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BACK ON
THE TRAIL
Walking Season
Underway
2020 I N REVIEW
TH E SAGA OF GRE E NI NG H I SK EY 'S H UT
I N TH E FO OTSTE P S OF WARRE N BONY THON
A NEW C H AP TE R FOR TR AI LWALKER
FR I E ND S OF THE HEYSEN TR AIL | S OUTH AUSTR ALIA | ISSUE 1 6 0 | AUGUST 2021
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About the Friends AUGUST 2021 • 3
COUNCIL MEMBERS 2020 PATRON END-TO END WALK
His Excellency the COORDINATORS
PRESIDENT
Melanie Sjoberg Honourable Hieu Van Le AC E2E10 Judy McAdam
E2E11 John Babister
VICE PRESIDENT HONORARY MEMBERS E2E12 Adam Matthews
Greg Boundy Sadie Leupold E2E13 Vicki Barrett
SECRETARY Thelma Anderson OAM E2E14 Mark Fletcher
Julian Monfries Kath Palyga E2E15 Mark Curtis
Richard Schmitz E2E-2 Julian Monfries
TREASURER Arthur Smith
PUBLISHED BY THE Basia Samcewicz Colin Edwards OAM TRAIL DEVELOPMENT
FRIENDS OF THE HEYSEN Robert Alcock Hugh Greenhill SECTION LEADERS
TRAIL AND OTHER Dom Henschke Barry Finn S1 Albert Schmidke
WALKING TRAILS John Wilson Dean Killmier S2A Richard Bourne
Margaret Fletcher John Wilson S2B John Newland
W heysentrail.asn.au John Babister David Beaton S3&4 Hermann Schmidt
facebook.com/HeysenTrail Paul Bond Jack Marcelis (Wandergruppe
twitter.com/HeysenTrail Judy McAdam Julian Monfries Bushwalkers)
Ross McDougall Frances Gasson S5 John Babister
youtube.com/HeysenTrail
Simon Cameron S6 Robert Ruediger, Ken
SUB-COMMITTEE
pinterest.com/HeysenTrail David Rattray OAM Smith
CHAIRS
@heysentrailfriends Hermann Schmidt S7 Carl Greenstreet
TRAIL DEVELOPMENT Robert Alcock S8 Ian Harding
CITY OFFICE Paul Bond Liz O’Shea (WEA Ramblers)
Suite 203, Epworth Building WALKING John Potter S9 Jerry & Michelle Foster
33 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000 Adam Matthews Kevin Liddiard S10 Wayne Turner,
Arrienne Wynen Peter Deacon
Open Mon – Fri OFFICE Peter Wynen S11&12 Dom Henschke
10:30am – 2:30pm Dom Henschke Bob Randell S13 Hugh Greenhill
T (08) 8212 6299 MARKETING & S14-18 Daniel Jardine
E heysentrail@heysentrail.asn.au HONORARY MEMBERS Coordinator
MEMBERSHIP
(DECEASED) S17B Simon Cameron
Helen Morgante
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Terry Lavender OAM
HONORARY Jim Crinion OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
SINGLE $25/year
MEMBERSHIP Neville Southgate MONDAYS
FAMILY $40/year Julian Monfries Doug Leane Graham Loveday
SCHOOLS/ORGANISATIONS RECONCILIATION Fred Brooks Neil Nosworthy
$60/year COMMITTEE Jamie Shephard Elizabeth Rogers
Membership is valid for Anne Kirk Terry Gasson Neil Page
12 months from the date Glen Dow
WARREN BONYTHON TUESDAYS
of payment.
HEYSEN TRAIL TRAILWALKER Valerie Boundy
FOUNDATION Judy McAdam
EDITOR
Chris Porter
CHAIR Josh West David Rattray OAM
Neville Haar Tammy Main Barbara Sedgley
SECRETARY EDITORIAL WEDNESDAYS
Neil Nosworthy SUB-COMMITTEE Elayne Sanders
MID NORTH Robert Alcock Vicki Cahalan
Philip Bell Gilbert Downs
WALK COORDINATOR
Colin Edwards OAM Jack Marcelis
Liz Pridham
Judy McAdam Rosemary Hayward
Kathy Alty
Julie Stapleton THURSDAYS
FACEBOOK PUBLICITY
WEBSITE EDITOR Erica Gordon
Paul McCormack
Julian Monfries
Jeremy Carter
burra.heysentrail@gmail.com Judy Szekeres
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY David Andrewartha
COUNCIL MEETINGS Trish Bowie
Council meets on the third Judy McAdam
Wednesday of each month. FRIDAYS
OFFICE MANAGER Cathy Bowditch
Dom Henschke Erika Guess
Julia McLachlan
BOOKKEEPERS
Peter Clark
John Wilson
Cover: Walkers on the Heysen Margaret Fletcher
Trail near The Dutchman Stern
Conservation Park, captured by
Hazel Cochrane Photography.
Trailwalker welcomes photo
submissions suitable for the
magazine cover. Please email
We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians whose ancestral lands we traverse along the
your high-resolution images to
Heysen Trail. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal peoples to
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Country and pay respects to the cultural authority of Aboriginal peoples within the Country we walk.
Contents Trailwalker
Articles, reports and other
submissions by members and
interested parties are welcome
and should be emailed to
the Trailwalker Editor at
trailwalker@heysentrail.asn.au
Deadline for the next issue
(December 2021):
16 29 OCTOBER 2021
The Trailwalker magazine is
available by subscription or
Ngadjuri mother and child by online at heysentrail.asn.au/
Robert Hannaford (Riverton) trailwalker and is published
and distributed tri-annually:
• April
05 14 22 • August
• December
PRESIDENT’S ASK A HIKER THE SAGA OF
REPORT GREENING The Trailwalker magazine
What is your favourite has a typical distribution
adventure/hiking book? HISKEY'S HUT
M EL AN IE SJO B E R G of 1500, and an estimated
"Opening Up" Opportunity NE IL NOSWORT H Y readership of approximately
and Challenge.
15 The trials and tribulations of twice that number.
a conservationist at heart and
VOLUNTEER the local inhabitants. Contributors are urged
06 PROFILE to contact the Editor to
discuss their article prior to
FRIENDS NEWS 24
DOM HENSCHKE submission. The submission
Keep up-to-date with what’s Dom shares his involvement deadline is approx. 5 weeks
happening on the Trail. as a Friends volunteer.
CHOOSE YOUR
prior to the month of
OWN ADVENTURE publication.
07 16 ROS IE B U RN
Views expressed in
Rosie walks the Heysen Trail contributed articles are
TRAILTHINKER NJADJERI her way, but takes advantage
those of the authors, and
QUIZ ACKNOWLEDMENT of the support the Heysen
not necessarily those of the
Friends offer.
SI MON CAMERON Friends of the Heysen Trail.
09 The Friends Reconciliation
26
Committee acknowledges the
FRIENDS Traditional Custodians of our ADVERTISING RATES
IN THE FOOTSTEPS (EX. GST)
SEASON WALK land.
