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COUNCIL MEMBERS 2020 PATRON END-TO END WALK COORDINATORS PRESIDENT His Excellency the 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) S9 Suite 203, Epworth Building WALKING John Potter Jerry & Michelle Foster S10 33 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000 Adam Matthews Kevin Liddiard Wayne Turner, Arrienne Wynen Peter Deacon Open Mon – Fri OFFICE Peter Wynen S11&12 Dom Henschke 10:30am – 2:30pm Dom Henschke Bob Randall S13 Hugh Greenhill T (08) 8212 6299 S14-18 Daniel Jardine MARKETING & HONORARY MEMBERS E [email protected] MEMBERSHIP Coordinator (DECEASED) Helen Morgante S17B Simon Cameron MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Terry Lavender OAM HONORARY OFFICE VOLUNTEERS SINGLE $25/year Jim Crinion 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 Erica Gordon Paul McCormack WEBSITE EDITOR Julian Monfries Jeremy Carter [email protected] Judy Szekeres MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY David Andrewartha COUNCIL MEETINGS Trish Bowie Council meets on the third Judy McAdam FRIDAYS Wednesday of each month. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Deadline for the next issue (December 2021): 29 OCTOBER 2021 16 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 MELANIE SJOBERG of 1500, and an estimated "Opening Up" Opportunity NEIL NOSWORTHY 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 DOM HENSCHKE 24 submission. The submission Keep up-to-date with what’s Dom shares his involvement CHOOSE YOUR deadline is approx. 5 weeks happening on the Trail. as a Friends volunteer. prior to the month of OWN ADVENTURE publication. ROSIE BURN 07 16 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 Friends offer. not necessarily those of the Friends of the Heysen Trail. SIMON CAMERON 09 The Friends Reconciliation Committee acknowledges the 26 FRIENDS ADVERTISING RATES Traditional Custodians of our IN THE FOOTSTEPS SEASON WALK land. (EX. GST) OF WARREN PROGRAMME 2021 BONYTHON 1/8 PAGE $60 per issue 18 1/4 PAGE $90 per issue 10 DAMIAN FITZPATRICK 1/3 PAGE $105 per issue HEYSEN TRAIL IN Damian finds inspiration 1/2 PAGE $150 per issue END-TO-END REVIEW 2020 from childhood memories as FULL PAGE $220 per issue SEASON WALK he prepares to follow in the FLYER (supplied for insertion) MELANIE SJOBERG footsteps of Warren Bonython $265 per issue PROGRAMME 2021 A review of the activities (part 1). and contributions from the A commitment for 12 months volunteers of the FoHT in advertising (three issues) 12 2020. 30 would attract 10% saving. NPWSSA'S PARK FAVOURITE SHORT OF THE MONTH 20 Advertising specifications and WALK article submission guidelines Northern Eyre Peninsula A NEW CHAPTER are available upon request. SALLY HENERY FOR TRAILWALKER Contact the Trailwalker Editor . Blinman Pools Walk, Flinders Ranges [email protected] JOSH WEST Josh reflects on his time as TrailWalker editor. President's Report AUGUST 2021 • 5

