Listen to Radio Interview with Ron Kandelaars on 891 ABC Adelaide, 13 July 2016
Friends of the Heysen Trail ambassador, Ron Kandelaars, was interviewed today by Ian Henshke on 891 ABC Adelaide. Listen to the 10 minute interview.
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Latest news
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Volunteers Sought for Trail Development
Much of the Heysen Trail infrastructure is now 30 years old. The Friends Trail Development Committee have plans for many upgrades to both the trail and walker facilities. We are seeking volunteers to get these projects moving, both in the field and at our Cobbler Creek shed.
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Welcome to our new Ambassador: Ron Kandelaars
We welcome Ron Kandelaars as our new Friends of the Heysen Trail Ambassador. At the recent Walk for the Heysen event President Robert welcomed Ron into the role, and presented him with an Ambassador certificate. We all welcome Ron into the Friends family.
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Heysen Trail restored to original route through Bundaleer Forest
The temporary re-route put in place following the January 2013 Bundaleer Forest fire has been removed, and the Heysen Trail…
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Walk for the Heysen, inaugural fundraising event, 22nd May 2016 Mt Crawford Forest
Please join us for the Warren Bonython Heysen Trail Foundation’s inaugural fundraising event. 2016 Walk for the Heysen, Sunday 22 May 2016 from 9.30 am, Fromm’s Farm, Mount Road, Mount Crawford.
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Walk the Yorke Official Opening 13 December 2015
The Friends of the Heysen Trail were represented at the successful opening to the Walk the Yorke at Port Vincent on Sunday 13 December 2015.
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We’re moving shop/office to Pirie Street, Adelaide – some closure dates
We're moving to Suite 203, 2nd Floor, Epworth Building, 33 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000. Our office will be closed this Friday 20th November and be fully open on Tuesday 24th November 2015.
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This Sunday 8th November – Morialta Centenary Picnic. 2 x Walks. Bid on Historic Images Auction
Join in the community events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Morialta Conservation Park. Two free guided walks for the public to check out the Morialta Conservation Park.
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Bushwalk.com eMag Featuring South Australia’s Best Walks
The October edition of Bushwalk.com eMag is out – with a focus the best walks in South Australia. The articles include a profile on the Friends of the Heysen Trail.
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Lavender Federation Trail meets the Heysen Trail, extending to Clare
The Lavender Federation Trail has been successful in gaining grant funding to extend the trail from its current trailhead at Eudunda onwards to Clare, to intersect the Heysen Trail at Webb Gab. A special event is in the planning for April 2016 to celebrate the crossing of the two long-distance trails.
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Survey on the Best Walks of SA
The Bushwalk Australia eMagazine October's edition will focus on South Australia. They are seeking input on the best walks in South Australia. Submit the survey below and enter your 6 favourite walks.
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All 8 new sheet maps for Heysen Trail now for sale
The full series of Heysen Trail map sheets have been released and are available for purchase. Buy now via our online store, for $15 with postage from $2.15.