OF WARREN
PROGRAMME 2021 1/8 PAGE $60 per issue
BONYTHON
18 1/4 PAGE $90 per issue
10 HEYSEN TRAIL IN
DAMIAN F ITZ PAT RIC K
Damian finds inspiration
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END-TO-END REVIEW 2020 from childhood memories as FULL PAGE $220 per issue
he prepares to follow in the
SEASON WALK MELANI E SJ OBERG footsteps of Warren Bonython
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PROGRAMME 2021 $265 per issue
A review of the activities (part 1).
and contributions from the A commitment for 12 months
volunteers of the FoHT in
12 2020. 30 advertising (three issues)
would attract 10% saving.
NPWSSA'S PARK FAVOURITE SHORT
OF THE MONTH 20 WALK
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article submission guidelines
Northern Eyre Peninsula A NEW CHAPTER are available upon request.
SAL LY H E NE RY
FOR TRAILWALKER Contact the Trailwalker Editor .
Blinman Pools Walk, Flinders
Ranges trailwalker@heysentrail.asn.au
J OSH WEST
Josh reflects on his time as
TrailWalker editor.
President's Report AUGUST 2021 • 5
“Opening Up”
Opportunity and
Challenge
MELANIE SJOBERG
W
OW it’s time!! members to join any of the E2E walks We’re in discussion with senior DEW
Welcome to walk and fill in gaps as opportunities arise. staff about improving our general
season 2021; it has Our E2E walks now cover the whole communication and trying to attain
generated a really Heysen every year so the scope for a common understanding about
big response and members to complete the trail by mix medium-term aims for the Heysen
a busier time than many volunteers and match is unlimited; maybe start Trail. The Wild South Coast Way and
in the Friends office can remember. with an E2E in the mid-north or try newer Southern Flinders 6 Gorges
Map sales, email and phone inquiries north to south with “minus 2” or a State Government investments are
seem constant: budding walkers are week away late in the year around the good opportunities to showcase the
dropping in for a chat about the trail, Adelaide Hills sections of the Heysen. Heysen, along with possibilities from
transport, town accommodation and Some of our Walk Leaders also plan opening up of reservoirs.
general hints from our experienced specific day ‘Trailwalkers’ to help
volunteers. members to catch up. We’ve reinstated regular meetings
to work more closely with DEW,
It also appears that the Heysen may The Walk program is important to Forestry SA and SA Water to ensure
not be so “remote” for through-hikers our Trail Maintenance work too. E2E projects and changes that impact
this year with many announcements walkers identify issues that crop on the Heysen are identified early.
from walkers starting north and up along the trail – missing marker The Friends has made a fantastic
south over the next few months. posts, broken stiles, overgrown tracks contribution to trail development over
Quite different to Richard Savage’s - which means our volunteer section many years so we aim to continue
comments in his book Walkers Follow leaders can better use their time for with this priority area of our volunteer
Fence that he rarely saw another hiker targeted repairs and improvements. activity.
during his 3 Heysen hikes. This provides a mutual benefit
because without the maintenance and CO UNCIL 2021
The Friends latest End-to-End (E2E) development we would have no trail
15 booked out in record time. We are to walk. The March AGM elected a new
running 7 E2E in total so our volunteer Council to continue to guide
Walk Leaders are taking on more than Becoming a member helps the the Friends work over the year.
ever before. This reflects the huge gap Friends and the Trail by supporting Melanie Sjoberg (President),
left from “Covid-19 Cancellations” and all aspects of our work: while we are Greg Boundy (Vice President)
so many more people discovering the all volunteers, revenue is essential and Julian Monfries (Secretary)
wonder of the Heysen Trail and other for administration of the office, our were re-elected, along with
fabulous places in our backyard. website and promotional material, continuing council members
along with contributing to new Dom Henschke, John Babister,
Our patient office volunteers have infrastructure on the Trail. John Wilson, Margaret Fletcher,
spent many hours phoning and Partnering with Department for Paul Bond, and Robert Alcock.
emailing disappointed members who Environment and Water (DEW) Particular welcome to new
missed out on registration. While even when the walk season has council members Judy McAdam
it seems systematic to start at Cape slowed our Council and Committee and Ross MacDougall. Council
Jervis or Parachilna Gorge, there is members keep the organisation thanks to retiring Treasurer
of course no rule to start the Trail at ticking over, growing and planning for Stephen Salib Brown and
any particular point, so we encourage improvements. Council member Colin Edwards.
Friends News AUGUST 2021 • 6
Has your
membership
lapsed?
Thank you for being
a friend, but please take
a moment to reflect.
Did you know that many of our
members don’t walk our trails but
their financial contribution (only
$25 a year for singles and $40 for
couples) goes a long way to help our Getting on
volunteer organisation?
the trail
Your contribution allows us to:
• HELP OTHERS WALK THE ENTIRE in 2021 Photo: Mark Scicluna
TRAIL as many of you have done,
with leaders and buses
• OPEN AN OFFICE 5 DAYS A WEEK
The Friends 2021 walking
with volunteers to answer
questions and sell maps and
other material
• MAINTAIN AND REDEVELOP THE
1200KM TRAIL with markers,
stiles and toilets.
season is underway
Rest assured, your $25 is very well
spent. We hope your time with us was
Its not too late to jump The first two years include about seven
walks per season (May to October) at
enjoyable; we would love you to stay. on board the Heysen which point we'll have reached the
Trail End-to-Ends Cudlee Creek area.
guided adventures.
Friends COVID Every year adventurous walkers
Year 3 transitions from walking on
Saturdays into weekends away. This
Safe 2021 commence a six-year journey, which
includes approximately 63 individual
change begins at Kapunda on the last
two trips of the walking season. These
SA Health COVID Safety requires the walk days, and covers the length weekend trips continue throughout
Friends of the Heysen Trail to: of the Heysen Trail. E2E walks are years 4 and 5 until we arrive in Quorn.
› keep a register of members at events; underway now and there are plenty of Due to the distances required to
› comply with any attendance caps in opportunities to register and join in. complete each section during the final
place; See the E2E Walk Programme on page year, two week-long excursions will see
10 for more details. us to the finish line. Don't worry, you'll
› ensure trained COVID Marshalls are
2021 has seen the E2E 15 commence be fit by then.
a part of walks and activities.
their Trail journey from Cape Jervis on If you're not sure of the fitness level
This means members/guests must the Fleurieu Peninsula and will finish required why not start out on one of
register online in advance for ALL at Parachilna Gorge in the Flinders the Trailstarter walks and take it from
FoHT walks, activities and events. Our Ranges in 2027. Join leaders Mark, there. See the Friends Season Walk
office volunteers will be able to assist if Audrey, Maria, Andrea, Leanne, Philip Programme on page 9 for more details.
you have any difficulties. You also need and Mike; we look forward to seeing you.
to use QR Code check-in or sign-in
when visiting and attending meetings There is a slight deviation from past
in the office. Let's keep everyone safe E2E's; Year 1, 2 and part 3 you will now Check out heysentrail.asn.au/walks
through 2021. be walking on SATURDAYS. So, you for E2E walk dates and to register.
won't have to rush home after a long Book early, numbers are limited.
day's walk to prepare for the working If you have any questions, send our
week (that is for those of us not lucky friendly volunteer office staff an email
enough to have retired). on heysentrail@heysentrail.asn.au
Friends News AUGUST 2021 • 7
Heysen Trail Route News
Ch-ch-ch-changes (Turn For those wanting to break up the
and face the strain) section, camping is available near the
picnic grounds, with access to toilets
-David Bowie. and water, courtesy of a local volunteer
It’s said you never walk so please use the honesty box on site.
the same trail twice and The newly marked winding Greenway
route has generated many complaints
that is certainly bearing to the Friends of Heysen Trail office,
fruit this year. website and facebook. Discussion with
Trailthinker
local landholders indicated support for
the old Heysen route. Consequently
In 2021 changes on the Heysen Trail
Quiz
FOHT has approached DEW about the
are under foot (literally) with a few re-
routes pending or underway and that option of reinstating the old route and
is sometimes a bit of a strain on our reviewing the new route for suitability.
volunteer resources. It’s also why our WILD SOUTH COAST ON THE 1. What is the South
volunteers are so incredibly important. HEYSEN TRAIL Australian marine state
emblem?
