The Fire Danger Season ends on April 30 for the remaining Fire Ban Districts, reopening the Heysen Trail in full. The Trail north of Wirrabara had re-opened earlier on April 15.
Month: April 2009
End-to-End 4 – first day Sunday 26th April
A successful start to the End to End Four walks. 145 walkers safely hiked the 15km wet and slippery trail, and finished to a Haighâs chocolate frog treat – from our lovely lady assistants. The day was blowy, sunny with just a few isolated rain squalls to keep us cool. With dolphins, rainbows, a spaceship, wonderful cloud formations, plus a rugged coast, rolling hills, kangaroos aplenty and coastal scrub â such a variety of experiences we were treated to. Many thanks to all the volunteers for all the organising, and to the walkers who came to enjoy.
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New Watertank at Eyre Depot
A shelter to capture rainwater has been constructed at Eyre Depot, north of Port Augusta. Some of the funds were raised by the End-to-End 2 walking group who completed the Heysen Trail last year.
Photo caption: Bob Gentle, John Potter and Dave Curtis beside the new tank
Flinders Fire Ban Season Ends
Fire restrictions in the Flinders Fire Ban District have been lifted, meaning the Heysen Trail is now open from Wirrabara Forest (near Laura) to the northern end of the trail at Parachilna Gorge.
The fire restrictions affecting the remaining parts of the trail south of Wirrabara Forest will end on April 30.
Details of the Fire Ban Districts can be found on the Interactive Map.
Bookings for End-to-End 4 April 26 Have Now Closed
No further bookings will be accepted for the first End-to-End 4 event of the year (Sunday April 26, Cape Jervis to Cobbler Hill). The event capacity has now been reached.
New Website Interface
As part of ongoing development the website interface has been upgraded to a new look. More improvements to follow.
Opening of Walking Season
Opening of Walking Season was on Sunday 5th April 2009
Murray Recreation Parkâ Eden Valley 11:00am to 3:00pm
The FoHT walk – ably lead by Julian, was a little longer than expected (but not by much), yet enjoyed those who completed the whole walk.
A drizzly morning evolved into a lovely sunny day. Our display was popular for new enquiries and a stopping spot for our members to have a chat.
We can now get on with a new season of walking. Happy Walking!!