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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 6.9, October 2012
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A new camp site has been constructed at a trig between Hallett and Spalding. We anticipate water will be available for the 2013 hiking season.
This campsite replaces the former water source at Willalo Hall. It is 22.5km from Hallett and 26km from Spalding.
The camp site features a shelter with water tank and bench. It is in a windy and exposed location, so may not be suitable for all tents.
More info in the accommodation forum at http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=697&accom_id=697&name=Whistling%20Trig%20Tank
View all re-routes for the 2010 Southern Guidebook, 3rd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 6.9, October 2012
View pdf map showing re-route
A new camp site has been constructed at a trig between Hallett and Spalding. We anticipate water will be available for the 2013 hiking season.
This campsite replaces the former water source at Willalo Hall. It is 22.5km from Hallett and 26km from Spalding.
The camp site features a shelter with water tank and bench. It is in a windy and exposed location, so may not be suitable for all tents.
More info in the accommodation forum at http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=697&accom_id=697&name=Whistling%20Trig%20Tank
View all re-routes for the 2007 Southern Guidebook, 2nd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 1.2, October 2012
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A new camp site has been constructed beside Bundaleer Creek. We anticipate water will be available for the 2013 hiking season.
The camp site features a shelter with water tank and bench, and a square bench/table.
This campsite is midway between the town of Spalding and the Curnows Hut & Campsite – 18.8km from Spalding and 13.5km from Curnows Hut.
More info in the accommodation forum at http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=698&accom_id=698&name=Bundaleer%20Tank%20Campsite
View all re-routes for the 2005 Northern Guidebook, 1st Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 1.2, October 2012
View pdf map showing re-route
A new camp site has been constructed beside Bundaleer Creek. We anticipate water will be available for the 2013 hiking season.
The camp site features a shelter with water tank and bench, and a square bench/table.
This campsite is midway between the town of Spalding and the Curnows Hut & Campsite – 18.8km from Spalding and 13.5km from Curnows Hut.
More info in the accommodation forum at http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=698&accom_id=698&name=Bundaleer%20Tank%20Campsite
View all re-routes for the 2010 Northern Guidebook, 2nd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 6.9, October 2012
View pdf map showing re-route
A new camp site has been constructed at a trig between Hallett and Spalding. We anticipate water will be available for the 2013 hiking season.
This campsite replaces the former water source at Willalo Hall. It is 22.5km from Hallett and 26km from Spalding.
The camp site features a shelter with water tank and bench. It is in a windy and exposed location, so may not be suitable for all tents.
More info in the accommodation forum at http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=697&accom_id=697&name=Whistling%20Trig%20Tank
View all re-routes for the 2004 Southern Guidebook, 1st Edition
We’re on Pinterest!
We’re on Pinterest! Find us at pinterest.com/heysentrail
We’re sharing hikers’ photos of the Heysen Trail. We’ve been sharing some pretty cool photos of scenic views, wildlife, flora, sunsets, artistic shots, ruins and campsites.
Don’t know what Pinterest is? Pinterest is a photo sharing website, it lets you organize and share all the cool things you find on the web. More info on what Pinterest is can be found at http://blog.beminteractive.com/2012/02/pinterest-explained-3-pinning-tips.html
Walk for Nature is in two weeks, join now!
The Walk for Nature is coming up on Sunday 21st October. Join the Friends of the Heysen Trail team to walk the 12km return route, or register as an individual or new team to walk either the 3, 6 or 12km return walk along the Heysen Trail from Bridgewater Oval to Woodhouse Activity Centre. Help Nature Foundation SA to raise money to conserve, restore, and sustainably manage South Australia’s wildlife and environment.
More information about the Friends of the Heysen Trail team can be found at www.everydayhero.com.au/friends_heysen_trail. Email the team leader, Robert Alcock (rra320@yahoo.com.au), for further information about how to join the team. You can also support them by donating to the cause via https://secure3.everydayhero.com.au/friends_heysen_trail/donate.
More information about the Walk for Nature can be found at www.naturefoundation.org.au/help-nature/walk-for-nature/
Twilight Walks begin this week
As the walking season comes to a close, and with the warmer evenings and daylight saving our Twilight Walks begin this week. There is a 1.5-2 hour walk every Wednesday night until April. The full programme will be available soon, in the meantime here are the details for the first four walks:
- Wed 10th Oct 6pm: West Parklands http://bit.ly/west-parklands Visiting Adelaide’s historic western fringe, out to North Adelaide over the Torrens and return. Optional Chinese dinner afterwards at Hawkers Corner, West Terrace.