CUDLEE CREEK Implementation of the WSC project
from SA Government investment in the 2. The Adelaide Fringe was
After the 2020 bushfire the trail was
Heysen between Cape Jervis and Victor founded in which year?
closed through the Forestry area due
Harbor has been in planning phase for
to cleaning up and safety risks. Good 3. Which NP along the
more than 2 years. Construction has
news! Friends volunteers have now Heysen Trail hosts the Fat
now commenced on new hike-in sites
reinstated the Heysen markers and the Tyre Festival?
at Eagle Waterhole and Balquidder that
trail is open for this walk season.
will deliver new shelters, toilets, tent 4. Which Australian
The hike-in site at Grandpa’s is now pads and better amenity. walking trail stretches
open for overnight hikers. between Cape Naturaliste
parks.sa.gov.au/park-management/
and Cape Leeuwin?
BUNDALEER FOREST wild-south-coast-way
5. The United States’ long-
Following the Bundaleer bushfire in While tradespeople are on site, there
distance CDT stands for
2013, the SA Government reviewed will be a bit of disruption for through-
what?
its tenure of the affected forestry hikers: water and a place to pitch the
plantations and some of the former tent will still be available nearby. DEW 6. The Ediacaran period
Forestry land traversed by the Heysen is also consulting the community about (600 to 542 million years
Trail has been transferred to private amendments to the Deep Creek and ago) is named after
management. The Department for Newland Head Parks Management hills in which mountain
Environment and Water has advised Plans to allow for construction of new range?
the Friends that a new route through hike-in sites in each park, so hikers 7. How long is the South
the forest has been marked and follows don’t need to use the existing vehicle Australian border?
the Bundaleer Heysen Greenway, camping sites. 16582km, 3185km or
which is a legislated route.
SOUTHERN FLINDERS 7635km
As a result, walkers will find the PRECINCT 8. What is the ironic name
Heysen Trail has changed considerably
SA Government has announced of the peak surveyed by
in this area. The new Greenway route
new investment in walking and a fraudulent engineer in
incorporates a winding trail through
MTB trails in the Wirrabara Forest, the Southern Flinders in
former Forestry SA land extending the
Mt Remarkable region and linking the 1850s?
distance by some 11km on that section.
Spaniards Gully and Beetaloo 9. What is the tool featured
Many former Forestry tracks are now Reservoir. Friends of the Heysen on the SA Coat of Arms?
on private land so walkers need to volunteers are participating in early
take care to stay on the marked trail or planning for a medium-term concept 10. What is the name of
public roads. The Heysen Trail from to open up a new “6 Gorges Hike” Adelaide’s Japanese sister
Curnows Hut to Lehman Road now on the western slope of Wirrabara city?
covers 30km. and Telowie Gorge that may deliver
improved alignment of the Heysen ANSWERS PAGE 16
AUTUMN 2021 • 8
Friends News
Heysen Trail Route News cont.
Trail. Members and supporters are ON A LIGHTER NOTE .......
encouraged to check out the Parks
WHITE PARK REROUTE FUN
information website.
engagementhub.parks.sa.gov.au/ Following conversations with the new
southern-flinders-precinct owner of Forestry SA land, north of
Wirrabara, the Three Amigos, Adam
THE BLUFF - MT REMARKABLE Matthews, Mike Joyce and Robin
Mt Remarkable Council has Sharland, headed off to meet the
commenced construction of a viewing landowner, Robin Pole, to plot a trail
platform and vehicle car park along TV re-route for his new acquisition.
Track/Go Kart Track ridgeline above
Wirrabara Forest area that directly
impacts the Heysen Trail. Walkers are
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That done, a marshalling of volunteers
to mark the re-route and install a
number of stiles was required and
able to continue along the trail during
the Three Amigos stepped forward to
construction. In the near future we
complete the task with Julian Monfries.
anticipate a realignment to take the trail
into bush alongside Go Kart Track. Thus, on Thursday 8th and 9th of April
the work was undertaken, with 4 km
CRYSTAL BROOK/BOWMAN of marking, four new stiles and the
PARK The perfect refurbishment of another, completing
The Heysen Trail between Bowman Heysen Trail the job.
Park and Hughes Gap is closed. Companion Guide Hard ground necessitated the
Realignment of the Heysen Trail from
invention of new digging techniques,
Bowman Park has been implemented Heysen Highlights
leading to the Matthews Method of
by FOHT volunteers and is on the FOHT Order on the Friends’ website
encouraging a crowbar to extract more
website. Pt Pirie Council has been heysentrail.asn.au/shop
soil, using a star-dropper hammer,
supportive and is seeking approval from
to pound the crowbar deeper than
the Department for Infrastructure and
previously achievable.
Transport (DIT) to reduce the vehicle
Goyder Renewable Energy Project The refurbished stile, on White Park
speed limit on Bowman Park Road for
near Burra Road, as the Trail exits the forest is
walker safety.
goyderenergy.com.au/ now the Sharland Stile, as he was the
FUTURE HEYSEN IMPACT? first to test its construction.
Georgetown/Carmody Hill Renewable
A number of renewable energy projects Energy Project The reroute now affords vast views to
are in the development stage and, georgetownhillsre.com.au/ the gulf, a more friendly walk, with
subject to approvals, may affect the
Crystal Brook less undulating hills.
