Native Forest Reserve

State: South Australia

Nearby town: Glencoe

From state capital: 439km

Latitude: -37.73456072054372

Longitude: 140.65617799758914

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Warning

This hike is classified as Grade 2 (Easy) due to its distance exceeding the typical Grade 1 limit of 5km. While the terrain itself is relatively easy and may still be suitable for all abilities, feel free to turn back at any point for a shorter adventure.

Hike Overview

The three trails are located within the floristically diverse Honan Native Forest Reserve and are named after Mentha atrolilacina, which was discovered here in 2007. The trails begin at either the Swamp Gum or Wildflower carparks and are clearly marked with green, blue and purple trail markers. Time allowed for walking the trails is based on an average speed of 3km/hour. Cycling will take less time. The trails follow reasonably flat sandy tracks with slight undulations with boardwalks providing year-round access through wetter areas and include:

Honan Mint Trail - Distance and time: The full loop is 5.7km, allow two hours to walk the trail.
Swamp Gum Trail - Distance and Time: The full loop is 2.7km, allow 1 ¼ hours to walk the trail.
Wildflower Trail - Distance and Time: The full loop is 4km from the Wildower Carpark, allow 1 ¾ hours to walk the trail.

Track Grade

Grade 2 (Easy) - A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.

Tips

A brochure is available for download from the Forestry SA website.

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Honan Mint Trail Walk (6km)

Total distance: 6026 m
Max elevation: 80 m
Min elevation: 70 m
Total climbing: 48 m
Total descent: -48 m

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Getting there

Honan Mint Trail Walk (6km)

From the main roundabout in Mount Gambier, head West on Princes Hwy toward Millicent approximately 12km. Turn right onto Kangaroo Flat Rd (signposted for Glencoe/Kalangadoo). Continue on Kangaroo Flat Road for approximately 3.9km. Turn left into the Swamp Gum Carpark. Note: Look for the signs at the carpark on the edge of the forest, there is no clearly defined turn for the carpark.

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About the region

Honan Native Forest Reserve at Glencoe, just 16 kilometres from Mount Gambier, is a large reserve of over 1000 hectares containing the highest number of threatened plants in any reserve in South Australia! About 500 plant species have been recorded in the reserve, with about 140 of those rare or threatened, including the Honan Mint (Mentha atrolilacina) discovered and known only to occur here.

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Explore Safe

While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.

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Gear to consider

What you carry in your pack will depend on the weather, terrain, time of year, type of adventure, and personal preferences. Having trouble deciding what gear’s right for you? My free planning, food and packing checklists provide an introduction to things your could consider (as well as the Ten Essentials) on your day, overnight and multi-day adventures. Customise your kit according to your personal needs, always considering safety first.

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