"Takes you places"

Meeting 3rd August: The Heysen Trail: from maintenance challenges to the future

7:30pm 3 August 2016

Friends of the Heysen TrailThis Wednesday’s guest speakers will be Simon Cameron and Julian Monfries from the Friends of the Heysen Trail. The organisation of volunteers maintains the Heysen Trail in partnership with the Government of SA and other stakeholders.

They’ll present on how the trail was taken from a vision to a reality, the ongoing work of maintaining such a long trail, and the challenge of engaging with government departments to keep the trail experience alive. Simon is a member of ABW and has led many walks.



Four Seasons - Winter - Port Adelaide, 28 Jul
Half-day, Torrens Linear Park loop, St Peters-CBD, 31 Jul
Dutchman's Stern, 3 Aug - 4 Aug
Morialta Conservation Park, 4 Aug
Mt Stapylton, Grampians, Victoria, 9 Aug - 11 Aug
Hiking gear for hire at reasonable rates. Try out gear before you buy your own.
Checklist of equipment, food ideas, water, first aid list, rules, minimal impact bushwalking and what to do if you get lost.
Meetings 7:30pm on the 1st Wednesday of the month, in the hall at the North Adelaide Community Centre.
Joining ABW takes you to new places you may never have heard of, off the beaten track, and to have new experiences.