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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 2.9, June 2012
This is a temporary re-route
View pdf map showing re-route
This is an amendment to the temporary re-route which was installed in early May 2012, through in Kuitpo Forest, near Christmas Hill, south of the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre. Due to intensive harvesting operations, the trail has been re-routed via Brookman Road (the main bitumen road). Signs are in place at either end of the re-route. You should obey re-route signs on the trail. We will remove this re-route note from our website when we are advised by Forestry SA that the original trail is safe to continue on through the forest.
View all re-routes for the 2004 Southern Guidebook, 1st Edition
Help Wanted Planting Trees
As you may have heard, the Greening Committee recently planted 100 trees around Hiskeys Hut, a Heysen Trail hut near Georgetown in the Mid North.
They will be returning to the hut on Saturday 23 June 2012 to plant a further 100 trees and are looking for volunteers to assist.
If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Neil Nosworthy by email at neil@noztours.com.au, or by phoning 0447 922 617.
Winter 2012
Issue 124
June 2012
Highlights include:
- Tributes to C Warren Bonython AO
- Everest Base Camp
- Europe in September: A Walkers Visit
The Heysen Trail Green Team Turns the first sod
The Greening Commmittee had its first field day at Hiskeys Hut, planting over 100 trees, appropriate to the area. This is part of a much bigger project by the group to plant more than 200 trees around the hut.
As can be seen, it certainly needs it.
Great work from the Greening crew, Graham Bald, Steve Clift, Robyn Quinn and Neil Nosworthy.
The Greening Committee can always do with more members so it can spread its wings. If you would like to be part of this dynamic new group, contact the Friends’ office Ph 82126299.
Wanted: Trail Planners
WalkingSA is seeking input from walkers interested in assisting in the planning of a network of five loop trails in the Kersbrook area.
Funding has been secured for the project, in collaboration with Forestry SA and the Adelaide Hills Council, for the surveying, mapping and signage of the trails. Walkers with knowledge of suitable routes in the area and/or navigational skills will be required.
An information session will be held on Tuesday 19 June, commencing at 10am, at the Walking SA offices, 5 Fitzgerald Rd, Pasadena. Andrew Moylan from Forestry SA and John Eaton, Trails Technical Unit, will address the technical needs of data collection recording. Survey areas will then be assigned to participants present. A light lunch will be provided for attendees at the conclusion of the meeting.
RSVP to Walking SA by 14 June, office@walkingsa.org.au or phone (08) 8276 5090.
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 1.2, January 2012
View pdf map showing re-route
The Heysen Trail east of the Deep Creek Waterfall has been re-routed to avoid an eroded, steep section of the trail. Hiking east, the 2.1km re-route begins immediately south of the waterfall. Where the trail used to turn east and head up a steep hill, the trail now continues along the creek, contouring around the hill to rejoin the main trail approximately 1km to the east.
View all re-routes for the 2010 Southern Guidebook, 3rd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 1.2, January 2012
View pdf map showing re-route
The Heysen Trail east of the Deep Creek Waterfall has been re-routed to avoid an eroded, steep section of the trail. Hiking east, the 2.1km re-route begins immediately south of the waterfall. Where the trail used to turn east and head up a steep hill, the trail now continues along the creek, contouring around the hill to rejoin the main trail approximately 1km to the east.
View all re-routes for the 2007 Southern Guidebook, 2nd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 1.2, January 2012
View pdf map showing re-route
The Heysen Trail east of the Deep Creek Waterfall has been re-routed to avoid an eroded, steep section of the trail. Hiking east, the 2.1km re-route begins immediately south of the waterfall. Where the trail used to turn east and head up a steep hill, the trail now continues along the creek, contouring around the hill to rejoin the main trail approximately 1km to the east.
View all re-routes for the 2004 Southern Guidebook, 1st Edition
Heysen Trail Closure through Wirrabara Forest
Whilst the bushfire in Wirrabara Forest was brought under control on 12 May, ForestrySA advises that the Heysen Trail through the area remains closed indefinitely.
The main section of the Heysen Trail along the ridge, north from the TV transmission tower on the Bluff (Map 2.5 in the Northern Guidebook) through to Block Nine Road (Map 2.7 in the Northern Guidebook) is temporarily closed.
All trails and tracks in the forest, including the spur of the Heysen Trail from Frypan Hill to the Old Nursery and on to Ippinitchie Campground is also temporarily closed (Map 2.6 in the Northern Guidebook).
Further information will be made available when ForestrySA releases updated advice. Minor updates will be published on our Twitter feed, @HeysenTrail.
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 about 30 years in bushcare… & still lots to learn.
Andrew if one of Adelaide’s most knowledgeable and experienced people working in revegetation and bushcare. He will draw on his lifetime of working experiences and share his practical skills developed in the ecological restoration of his own patch of grassy woodland at Mt Barker.
Date: 7.30-9.30pm Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Venue: Urrbrae House, Waite Campus, the University of Adelaide, off Fullarton Road, Urrbrae
For enquiries please contact Jennifer Gardner on 8313 7405 or jennifer.gardner@adelaide.edu.au
Walk Leaders Training Day
The annual Walk Leaders Training Day was held at the Woodville Lawn Bowling Club today, with about thirty leaders and prospective leaders attending.
