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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 3.4, January 2007
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The trail is not accurately displayed in the guidebook as it comes out of the Botanic Gardens. At the intersection of Summit Rd the trail heads south a short distance to Summerhill Rd, before joining the fire tracks as displayed in the guidebook.

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Heysen Returns to Paradise
The annual Australia Day BBQ for the Friendsâ
Wednesday 26th January 2011
Thorndon Park Reserve, Paradise â
Address: Just off Gorge Road on Hamilton Tce, Paradise, Gregory’s Map: 167 Ref: C3
9.45am â walk. 12 midday â BBQ see the walk programme for details
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 4.6, August 2008
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Camping is no longer permitted at Buckaringa Gorge campsite in the Buckaringa Sanctuary

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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 1.1, August 2007
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Camping is no longer available at Freshwater Weir Campsite

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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 6.12, December 2007
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Camping is no longer available at Freshwater Weir Campsite

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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 6.12, August 2007
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Camping is no longer available at Freshwater Weir Campsite

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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 4.4, May 2008
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Camping is no longer permitted at Bethany Reserve

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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 4.4, May 2008
Camping is no longer permitted at Bethany Reserve

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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 1.5, April 2007
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Camping is no longer available at Parsons Beach

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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 2.4, May 2010
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There is no campsite in Myponga Conservation Park, this is a printing error.

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Confirm your Membership Details
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Summer 2011
Issue 118
December 2010
Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 6.12, April 2011
The trail markers have now been placed, the trail now follows the route as published in the guidebook.
Due to SA Water OHS demands there is a minor alteration around Freshwater Creek Weir – the trail no longer passes over the weir wall. The channel has recently been reinstated after many years out of service.
From May 2010 until April 2011. With the publication of this edition the trail is shown as being re-routed through the town of Spalding. This re-route has not yet been marked, it is expected to be done prior to the commencement of the 2011 walking season in April, 2011. Until such time, the trail is marked from near the rubbish dump, south of Borve Road, as continuing along the drainage channel to Freshwater Weir.

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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 1.1, April 2011
The trail markers have now been placed, the trail now follows the route as published in the guidebook.
Due to SA Water OHS demands there is a minor alteration around Freshwater Creek Weir – the trail no longer passes over the weir wall. The channel has recently been reinstated after many years out of service.
From May 2010 until April 2011. With the publication of this edition the trail is shown as being re-routed through the town of Spalding. This re-route has not yet been marked, it is expected to be done prior to the commencement of the 2011 walking season in April, 2011. Until such time, the trail is marked from near the rubbish dump, south of Borve Road, as continuing along the drainage channel to Freshwater Weir.

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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 1.3, January 2010
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Tunkalilla Beach Campsite has been moved 3km west, The location published in the recent guidebook is not accurate, the campsite is located a little to the south, visit this page for further info

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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 1.3, January 2010
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Tunkalilla Beach Campsite has been moved 3km west. The location published in the recent guidebook is not accurate, the campsite is located a little to the south, visit this page for further info

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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 1.4, January 2010
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Balquhidder West Campsite has been moved 2km east to Balquhidder Campsite. Visit this page for further info.

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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 1.4, January 2010
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Balquhidder West Campsite has been moved 2km east to Balquhidder Campsite. Visit this page for further info.

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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 4.7, April 2011
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The trail has been re-routed at the Willochra Creek crossing, avoiding the steep stairs.

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Re-route of the Heysen Trail affecting Map 4.7, April 2011
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The trail has been re-routed at the Willochra Creek crossing, as the stairs were unsafe and have been removed.

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