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Vale Warren
With deep regret we announce the death of our Patron C Warren Bonython OA, the instigator, mover and shaker, for the development of the Heysen Trail.
We have lost a Patron and a friend. Vale Warren. Our thoughts go to Bunty and the family.
Read some background on Warren in this news article on the ABC website.
Southern Charity Challenge
Support the work of Oxfam by walking or running in one of four distance events from Goolwa to Victor Harbor.
The Southern Charity Challenge will be held on Sunday 22 April, from 8am at Goolwa.
- 15km run fun or walk
- 21.1km half marathon
- 35km team walk
- 60km team challenge
For further info visit www.southerncc.net or phone 0408 846 422.
Greening the Heysen Trail
The newly formed Greening Committee has set its first project for 2012. It is planned to survey and plant appropriate trees and understory around Hiskey’s Hut, near Georgetown.
Those who are familiar with Hiskey’s will be aware that the hut sits in an open, rather desolate road reserve and is a manageable first project.
It is planned to approach Trees for Life to provide surplus plants, from the 2012 season, for about 100 trees to plant around the hut.
The committee is looking for help with this project, planned dates for parts one (survey and hole digging) and two (planting) are late May and late June respectively.
Contact the office if you are interested in participating.
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Volunteer opportunity in Central Australia
NT Parks and Wildlife Service have a two week volunteer opportunity assisting park rangers in Larapinta Trail maintenance in the West MacDonnell National Park.
This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages and anyone interested can apply, registrations close Wednesday 21 March.
Further information can be found in this leaflet, or by contacting Kelly Knights on 08 8956 7799 or email on gov..
Autumn 2012
Issue 123
March 2012
Highlights include:
- Where Our Members Been Hiking Over Summer
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow - classic NZ tramp
- Falls Creek with ARPA
- AGM Notice & Agenda
Check out our Heysen-sational article
Check out the Heysen-sational article in the latest Great Walks magazine, Feb-Mar 2012. Focuses on tips for walking the trail, both short and long treks.
Great Walks is available from good newsagents.
We were also listed in the Australian Photography magazine, Dec 2011, as one of Australia’s top 10 walks, in an article about photography and trekking.
Australia Day BBQ
Don’t forget, tomorrow (Thu 26th) we have our Australia Day BBQ and walk at Kingston Park, under the trees.
Coastal walk at 3pm with Gavin, length depending on sea breeze. Return by 5pm for a swim and the BBQ.
BBQ at 5pm. BBQ plate and table provided. BYO meat, salads, drinks and chairs.
No cost to attend. No booking required for the walk or BBQ, just turn up to enjoy.
View the location map.
Have you been hiking over summer?
Have you been hiking over summer?
We’re compiling a couple of pages for the next Trailwalker with a collection of short statements about where members have been hiking since November. Morning walks, day hikes or multi-day hikes. Local, interstate or overseas. Send us up to 50-100 words and a photo.
Email your short statement to trailwalker@heysentrail.asn.au
If you’re keen to write more, consider writing an article, email trailwalker@heysentrail.asn.au to discuss. Article guidelines can be found at www.heysentrail.asn.au/trailwalker/
Start the New Year with a Downhill Walk?
A downhill walk or run on the George Driscoll Sea to Summit Trail, Mt Lofty to Brighton Beach. On the public holiday Monday, 2 January, 7.00am. Three distance options – 34km, 18.5km or 14km. Run or walk. No cost, no registration required.
Organised by SARRC (South Australian Road Runners and Walkers Club). Unlike their mid-year annual uphill run, there are no support crews available along the way. Bus available from Brighton to Mt Lofty for $10. Finish with a swim.
More info on the SARRC website.
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 2.7, December 2011
View pdf map showing re-route
A new campsite has been established at Finniss River. The campsite is at GR 892 884, immediately north-west of road on the southern bank of the river, 150m down a small side road from intersection off Heysen Trail.