They were entertained with presentations by Arrienne Wynen (Walk Committee Chair) Jerry Foster, Simon Cameron and Julian Monfries.
It was a time for current leaders to refresh and for potential leaders to learn the Friends requirements of walk leaders and to perhaps, entice them into leading some walks.
It was also a chance for leaders to get together and exchange information and experiences.
Walking SA Newsletter
The peak body for recreational walkers in South Australia, Walking SA, release a regular newsletter. Download their newsletter, recently released.
In this edition, they discuss:
- Trails update
- Trail planning volunteers needed
- Apollo Bay & Normanville walks
- Bushwalking Australia
More information about Walking SA can be found on the Walking SA website.
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 2.9, May 2012
This temporary re-route has been restored to the original trail alignment
View pdf map showing re-route
A temporary re-route is in place in Kuitpo Forest, near Christmas Hill, south of the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre. Due to intensive harvesting operations, the trail has been re-routed via Brookman Road (the main bitumen road). Signs are in place at either end of the re-route. The re-route is anticipated to be in place for six weeks, however even after that time you should obey signs on the trail. We will remove this re-route note from our website when we are advised by Forestry SA that the original trail is safe to continue on through the forest.
View all re-routes for the 2010 Southern Guidebook, 3rd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 2.9, May 2012
This temporary re-route has been restored to the original trail alignment
View pdf map showing re-route
A temporary re-route is in place in Kuitpo Forest, near Christmas Hill, south of the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre. Due to intensive harvesting operations, the trail has been re-routed via Brookman Road (the main bitumen road). Signs are in place at either end of the re-route. The re-route is anticipated to be in place for six weeks, however even after that time you should obey signs on the trail. We will remove this re-route note from our website when we are advised by Forestry SA that the original trail is safe to continue on through the forest.
View all re-routes for the 2007 Southern Guidebook, 2nd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 2.9, May 2012
This temporary re-route has been restored to the original trail alignment
View pdf map showing re-route
A temporary re-route is in place in Kuitpo Forest, near Christmas Hill, south of the Kuitpo Forest Information Centre. Due to intensive harvesting operations, the trail has been re-routed via Brookman Road (the main bitumen road). Signs are in place at either end of the re-route. The re-route is anticipated to be in place for six weeks, however even after that time you should obey signs on the trail. We will remove this re-route note from our website when we are advised by Forestry SA that the original trail is safe to continue on through the forest.
View all re-routes for the 2004 Southern Guidebook, 1st Edition
First Trailwalker – survival of the fit and not so fit
The first Trailwalker for 2012 set a tough standard. Steve Clift lead (mostly from mid-pack) his group up and down the tough hills and valleys of Cuddle Creek to Sixth Creek, via Mt Misery, and return. 23km of tough terrain, spiced with views and animal sightings. A long day with one retirement. A few tired legs (& bodies) arrived back to the cars some time after the E2E5 group, still looking fit after their slight detour, had passed by on their first walk of 2012. Well done walkers – just hope you all recover to walk again next week! Some pics at
http://picasaweb.google.com/ralcock1
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Eradication & Survey Volunteer Opportunity
A cactus eradication & fauna survey in Swan Reach Conservation Park will be undertaken for five days at the end of May.
The aims include:
- Find & drill/fill or remove Mexican Wheel Cactus & identify other feral plants
- Count wild goats & any other feral animals – photograph for identification
- Carry out Mallee Fowl Mound survey and Stone Curlew count
- Survey wombats – particularly identify if losing fur
Monday 28 May to Friday 1 June, 2012.
Come for a day or the whole week, accommodation available.
Coordinated by the Mid-Murray Local Action Planning Association (Mid Murray LAP) and the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board (SAMDBNRM).
If interested email Don Wood at woodon33a@live.com.au or SMS him on 0410 399 273. More information can be found in this Invitation to Volunteer document.
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 Warren Bonython in the next Trailwalker magazine. Please limit submissions to 150 words. Photos are welcome. Email to trailwalker@heysentrail.asn.au by Wednesday, 2 May.
Funeral Notice
THE RELATIVES and FRIENDS of Mr C Warren Bonython are invited to attend his Funeral Service which will be conducted on THURSDAY, April 12, 2012 at 11am ENTIRELY in St Peters Cathedral, 27 King William Road, North Adelaide.
Free parking will be available on the park lands. Enter from Pennington Terrace.
CHARLES BERRY & SON Accredited Member Australian Funeral Directors Association 198-204 Magill Road Norwood 8332 2088.
As printed in today’s Advertiser newspaper.
Interview about Warren Bonython on 891 ABC Adelaide
Earlier tonight our President, Robert Alcock, was interviewed by 891 ABC Adelaide’s Michael Smyth about Warren Bonython.
Listen to the interview:
Or download the mp3 direct to your computer.
Read some tributes to Warren on the ABC News website http://bit.ly/wbonython and Adelaide Now: http://bit.ly/wbonythonAN