“Opening Up” Opportunity and Challenge

MELANIE SJOBERG

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 Win 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 COUNCIL 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 with volunteers to answer questions and sell maps and other material The Friends 2021 walking • MAINTAIN AND REDEVELOP THE 1200KM TRAIL with markers, season is underway stiles and toilets. Rest assured, your $25 is very well Its not too late to jump The first two years include about seven spent. We hope your time with us was 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. Year 3 transitions from walking on Friends COVID Every year adventurous walkers Saturdays into weekends away. This Safe 2021 commence a six-year journey, which change begins at Kapunda on the last includes approximately 63 individual 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 be fit by then. a part of walks and activities. 2021 has seen the E2E 15 commence 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 [email protected] 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 local landholders indicated support for the old Heysen route. Consequently In 2021 changes on the Heysen Trail Trailthinker 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 Quiz 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 That done, a marshalling of volunteers Wirrabara Forest area that directly $ .95 39 to mark the re-route and install a impacts the Heysen Trail. Walkers are PLUS POSTAGE 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 speed limit on Bowman Park Road for The refurbished stile, on White Park near Burra walker safety. Road, as the Trail exits the forest is goyderenergy.com.au/ now the Sharland Stile, as he was the FUTURE HEYSEN IMPACT? Georgetown/Carmody Hill Renewable first to test its construction. 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 SUN 18 JUL Onkaparinga SUN 4 JUL Hardys Scrub N/A Judith Ellis Noeleen Smith JUL Bridgewater/ SUN 25 JUL Crafers Return Mt Panorama Knotts Hill Bill Van Riet 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 SUN 8 AUG SAT 14 AUG Waitpinga Cape Jervis to Cobblers Judith Ellis Mark Fletcher AUG SUN 15 AUG MON 30 AUG - Mt Crawford SUN 1 AUG SUN 8 AUG SUN 22 AUG THU 2 SEP Peter Deacon Mack Creek CANCELLED: TBD Fleurieu to Mt Lofty Dom Henschke Michael Middleton John Babister Hahndorf 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 SUN 12 SEP SUN 19 SEP Lobethal Anstey Hill East Gandys Gully Bushland Park N/A Kevin Liddiard Simon Cameron Mary Cartland & SEP SUN 5 SEP Dean Mortimer South Para SUN 12 SEP Grand Walk Brownhill Rosemary Hayward Robin Sharland FRI 23 OCT SUN 3 OCT Stirling to Lofty Loop SUN 10 OCT CANCELLED: Paul Gill Mt Hayfield Stirling/ Mt Lofty Robin Sharland SAT 23 OCT Bill Van Riet Orchid Walk SAT 16 - SUN 17 OCT Phil Bell SUN 31 OCT Walk the Yorke Magical Morialta Peter Clark SUN 24 OCT John Babister OCT Sturt Gorge SUN 3 OCT SUN 10 OCT Noeleen Smith Mt Barker Highbury Aqueduct Graham Bald Kevin Liddiard SUN 10 OCT O’Halloran Hill Accommodation for the Simon Cameron Heysen & Mawson Trails, CURNOWS HUT Mid-North SA TRAILWALKER WALKS TRAILSTARTER WALKS SPECIAL EVENTS LAVENDER TRAIL WALK THE YORKE

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Reservoir HEYSEN TRAIL

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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 E2E 12 SAT 24 JUL SUN 4 JUL E2E 15 Balquhidder - Waitpinga N/A Dashwood Gully Rd - SAT & SUN, 17-18 JUL JUL SAT 10 JUL Mylor Dares Hill Rd - Hallett Tapanappa - - EE George Rd E2E 11 Balquhidder 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 E2E 13 Broadview - Quorn SUNDAY SAT & SUN, 21-22 AUG E2E 14 SUN 8 AUG 15 AUGUST EE George Quarry Tanunda - Kapunda - Spalding Rd - E2E 15 AUG SUN 1 AUG 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 SUN 5 SEP SAT & SUN, 11-12 SEP N/A Cleland - Montacute Kapunda - Hamilton - E2E 14 E2E 15 SEP 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 SAT TO MON, 2-4 OCT Myponga SAT & SUN, 16-17 OCT SUNDAY (LONG WEEKEND) N/A Raeville - Locks Ruin - 24 OCTOBER E2E 14 OCT Peters Hill - Bowman Park Burra Road SUN 10 OCT Cudlee Creek - The Nuggett Rd

Version released 28 May 2021 heysentrail.asn.au/walks End-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 updates to the programme. For details about End-to-End GORGE TRAILHEAD each walk, the hot weather policy, what to wear WILPENA POUND and what to bring, and details of walk grades, Groups 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 E2E 14 HAHNDORF to advise of the cancellation. We suggest you MYLOR check your emails before leaving to join the walk. Dashwood Gully Road MOUNT COMPASS CAPE JERVIS Bushfire policy 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 Northern Eyre Peninsula (Gawler Ranges, Nullarbor & NPWSSA's Park Cuttlefish Coast Sanctuary Zone) AUGUST

of the Month 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 and Wildlife Service South SUN 22 AUG South Para Peter Deacon 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. Register for a walk either online at NOVEMBER 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.