View all re-routes for the 2010 Southern Guidebook, 3rd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 2.7, December 2011
View pdf map showing re-route
A new campsite has been established at Finniss River. The campsite is at GR 892 884, immediately north-west of road on the southern bank of the river, 150m down a small side road from intersection off Heysen Trail.
View all re-routes for the 2007 Southern Guidebook, 2nd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 2.7, January 2011
View pdf map showing re-route
A new campsite has been established at Finniss River. The campsite is at GR 892 884, immediately north-west of road on the southern bank of the river, 150m down a small side road from intersection off Heysen Trail.
View all re-routes for the 2004 Southern Guidebook, 1st Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 2.5, December 2011
View pdf map showing re-route
A new campsite has been established at Mt Cone, at GR 784 803, in a small reserve above a Y road junction.
View all re-routes for the 2010 Southern Guidebook, 3rd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 2.5, December 2011
View pdf map showing re-route
A new campsite has been established at Mt Cone, at GR 784 803, in a small reserve above a Y road junction.
View all re-routes for the 2007 Southern Guidebook, 2nd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 2.5, December 2011
View pdf map showing re-route
A new campsite has been established at Mt Cone, at GR 784 803, in a small reserve above a Y road junction.
View all re-routes for the 2004 Southern Guidebook, 1st Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 2.2, December 2011
View pdf map showing re-route
A new campsite has been established at Robinson Hill. The campsite is located at GR 720 666, 50m south of road on top of Robinson Hill, 800m east along Hancock Road from where the trail turns to the north off Hancock Road (1.1km east of the ruined church).
View all re-routes for the 2010 Southern Guidebook, 3rd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 2.2, December 2011
View pdf map showing re-route
A new campsite has been established at Robinson Hill. The campsite is located at GR 720 666, 50m south of road on top of Robinson Hill, 800m east along Hancock Road from where the trail turns to the north off Hancock Road (1.1km east of the ruined church).
View all re-routes for the 2007 Southern Guidebook, 2nd Edition
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 2.2, December 2011
View pdf map showing re-route
A new campsite has been established at Robinson Hill. The campsite is located at GR 720 666, 50m south of road on top of Robinson Hill, 800m east along Hancock Road from where the trail turns to the north off Hancock Road (1.1km east of the ruined church).
View all re-routes for the 2004 Southern Guidebook, 1st Edition
Four new shelters and water tanks erected
Work has begun on four of ten new water tanks and shelters. The frames for the shelters were erected over the weekend, they will be completed in the new year.
The four water tanks and shelters have been erected at four new campsites:
- Balquhidder campsite (photos | map), a campsite which is marked in the recent 2010 published guidebook
- Robinson Hill campsite (photos | map), located between Waitpinga and Inman Valley
- Mt Cone campsite (photos | map), between Myponga and Mt Compass
- Finniss River campsite (photos | map), between Mt Compass and Kuitpo Forest
These new shelters and water tanks close up some of the longer gaps between camp sites and water supplies:
- Newland Hill campsite to Robinson Hill campsite – 17.7km
- Robinson Hill campsite to Myponga – 23km (or 18.8km to Heysen’s Rest B&B)
- Myponga to Mt Cone campsite – 14km (or 16.2km from Heysen’s Rest B&B)
- Mt Cone campsite to Finniss River campsite – 17.3km
Thanks to Bronte Leak from DENR, Colin Edwards, John Potter, Bob Gentle, Albert Schmidke, Peter Solomon, Simon Cameron and Julian Monfries for their work in the construction effort.
Six more shelters and water tanks have been fabricated and will be erected in the new year.
WA’s Bibbulmun Track wins Silver at Tourism Awards
Western Australia’s Bibbulmun Track won the Silver Medal in the Tourist Attraction category at the recent 2011 WA Tourism Awards.
Congratulations to the volunteers and staff at the Bibbulmun Track Foundation!
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