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This is a major update to the downloadable GPX file and Interactive Map since the last update in September 2023. We have also published links to the re-routes on the Walk Selector pages.
The next series of the Friends 'End to End' walks along the Heysen Trail is scheduled to commence from Cape Jervis on Sunday May 26th 2024 Registrations for the first walk open at 7.00am sharp Monday 25th March.
At the Referendum on the Australian Constitution that will be held on October 14th 2023, Australians are being asked if they support Aboriginal recognition and an Aboriginal Voice to Parliament. The Friends Council and the Reconciliation Committee encourage all members to be informed on the Voice from all perspectives and to respect all individuals and their positions in relation to the Voice.
The End of Year Bash is on again. Belair National Park Sunday Nov 26th 2023. Entry is free. Bookings are open now.
The Friends announce an exciting proposal to enhance the Northern Trailhead at Parachilna. We also provide an update on the Friends website review.
This is a major update: the downloadable GPX file and Interactive Map have been updated to include 9 trail re-routes since the last update in May 2022.
Closure of Heysen Trail in the Bennetts Plantation, Mt Crawford Forest, north of Cudlee Creek Friday May 19 through Sunday May 21, 2023
Closure of Wild South Coast Way and Heysen Trail in Deep Creek NP for feral animal control cull from 4pm 7th to midday 12th May 2023
Warning to Wild South Coast Way walkers of possible loud noises associated with an aerial deer cull operation on 1st-14th May 2023
The Friends AGM was held on 5 April 2023. Melanie Sjoberg our outgoing President presented the Annual Report. Neil Hendry was welcomed as our new President.
Most of the Heysen Trail is currently closed due to the Fire Danger Season, however sections through parks, reserves and…
Some sections of the Heysen Trail north of Tanunda are now closed because of the danger of fire
