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THE TRAILWALKER
ISSUE No. 17
NEWSLETTER OF THE FRIENDS OF
THE HEYSEN TRAIL AND OTHER WALKING TRAILS INC.
Registered by Australia Post
Publication No. SBH 1454
"Trailwalker"
Friends of the Heysen Trail,
GPO Box 1865,
ADELAIDE, 5001
JU E 19R9
POSTAGE
PAID
BLACKWOOD
S. AUST
5051
WELCOME!
r.!EMBERSH I P ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A warm welcome i s extended by the Pres ide nt and membe rs of the
Friends'Council to th e fo l lowing new member s who have joined our ranks
since February .
Maura Conaglen
Brian Pickering
Charlotte Newman
Ivan Weiner (family)
Jill Kennare
Laurel Green
Jan James
Liz Stinson
Colin Raison
Ann and Allan Colgrave (family)
Andrew Eastick (family)
Doug and Sandy Castle (family)
Mark Hennessy
Peter and Wendy Ubelhor (family)
Libby Kosmalis
Ros Durand
Margaret SherMan
Joan Kellett
Dean Rasheed (family)
Anthony Brookman
Gilda Pearce
Dean Hansen
Stan Goodrich
Gill i an Stevenson
Wudinna Area School (school)
John and Lesley Searles (family)
Errol Shepherd
Di Fren ch
Richard Woods
Brian and Mary Godfrey (family)
St an and Jean Franks (family)
Gary Stansborough
One Tree Hill Primary School
(school)
Alastair Bathgate
.Joyce Orr
Betty and Paul Franche (family)
Matthew Probert
Robert Curtis
B. Derham
Joan, Colin and Jenny Beer (family)
Robert and Glenys Beckwith (family)
Yvonne Allen
With the few remaining gaps in the Heysen Trail now rapidly closing as
the result of support from the Friends in marking new stretches of Trail,
we are particularly pleased to welcome new members from both northern and
southern parts of the State.
"THE TRAIL WALKER"
IS PUBLISHED BY "THE FRIENDS OF THE HEYSEN TRAIL
AND OTHER WALKING TRAILS INC."
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
THROUGH THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RECREATION INSTITUTE
HEYSEN TRAIL
EDITOR
DOUG PAICE
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
ng o f ·t.h f' Heys£>n Tr<:LI J cnnt inue~~ Hor·t.hwards from P~!1 nr ' s Hi l l .
i ~-: nc.·w m : 1:' i~ Pd r n R11 T;r wi 1 h ·ec1 iuns nor·l· b uf Rur-ra marked at
Whit t· Htl l Road B'llHlalP.F!J' fort~ st o~rPa r~nrl Gt!ot·ge town . Th e n ex t map is
d11 " shnr· tly a n d wi ll covP.r thP. T t' ;-1 _
i l fl' (Jrn Pe ter's Hill to Stony Gap
Please note, the fin~ ha n
( ;qrpt·nxiru< t.e)y 1 5 l<iJo mr-:tr· , ~ s south ot Burral.
st:><Json twrt!JLd. Pt-:tP.r· ' s Hil1 i.s .1 5 Nov e mb e r t.n ~0 April - th e traiJ wil 1
b· ~ (' i ()S(!d Uill' i D!Y. Ill is r~ ·r .i od .
NOTE a) so t hai this Sf'Ct ion of t.he Tra i I
will l!o t hf, opr·n fo!' walkirt g •n!1 i 1 :H1 o ffic i<~] announcement. ·i s macte an d
maps a1· ~ avd.i lah l e.
Negotiations are still taking place in sev e J· a l area s
wher·e the r·cH r re or thE> Tra i l ha s nu t b e en t.inaJ.ised.
Wi'!lk~!rs nre asked
not !o att~~mp1 t.o wn lk t h is section c•f th e Tra j] until further notice as
~ l:1~y may be trPspassj ng.
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The
Fr ·i ~ nJ ~~
hav;~
spent twu ful l week - f: nrl s unuer·UJk.ing !'his work.
Ot1 4/5 M<1 y f.i. ft. f:e n peopJ ~ WP.r·t: thr~ rruests of Naomi. and Lou Mo ss at the
Old Jmmanue l College Man se. Point Pass.
This is extre mely comfortable
accommodalicln anrl th e friendly wel c ome extended to us all made the
weE>k - Pnd very enjoyable.
Walkers to this area may wish to add this
nccn mmodati.un to 1.h eir' list. of possibles . I c an guarantee they will not
he disappoi111ed .
Poin1 Pass is within easy djst;mce of t.be Trail .
On 3 i <J .June , tll i r·i een people s pent the wee k ·-end at Paxton Square
Rurr<1 . Th) s week - encl '"a~ again vPry ~~ njoy a ld P. and th e Cottages
wor t h u s.i ng i'!s a base
Of ccntrse ther~ is 1)1enly of acco mmud1:1t.ion is
Burra but you need tn hook . Ott both occasion~ four - wheel drive vehicles
were hir ed from Budget Truck Rentals.
Cotlrl~:es ,
There is still mo rP wock to he don e in tt'ds arf:a and another week - end
is in t.lle planning stage - no dates have been s et yr;t.
ft. ls ~dr.asing
thnt these week ·ends en;-lb }e co untry me mb ers t.o p"--rt ic-ipat.~.
