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.
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
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Latest news
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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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The Friends elect their first female President
At the Friends Annual General meeting last Friday, Melanie Sjoberg was elected as our new President. Melanie becomes our first female President. Melanie is a dedicated walker having completed the Heysen Trail with E2E 4 in August 2014. Congratulations to Melanie and thank you to Robert Alcock, our retiring President.
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Vale Jamie Shephard, past President of Friends of the Heysen Trail
The Friends of the Heysen Trail are saddened by the passing of our highly esteemed past President Jamie Sheppard on 27 December, 2016. Jamie was active in all facets of the walking community, and a most generous host of social functions for the members. Jamie will be remembered as a true gentleman and friend to all who knew him, and he will be very sadly missed in the wider community.
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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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Our Wednesday evening Twilight Walks start on November 2nd.
Daylight saving is here and with the approach of warmer weather, our Wednesday evening twilight walks are about to start.
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Friends win awards at Walking SA Awards Presentation
Friends of the Heysen Trail win an award at Walking SA Awards Presentation night
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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.
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Adelaide Hills flood damage closes some walking trails.
Recent heavy rains and flood damage in the Adelaide Hills have closed several roads and popular walking trails including the Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty track.
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Park Closure – The Telowie Gorge Conservation Park and Napperby Block (Mount Remarkable National Park) 23 Sept 2016 to 29 Sept 2016
Park closure – Telowie Gorge Conservation Park and Napperby Block (Mount Remarkable National Park) will be closed from 23 Sept to 29 Sept 2016