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ETE 9 Mt Remarkable Photos:Bev Skeen 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 Kimber Ask a Hiker AUGUST 2021 • 14

What is your favourite adventure/hiking book?

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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 the Canadian Arctic is a searching, historical tale consequences. dramatic and other-worldly that will make you reflect JUDY MCADAM real-life adventure. I dislike on your own surroundings Walk Leader cold so am unlikely to ever and life. hike through snow and ice CAROL HOMEWOOD 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 Appalachian Trail with his effort he invested creating 1. Leafy Sea Dragon bumbling friend Stephen the photographs – which 2. 1960 3. Mount Katz. Bryson's ability to are simply stunning. My Remarkable National find the intricate detail, tiny Lumix camera pales Park 4. Cape to Cape meaningful significance and to insignificance but I Into Thin Air, John Track, Margaret River side-splitting humour in any don’t have to juggle heavy Krakauer. All that’s wrong 5. Continental Divide situation enriches this ill- equipment. with Everest ‘adventure’ Track 6. Flinders fated account. MELANIE SJOBERG industry. Ranges 7. 3185km 8. JOSH WEST Rawnsleys Bluff 9. President SIMON CAMERON Trail Ambassador Miner's Pick 10. Himeji Heysen Highlights Author Volunteer 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 WHY DID YOU INITIALLY the memorable view from Tower Hill Jeremy Carter as he was updating the GET INVOLVED WITH and surrounding vineyards. 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 HEYSEN TRAIL TOWN/REGION? My message is simply to encourage 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 The Heysen Trail passes through Ngadjuri Country of seven traditional owners: the Ngarrindjeri, the Kaurna, the Peramangk, the Ngadjuri, the Acknowledgement 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 custodians on our land. and the fieldwork of a few academics from the 1840s, but the destruction of to tell the history of the last Ngadjuri 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 By 1900 there were no traditional along the Murray Darling basin. In Pewsey Vale traversing lush valleys, owners on country and by 1950 no naïve populations the disease could be the forested Tothill Range, Burra fully initiated members left alive. expected to kill 50% of the population. Gorge, the Murray flood plain, back They had been scattered and cast to the beginning of the Flinders In 1840 sheep flocks reached the adrift, retreating to ration stations and Ranges. Nearly one third of The Trail Broughton River. The Ngadjuri were 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 the Ngadjuri 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. [email protected] placenames. Owie meant waterhole and was quickly accepted by the colonisers, hence Terowie, Caltowie, Booborowie. Bundaleer means among the hills.

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P A E I unique insight into the landscape. C Transport & Removals 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 lost, but we can acknowledge them with just a little effort. A special tribute has been made by 08 8552 4000 artist, Robert Hannaford, at Riverton. [email protected] 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