On the fi.r·s t
occasion Andr e w Jar· ick and Pam Moss assisted wJth traiJ marking.
The
asslstanc~~ f.~lven us by Gilda Pearce dur-Jng our Rurra reconnaissance trip
was mu c h apl.Ji·eci a I e d.
These working gt·oups are often the first contact
that: mauy l a ndowner s have wit:h th~! waJ.king public .
It' is pleasing to se e
how friendly nnd intereslr~!i these people ore.
Memht:rs of the work .ing
~r rlup s hAve always been goo d ambassadors, taking a r e sponsible appruach
1·ownrcis thP us e of r ights of way i1 Cross th eir lnnd .
lt. is t o be hoped
t h a t futurP waJkp r·s wi l l follow thJs PXampJn .
Some v•~ r y i mvor t a11 1 mai ntPnnn ce work i s b£>in g undert.ak•~ n .
Hea vy u s1~
f.\f popular sP.r ti.or1s nf 1·h e Tr <1i l r;nuses majo r c· ros iori prob 'lems . On~ s n <.:h
C!l't:<'t r·(! C ~! il..-i ll g at.t.t~ nllnn r1t pr!:!sent i s ill t hr! Wa r-r e n t:onservntion Pnr-k .
Four l o nn es or fi! l ine a nd i· wo t !"i tilr:r· Jo<.1ds of p r rmi'lpine posts havt~ bePn
co r·r ·i f1 cl iro lli<Jr11t ill.ly, :1pp cox .imc1t E> l y fi OO m et r·~ ~!:i .
.John ~ ummt-'I' S nnd !ti s r.-ro up
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CIPJ.II'e (. inted.
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SOC l AL MEJ:TJ NC ,
The Frie nd s' second
Community Hall, HnJlett
co mfortably filled with
and friendly at mospht-!rP
sncu:t! mt-'etillg for' the yenr wns held at the Marion
Cnvt>, Ol l Fr iday, 2G Ma~. 19€19. The haJJ wa s
mo r e ~h<tn sixty Friel!ds G<Jt h P J · in~ to providP a cosy
for· <l11 <) titer ~ ll CCE·s sful mt>~·Ung.
In t he abse nce through j i lness of the Pr~sident. Vi ce - President Neville
Southgate capa bl y hosted t ht> eveni ng. C•1li.J1 Malcol m, Maintena11ce
Co - ordinator, outlined recent a r1 d pl~ nn ed developme nts relating tu th e
extension of the Heysen Trail i ll the mid north of the State; Coltn also
referred to other activit ies i nvolving t he Frie nd s along t he Trail ,
i nc luding a request f or assistan ce in transferring a load of filling to the
sit e of an erosion probl em i n Wnr re n Conservntlon Par k . A reques t wa s also
made for volunteers to inspe ct a nd re port on the ne t work t rail s us i ng
1:10 , 000 maps made availabl e by t he Recreation Trails Division of the Sout h
Australian Recreation Institute wit h a v iew to re - establishing any suitable
trails a s walking trails . Marti n Fost e r of the Rec reation Trails Division
represented t he South Aus tralian Recr eation Instit u te . He was ab l e to
informally answer members ' qu er ies on variou s aspects of the Divisi on's
operations. A pho t ographi c di spla y , dep ictjng various activities of
working parties along the Trail , wa s again on view .
Neville then introduced Darryl Kra e henbu e hl from t he Department of
Environment and Planning who demonstrated hi s knowledge and expertise of
South Australian vegetation with a talk , illustrated with photographi c
slides, on the interesting topic "Bot.an.ical Ra mb.les along the Heysen
Trail" . A bonus was added to include flora found around the coastline of
Kangaroo Island, including some rare and endangered species. Some of the
questions asked of Darryl related to lens. aperture settings and technical
detail used to obtain his excellent photographi c results. Warren Bonython.
on behalf of everyone present , thanked Darryl for his outstanding
presentation.
A raffle, organised by Anne Malcolm , was drawn by our guest speaker .
The first prize, a day back- pack donated by Mountain Design , now situat ed
in Pulteney Street, was won by Gail Rees. Congratulations to Gail f or a
well-deserved win and sincere thanks to Mountain Des i gn for supportin g our
organisation in this way . Second prize was volume 3 , "Adelaide and Country
Walks'' , donated by the author Jim Crinion, and won by a new member , Colin
Beer . Third prize was a copy of "Twen t y Bushwalks in the Adela id e Hills''.
illustrated with colour photographs , also donated by the author Thelma
Anderson and won by Vivienne Wynn . Proceeds amounted t o $144 , providing a
welcome boost to our funds . Special thanks to Anne Malco lm fo r her
enterprise in organising and conducting the raffle .
Treasurer , Be tty Wis e, was kept busy throughout t he eve n i ng handl ing
sales of Heysen Trail badges (at $2 pe r badge - i de a J for securing to
backpacks , hats , jacke ts , e t c. ) as well as th e full range of He ys e n Tr ail
maps and books for which the Friends act as ~ supplier .
Membe rs of the Noarlunga Bushwalkin g Cltlb ki ndly and capably hosted th e
supper arr a nge ments, bringing a deli ghtful and frie ndly eve ni ng to a
c los e . Many thanks to the members of Noarl un ga for your assistan ce .
The ne xt so cial meeting wil l be held later in the year at a ve nue to be
decided by the Co un c il . Ample not ice wil l be give n by ann ounce ment i 1r t he
"Trailwalker".
