Tassie Members Complete Mini Heysen Trek

Jenny Benn and David Sands, two of our Tasmanian members, have completed almost a month on the Trail.

They walked from Kapunda to Cape Jervis, using a variety of B and B’s, camping out and some luxury hotel accommodation (if you could call the Victor Harbor Hotel luxury). The walk took them from 3rd September to 1st October and from the various SMS messages and phone conversations they had a great time, albeit wet on occasions.

Loved the Trail, the variety, struggled up the hills, were almost blown away at Mount Cone.

Overall they thought the Trail in great shape.

Flinders 3D documentary sceening again

Tm Baierâs short stereoscopic production filmed in the Flinders Ranges that screened at Iris in July will also have 3 screenings at the Art Gallery of SA on Sat Nov 29th – 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm.

Tim Baierâs Standing in amazement
Experience the extraordinary landscape of the Flinders Ranges in this full colour, three-dimensional visual spectacle. You will be transported to breathtaking locations, the subject of many Hans Heysen works, as you enjoy this exceptional film experience showing 3D landscape of the Flinders Ranges on the silver screen.

Tickets $20, includes exhibition entry.

Bookings at www.artgallery.sa.gov.au/currentevents or telephone the Art Gallery on 8207 7050.

The 14 sessions in July at the Iris Cinema were all sold out.

Kokoda Track? Interested? Q & A

Considering trekking the Kokoda Track? A panel of Kokoda trekkers and long trail veterans await your toughest questions.

Are you interested in any other long trek trips like the Great Ocean Walk, Larapinta Trail and Cape to Cape in WA? Or other treks?

Information Night
6.30pm Thursday 2 October
Woodville Bowling Club
Oval Avenue, Woodville South

End-to-End 2 Completes the Trail

Yesterday afternoon the End-to-End 2 group reached the end of the Heysen Trail at Parachilna Gorge. For 9 of the 50 hikers it was the culmination of many years of hard work as they completed the entire trail.

The group had hiked from Red Range, just south of Wilpena Pound, to the end of the trail over the past 7 days.

Last night they had a celebratory dinner at The Woolshed restaurant at Rawnsley Park, paying tribute to those that completed the trail and those that helped them along the way.

Finishing the Trail: Jeremy, Ralene, Elizabeth, Hilary, Jim, Nikki, Bev, Rhonda & Gavin (L-R)

Article in The Weekend Australian

An article appeared in last week’s Weekend Australian (2/8/08) about Hans Heysen and the Heysen Trail.

VISITORS to Adelaide this approaching spring have a unique treat in store: the Art Gallery of South Australia is mounting an exhibition of the work of a favourite son, Wilhelm Ernst Hans Franz Heysen.

HONOURING the contribution to the way Hans Heysen opened our eyes and hearts to the Australian landscape is the Heysen Trail, one of the world’s great walking experiences. Not that Heysen actually walked it as the trail didn’t exist as an entity in his time. From its starting point 100km south of Adelaide at Cape Jervis, it passes through Heysen’s favourite, and most often painted, regions in the Adelaide Hills and up to his beloved Flinders Ranges.

Read full article:
newspaper (with photos), or
online version (without photos)

Anaconda – Mile End Sat 9th August

The friends will have a display and stall at the Mile End carpark on Saturday, outside the Anaconda shop. Its their birthday, so we were invited, along with few other groups, to promote ourselves. If youâre passing pls drop in to say hello to David, Peter, Manuela, Dawn, Mary or Wendy. If not â drive over to say hello, and check out the specials.

2nd FoHT Kokoda Report

I had a call from John Potter this afternoon. The group are all safe and well in Port Moresby. Arrived this afternoon as scheduled – after a 4.30am rise this morning.

His comments –
• A much drier track than for the previous group.
• Found it tough yet a great experience. Enjoyed it greatly.
• Kevin Liddiard said it was toughest thing he’s ever done.
• Were 6 "girls" and 8 "boys" in the group.
• Leader was a younger lady whom John took a shine too. (at least it sounded that way)
• Good socialising with card playing at night.
• Had v little rain – no coats needed while walking.
• John took 300 photos.

And of course – Simon played bagpipes on a number of occasions.

Flinders 3D Documentary

A 3D documentary is currently screening at IRIS Cinema (located in the Mercury Cinema) featuring the Flinders Ranges – Arkaroola, Wilpena and the Pinnacles near Quorn.

All advertised sessions have sold out, however there are a few extra sessions available on Tuesday 8 July, and demand pending a session on Wednesday 9 July.

Tim Baier is personally presenting his 3D production "Standing in Amazement"

Ignite your imagination as the silver screen transforms into a breathtaking window looking across the extraordinary landscapes of the Flinders Ranges.

Almost touch the beautiful crystals from Mt Gee, be amazed by the extraordinary flora and fauna, and be in awe of the cataclysmic events that shaped our Earth.

IRIS Cinema, 13 Morphett St Adelaide
$15 / $12 concession
Seating is limited to 35, advance purchase call 08 8410 0979 between 9:30-5:00 Mon-Fri. All advertised sessions have sold out, phone for details and availability of additional sessions.