future route of the Heysen Trail either
crystalbrookenergypark.com.au/
during construction or in the longer
term. Friends volunteers will keep you
in the loop as these progress. Check out heysentrail.asn.au/
heysen-trail/re-routes/ for updates
on trail re-routes. You can subscribe
on the page for updates sent directly
to your inbox. #organised
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Friends Season Walk Programme 2021
1ST WEEKEND 2ND WEEKEND 3RD WEEKEND 4TH WEEKEND 5TH WEEKEND
SAT 3 JUL
Willunga Basin Trail WED 7 JUL SAT 24 - SUN 25 JUL
Daniel Jardine O’Halloran Hill RP Walk the Yorke
Peter Deacon Peter Clark
SAT 3 JUL
Belair NP Loop
Paul Gill THU 8 JUL
JUL
SUN 18 JUL
Onkaparinga Hardys Scrub N/A
SUN 4 JUL
Judith Ellis Noeleen Smith
Bridgewater/ SUN 25 JUL
Crafers Return Mt Panorama
Bill Van Riet Knotts Hill
SAT 10 - SUN 11 JUL
Rosemary Hayward
SUN 4 JUL Lavender Trail
Mt Crawford Greg Boundy
Peter Deacon
SAT 14 - SUN 15 AUG SAT 28 AUG
SAT 7 AUG Lavender Trail Cobbler Hill to
Beaumont/Cleland Greg Boundy Tapanappa
SAT 31 JUL Mike Joyce SUN 22 AUG Mark Fletcher
Mylor/Aldgate Loop SAT 14 - SUN 15 AUG South Para
Paul Gill Walk the Yorke Peter Deacon SAT 31 JUL
Peter Clark Glen Osmond Loop
Paul Gill
AUG
SUN 8 AUG SAT 14 AUG
Waitpinga Cape Jervis to Cobblers
Judith Ellis Mark Fletcher
SUN 15 AUG MON 30 AUG -
SUN 1 AUG Mt Crawford SUN 22 AUG THU 2 SEP
SUN 8 AUG
Mack Creek Peter Deacon TBD Fleurieu to Mt Lofty
CANCELLED:
Dom Henschke Hahndorf Michael Middleton John Babister
SUN 15 AUG
Settlers Walk Warren Tower Loop
Bill Van Riet Rosemary Hayward
SAT 11 - SUN 12 SEP
SUN 5 SEP Walk the Yorke
Horsnell Gully Peter Clark
Mike Joyce SUN 26 SEP
SEP
SUN 12 SEP SUN 19 SEP Lobethal
Anstey Hill East Gandys Gully Bushland Park N/A
SUN 5 SEP Kevin Liddiard Simon Cameron Mary Cartland &
South Para Dean Mortimer
SUN 12 SEP
Grand Walk Brownhill
Rosemary Hayward Robin Sharland
FRI 23 OCT
SUN 3 OCT Stirling to Lofty Loop
SUN 10 OCT Paul Gill
CANCELLED:
Mt Hayfield
Stirling/ Mt Lofty SAT 23 OCT
Robin Sharland
Bill Van Riet Orchid Walk
OCT
SAT 16 - SUN 17 OCT Phil Bell SUN 31 OCT
Walk the Yorke Magical Morialta
Peter Clark SUN 24 OCT John Babister
Sturt Gorge
SUN 3 OCT SUN 10 OCT Noeleen Smith
Mt Barker Highbury Aqueduct
Graham Bald Kevin Liddiard SUN 10 OCT
O’Halloran Hill
Simon Cameron
TRAILWALKER WALKS TRAILSTARTER WALKS SPECIAL EVENTS LAVENDER TRAIL WALK THE YORKE
Version released 28 May 2021 heysentrail.asn.au/walks
Check the online Walk Walking with the Friends
Programme for the latest Check the online walk calendar for the latest updates to the programme.
updates and to register For details about each walk, the hot weather policy, what to wear and
what to bring, and details of walk grades, visit heysentrail.asn.au/walks
heysentrail.asn.au/walks
End-to-End Season Programme 2021
1ST WEEKEND 2ND WEEKEND 3RD WEEKEND 4TH WEEKEND 5TH WEEKEND
E2E 10 E2E 10 E2E -2
THU TO SAT, 8-17 JUL SAT TO SUN, 24 JUL –
(WEEK AWAY) 1 AUG (WEEK AWAY)
Leigh Creek Rd - Eyre Depot - Melrose
Parachilna Gorge
Trailhead E2E 15
E2E 14
JUL
E2E 12 SAT 24 JUL
SUN 4 JUL E2E 15
SAT & SUN, 17-18 JUL Balquhidder - Waitpinga N/A
Dashwood Gully Rd -
SAT 10 JUL
Mylor Dares Hill Rd - Hallett
Tapanappa - - EE George Rd
Balquhidder E2E 11
Quarry
SAT & SUN, 24-25 JUL
E2E 13 Alligator Gorge Road
- Horrocks Pass -
SUN 11 JUL
Broadview
Pewsey Vale - Tanunda
E2E -2 E2E 11
E2E 12 SAT & SUN, 28–29 AUG
AUG
E2E 13 Broadview - Quorn
SUNDAY SAT & SUN, 21-22 AUG
E2E 14 SUN 8 AUG 15 AUGUST EE George Quarry
SUN 1 AUG Tanunda - Kapunda - Spalding Rd - E2E 15
Mylor - Cleland Chlorinator SAT 28 AUG
Waitpinga - Tugwell Rd
E2E 12 E2E 11
SAT & SUN, 18-19 SEP SAT & SUN, 25–26 SEP
E2E 14 E2E 13 Chlorinator - Raeville Quorn - Eyre Depot
SEP
SUN 5 SEP SAT & SUN, 11-12 SEP
E2E 14
N/A
Cleland - Montacute Kapunda - Hamilton - E2E 15
Heights Peters Hill SUN 19 SEP SAT 25 SEP
Montacute Hts - Tugwell Rd - Inman
Cudlee Creek Valley
E2E 15
SAT 9 OCT
E2E 13 Inman Valley - E2E 12
OCT
SAT TO MON, 2-4 OCT Myponga
SUNDAY
(LONG WEEKEND)
SAT & SUN, 16-17 OCT
24 OCTOBER N/A
E2E 14 Raeville - Locks Ruin -
Peters Hill -
Bowman Park
Burra Road SUN 10 OCT
Cudlee Creek -
The Nuggett Rd
Version released 28 May 2021 heysentrail.asn.au/walksEnd-to-End Season Programme 2021 AUTUMN 2021 • 11
Walking with the Friends Keeping
Check the online walk calendar for the latest track of the PARACHILNA
End-to-End
GORGE TRAILHEAD
updates to the programme. For details about
each walk, the hot weather policy, what to wear
Groups
WILPENA POUND
and what to bring, and details of walk grades,
visit heysentrail.asn.au/walks
Walks Registration E2E 10 HAWKER
Leigh Creek Road
Register for a walk either online at
heysentrail.asn.au/walks or by phoning the
office on 8212 6299. Walk registration closing
QUORN
dates and times are listed on each walk event
page, access via the website walk calendar. E2E -2
Eyre Depot
Walk Cancellations MELROSE
If you need to withdraw from a booked walk,
please notify the leader or the office as soon E2E 11 WIRRABARA
as possible. The easiest way is to login to your
Alligator Gorge
account and withdraw from the walk. CRYSTAL BROOK
HALLETT
End-to-End walks are not subject to a weather
SPALDING
forecast temperature limit, however the walk BURRA
leader may decide to cancel or amend the event if
a weather event is deemed to present a high risk. E2E 12
Dares Hill
TrailStarter, TrailWalker and TrailRambler walks
Road
will be cancelled if the forecast temperature for MARRABEL
Adelaide is equal or higher than 32ºC. Be aware
KAPUNDA
that walks are automatically cancelled when the
forecast weather on the day of the walk is for E2E 13 TANUNDA
severe storms with damaging winds as per the Pewsey Vale
7pm ABC News on the day prior to the walk. Refer
to abc.net.au/news/weather or bom.gov.au/sa. MT LOFTY
Your Walk Leader will send an email to all walkers HAHNDORF
E2E 14
to advise of the cancellation. We suggest you MYLOR
check your emails before leaving to join the walk. Dashwood
Gully Road
MOUNT COMPASS
Bushfire policy CAPE JERVIS
TRAILHEAD VICTOR HARBOR
If a Total Fire Ban is declared by the CFS in E2E 15
the Fire Ban District where the walk event is
being held, the walk event will be cancelled. Tapanappa
In such a case walk fees will be refunded.Park of the Month AUGUST 2021 • 12
Celebrate JULY
NPWSSA's Park
Northern Eyre Peninsula (Gawler Ranges, Nullarbor &
Cuttlefish Coast Sanctuary Zone)
of the Month AUGUST
Barossa Parks (Para Wirra, Warren, Hale, Kaiserstuhl, Sandy
with Friends Creek & Sth Para Reservoir)
SUN 1 AUG Mack Creek Dom Henschke
Join the Friends as we SUN 8 AUG Tanunda - Kapunda E2E 13
celebrate our amazing parks SUN 15 AUG Warren Twr Loop Rosemary Hayward
with the National Parks
SUN 22 AUG South Para Peter Deacon
and Wildlife Service South
Australia's Park of the Month. SEPTEMBER
Glenthorne Precinct (Glenthorne NP, O’Halloran Hill, Hallett
For the months of April, May, June and Cove, Marino)
August in 2021, walks from the Friends Walks
Programme coincide with NPWSSA's Park of OCTOBER
the Month Programme. Come for a stroll and
Ikara-Flinders Ranges NP
help us celebrate these wonderful parklands.