MORE WALKS
The Friends' first conducted walk for the season was held at Kuitpo
Forest on Sunday, 21 May . Both groups were well attended and all walkers
thorougi1ly enjoyed the pleasant environs of Kuitpo Forest and a sect i on of
Kyeema Conservation Park.
The next wal k will be held this month on Sunday, 25 June , 1989 .
Again , two options will he offered - one for a shorter walk - two to three
hours - and the longer walk will be approximately four hours.
Both walks will leave from Mt . Lofty summit car park at 10.30 a.m .
The shorter walk will be hosted by Judith and Richard Avery of St. Agnes
Bushwalkers and will include the Mt. Lofty Botanic Garden. Although the
trails through the Garden are graded around the hillsides, the area is
steep and he or she who walks down to the lake near the eastern gate, must
walk up to to the western gate near Summit Road , thus requiring a
reasonable degree of fitness . Nonetheless, a delightful walk is
guaranteed.
The longer walk will also leave from Mt. Lofty Summit car park at the
same time (10.30 a.m.). Norm Taylor, a member of the Friends' Council
will lead the group along some of the myriad pathways through Cleland
Conservation Park, including a spur route of the Heysen Trail . Cleland
contains an abundance of luxuriant native vegetation - towering eucalypts,
rare ferns, flo we ring plants - and interesting quartzite formations. The
trails through Cleland also follow the cont Jurs but in this very steep
area , the ups and downs cannot always be avoided .
On all walks , participants should take a light lunch, drinking water
and a rain jacket and wear sturdy , comfortable foot wear. Whilst every
care is taken by the organisers to avoid accident, participation is
conditional upon walkers accepting full responsibility for any injuries
sustained .
The following is an outline of the programme for the remainder of the
walking season: 23 July, 1989
Jupiter Creek - Meet at Mylor township at
10 . 30 a.m. - Shor t walk and longer walk .
20 August, 1989
Kersbrook area - Meet at Kersbrook township at
10.30 a.m. - Shor t walk and longer walk .
24 September, 1989 -
Kyeema Conservation Park -
22 October. 1989
Cudlee Creek section of Mt. Crawford Forest.
12 November, 1989
Mt. Crawford forest, Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park,
Bethany (subject to suitable we ather co ndi tions).
Comprehens ive details of the three latter walks will be publish ed in
later editions of the "Trail walker" .
Volunteers to act as leaders or rearguards on either short or longer
walks would be greatly appreciated . If you are able to assist on any of
the above occasions, will you please contact the Administrative Officer
(see next paragraph for telephone number ).
For general enq uiries regarding any of the walks , please telephone
Thelma Anderson, Administrative Officer (234-0844 on Thursdays and
Fridays) .
THE HEYSEN TRAIL - PARACHILNA GORGE TO MOUNT BAGGAGE
A seminar was conducted by the South Australian Recreation Institute
at Underdale on 9 April , 1989. Representatives of the Friends'
Council, bushwalking clubs and other interested groups attended. One
of the topics of discussion was the extension of the Heysen Trail from
Parachilna Gorge to Mount Babbage. Andrew Eastick, of Penola, is one
of few people to have walked the entire length of the Trail from Cape
Jervis to Mount Babbage. Andrew was invited to present the following
Paper which is re - produced for the information of all members .
As the Heysen Trail south of Parachilna Gorge nears completion thought
now turns to the construction of the Trail in the isolated and arid
section to the north.
This will indisputably be the most rugged section of the Trail and
when coupled with the isolation and aridity of the area carries the
greatest potential for serious injury and death for inexperienced and
ill-prepared walkers.
From the outset I wish to indicate my attitude about whether the Trail
should proceed north of Parachilna or not. Unquestionably , yes! The
concept of a walking trail the full length of the Mount Lofty and Flinders
Rangers first suggested by Warren Bonython is too great, too magnificent
to leave unfinished.
Many people, myself included, have been challenged by the concept of
the Trail. Many more will be challenged in the future and I have no doubt
that to finish the Trail at Parachilna Gorge will detract from the Trail
as a whole.
As stated earlier, north of Parachilna Gorge, the Trail will enter a
very isolated area, particularly the area north of the Balcanoona- Copley
Road where Arkaroola Village is the only likely reliable source of human
contact for the entire section to Mount Babbage.
Water supplies are obviously tenuous except after good rains and then
should not be relied upon. Provision for re-supply of food is limited and
without vehicular support necessitates the carrying of up to ten days'
supply.
Perhaps the greatest area of concern is in the area of search and
rescue. It is inevitable that even without the Heysen Trail increasing
numbers of bushwalkers will be using the area in the future. It is
equally inevitable that emergency situations are going to arise . It is
very necessary to plan for these occasi~ns as the Trail is planned and
built.
Having decided that the Trail will proceed I am sure that it goes
without saying that one of the most important strategies is to ensure that
only experienced and properly equipped walkers venture into the area. I t
is equally sure that it is impossible to ensure that that policy is
adhered to at all times, just as some of the ill - prepared people enter the
area now.
The restriction of ill - prepared people from using the Heysen Trail
north of Parachilan Gorge is difficult and needs careful consideration .
If opposition to the Trail in this area emerges, this will be one of the
major issues. Some control measures which may be considere d ai·e :-
1.
