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
Category: Hiking the Trail
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New Heysen Trail Map 1, including the Wild South Coast Way.
A new version of the Heysen Trail map 1 has just been released. The map incorporates the Wild South Coast Way and is now available on our on line store. The Friends' Map and Book clearance sale is also continuing.
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Animal control program on the Fleurieu Peninsula, 19-30 September 2022
Warning to WSCW walkers of possible loud noises associated with an aerial deer cull 19-30 September 2022
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Bio Security alert – Be aware of the potential dangers of Foot & Mouth Disease
With the increasing risk of F&MD being introduced to Australia, it is essential that walkers take precautions to combat the potential spread of this and other soil borne diseases. Walkers are asked to clean footwear and equipment to eliminate the chance of spreading disease.
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Walk the Heysen Trail with the Friends – from the Fleurieu Peninsula to Mt Lofty
A guided walk on the Heysen Trail from Inman Valley to Mt Lofty. Six days of consecutive walks on some of the prettiest sections of the trail. Ideal for, but not limited to, walkers from regional areas and interstate. .
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Reminder of a change to the Heysen Trail in the former Bundaleer Forest.
A recent change to the Heysen Trail in the former Bundaleer Forest means the original route between Curnows Hut and New Campbell Hill has been reinstated. Please note that this change was omitted from an article in the upcoming August edition of the Trailwalker magazine.
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Keep fruit fly free on your walks !!
Walkers leaving the metro area should be sure they do not take fruit fly with them. There is a fruit fly infestation in metropolitan Adelaide, and there are penalties for moving potentially infected fruit from an affected to an unaffected region. Please check which region ( green, orange or red) you live in, and act accordingly, after viewing the regulations on the SA govt fruit fly web site.
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Heysen Trail Closure – Southern Flinders Ranges Parks (February 2021)
Access to the Heysen Trail in the Southern Flinders Ranges will be restricted from 6 am Saturday, 20th February 2021 until 2pm Friday, 26th February 2021..
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Trail care – the Heysen Trail needs our attention
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions many people have tried bushwalking and camping for the first time. Some people have camped wherever they can find a spot. This type of behaviour has understandably upset some owners of land on or near the trail. We all need to remember to follow good bushwalking and camping etiquette.
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Heysen Trail Closure – Southern Flinders Ranges
Access to the Heysen Trail in the Southern Flinders Ranges will be restricted from 6 am Saturday, 21 November 2020 until 2pm Friday, 27 November 2020.
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The Heysen Trail is open for through walkers and camping … BUT the Cudlee Creek fire has caused a problem…
A section of the trail is affected by fire-related closures and some other special arrangements apply. Check these details before you walk …
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Prescribed Burn in Hale Conservation Park – week commencing 20th April 2020.
Walkers are advised that the Hale Conservation Park will be closed this week for a prescribed burn. It is most likely to be held on Friday 24th April 2020.