NOVEMBER
Register for a walk either online at
heysentrail.asn.au/walks or by phoning the Limestone Coast (Naracoorte Caves, Tantanoola Caves,
office on 8212 6299. Piccaninnie Ponds)
Park of the Month is a great way to gain a DECEMBER
deeper understanding of our special natural
places and to find new ways to enjoy them. Eastern Kangaroo Island Parks (Lashmar, Baudin, Cape
Each month NPWSSA provide a variety of Willoughby)
events for everyone to enjoy.
Gary Pearce Solicitor
Take the Plunge
Specialising in wills and
estates including:
· estate planning
· powers of attorney
· advance care directives
· estate litigation
· land transactions
61 Carrington Street Adelaide
South Australia 5000
T 08 8237 0572 F 08 8237 0508
E g@garypearce.com.au
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ETE 9 Mt Remarkable
Bev Skeen
Photos: Simon Cameron
Welcome New Members
The President and the Council would like to extend a warm welcome to the following 178 members
who have joined the Friends since the last edition of Trailwalker.
Adam Greaves Catherine Walsh Jane Maidment Lucy Buckle Peter Strous
Adele Caon Cathy Buttignol Jane McLaren Lutfun Neesa Philip Colebatch
Alberto Costa Cathy Ludbrook Jasmine Stone Madeleine Said Philip Hewitt
Alex Stedman Cecilia Freeman Jayne Dance Mandy Forrest Rachel Childs
Alicia Strous Cecilia Hammar Ellis Jennifer Holmes Marc Le Mire Raelene Baron
Alison Wuttke Chris Heysen Jo Evans Margaret Cameron Rebecca Waters
Alonso Cortez Christie Curtis John Bushell Margaret Laurie Reinhard Struve
Amber Wilson Christine Walsh John Cadd Marilyn Waters Richard Trapp
Andrea Duff Claire Moffatt John Forrest Mario Labrosciano Robyn Lambert
Andrew Mellor Claire Morrison John McFarlane Mark Burdett Runar Bjaaland
Angela Hemmes Colin Burnett John Shanahan Mark Thring Samantha Taylor
Anna Noble Dagmar Jaeger John Skinner Martin Keogh Samuel Riley
Anne Frodsham Damian Miley John Stark Mary Adams Scott Lavis
Annette Fleming Debra Chapman John Wilson Melanie Greaves Scott White
Annie Nicholson Dianne Bergen Jonathan Vallario Melanie Reid Sharon Colsey
Anthony Harratt Ellie Bickerton Joni Cottrell Michael Donald Siobhan Sheridan
Asha Thattengat Ewan Maddock Julie Munt Michael Harvey Sonya Jensen
Audrey Lim Fiona Marshall Juliet Aamodt Michael Hemmes Stephen Chambers
Barbara Hinkelmann Geneth Costa June Walsh Michael Reger Stephen Duff
Barrie Paynter Geoffrey David Higgins Karen Prior Michelle Jones Stephen Edwards
Bence Mayer Geraldine Roddy Kate Molloy Mingo Rix Steven Packer
Bernadette Inglis Grant Dempsey Kathy Carles Moira Coffey Sue Becker
Bevan Bates Graziella Antonuccio Kay Sutton Moira Donald Susan Telfer
Bill Ross Greg Button Kim Harratt Monica Kloppers Suzanne Kovacs
Brendan Kenny Heather Bailey Kristy Thomas Naomi Struve Tarsha Basheer
Brenton Clarke Heather Neilson Kym Milne Nick Richardson Teresa Stark
Brian Acland Heidi MacAuley Lana Aba Nico Baron Teresa Strous
Brian Peat Helen Benzie Leanne Hymus Nicola McGunnigle Terry Crabb
Brigitta Bakro-Nagy Helen J Smith Leonie Welsh Nigel Smalls Terry Hernan
Bronwyn Cadd Helen Werner Lewis Horwood Paul Denmead Tilly Abbott
Bruce Gregor Ian Louend Linda Johnson Paul Jones Tina Peters
Carl Hamilton Ian Roddy Linda Miley Paul McMahon Toni Salvemini
Carole Sweatman Ingrid Castle Lindy Saler Paul Rix Vicki Paynter
Carolyn Della-Zoppa Jan Aamodt Liz Lahiffe Paula Matters Vince Rose
Catherine Quin Jan Ashton-Ross Liza Dale Peter Buckle
Catherine Thring Jane Davis Louise Labrosciano Peter KimberAsk a Hiker AUGUST 2021 • 14
What is your favourite
adventure/hiking
book?