Licensing users .
2.
Masking the Trail near roads.
3.
Having the Trail as no more than a line on a map, if even
that, or
4.
Alternatively. building the Trail to such standard as to
minimise the risk.
Having decided that the Heysen Trail should continue north of
Parachilna Gorge and on to Mount Babbage and identifying some of the risks
that will arise I now wish to discuss the various forms that the Trail
could take. J don 't think that the Trail in this area should
automatically follow the form that it is south of Parachilna Gorge, nor do
I wish to rule it out at this stage. In fact, marking the Trail in the
for m or similar to that used in the south is an obvious option.
The Trail in this area will pass through a number of "wilderness"
areas such as the Gammon Ranges, Arkaroola nd perhaps the Mawson Plateau,
areas where the marking of a Trail would be philosophically undesirable .
In addition, marking the Trail may encourage some walkers into the area
who are not capable, particularly in the event of adverse weather
conditions or injury.
The cost of Trail construction in the isolated north will be large and
could also be a factor.
The option of "overbuilding" the Trail to reduce the risk to
less - experienced walkers compounds both of these aforementioned concerns .
The Trail could be a series of checkpoints placed strategicallly along a
desirable route, say at 10 kilometre interva ls . These coul d act as
reference points for walkers as well as a valuable check in a search
situation.
The Trail could simply be a designated route, or series of routes on a
map, perhaps in association with the option just ment ioned.
The Trail could also be a starting point at Parachilna Gorge and a
finishing point at Mount Babbage and little else.
I now wish to discuss briefly an option for increasing safety that
should be seriously considered.
The use by bushwalkers of radio equipment has often been discussed as
a me ans of improving safety in isolated areas of the type we are
consideri ng . I recall that Warren Bonython in his book "Walking the
Flinders Ranges'' considered the use of radios in the Arkaroola area but
found the weight prohibitive . That situation has now changed however.
with the availability of UHF radios and the widespread installation of UHF
repeater stations, particularly in the rural areas. Using a small
hand - held set as J have here it is possible for a walker to access a
repeater. whi ch is constantly being used and monitored by literally
hundreds of farming families. The repeaters installed at pres ent woulrl
gi ve cove rage over the Trail fro m Cape Jervis to at least the Gammon
Ranges. RelaUvely inexpensive to install and main tai.tt, the Department of
Recreation and Sport could, with tlte co - operaU on of loca] land - hoJ ders ,
a rrange the installation of a further UHF repeater station north of
Arkar ola to give coverage over the entjre Heysen Trail to Mount Rabbage .
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In the time remaining to day I vwuJ d 1 ike
t.1>
dis c uss thes e .issues with
you .
Firstly , do you agree t hat the Heyse n TrA il s houl1l proceed nor t h t o
Mount Babbage?
Other issues to discuss include: 1.
Search and r es ' ue?
2.
Keeping out the ill - prepare d?
3.
What form should the Trail take?
4.
How useful could the UHF repe ater system be?
(Anyone who wishes to comment on this topic is invited to write to Terry
Lavender, Manager of the Recreation Trails Division of the South
Australian Recreation Institute. 304 He nl e y Beach Road , Underdale, 5032 or
to the Editor of this publication , "The Trailwalker", Friends of the
Heysen Trail and Other Walking Tr ail s, 304 Henley Beach Road , Underdale,
5032.)
OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Comments made by Vincent Serventy, A.M . at a "special occasion" of the
National Parks Foundation of South Australia on 30 April, 1989.
Even throwing the peel from an orange can enrich the land for a
metre around and so destroy the natural habitat .
The snows of New Zealand are coloured red by the dust of Australia
and Australia is not making any new soil . However, our governments
are moving to improve the results of over - grazing.
The Greenhouse effect IS coming. It cannot be stopped BUT it can
be delayed. The development of solar power and a more effective use
of fuels will help . Replacement of cleared land, of which the
products are no longer sold, with eucalypts , sheoaks and acacias is
easy and effective . Salty areas should be replanted with salt bush
and specially developed red gums so that the salt sinks and the land
becomes usable again.
Wildlife corridors criss -crossing Australia should be developed to
make Conservation Parks more viable . This would help birds as well as
large and small animals. These life - lines should ideally be one
kilometre wide but anything is a help. A start can be made along
rivers and creeks and we can copy Nunwaring , a suburb in Melbourne ,
where local citizens are greening their homes and schools and
particularly the lanes originally laid out for the night - cart round.
We could copy the U. S.A . wh i ch , after a two-year investigation into
"Outdoor Recreation" is setting up a "web of greenways" across its
length and breadth.
Most importantly we can all work on our politicians to get a
world- wide Bill of Rights for t he Environment. Australia could even
lead the world at the United Nations in this area . Only with
legislation will our natural her itage be preserved forever.
Thank you to Jennifer Dow for pass ing on these importan t stateme nts whi ch
are vital to the preservation of our naturaJ environment fo r the survival
of future generations.
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COUNCIL MEMBERS' PROFILES
RHONDA MORA - Volunteered for the Interim Council in 1986
at the Inaugural meeting of the Friends and elected to the
first Council in August 1987.
Became the Friends' representative on the Committee Reviewing the Recreational Use
of Road Reserves , as well as serving on various Council
committees .
A former teacher , Rhonda walks regularly with the Retired
Teachers, A.R.P.A., the Tuesday Walkers and the Over the
Hill Walking Group .
