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Year: 2023

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  • 21 September 2023

    Respectful conversation in Australia – a First Nation’s Voice to Parliament

    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.

    Read more about Respectful conversation in Australia – a First Nation’s Voice to Parliament
  • 11 September 2023

    The Friends End of Year Bash is on again at Belair, November 26th 2023

    The End of Year Bash is on again. Belair National Park Sunday Nov 26th 2023. Entry is free. Bookings are open now.

    Read more about The Friends End of Year Bash is on again at Belair, November 26th 2023
  • 17 August 2023

    Big bold idea for Heysen Trail Northern Trailhead

    The Friends announce an exciting proposal to enhance the Northern Trailhead at Parachilna. We also provide an update on the Friends website review.

    Read more about Big bold idea for Heysen Trail Northern Trailhead
  • 9 August 2023

    Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: latest edition includes 9 reroutes

    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.

    Read more about Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: latest edition includes 9 reroutes
  • 17 May 2023

    Heysen Trail closure north of Cudlee Creek, 19th-21st May 2023

    Closure of Heysen Trail in the Bennetts Plantation, Mt Crawford Forest, north of Cudlee Creek Friday May 19 through Sunday May 21, 2023

    Read more about Heysen Trail closure north of Cudlee Creek, 19th-21st May 2023
  • 18 April 2023

    Wild South Coast Way & associated Park closures, 7th-12th May 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

    Read more about Wild South Coast Way & associated Park closures, 7th-12th May 2023
  • 10 April 2023

    Animal control program on the Fleurieu Peninsula, 1-14 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

    Read more about Animal control program on the Fleurieu Peninsula, 1-14 May 2023
  • 10 April 2023

    FoHT new Council & Annual Report 2022

    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.

    Read more about FoHT new Council & Annual Report 2022

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We’re open Mon-Fri, 10.30am–2.30pm. As we’re staffed by volunteers, the office may occasionally be closed, so it’s best to call before you visit.

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The Heysen Trail is developed and maintained as a partnership between the Government of South Australia – Department for Environment & Water (DEW) and the Friends of the Heysen Trail.

The Friends of Heysen Trail acknowledge and respect the Traditional Custodians of the ancestral lands we traverse along the Heysen Trail, embracing the Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna, Peramangk, Ngadjuri, Nukunu and Adnyamathanha peoples.

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