ASK A HIKER
Sailing Alone Around the I have so many but it has to Into thin Air, Jon Krakauer
If I draw a long bow I’d World by Joshua Slocum. be Walking the River Nile A personal account of the
suggest Patrick White’s Voss From 1895-98, Joshua by Levison Woods. I really Mt Everest disaster in 1996
is a certainty: a novel based was the first to sail single enjoy reading about his in which 8 climbers were
on real life explorer and handed around the world adventures. Walking the killed in a blizzard including
naturalist Ludwig Leichart. in his sloop Spray. This River Nile is more than just celebrated Everest guide
It’s a richly colourful story is a wonderful story of a story about a man walking New Zealander Rob Hall,
about inevitable travails as adventure and a fascinating thousands of miles along who was leading the party
the main character attempts insight into late 19th a river. It’s a book that tells Krakauer was a member
to cross remote parts of century society. Well written a story about a struggling of. It was a book I couldn’t
Australia in the 1840s. and humorous, it’s a good continent, a book that put down and demonstrates
Chris Bray’s “The 1000 read. digs deeper, going below how pushing the boundaries
Hour Day” about walking ROBERT ALCOCK
the surface in search of in a hostile environment
across Victoria Island in understanding; it is a soul- can have disastrous
Honarary Member searching, historical tale consequences.
the Canadian Arctic is a
dramatic and other-worldly that will make you reflect JUDY M CA DA M
real-life adventure. I dislike on your own surroundings
and life. Walk Leader
cold so am unlikely to ever
hike through snow and ice CA R OL HOM EWOOD
or confront polar bears. I
Walk Leader
developed a serious respect
for his commitment after
meeting him on a camera A Walk in the Woods, Bill Trailthinker
course and hearing about Bryson. This novel describes Quiz Answers
the amount of time and his struggle to walk the
effort he invested creating Appalachian Trail with his
1. Leafy Sea Dragon
the photographs – which bumbling friend Stephen
2. 1960 3. Mount
are simply stunning. My Katz. Bryson's ability to
Remarkable National
tiny Lumix camera pales find the intricate detail,
Park 4. Cape to Cape
to insignificance but I meaningful significance and
Into Thin Air, John Track, Margaret River
don’t have to juggle heavy side-splitting humour in any
Krakauer. All that’s wrong 5. Continental Divide
equipment. situation enriches this ill-
with Everest ‘adventure’ Track 6. Flinders
fated account.
MEL ANIE S JOB ERG
industry. Ranges 7. 3185km 8.
JOSH WEST
SIM ON CA M ER ON Rawnsleys Bluff 9.
President
Trail Ambassador Miner's Pick 10. Himeji
Heysen Highlights AuthorVolunteer Profile AUGUST 2021 • 15
Volunteer Profile: Dom Henschke
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN My first step was to join the team
INVOLVED WITH THE FRIENDS? of Office volunteers. David Rattray
took me under his wing and things
Marlene & I started walking the
developed from there. I gradually got
trail in 2002 and became members/
involved with the Office Committee.
supporters in 2005. We walked the trail
independently for several years and Through the Office I met devoted
had a very gradual introduction into people like Julian Monfries and Colin
walking with the Friends. Edwards who invited and encouraged
me to join in Trail Maintenance
It took until 2013 until we summoned
activities.
up the confidence to join several E2E
walks to start filling in the missing I’ve been amazed to see the amount
sections. of information on the Friends Wood was the leader and it included
website and have worked closely with the memorable view from Tower Hill
WHY DID YOU INITIALLY
Jeremy Carter as he was updating the and surrounding vineyards.
GET INVOLVED WITH
Membership and Walk Registration
VOLUNTEERING AT THE We were scheduled to finish the
system.
FRIENDS? walk at 2.30pm. I was somewhat
In recent years I’ve particularly disappointed to note that we arrived at
After I retired from work, the Friends
enjoyed leading short walks as I’m 2.32pm, which reflected somewhat on
attracted me as a way of combining my
happy to get new walkers out on her organisational ability.
interest in bush walking and keeping
the trail – especially when it leads
myself occupied. I think Lyn knew I was joking, but she
to the E2E program. And of course,
certainly hasn’t let me forget it.
My curiosity was sparked with my first participating in E2E 11 has been a
visit to the Office in Pitt Street. The highlight. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE
Volunteers were helpful and seemed to
My message is simply to encourage
HEYSEN TRAIL TOWN/REGION?
know a lot about walking the trail.
anyone with an interest in any of these Around the Barossa and, especially,
I even learned from the Trailwalker things – just let someone know. Speak the Tothills. As a Maintenance
magazine that there were logical (End to a walk leader, send an email to the Section Leader, I’ve had many trips
to End) start and finish points to walks. Office or talk to a volunteer when you to Tanunda, Greenock, Kapunda,
It made planning walks so much easier. see them working on the trail. Allendale North, Marrabel, & Riverton,
and places further north.
WHAT ARE SOME ACTIVITIES IN You will be welcomed and appreciated
WHICH YOU’VE VOLUNTEERED as there is always a need for fresh ideas There are many supportive
WITH THE FRIENDS? and enthusiastic faces. landholders along the trail, and I
especially appreciated the assistance
I’ve been fortunate to have had great WHAT’S YOUR FONDEST
provided to me and other walkers by
mentors who invited me to help on a MEMORY ON THE HEYSEN?
James Huppatz (Marschalls Hut) &
wide range of things.
One of my first walks with an E2E – the Andrew Fatchen (Huppatz Hut).
E2E6 walk to Pewsey Vale in 2013. Lyn
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Ngadjuri mother and child by
Robert Hannaford
Indigenous custodians
Ngadjuri The Heysen Trail passes through
Country of seven traditional owners:
Acknowledgement
the Ngarrindjeri, the Kaurna, the
Peramangk, the Ngadjuri, the
Nukunu, the Banggarla and the
Adnyamathanha.
SIMON CAMERON Excerpt taken from 'Heysen Highlights.
Companion Guide to the Heysen Trail'
by Simon Cameron.
Simon Cameron from the 'Ngadjuri: Aboriginal People of the thread to the past emphasises the
Mid North Region of South Australia', disaster of colonisation.
Friends Reconciliation published 2005. In its 150 pages it
Committee acknowledges is striking how dependent it is on PASTORALISTS ARRIVE
the traditional colonial newspapers, settler diaries The Mid North attracted pastoralists
and the fieldwork of a few academics
custodians on our land. to tell the history of the last Ngadjuri
from the 1840s, but the destruction of
traditional culture had already started.
generations. It reads like a forensic Small-pox scarring was noted in the
Northwards the Heysen enters the reconstruction of lost culture. first settler reports, presumably spread
traditional country of the Ngadjuri at along the Murray Darling basin. In
By 1900 there were no traditional
Pewsey Vale traversing lush valleys, naïve populations the disease could be
owners on country and by 1950 no
the forested Tothill Range, Burra expected to kill 50% of the population.
fully initiated members left alive.
Gorge, the Murray flood plain, back
They had been scattered and cast In 1840 sheep flocks reached the
to the beginning of the Flinders
adrift, retreating to ration stations and Broughton River. The Ngadjuri were
Ranges. Nearly one third of The Trail
is on Ngadjuri country, stepping off reserves. The Ngadjuri representative I quick to realise the danger, probably
at Crystal Brook. Twenty days on have met was raised at Pt Pierce, Yorke forewarned by the experiences of
foot. Plenty of time to appreciate the Peninsula, and primarily identifies as a the Kaurna. In February 1840 the
beautiful and fertile Mid North and Narangga man. first reported murder of a Ngadjuri
reflect on the people who walked it In the 1940s field anthropologists, man occurred at John Horrock’s
for thousands of years. Walking the Paul Mountford and Ronald Berndt, station. On the 26th September
Heysen evokes many emotions and recorded Ngadjuri vocabulary and reporters estimated that two hundred
in the Mid North it is striking how place names from initiated man, aboriginals ‘attacked’ a survey camp
little remains of the Ngadjuri in their Barney Waria. Barney appears to have north of Gawler.
own country. Sadly, little remains in realised the fading links to tradition, The Hawker brothers took up Bungaree
oral and written record. Only one spending time meeting with anyone station in 1841, experiencing full
secondary source is readily available, who would listen, such a tenuous scale resistance until the end of theNgadjuri Acknowledgment AUGUST 2021 • 17
decade. Sheep stealing and shepherd
injuries were reported in newspapers
but few native deaths. Magistrates
held enquiries but routinely found
no witnesses. Rumours unsettled the
public, and the Ngadjuri melted away.