020 threw up a Covid-19 deliver day walks later in the year: challenge to everyone. In 2020, our volunteer walk Fortunately the Friends leaders coordinated: of Heysen Trail managed Friends to adapt with the support • 22 TrailStarters; of our volunteers and members. • 24 TrailWalkers; There2 was obvious disappointment, • 3 Ramblers; of the but general acceptance, that it was • Extended South Coast Week necessary to place our walks and trail maintenance work on hold. • Registered Walkers completing the Heysen Trail: 45 in 2020 without our E2E. 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 2020 in and commenced discussion with DEW trail. Numbers indicate that people are (Dept for Environment and Water) keen to keep walking the trail. senior officers about finding more review effective ways to work collaboratively. Location Install Date Ave/Mth Newland Head - Mar 2019 250 MELANIE SJOBERG Despite the Covid-19 'pause' the South Coast Friends still had a successful year with Horsnell Gully - key achievements summarised below. 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 DEW Heysen 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 HERITAGE STATUS GRANTED showcasing the Heysen, with photo 4 times during the year, 2 print FOR MYLOR PARKLANDS. contributions from our members. 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 Council to grant Heritage Status to hit the 2021 promotion period. to the Parklands. This formalises 2832 'activities that damage, injure or DIGITAL TDC volunteer endanger native vegetation or fauna • 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 of the Southern Brown bandicoot, accommodation and transport OFFICE VOLUNTEER TIME 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 followers. It is used to promote our Well done to the Mylor Parklands that keeps the Friends, our walks events and wider activities such as Bushcare team. 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

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A 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 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 Ifit. 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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Trailwalker magazine has evolved over the years. From top to bottom; first edition published in July 1986, centenary edition DEPARTING 2022 - CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION published in February 2000, autumn edition published in 2010. A new chapter for Trailwalker AUTUMN 2021 • 21

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 publication has grown into a Check out these mystifying 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 Interested in joining the Trailwalker also been supplied to regional tourist I encourage all Friends members sub-committee? Contact Tammy at information offices, libraries, caravan looking to become involved in the [email protected] to parks and other outlets along the Trail. organisation to join the Trailwalker sub-committee. express your interest.

The Saga of Greening Hiskey's Hut AUTUMN 2021 • 22

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 Turner The Saga of Greening Hiskey's Hut AUGUST 2021 • 23

Bare Hiskey's Hut

THE WARREN BONYTHON HEYSEN TRAIL FOUNDATION Bonython Heysen Trail Foundation scrounged from Sturt Gorge and was established as the provided funds to erect 33 guards using O'Halloran Hill Recreation Parks. All fundraising arm of the star pickets and wire netting to provide but four of these trees have survived. Friends of the Heysen Trail in order to assist with the protection for the most robust of the With Wayne's regular watering development of the Heysen Trail surviving trees. The sheep tested the schedule, the trees have grown above and other walking trails new guards which were more durable the wire netting exposing the foliage in South Australia. but we still had to replace the plastic to the marauding sheep. To overcome cable ties with wire ties to repel the this problem, Wayne has increased The Foundation is a invaders. the height of the guards by attaching registered charity with tax Eventually in 2019, the hero of Hiskey's korflutes around the star pickets. As deductible donations being arrived in the form of Wayne Turner well, Wayne has been able to resurrect directed towards improving the who had been looking after some trees 12 "Spartacus" trees (as he calls them) environment along the Trail. propagated for an aborted project at from the original 2012 plantings which Gray's Hut near Mt Remarkable. This had survived despite the depredations began an ongoing labour of love to of the sheep. progress the greening of Hiskey's Hut. As a result, there are now over 100 In 2019, Wayne planted 66 trees which trees making a discernible difference MAKE YOUR thrived with frequent watering. Then to the landscape around Hiskey's Hut TAX-DEDUCTIBLE in 2020, he planted a further 25 trees thanks mainly to Wayne. DONATION ONLINE utilising materials for tree guards wbheysentrailfoundation.org.au

In addition, lifetime membership Guards/pickets supplied for protection of the Foundation can also be obtained by payment of $25 through the website. Choose your own adventure AUGUST 2021 • 24