- Wed 17th Oct 6pm: Western Torrens Linear Park http://bit.ly/western-torrens Along the River Torrens linear path. Optional dinner afterwards at the Lockleys Hotel.
- Wed 24th Oct 6pm: Chambers Gully http://bit.ly/chambers-gully Lovely natural bushland close to Adelaide, steady but not steep climb with great views of Adelaide. Many Koalas and kangaroos. Optional Indian dinner afterwards.
- Wed 31st Oct 6pm: Burnside Ramble @ Tennyson http://bit.ly/tennyson-dunes West Lakes lakefront and Tennyson Dunes – Burnside is too easy! Optional dinner afterwards at the Lakes Hotel.
Further details of our walks and walker registration can be found on our website at www.heysentrail.asn.au/walks/
New water tanks and camp sites completed
The three new shelters with water tanks and camp sites on the Heysen Trail have been completed, and are waiting for rain to fill the tanks. The three new camp sites are in the Mid-North between Marschalls Hut and Burra.
Details of the three new camp sites are as follows:
1. Smith Hill Camp Site (view info page)
A campsite located west of the town of Marabel, Southern Guidebook chapter 5, map 6, view map.
2. Webb Gap Camp Site (view info page)
A campsite located between Smith Hill Campsite and Huppatz Hut, Southern Guidebook, chapter 5, map 7, view map.
3. Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site (view info page)
A campsite located between Huppatz Hut and Burra, Southern Guidebook, chapter 5, map 11, view map.
These three campsites will assist through-hikers on the Heysen Trail by closing one of the trail’s water gaps. The distances between campsites and water sources is now:
- Maschalls Hut to Marabel – 8.6km
- Marabel to Smith Hill Camp Site – 17.3km
- Smith Hill Camp Site to Webb Gap Camp Site – 13.3km
- Webb Gap Camp Site to Huppatz Hut – 16.2km
- Huppatz Hut to Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site – 21.3km
- Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site to Burra – 23.0km
Thanks to Bronte Leak from the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR), Colin Edwards, John Potter, Albert Schmidke, Peter Wynen, Trevor Lee and Julian Monfries for their work in the construction effort.
These water tanks are part of an programme of 11 new shelters and water tanks being constructed along the Heysen Trail. The first four shelters and water tanks were constructed late last year. The remaining four shelters and water tanks have been fabricated and will be erected soon.
Three new campsites with water tanks under construction
Work has continued on our project of eleven new water tanks and shelters along the Heysen Trail. Further to the four shelters and water tanks constructed late last year, three new campsites are being established in the Mid-North between Marschalls Hut and Burra.
The frames for the three shelters were erected this week, and will be completed in coming weeks. The shelters feature a water tank and bench. Each campsite also features a large square bench/table.
Details of the three new campsites are as follows:
1. Smith Hill Camp Site
A campsite located west of the town of Marabel, Southern Guidebook chapter 5, map 6.
2. Webb Gap Camp Site
A campsite located between Smith Hill Campsite and Huppatz Hut, Southern Guidebook, chapter 5, map 7.
3. Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site
A campsite located between Huppatz Hut and Burra, Southern Guidebook, chapter 5, map 11.
These three campsites will assist through-hikers on the Heysen Trail by closing one of the trail’s water gaps. The distances between campsites and water sources is now:
- Maschalls Hut to Marabel – 8.6km
- Marabel to Smith Hill Camp Site – 17.3km
- Smith Hill Camp Site to Webb Gap Camp Site – 13.3km
- Webb Gap Camp Site to Huppatz Hut – 16.2km
- Huppatz Hut to Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site – 21.3km
- Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site to Burra – 23.0km
Thanks to Bronte Leak from the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR), Colin Edwards, John Potter, Albert Schmidke, Peter Wynen, Trevor Lee and Julian Monfries for their work in the construction effort.
The remaining four shelters and water tanks have been fabricated and will soon be erected.
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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 Valley forests.
The online survey is to help ForestrySA understand the awareness, desires and perceptions of the public with regard to recreational opportunities in the forests. The survey is open to everyone regardless of their level of knowledge of forest recreational areas.
Fill in the survey now at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7R7MSF2. It features 26 questions about your forestry use, and should take between 7 and 20 minutes to complete. The survey is anonymous.
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 5.11, September 2012
View pdf map showing re-route
A new camp site is being constructed just north of Worlds End/Burra Gorge. The new hike-in camp site will be completed in October 2012, and we anticipate water will be available for the 2013 hiking season.
The camp site features a shelter with water tank and bench, and a square bench/table.