Travellers recorded that only women
and children were to be seen.
“
By the first decade of the
20th Century, on country, Trailwalker
all that remained were their Photo
placenames Competition
”
In 1848 the protector of Aborigines
estimated 200 Ngadjuri were coming
in for rations at Bungaree or Melrose.
Twenty years later there were 60-70. Volunteer, Julie We invite our readers to
Most of the Ngadjuri had retreated Stapleton shares the submit photos of themselves or
to Bimbowie, the far northeast of others reading Trailwalker in
traditional country. In 1871, 214
TrailWalker magazine interesting or unusual locations.
individuals were recorded there. By at the Walking SA Please send your high-resolution
the first decade of the 20th Century, on Season Opening at photos to The Editor at
country, all that remained were their Belair NP. trailwalker@heysentrail.asn.au
placenames.
Owie meant waterhole and was
quickly accepted by the colonisers,
hence Terowie, Caltowie, Booborowie.
Bundaleer means among the hills.
Yacka – sister (to the Broughton); NG E R T
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Appila – hunting ground.
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Its water sources and fertile places
are apparent on foot. It takes little
to imagine how it was used by its Explore the Mawson & Heysen Trails
traditional owners. The reed banks of
through the Flinders Ranges, or
Apoinga lagoon are long lost to grazing
herds but it was a central resource to
discover the Fleurieu Peninsula
the Ngadjuri and to large mobs. Every Regular bus services connecting
lush valley was a hunting ground. Adelaide and Copley, and the towns
Every creek a path through country. in-between. Passenger/freight
The ochre beds of Willochra were a timetables available online.
trading resource. The stories maybe
08 8552 4000
lost, but we can acknowledge them
with just a little effort.
A special tribute has been made by
artist, Robert Hannaford, at Riverton. genesis@genesistransport.com.au
He tells stories mainly in paint, but at www.genesistransport.com.au
Riverton he has sculpted a beautiful
tribute to Ngadjuri mother and
child. This life size bronze sculpture ON THE MOVE? RING US FOR A REMOVAL QUOTE
is alive with emotion and feeling. I
think of it as the spirit of country.Article Title AUGUST 2021 • 18
2
020 threw up a Covid-19 deliver day walks later in the year:
challenge to everyone.
Friends
In 2020, our volunteer walk
Fortunately the Friends
leaders coordinated:
of Heysen Trail managed
to adapt with the support • 22 TrailStarters;
of the
of our volunteers and members. • 24 TrailWalkers;
There was obvious disappointment, • 3 Ramblers;
but general acceptance, that it was
Heysen
• Extended South Coast Week
necessary to place our walks and trail
maintenance work on hold. • Registered Walkers completing the
Trail: 45 in 2020 without our E2E.
2020 in
Council and Trail Development
Committee members used the ‘down The Friends of the Heysen Trail funded
time’ to reflect on our overall priorities and installed people counters on the
and commenced discussion with DEW trail. Numbers indicate that people are
review (Dept for Environment and Water)
senior officers about finding more
effective ways to work collaboratively.
keen to keep walking the trail.
Location Install Date Ave/Mth
Newland Head -
Despite the Covid-19 'pause' the Mar 2019 250
MELANIE SJOBERG South Coast
Friends still had a successful year with
key achievements summarised below. Horsnell Gully -
Jun 2019 350
Adelaide Hills
TRAIL DEVELOPMENT KEY
Wilcolo - Flinders Nov 2019 62
OUTCOMES
Our Section Leaders were able to get MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP
out on the trail later in the year to work
Friends welcomed 196 new members
on more urgent safety issues such
to the organisation in 2020, bringing
as missing or damaged markers. In
the total number of members to 1209.
addition to our project, teams found
We anticipated a fall during Covid-19
time to complete some of the planned
given we were unable to actively
work.
walk or organise events so it was
WALKING THE HEYSEN AND pleasing to remain reasonably stable
OTHER TRAILS and a testament to the love of our
community for the Trail. With the
The FOHT Walk Program was 2021 walking season running, our
necessarily limited due to COVID-19 membership has now grown to over 1400.
restrictions, however we managed to
TRAIL DEVELOPMENT KEY OUTCOMES
EYRE DEPOT Installed new tank & toilet
DUTCHMANS STERN Repaired tank stand
BLACK JACK Replaced the toilet & installed new tank
MT BRYAN EAST Window repairs, painting and vermin-proofing
BEETALOO Removed damaged tank for repairs
HISKEYS Limed kitchen walls – extensive tree planting
NEWLAND HILL Installed platform
WORK ON ROUTES
DEPOT CREEK WATERFALL Safety improved
WILLOCHRA CREEK Reinstated erosion measures
WILPENA POUND Realignment to access shop
WARREN GORGE New spur
BUNDALEER FOREST Greenway marking – work-in-progress via DEWHeysen Trail in review 2020 AUGUST 2021 • 19
TRAILWALKER the walking season. We continue to
produce an annual calendar of photos
The free magazine was published
showcasing the Heysen, with photo
HERITAGE STATUS GRANTED
4 times during the year, 2 print
contributions from our members.
FOR MYLOR PARKLANDS.
and online, and 2 online only (due
Installation of a large information Walking the Heysen Trail through
to covid), providing an essential,
sign at the new Kings Beach lookout Mylor, you pass by the Mylor
high-quality promotional product
platform was achieved in colloboration Parklands and we are excited
carrying articles about walking
with the Victor Harbor Rotary club. to hear that a fellow volunteer
and maintenance along the Heysen
Work continues on maintaining and organisation, the Mylor Parklands
Trail. Beyond our membership, we
updating information posters and Bushcare (caring for the Parklands
distributed to Regional Visitor Centres,
brochures in the towns and along the since 1994) have had some good
Landholders and Service Providers,
Heysen Trail. news with the Herald News
building relationships and awareness
(3rd June, 2021) reporting on an
about walking the Heysen. Our trail
agreement between the State
graphic design wiz, Josh West, also
Government and the Adelaide Hills
updated our promotional flyers ready
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Council to grant Heritage Status
to hit the 2021 promotion period.
to the Parklands. This formalises
'activities that damage, injure or
DIGITAL endanger native vegetation or fauna
TDC volunteer
• WEBSITE: The Friends website is the hours at the site - particularly vegetation
most comprehensive online source of throughout 2020 clearance, development and
information for walking the Trail: grazing', must not be undertaken.
conditions on the Trail, distances,
That's good news for the protection
campsites, re-routes, regional
OFFICE VOLUNTEER TIME of the Southern Brown bandicoot,
accommodation and transport
and the Bassian thrush and
and relevant notices about the fire The Friends Office is usually open Osborn's eyebright local flora. This
danger season and park closures. 10.30-14.30, 5 days per week with agreement puts the success of
DEW links direct to our site. 2 volunteers per day. environmental and conservation
• FACEBOOK: Our page promoting the
Office Volunteers engage in a raft of grant applications a step closer.