Willochra Creek crossing with its multi-hued geological formation

Choose your own adventure ROSIE BURN

Photos: Rosie Burn

Long distance walking sprinkled through the hills were a little supply for both of us as Catherine is reminiscent of the fabulous English the Chair of Nugutu College and the enthusiast, Rosie Burn pubs we’d enjoyed along the Coast to Adelaide Youth Orchestras, while talks about her discovery Coast. Rosie is busy as a Charles Allen Seymour Hawker Scholarship Trustee of the Heysen Trail and a We started noticing Heysen Trail signs and welcomed her first grandchild on some of these walks and began to solution for completing to the family just before Christmas. wonder: since we wouldn’t be doing the northern sections We decided that the Heysen Friends any overseas, or even interstate offered the answer to our logistical with limited time. walking for that matter, why not try concerns and recently joined the some of the Heysen Trail? Tackling the End to End Minus Two group for the entire 1100 plus kilometres seemed Tackling the Coast to Coast walk across sections between Mount Little Station overly daunting even though we’d done England kindled Rosie and Catherine’s and Dutchman’s Stern. the 300 kilometre Coast to Coast, but enthusiasm for long distance walking there were many lovely sections close It was a terrific experience! and in 2020 Rosie planned to return to to home. the UK to walk the Cleveland Way in During the six and a half walking the north east. Then COVID-19 arrived. After our first multi-day foray south of days we witnessed some of the most Tanunda we were hooked. A little more beautiful sections of the trail so Not being able to travel opened than 12 months on we had covered far: seemingly endless views of the our eyes to some of the wonderful almost half of the trail, much of it folded mountain range formed by trails through the Adelaide Hills. between Kuitpo Forest and Crystal the collision of continental plates As COVID-19 buddies, we trampled Brook. and resembling the spines of massive through the Montacute Conservation dinosaurs (in Rosie’s eyes at least); END TO END MINUS 2 Park, the Sturt Gorge and the Waite the Willochra Creek crossing with Conservation Reserve and loved the As we were approaching the more its multi-hued geological formation; Pioneer Women’s Trail – to name just northerly sections the logistics were stunning views from the high points, a few of our discoveries. The old pubs becoming a challenge. Time is in short Jarvis Hill, Mount Arden (made Choose your own adventure AUGUST 2021 • 25 more atmospheric by the high winds and low temperatures) and the Walking buddies, Rosie Burn and Catherine Baldwin join the ETE -2 Dutchman’s Stern which is said to be week long walk. named because the peak resembles the rear end of an old wooden Dutch trading ship. The vistas were beautiful from the Stern but we shared Terry Lavender’s view. Terry wrote “with the best will in the world I cannot make it look even vaguely nautical”.

“ seemingly endless views of the folded mountain range formed by the collision of continental plates and resembling the spines of massive dinosaurs (in Rosie’s eyes at least)

explorers’ supplies were replenished meteorology etc warrants special ” in days gone by and which now bears mention. We suspect Gavin’s skill a plaque listing all of the recorded in driving the huge bus along wet, Simon reminded us of the Indigenous expeditions. slippery dirt roads has been well Australians, the Adnyamathanha documented in previous issues of We were joined by great people, all people who represent several distinct Trailwalker but it is definitely worth united in their love of the outdoors groups and who to this day regard the another mention. Flinders ranges as their spiritual place. and particularly the Heysen Trail. The area was, and is still sparsely Hats off to our fabulous walk leaders, The hard work that goes on behind populated, but colonial history Simon, Julian, Dean and Greg and to the scenes by intrepid Heysen Friends abounds. We passed the grave of walk organiser Julian, all of whom volunteers became very apparent Irishman, Hugh Proby, who drowned shared not only their amazing as our walk leaders updated signs, while crossing the flooded Willochra knowledge and love of the trail, but chopped back vegetation, installed Creek. Proby’s grave is marked by a who were also generous with their new seats and checked camp sites granite headstone shipped to Australia practical skills. Simon’s excellent along the way. We will never again by his sister to mark his passing. We on-track spectacles repair with super complain when we can’t see the next saw ruined remains of the homes of glue and colour coordinated gaffer Heysen sign! tape is still holding strong (though many settler families who farmed Big thanks to everyone, we had a new glasses have been ordered) and the area, as well as remnant culverts wonderful week. from the Great Northern Railway. We his amazing knowledge of all things also stopped at Eyre Depot, where history, anthropology, geology, Advice for Bushwalkers to consider Biosecurity WALKING SA SUMMARY