Other interests include reading,
sailing or cruising with husband
th e Council for 18 months before
health .
Rh o nda and Bill have 2
porcelain painting and
Bill, who also served on
retiring because of poor
married sons .
COUNCIL MEMBER'S PROFILE
Colin Mal colm - Maintenance Co -ordinator
Ele c ted to Council August, 1987.
Born in Somerset , U . K . and lived on top of the Mendip hills - hence
hi s obsession for c limbing to the top of every hill Jn his path .
Started walking from ne cessity at an early age as school was t wo miles
from home and there was no public transport.
Came to Australi a i n 1960 and spent a number of years work Jng a t
Wonmera . Pr e s e ntly working at South Australian College of Advan ced
Education .
Has walk e d fo;· pl e nsure fo r many years 1.\'it.h wife Anne. Has enjoyed
many year s' in t r odu c Jng people with disabilities to the pleasures of
bu s hw a Jk.in g· inclncling a walk along th e marked se c tion of the Heysen Tr <lil
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Wal ks rtguJar l y . at leas t on ce a wet.k w.i t h a
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THE SEHJ"l.ERING EXPERIENCE
by Jean M. Co ok
During the month of January this year I had the privilege
to be one of the first group of eight Australians to stay for a
month at the Residential Colle ge of International Tourism and
Management in Semmering, a mountain resort 100 km. southwest of
Vienna, Austria.
The College is attached to the splendid 5-star Panhans
Hotel.
The decor of its impressive lounges, restaurants, ballroom,
bars and dance-cafe reflect the elegant style of the art nouveau
theme of the Austrian fin-de-siecle.
The Panhans is situated at
a high altitude and commands a sublime and vast alpine panorama.
Students come from China, Iceland, Canada, Turkey, Cyprus,
Finland, Thailand and Poland to gain the prestigious Diploma in
International Tourism and Management.
The course takes three
years of rigorous study and includes achieving facility in English,
French and German.
The purpose of our group's visit was much less ambitiousto study German and ski.
Wake-up bells rang at 6 a.m. and after
breakfast (cereal, cold meats and cheese) there was time to complete
the previous day's homework before German classes which were held
from 8.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Lunch followed immediately at 11.35 a. m.
and by 12.30 p.m. we were off to the ski fields with the charming
Claudia, our ski as well as our German instructor.
Claudia knew which slopes were best and every day urged
us on to greater heights culminating in a descent down the racing
run.
The weather was fine, still and mild for the whole month
which caused the snow to trickle away fast at lower levels but
fortunately at our higher altitude it held firmly on an ice base.
Semmering is not a well-known sk i resort and there were no waits
for chairlift s and T-bars.
By l ate afternoon when they stopp ed
most of our joints were jelly from the cont i nuous exertion and
we welcomed an apres-ski swim i n the Panhans large h e ated indoor
pool with one whole wall of bay windows overlooking snowy vistas.
Dinner at 6 p.m. was prep ared and served by different
teams of student s who wore smart uniforms appropriate to their
tasks.
A ty pic a l dinner might consist of chopped pancakes in
clear soup, boiled beef and dumplings, and torte.
Strict
etiquette and decorum were observed throughout the meal.
-
German studies were resumed during the early part of
the evening before joining other students for giuhwein (hot wine
with spice) in a coffee-house or in a heurige - a wine-tavern.
It is the tradition to decorate the
fa~ades
of heuriges with
green fir branches to indicate which ones are open.
Our Semmering experience was extended further through
the gracious hospitality of the College Principal, Dr. Schmoll,
who made possible the widest range of recreational and cultural
activities.
A keen cross-country skier himself he was eager
for us to try too and provided all the equipment.
He produced
brand new bats and balls for games of table tennis and encouraged
us to use the College's individual sledges for the long and
thrilling run from the summit to the base of one of Semmering's
high mountains.
The College mini-bus was placed at our disposal for
sightseeing and entertainment.
Memorable excursions were made
to Baden where Beethoven composed his 9th Symphony, to Graz
the largest inhabited old town in Central Europe, and to Mayerling
where Crown Prince Rupert and his teenage mistress were shot in the
Royal Hunting Lodge.
A chapel has been built over the bedroom
where the couple met their demise.
Speculation continues as to
whether they were murdered or committed suicide.
We were given guided tours of the grand city of Vienna
and made return visits on several evenings to attend three ballets
which were performed in the glittering "Opera" building and to see
"Holiday on Ice" starring the vivacious and talented Katerina Witt.
Every drive took us through scenery that was dramatic
and awesome but also delicate.
On the way back to College in
the evening we sometimes saw squirrels scurrying across the snow
in the moonlight.
After "lights out" all was hushed and the
ethereal stillness of the mountains closed around each day of
the Semmering experience.
I-~
Classy 'country cousins'
ALL CITY dwellers reach a restored brass and cast-iron four- the Waikerie Gliding club· and Amposters, antique dressers, deep car- bassador Hire cars to take you anystage when they wish they pets
and pristine bathrooms.
where you wish.
had a country cousin.
The dining room is huge, basking
When .Naomi and Lou bought the
For those unlucky enough not to
have relatives with a rambling rural
estate, Lou and Naomi Moss can
provide the perfect option at The
Old Immanuel College at Point Pass
in the State's Near North.
