Continuation of feral animal control affects tracks in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
A number of tracks within the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, will be closed at night over the next 12 months. The Heysen Trail will remain open.
Category: Heysen Trail
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Buckaringa Sanctuary closure due to feral animal control, Friday 29th September to Monday 2nd October 2017
The Heysen Trail through Buckaringa Sanctuary will be closed to walkers, Friday 29 September to Monday 2 October 2017 due to feral animal control.
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Heysen Trail reroute around Sampson Flat fireground removed.
The reroute of the Heysen Trail between Chain of Ponds and Kersbrook due to the Sampson Flat fire has finally been removed.
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Proposed Upgrade of South Coast Heysen Trail – Feedback Sought
A proposal is under consideration to upgrade the Heysen Trail on the southern Fluerieu Peninsula (67km / 5 days), which will encourage walkers to visit the area, in particular tourists from outside the region. Feedback is being sought from the public, walkers and potential tourism and adventure operators. Walk options will allow for day walkers, 1-2 day walkers, 5-day walkers and a 1-day Accessible trail, with walkers camping on the trail or staying in accommodation nearby. Tourism operators will be able to offer transport services, either daily or the start and end of multi-day walks. Sections of trail and exclusive walkers-campsites will be constructed or upgraded.
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Response from the Friends of the Heysen Trail about the Proposed Bundaleer and Wirrabara Greenways
The State Government is proposing to use the Recreational Greenways Act 2000 to protect the Heysen and Mawson Trail networks for recreational access in perpetuity for use by walkers and/or cyclists. This will create a greenway over sections of the Heysen and Mawson Trails within Wirrabara and Bundaleer Forests that are proposed to be sold to private parties. Our main concerns relate to the proposed change to the route in Bundaleer that removes the section walked from Curnow’s Hut to New Campbell Hill and consequently removes the extensive views across the Spencer Gulf as well as extending the distance.
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Our first End to End Maintenance program weekend
A team of volunteers has made a successful start to our new End to End Maintenance program, working on the Heysen Trail between Cape Jervis and Tapanappa.
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More trees on the Heysen Trail – thank you to our volunteers.
Thank you to the many volunteers who have helped plant trees on the Heysen Trail. At Duttons Trough the trees can now be seen above other vegetation.
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Registrations have opened for the first End to End Maintenance Weekend
Registrations have opened for the first Heysen Trail End to End Maintenance week-end at Cape Jervis on 13th & 14th May. You are welcome to attend.
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End-to-End Maintenance Weekends
The End to End Maintenance program is a major project to upgrade the Heysen Trail.
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Park Closure – 24/11/2016 to 1/12/2016 Telowie Gorge Conservation Park and Napperby Block (Mount Remarkable National Park)
Telowie Gorge Conservation Park and Napperby Block (Mount Remarkable National Park) will be closed from 6am Friday, 24 November 2016 to 6pm Thursday, 1 December 2016. The Go Cart Track Shelter may be impacted during these times.
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Night time caution on the Heysen Trail due to feral cat control in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
The Heysen Trail and a number of other tracks and trails within the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, will be closed each night over the next 11 months. The purpose of the closure is to ensure the safety of the public during a feral cat control program to be conducted after dark. The aim is to protect the populations of recently reintroduced Western Quolls and Brushtail Possums. The evening closures commence on Thursday 3 November 2016 and will continue through to to Saturday 30 September 2017.
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Storms damage some sections of the Heysen Trail
Storms have damaged some sections of the Heysen Trail. Walkers are urged to take care and report any damage to the Friend's office.