A major issue for the protection of native vegetation and primary production is the transport of seeds of weedy plants on clothing including footwear, and even coats or backpacks. Walkers are advised to check their trousers, shoes and socks after walking through a weedy area, then take a moment to get all weed seeds out of their clothes. Staying on established walking trails can make it easier to avoid picking up this plant debris. Walkers should also consider the potential for their vehicles to carry weeds on roadsides and car parks adjoining the walking trail.

This information is particularly relevant where the Heysen trail traverses private land.

Original written advice from Biosecurity SA – Invasive Species Unit, Primary Industries & Regions SA (PIRSA) is available at: walkingsa.org.au/news/advice-bushwalkers-consider-biosecurity/ In the Footsteps of Warren Bonython AUGUST 2021 • 26

Damian Fitzpatrick finds inspiration from childhood memories, 'unlocked' during the DAMIAN FITZPATRICK pandemic, as he prepares to follow in the footsteps of Warren Bonython and In the Footsteps of beyond (part 1).

Warren Bonython n the 16th of March 2020, I watched the last cruise ship to enter South Australian waters pull anchor and sail away from Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island. OStill reeling from the impact of the devastating bushfires that tore the island in two in January, this felt like another twisting of the knife for the island community, and people like me who worked on and love the place like home. The unfolding pandemic soon swept tourism entirely from our shores and, with it, my tour guiding job, along with my guiding roles in Adelaide's wine regions and closed down my new food van venture. Confronted by my overnight loss of income, the walls came down around me and stripped bare all the activities I loved; sailing, playing squash, daily yoga classes. COVID-19 meant the cessation of all the pleasures in life I took for granted. Faced with the reality of a world I suddenly couldn't recognise, full of doubt and uncertainty, and punctuated by the phrase 'self-isolation' filling the airwaves, I thought to return to Kangaroo Island. There was an opportunity to volunteer with Blaze Aid and rebuild the island's fire- ravaged infrastructure, only to find their activities curtailed in the same sweeping reforms. It was then that my attention turned to a loosely held ambition from my childhood. In the 1980s, my cousin Steve boarded at our home near Flinders University, where he studied. During this time, he set off with a of mates to hike a newly opened section of the progressively emerging Heysen Trail. He returned waxing lyrical about Photo: Josh West the spectacle of the Flinders Ranges landscape and pondered the vastness In the Footsteps of Warren Bonython AUGUST 2021 • 27 of the trail yet to be completed. He described the hike as an exceptional and wonderful opportunity if you could afford the time and manage the logistics. I was inspired and buried the notion into the depths of my imagination, where it would stay for three decades. I studied outdoor education at Marion High School in the '80s and revelled in hikes with classmates through Wilpena Pound and other parts of the Flinders. The Heysen was always in the back of my mind to do 'one day', but I always found the opportunities to travel to other parts of Australia, then David Speirs MP, SA Minister for Environment around the world, all too enticing. The and Water and Damian Fizpatrick Heysen Trail was too familiar and close to home to appeal to a young man hell-bent living on the edge of exotic cultural discovery. I began to look more into the journey from Nullarbor Traveller, where I'd of Warren Bonython – and the guided camping tours for eight years. few hardy 'Friends of The Heysen' Wondering curiously who they were in “ members who had ventured beyond that moment, little did I know a light the Parachilna Gorge trailhead, was about to shine brightly at me from Where better to breathe clean following his footsteps to Mt Hopeless their direction. I took a rare break and air, exercise, connect with on Murnpeowie Station at the edge sat in front of my TV three mornings nature and cast a blind eye of the Strzelecki Desert. These later. I rarely watch 'the idiot box', but from the doom and gloom... stories only fuelled my hunger for the ABC was on in our family home, further adventure. Particularly the and my hometown celebrity chef Poh ” delightful realisation that Owieandana Ling Yeow was on Australian Story. I Homestead on Yankaninna Station discovered that she was participating But in March last year, amidst was en route. Yankaninna is the in, of all things, an Operation Flinders the swallowing up of everything spiritual home of Operation Flinders exercise. That mysterious four-wheel comfortable, close to home, safe and Foundation. drive that passed me days earlier familiar, I found myself in a unique gained sudden clarity. With a fresh position; time aplenty and nowhere I worked and volunteered with the understanding of the organisation, I farther afield to cast my imagination Foundation for about six years. I was planned one day, when I had fewer than my front doorstep. I started to introduced to the organisation by a commitments, I would give them a salivate at the idea of self-isolating series of serendipitous coincidences call. in the South Australian bush. Where or perhaps universal forces worthy better to breathe clean air, exercise, of an article in their own right. I first Well, an Operation Flinders four- connect with nature and cast a blind saw an Operation Flinders vehicle wheel drive is not a common thing. eye to the doom and gloom unfolding pass by on the road whilst returning There were only one or two vehicles through the media. to Adelaide from Perth with a tour in the whole city of Adelaide at the time. So the regularity with which I saw these vehicles pass me in the following months was cause for interest, surprise, a quiet chuckle and an understanding look to the heavens that 'they' had something in mind for me. My regular interest, and polite ignorance, of the calling was abruptly pulled out from under me when my friend Hassie, owner of Nullarbor Traveller rang me having received a charter request to drive a team of young people to none other than Yankaninna for an Operation Flinders Adam Chambers Exercise. I had goosebumps! Following in the Footsteps of Warren Bonython AUGUST 2021 • 28