More info, including photos, will be posted on this page later: http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=685&accom_id=685&name=Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site
Distances:
Huppatz Hut to Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site – 21.3km
Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site to Burra – 23.0km
View all re-routes for the 2010 Southern Guidebook, 3rd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 5.11, September 2012
View pdf map showing re-route
A new camp site is being constructed just north of Worlds End/Burra Gorge. The new hike-in camp site will be completed in October 2012, and we anticipate water will be available for the 2013 hiking season.
The camp site features a shelter with water tank and bench, and a square bench/table.
More info, including photos, will be posted on this page later: http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=685&accom_id=685&name=Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site
Distances:
Huppatz Hut to Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site – 21.3km
Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site to Burra – 23.0km
View all re-routes for the 2007 Southern Guidebook, 2nd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 5.11, September 2012
A new camp site is being constructed just north of Worlds End/Burra Gorge. The new hike-in camp site will be completed in October 2012, and we anticipate water will be available for the 2013 hiking season.
The camp site features a shelter with water tank and bench, and a square bench/table.
More info, including photos, will be posted on this page later: http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=685&accom_id=685&name=Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site
Distances:
Huppatz Hut to Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site – 21.3km
Worlds End Hike-in Camp Site to Burra – 23.0km
View all re-routes for the 2004 Southern Guidebook, 1st Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 5.7, September 2012
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A new camp site is being constructed at Webb Gap. The new camp site will be completed in October 2012, and we anticipate water will be available for the 2013 hiking season.
The camp site features a shelter with water tank and bench, and a square bench/table.
More info, including photos, will be posted on this page later: http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=684&accom_id=684&name=Webb Gap Camp Site
Distances:
Smith Hill Camp Site to Webb Gap Camp Site – 13.3km
Webb Gap Camp Site to Huppatz Hut – 16.2km
View all re-routes for the 2010 Southern Guidebook, 3rd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 5.7, September 2012
View pdf map showing re-route
A new camp site is being constructed at Webb Gap. The new camp site will be completed in October 2012, and we anticipate water will be available for the 2013 hiking season.
The camp site features a shelter with water tank and bench, and a square bench/table.
More info, including photos, will be posted on this page later: http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=684&accom_id=684&name=Webb Gap Camp Site
Distances:
Smith Hill Camp Site to Webb Gap Camp Site – 13.3km
Webb Gap Camp Site to Huppatz Hut – 16.2km
View all re-routes for the 2007 Southern Guidebook, 2nd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 5.7, September 2012
View pdf map showing re-route
A new camp site is being constructed at Webb Gap. The new camp site will be completed in October 2012, and we anticipate water will be available for the 2013 hiking season.
The camp site features a shelter with water tank and bench, and a square bench/table.
More info, including photos, will be posted on this page later: http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=684&accom_id=684&name=Webb Gap Camp Site
Distances:
Smith Hill Camp Site to Webb Gap Camp Site – 13.3km
Webb Gap Camp Site to Huppatz Hut – 16.2km
View all re-routes for the 2004 Southern Guidebook, 1st Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 5.6, September 2012
View pdf map showing re-route
A new camp site is being constructed on Smith Hill. The new camp site will be completed in October 2012, and we anticipate water will be available for the 2013 hiking season.
The camp site features a shelter with water tank and bench, and a square bench/table.
More info, including photos, will be posted on this page later: http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=683&accom_id=683&name=Smith Hill Camp Site
Distances:
Maschalls Hut to Marabel – 8.6km
Marabel to Smith Hill Camp Site – 17.3km
View all re-routes for the 2010 Southern Guidebook, 3rd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 5.6, September 2012
View pdf map showing re-route
A new camp site is being constructed on Smith Hill. The new camp site will be completed in October 2012, and we anticipate water will be available for the 2013 hiking season.
The camp site features a shelter with water tank and bench, and a square bench/table.
More info, including photos, will be posted on this page later: http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=683&accom_id=683&name=Smith Hill Camp Site
Distances:
Maschalls Hut to Marabel – 8.6km
Marabel to Smith Hill Camp Site – 17.3km
View all re-routes for the 2007 Southern Guidebook, 2nd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 5.6, September 2012
View pdf map showing re-route
A new camp site is being constructed on Smith Hill. The new camp site will be completed in October 2012, and we anticipate water will be available for the 2013 hiking season.
The camp site features a shelter with water tank and bench, and a square bench/table.
More info, including photos, will be posted on this page later: http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=683&accom_id=683&name=Smith Hill Camp Site
Distances:
Maschalls Hut to Marabel – 8.6km
Marabel to Smith Hill Camp Site – 17.3km
View all re-routes for the 2004 Southern Guidebook, 1st Edition