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  • 13 August 2013

    Independent Review of Walking SA Complete

    The independent review into the governance and organisational structure of Walking SA by BDO (formerly PKF) has been completed. The…

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  • 16 May 2013

    Safety in Remote Areas – should hikers carry an emergency device?

    A public talk on whether hikers should carry a safety device, like a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), or Spot Tracker.…

    Read more about Safety in Remote Areas – should hikers carry an emergency device?
  • 15 March 2013

    Take a Walk. You’re just two feet from some of the best places in South Australia

    The Opening of the Walk Season is just a month away, on Sunday 14 April, at Elder Park in the…

    Read more about Take a Walk. You’re just two feet from some of the best places in South Australia
  • 26 February 2013

    Talk on safety for people hiking in remote areas

    A talk on safety for people hiking in remote areas will be held on Tuesday 12 March at 7.30pm.Hosted by…

    Read more about Talk on safety for people hiking in remote areas
  • 30 January 2013

    Public Consultation of 104km Adelaide Hills trail

    The Adelaide Hills Council is seeking public feedback concerning their Draft 20 Year Trail Strategy. The vision is of a…

    Read more about Public Consultation of 104km Adelaide Hills trail
  • 20 November 2012

    Walking SA survey

    As you may be aware, Walking SA is undergoing a review of governance and operations.Please assist them with the process…

    Read more about Walking SA survey
  • 12 September 2012

    Survey of forest use in Mt Crawford, Kuitpo and Second Valley forests

    Forestry SA is conducting a survey about the forests of the Mt Lofty Ranges, namely Mt Crawford, Kuitpo and Second…

    Read more about Survey of forest use in Mt Crawford, Kuitpo and Second Valley forests
  • 30 May 2012

    Wanted: Trail Planners

    WalkingSA is seeking input from walkers interested in assisting in the planning of a network of five loop trails in…

    Read more about Wanted: Trail Planners
  • 21 May 2012

    Free Talk: 30 Years in Bushcare

    The Friends of Waite Conservation Park are hosting a guest speaker, Andrew Crompton, who will conduct a free illustrated talk…

    Read more about Free Talk: 30 Years in Bushcare
  • 17 May 2012

    Walking SA Newsletter

    The peak body for recreational walkers in South Australia, Walking SA, release a regular newsletter. Download their newsletter, recently released.In…

    Read more about Walking SA Newsletter
  • 11 April 2012

    Eradication & Survey Volunteer Opportunity

    A cactus eradication & fauna survey in Swan Reach Conservation Park will be undertaken for five days at the end…

    Read more about Eradication & Survey Volunteer Opportunity
  • 5 April 2012

    Tributes in the Trailwalker magazine

    With our patron Warren Bonython’s passing people are invited to submit tributes to be included in a feature article on…

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The Heysen Trail is developed and maintained as a partnership between the Government of South Australia – Department for Environment & Water (DEW) and the Friends of the Heysen Trail.

The Friends of Heysen Trail acknowledge and respect the Traditional Custodians of the ancestral lands we traverse along the Heysen Trail, embracing the Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna, Peramangk, Ngadjuri, Nukunu and Adnyamathanha peoples.

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