OPERATION FLINDERS counselling of life, grief, abuse, and thrust headfirst into. trauma, stripping bare all its guises The program involves 100km of And so, here I was, mid-lockdown, in support of an extraordinary team wilderness hiking on the edge of the with a healthy doseCaption of information of volunteer leaders and mentors Description Gammon Ranges National Park in the and an even richer measure of equipped with the skills, awareness, Northern Flinders Region of South enthusiasm when I contacted poise and understanding to develop Australia. Over seven days, the young Operation Flinders to offer up my trust, facilitate the unloading of people have their boundaries and hike as a fundraising exercise in burden and help the young person gain coping mechanisms, respectfully, support of the Foundation. help and grounded certainty of change physically and mentally tested. The and preventative, protective action. My goal soon became clear. I would experience draws the best and worst hike from Cape Jervis – the entire out of a of teenagers, loosely termed 1,200km length of The Heysen Trail to 'youth at risk'. A combination of risk “ Parachilna Gorge Trailhead – through tasking experiences such as abseiling several remote stations to Yankaninna over the side of a spectacular river Sometimes it's a life altering, all encompassing, cathartic and over the Gammon ranges toward gorge, team building, Adnyamathanha Arkaroola. I would then climb up cultural awareness and imagination counselling of life, grief, onto the Mawson Plateau and travel exploring activities come together abuse and trauma... north to Mt Hopeless. This journey to give these young adults pause would eventually come to cover some for thought and life adjustment, ” 1,800km over nearly four months. an appreciation of things taken for Well-chosen words of wisdom, hope granted and a foundation for positive and encouragement too, will flow forth change in attitude and behaviour. with care and consideration in spades. GOAL SET, PLANNING BEGINS Operation Flinders exercises can It is a truly exceptional program with While planning, resolving logistics create a complete turning point. tremendous meaning and purpose. It issues and biding time waiting for Sometimes it's a life-course altering, is an organisation that I am honoured the State Government to declare all-encompassing, cathartic to have been courted by before being National Parks open, I learned that

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