The most pleasing aspect of the
beautifully refurbished Lutheran
College is that you don't stay with
the Mosses as your get-away-from-itall proprietors - they adopt you
into the family.
Lou and Naomi have put years and one suspects suspects tears of effort into turning what was a rundown school into a gleaming residence complete with stunning antique furniture and farm surroundings straight from a picture book.
The rooms are immaculate, clean
and airy, complete with beautifully
in the warmth of a roaring log fire
and decor straight from Edwardian
history.
Sitting down to a splendid country
breakfast or even just a cup of tea,
the Mosses take you into the history
of their beautiful establishment .
The Old Immanuel College is set
in a quiet farming valley just 90
minutes' drive from Adelaide, handy
to the Mid-North, Clare, Barossa and
Riverland regions.
And if driving 90 minutes detracts .
from your .relaxation, they can arrange for you to be chauffeur-driven
in a limousine to, around and back
from the establishment.
The College al!so offers exciting
adventure packages with Proud
Mary cruises, balloon adventures,
TARIFF S - FAMILY ACCOMMODAT I ON:
(mini mum booking t wo nigh ts appli es on
weekends)
$39.50 per pe rs on per night
- be d and breakfast
$12.50 pe r child und e r 12 years
Morning and aft ernoon t e as and s upper s
includ ed. Othe< meals incl udin g picnic
l unche s by ar rangemen t .
Lunch $8. 50
Di nner $1 5 .00 I Childr en half pric e
GROUP AC COMMODATION:
(15- 30 pe rs ons pl us) .
Fully c a te r ed (see menu) and a! l bedding
suppl ied .
$29.50 per person per night, lat e Frid ay
th roug h late Sunday (t;.;o nights ).
{ Lf
property at the end of 1981 it was
filthy, run-down, and on the brink of
ruin.
·· Walking through the college
today, it's virtually impossible to
believe it has ever been anYthing but
immaculate.
Children would love the Old
Immanuel College. Farm animals
that are really pets, rambling
grounds and good clean country air
provide the perfect setting for hours
of healthy fun.
The College caters for families,
groups and has special accommodation for conferences.
For more information call Lou or
Naomi Moss on (085) 81 1552 or
write to The Old Immanuel College;
Point Pass via Eudunda, SA 5374.
50% l oadi ng f or booking requ1r1ng l1 t e
Frid ay t hrough late Sa tur da y only.
DAYTIME VI SITS (meet ings etc .)
Hi st orica l t our , mo rni ng t e a , lu nch and
a f t ernoon t ea incl uded.
$15.00 per pe r son .
MANSE: $10. 00 per we ekend per child.
Leader ' s tariff : Optional donations .
Self contained faciliti es, nc meal~
provided.
F•:or fur-thsr infocnation ·"v llta r; t;
Lou anf Paomi Moss ,
"Th e Old Itr!l:arn el College "
Point Pa s s , via Eudunda,
South Aust ra li & 2~ S374.
Te 2.: !035 ) 81 155 2 .
TIME SPENT IN PERU
Th e plan was to attempt the 4- day trek from kilometre 88 (outside
Cuzco) up to the Inca stronghold of Machupicchu - that was the plan but it
didn't work out!
I was travelling alone in October, out of the main tourist season , and
needed to contact a group, both for protection on the trail and for
prov1s1on of equipment, etc. Initially, scouting around in Cuzco I heard
of three groups about to leave and thought my luck was in! However, one
left town while I was still acclimatising to the altitude (3326 metres) puffing, panting and palpitations! The second group was cancelled and the
third departed a day earlier than expected - without me!
Naturally, I was angry and very disappointed but decided to do the
next best thing and hop on the local train . Perhaps "hop on the train" is
the wrong expression, as it requires some research to discover exactly
when the booking office is open for the sale of particular tickets and
then the proceedings are supervised by armed guards at the station
entrance - rather unnerving!
There was further confusion when I was charged 1200 intis for two
tickets , whereas the Tourist Office had quoted 2200 for one ticket! I
repeated my request in my best Spanish, but was assured this was correct.
(I later learnt that some travellers had paid 2200, others 1600, and my
return ticket cost only 400 intis - in other words confusion - or
corruption - reigns supreme!) (In October , 1988 U. S.$1 . 00 = approximately
500 Peruvian intis . )
The four - hour journey was full of spectacle , both scenically with the
zig- zag climb out of Cuzco and across the Altiplano but also with the
local vendors constantly parading through the packed carriages - certainly
no - one need ever go hungry on this trip, not even the foreigners as we
sampled some freshly baked cake, uncontaminated and still in its oven tray
- delicious . It's also unwise to lull off to sleep , even if you have
chained your baggage to yourself or to the overhead rack. Theft has
acquired the status of a ''fine art form" and one needs to stay alert - at
all times .
I stayed overnight at Gringo Bills at Aguas Calientes - about two
kilometres down the track from the Puentes Ruinas station (the one for
Machupicchu) . I was up at 6.00 a.m. the following morning, breakfasting
with others on the station platform (the Rundle Mall of the town is the
s t ation platform!), before setting off along the railway track - a trek of
a pproximately half an hour before the 1 1/ 2 hour scramble up to the ruins .
