Our 2021-22 Summer walks commence this week.
Daylight saving is here and with the approach of warmer weather, our evening walks are about to start. We also have some longer walks earlier in the day.
News
Stay in the know about upcoming events, route updates, and what’s new with the Friends of the Heysen Trail.
Keep up to date with the latest news along the Heysen Trail
Check back here anytime to catch all the latest news from the Friends, updates on Trail reroutes and closures ahead of your hike, and see what adventures are coming up with the Friends.
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Latest news
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Heysen Trail closure near the Buckaringa Sanctuary, 26th to 30th August and 7th to 11th October 2021
The Heysen Trail adjacent to the Buckaringa Sanctuary will be closed to walkers from 26th to 30th August and 7th to 11th October 2021.
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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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Vale Cliff Walsh
Vale Cliff Walsh Cliff will not be well known to most Friends Members, however he played a pivotal role in the organisation’s resurgence in the early 2000s.
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Constitution Review – Member Information Sessions
The Friends Council has decided to review our Constitution to revitalise how we manage the Friends and encourage newer members to become more involved. Information sessions for members will be held later this month to outline key proposals, answer questions and obtain your feedback.
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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 near the Buckaringa Sanctuary, Thursday 3rd June to Tuesday 8th June 2021.
The Heysen Trail adjacent to the Buckaringa Sanctuary will be closed to walkers, Thursday evening 3rd June to Tuesday morning 8th June 2021.
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The Friends need help with Bookkeeping
The Friends are seeking a volunteer to help with our bookkeeping. Our small team of bookkeepers meet at the Friends Office on Friday mornings. If you can help, we'd be delighted to see you.
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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.