Politics and Walking, a Look at the Election Policies
With Saturday’s election looming, Bushwalking Australia has investigated expressed policies and the track record of political parties on a range…
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Independent Review of Walking SA Complete
The independent review into the governance and organisational structure of Walking SA by BDO (formerly PKF) has been completed. The…
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Ten new camping platforms
In recent weeks multi-purpose camping platforms have been constructed at four campsites, with six more to be built.This program of…
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End-to-End Minus 1 – Walkers charge across a raging swollen Stony Creek – again
Yesterday the End-to-End Minus 1 group charged across a raging swollen Stony Creek, north of Melrose, again and again, while…
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Walk Leaders Training Day
There is a lot of satisfaction in becoming more involved in walking and we encourage walkers to engage further in…
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End-to-End 5 Plants 600 Trees
Last weekend Russell O’Brien’s End-to-End 5 group hiked the Heysen Trail north of Worlds End, near Burra. A relatively long…
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The Jodi Lee Foundation’s inaugural SA Hiking Challenge
From time to time other groups conduct events on the Heysen Trail. The Jodi Lee Foundation’s inaugural SA Hiking Challenge…
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Safety in Remote Areas – should hikers carry an emergency device?
A public talk on whether hikers should carry a safety device, like a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), or Spot Tracker.…
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Help green the Bundaleer Channel
Help plant 760 trees on the Heysen Trail along the Bundaleer Channel, near Spalding.Thursday 13th JuneFriday 14th JuneSaturday 15th JuneSunday…
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Cape Jervis events – tour environmental projects, or plant some trees
1. ‘Walk and Talk’ day – Saturday 25 MayGet a behind-the-scenes look at some outstanding environmental projects at Cape Jervis…
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Help wanted planting 600 trees
The Greening Committee is looking for volunteers to help plant 600 trees along the Heysen Trail between Worlds End and…
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New Walk Registration System
We’re phasing in a new online walk registration system. When registering for walks online, you will need to log in…