De spite losing the track at one point we managed to arrive well before the
day- trippers from Cuzco and had the luxury of exploring the ruins in
comparative solitude - a glorious experience . I even managed to climb the
l ast hour or so of th e I nca approach trail - up to the Sun Gate
( Intipunka) , where I would have had my first glimpse of Machupicchu had I
walked the In ca trek. It was there I met up with walkers, who immediately
t hey saw my grey hair assured me that I probably would not have made it
a ll t he way!! - I'm still sure I would have! - Next time perhaps .. ... .
A word of warning - which no guide book bothers to mention - the place
was swarming with sandflies, vicjous beasts. We all suffe red for days
after and we re easily d i stinguishable ba ck in Cuzco by our "polka- dot t e d"
to r s oes and fra nti c scratc hing! One pays for th e good things in lif e !
Liz O'She?.
TRAIL MARKING - A NEW EXPERIENCE
After years of walking along the Heysen Trail and other areas I d e ci~ed I should
give some of my time to help mark/maintain the trail. On Friday, May 5th I set off
with Mavis, Dave, Anne and Doug. We met up with the rest of our crew at Kapunda
and then continued in convey to Emmanuel College at Point Pass - we almost missed
it! On arrival we were faced with a very important decision - who's sleeping
where? We finally got that sorted out and enjoyed a refreshing cup of tea/coffee.
We were housed in the old manse, but were given a guided tour of the main building
by our hosts Naomi and Lou. This building is set up for group accommodation (not
the muddy-boot variety!) - four-poster beds, antique furniture, etc. dating back
to the 1890's. I think all of us would have like to own some of the things we saw
- beautiful!
Colin then rounded up the troops and outlined the plan of attack for Saturday, I
left all the listening to the "experts", content to follow orders. After more cups
of tea/coffee people began to wander off to bed. Unfortunately not everybody got a
full night's sleep. In an adjoining room our host's teenage daughter was unaware
of our presence when she arrived home. We were serenaded by 5KA until 12.16 am.
The music finally stopped after she'd raced through the kitchen area to the loo.
On her return she almost died of fright when she noticed Doug "asleep" on the
kitchen floor. Doug had moved to the kitchen to escape the Radio. On Saturday
morning Doug really enjoyed telling everyone of his midnight encounter - he
fantasizes a lot! At my age its all I can do (editor).
Everyone was up early on Saturday and we were ready before our official starting
time. My "team" consisted of Chris, Tom, Hugh, Gail and myself. Armed with maps,
triangles, poles etc •••• we followed the other two 4 wheel drives to our starting
point. The other teams left us at a road reserve and we began. Our first task was
a stile. Tom and Hugh eagerly grabbed the mechanical auger and started drilling.
They almost had the first hole dug when the tip came away, plus the nuts and
bolts. The auger also ran out of fuel as the extra fuel had been left in another
vehicle! For the rest of the day the guys did a great job with a good ol'
pot-holer and crowbar.
150KM TO TALK TO ANTS, I LIKE YOUR STYLE
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As the men continued to build stiles and put in silver droppers (posts) Gail and I
wandered off banging in triangles at appropriate places. This was easier said than
done as the fence posts had "seasoned" well and were as hard as iron to bang into.
Using the vehicle we drove/walked along our sect ion for quite a distance. A look
at the time and we realised we still had l ots to do, so .• we really "got into
gear". Time - efficiency experts would've been impressed! Chris would hurtle down
the road and as he skidded to a halt after 300m. We'd decide if it was to be a
post or triangle. If a triangle - two would get out; if a post - we all had our
bit to do and then we were off again. We became very proficient at posts - I only
wish we'd had a stopwatch. We did get proof of our efforts - Chris went berserk
with a video (one of his jobs???) and everytime we turned around there he was! by
lunchtime we'd reached Niblet Gap and stopped halfway along a real 4 wheel drive
track to eat and relax. We had lovely views from the gap and an even better one
after a quick climb up a nearby hill - we could see for miles. Would your believe
the video freak got there quickly so he could 'capture' our ascent! At the bottom
of the track there was a rubbish dump with a few cars in it - the one's that
didn't make it down the hill? On closer inspection a kitchen sink was very
tempting to one of our team but we didn't really have the room for it. After an
hours break we set off again this time driving parallel with the Tothill Ranges.
More stiles were needed along this section so we split into two again with Gail
and I walking along as before - this time putting in posts. Further along we
regrouped and while planning the final section one of the landowners arrived.
He and his wife had come up from Adelaide for the weekend to go walking in the
area. They were quite interested in what we were doing and we were able to
reassure them about the number and type of walkers they could expect crossing
their property.
On our final stint Chris decided to stretch his legs while Gail went in the car
for a change. A pleasant stroll to . our final corner post and we were nearly
finished. The "piece de rlsistance" of our day was the building of the last stile.
Hugh and Chris sawed and chiselled until they'd created a wonderful step-up stile.
Great job fellows. By this time it was 4.15 so we headed back to Point Pass,
satisfied with a good day's work. On our return it was into the showers for a
spring clean and a quiet rest before Colin's team arrived. Dave's team were late
returning and we became (a bit) concerned as it was getting dark. Some of us
decided to patronize the local pub before dinner. We discussed the possibility of
a "search and rescue" having to be organised but fortunately on our return the
wayward travellers were all safe and sound (and ready for dinner). They'd had
trouble finding markers along their section and battled on for ages to complete
their set task.