Heysen Trail has over 6500 regular
behind-the-scenes administration Well done to the Mylor Parklands
followers. It is used to promote our
that keeps the Friends, our walks Bushcare team.
events and wider activities such as
and promotional efforts ticking over.
Walking SA Hiking Expo, DEW Park
Importantly they provide advice and
of the Month, charity fundraisers
information about walking the Heysen Check out the Friends of the
and the health benefits of walking.
Trail; coordinate on-line shop orders; Heysen walking calendar on the
• INSTAGRAM: During 2020, the
manage Trailwalker postage; help website for Trailstarters in the
Heysen Instragram page was publish website news items, such as area
launched and, to date, we have 986 park closures for fire management, pest
followers. heysentrail.asn.au/walks/
control, and the fire danger season. calendar/
OTHER PROMOTIONS
The purchase of a new, highly Stay up to date with the Friends News
identifiable Friends marquee was at heysentrail.asn.au/news/
put to good use at the opening of
Accommodation Nunn Road, Myponga along the Heysen Trail
2 self contained cabins with queen bed and single sofa ~ Reverse cycle air-conditioning
Complimentary beer and wine upon arrival ~ Provisions for a cooked breakfast
BBQ & outdoor setting ~ Mention this ad and get 10% discount
New to Heysen’s Rest 4 brand new single rooms on the Heysen’s Trail
Rooms include Ensuite, TV, fridge, king single bed, reverse cycle air condtioning and tea and coffee providedA new chapter for Trailwalker AUTUMN 2021 • 20
JOSH WEST
A new chapter for
Trailwalker
Josh West describes joined the chorus of deteriorating
body parts. In that moment, doubled
his journey to becoming over in queasy discomfort, I seriously
Trailwalker Editor and questioned my life's choices.
where the publication Thankfully, once I reached the
is heading next. summit, my sinuses had cleared, and
I
I had sweated out most of my fluey
symptoms. Soon, my phone reception
t was my twelfth day hiking kicked back into gear, and amongst the
the Camino Francés through flurry of backlogged notifications, I
Spain, and I had just spluttered spotted a message from the president
my way partially up a slippery, of the Friends of the Heysen Trail. My
jagged hill before retiring to my interest immediately piqued. Reading
haunches after suffering a coughing on the note stated, "the Friends would
fit. Looking up at the stormy heavens, like to invite you to become an official
I wondered if it was all worth it. Ambassador for us and the Trail." I
The morning's overcast conditions couldn't quite believe my puffy eyes;
had cultivated an icy drizzle and an such a prestigious honour, one I would
unyielding fog — weather that proudly accept. My life's choices, Ngadjuri mohter and child by
echoed my sickly state. Overnight, including all the sweat, blood, tears Robert Hannaford
my intestines had bubbled and fizzed and mucus I'd exuded since beginning
from the previous day's suspected my Heysen Trail adventure nine
dodgy batch of pinchos, while months earlier, were now justified.
recently a throbbing headache had
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In 2018, I began my Heysen through-
@juliajpatten
hike with one goal in mind: to raise
$10,000 for the Black Dog Institute
while highlighting the need for positive
mental health. I set about achieving
this aim by providing regular exposure
for the cause through publishing daily
diaries on social media, and updating
the Trekking West blog and YouTube
channel; the outcome was incredible.
Not only did I surpass my fundraising
target, but this life-changing adventure
revealed priceless life lessons, re-wired
my core values and propelled me into
the world of long-distance hiking. Then,
while doubled over in pain on top of a
Spanish hill, the pièce de résistance,
the experience had elevated me into an Follow us
honorary Heysen Trail Ambassador. @heysentrail
friends
Flicking down through my Facebook
feed, I soon noticed a post on the
Friends page advertising for a new
Editor for the Trailwalker magazine.
I strongly believe in giving back to
the experiences that shape your life's
journey. As a photographer, writer and
designer, this would be my opportunity
to contribute. So, when I arrived back in
Australia in mid-2019, after hiking my
way through the northern hemisphere,
I proudly took over the Editor's position
from the tireless Greg Martin.
“
Beginning as a three-page
newsletter in 1986, the
Check out these mystifying
publication has grown into a
vibrant 32-page magazine
Best of the sunrise shots taken at
”
Heysen Trail Whistling Trig Tank near
Spalding by the incredibly
Trailwalker has continuously evolved
on Instagram talented @juliajpatten
since the first edition was released
35 years ago in July. Beginning as a I'm proud to say I have had some Whether as a keen writer, a budding
three-page newsletter in 1986, the small involvement in this legacy. photographer, or a skilled typesetter,
publication has grown into a vibrant Now, nearly two years on from my contributing to the publication is a
32-page magazine, which aims to first edition, I'm delighted to say fantastic way to give back to the Trail
inform, promote, educate and inspire South Australia's foremost outdoor that supports thousands of walkers
its readers. On average, 1,500 units are magazine has a new custodian to every year. Being involved in the
printed each edition and distributed leave their mark. Over coming magazine has been a highlight of my
to subscribers (over 1,400 individual editions, Tammy Main will take the time based in Adelaide.
Friends members), landholders, and reins as Editor, bringing fresh energy,
a number of Adelaide outdoor retail enthusiasm and expertise to the role.
outlets. In recent years, copies have
I encourage all Friends members Interested in joining the Trailwalker
also been supplied to regional tourist
looking to become involved in the sub-committee? Contact Tammy at
information offices, libraries, caravan
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parks and other outlets along the Trail.
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Hiskey's Hut post planting
The Saga of
Greening
Hiskey's Hut
NEIL NOSWORTHY
Photos: Neil Nosworthy
Neil Nosworthy recounts reconstruction of Mayo Hut in 1989, our trees. Korflute tree guards would
resulted in five huts being built along be no match for the marauding mob.
the trials and tribulations the Heysen Trail.
We were able to procure some old wire
of the conservationist Work on greening around Hiskey's netting guards. These were erected
at heart and the local Hut started in 2012 as the first project using wooden stakes but they were not
inhabitants. of the resurrected Friends Greening strong enough to deter the villainous
Committee. Over two weekends, 8 mob. After that, the trees were left to
volunteers from the Friends planted battle the marauders with an annual
The greening of Hiskey's Hut has the 350 trees mostly adjacent to the hut but respite when the sheep were removed
makings of an Icelandic saga with also a small avenue outside the gate over summer.
heroes and villains. on Slaughterhouse Lane. As we were
In 2016, following reports of further
finishing the second planting, a horde
Hiskey's Hut, on the Heysen Trail a few degradation by the sheep, the Warren
of sheep came over the hill towards
kilometres west of Georgetown, was a
small cottage built by Arthur Hiskey in
1907 in conjunction with an adjacent
slaughterhouse. The property is still
owned by Garry Hiskey who has been a
good friend to the Heysen Trail.
The cottage was abandoned and
fell into ruins until 1993 when it
was re-built as part of an Adelaide
Central Mission program to provide
opportunities for homeless men to
gain skills in building construction.
The program, which started with the Wayne TurnerYou can also read