Dinner was provided by our hosts in the main building - fresh bread rolls, real
butter, home-made soup, lots of main courses and a 'calorific' dessert - I think
we all ate too much; I know I did! We then adjourned to the TV room to set up the
video taken by Chris and others. After fidgeting with various buttons for about
half and hour the adults decided to let Nathaniel (host's son) have a go- no
worries! The video provided a few laughs; Gail's efforts to capture the feel of
autumn grass were really interesting (don't give up your day job, yet!). Then most
people headed off to bed. Some of us drove to the pub yet again for a nightcap,
but we'd eaten so much the drinks were very slow going down. Compared to Friday,
Saturday night was very quiet- no radio, and no midnight caller (bad luck, Doug).
Sunday morning came and we prepared to set off again. This time we were working in
closer proximity to each other. The morning's work was going along quite well
until Colin's front wheel decided to part company with the vehicle - a wondrous
sight to behold (from the following car)! Fortunately there was very little damage
and Hugh and Chris were able to restore the tyre to 'almost normal'. While they
worked on the tyre with a few "supervisors" the rest of us decided to eat our
lunch. Soon we were on our way again to our next starting point. We unloaded all
the gear needed and set off. Colin, Norm, Chris, Maureen and Dave drove to the
opposite end, planning to meet us somewhere in between. After building 2 stiles / .
and putting in numerous triangles and markers we reached an "impasse".
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The markers had disappeared and we couldn't work out which way we were supposed to
go. After lots of wandering around checking out possibilities and map reading Hugh
decided to walk up a nearby hill with the CB radio. Eventually he spotted the cars
on a faraway hill and managed to contact the drivers. It was decided that two
cars would come to us cross-country. By the time we were "rescued" two hours had
passed.
Our finale was a bumpy ride back to the "end" where Dave and Maureen were waiting.
Once we'd pack up trailers, swapped stories and had a few laughs it was time to
leave. After a seemingly endless drive along dirt roads we reached the bitumen.
Our car load decided to drive straight back to Adelaide while the others stopped
at Burra for tea.
It was a very different walking weekend for me and I enjoyed every bit of it even our interesting "challenge" on Sunday. Next time I'll try not to hit anyone
with a hammer (sorry Gail) and maybe even dig a hole or two. Thanks Colin for
organising it and thanks to everyone for being such great company - see you in
June!
SHERRY FULLER
ITEM FROM "THE WEDNESDAY WALKERS"
Walk against want! - A challenge to all who feeJ the call to help the
needy in the world. It reache.d out to us , ns W<-llkers and Friends of the
Heysen Trail, enjoying plenty, freedom, fresh air and beauty . How could
we help when our day is Wednesday and none of us able to participate on
the special day and route. Caring heing the motivator , the calendar was
re-arranged for us and Sunday became Wednesday for that occasion.
We chose as our project a re-afforestation in Ichadih in India. where
$37 covers planting cost of seeds for one acre of productive trees (fruit ,
fodder and fuel species) . Fifty families from six villages have formed
working communities to plant these trees on governmer1t waste land . These
families are from the poorest strata of society and would otherwise be
underemployed. By enabling the families to work for themselves they are
gi.ven a sense of achievement and therefore dignity . All parti c ipants ar e
paid fair prices.
Through walking we can see both the beauty and the ecological
necessity and usefulness of natural scrub and tlae devastation of
indiscriminate c le~ring, and we s11ppor t a ll measur e s to prot ec t ~nd
replant in our own country. Why 11ot help promot e this prac ti ce in ou r
needy neighbouring countries , a phil osophy ex pounded by St. Barbe Baker ,
that visionary "Man of the Trees".
We intend to pursue this as an ongoin g project.
Pat Bruun
THANK YOU
On he haJf of ilJ] memb er:::: of tile Frlt~ nd~ wlto spent the wee k - end at the
at Poi11t Pass. I would like lo thank Naomi and Lou Moss and family
for their hospHal i ty aud generosity in makj ng thh; beautiful accommodation
avaHable to us .
M a n s~
Thank you very much - it was lovely .
Anne Mal co lm
(The President and members of Council join Anne in extending to Naomi and
Lou grateful appreciation for their contribution . )
ACCOMMODATION
Oh the joys of camping! Nights of soft breezes, stars in the black
velvet sky; the billy murmuring quietly to itself on a fire of sweet
smelling gum wood.
R11bbish!
more .like!
Nights of damp canvas, singed eyebrows and a frozen backside
Walking js the greatest pleasure in the world but for many of us the
enjoyment rapidly diminishes when faced with carrying a bulging backpack
and sleeping on the ground.
The Recreation Trails Division of the South Australian Recreation
Institute is looking for alternative accommodation - barns, sheds,
shearers' quarters, farmhouse bed and breakfast, pubs, caravans, etc. etc .
- on the trail or adjacent.
If you can offer any of these (at a price of course), why not talk to
Terry Lavender at S.A . R. I . on (08) 234 - 0844.
SHIRTS -
No. not T-·s hirts. "Polo" shirts - collar, short sleeves , three
buttons at the front , Friends' identifying logo embroidere d on
br east pocket position, will be available shortly for pur cha se
in a range of colours and sizes . Please indicate your interest
by tele phoning Thelma Anderson, Administrative Officer , 234 - 0844
on Thursday s and Fridays.
GUTHRIE'S GORGE
MPmbers ilrf! ndvised that th e owners of the property cont.a.ining
Gutbr ·i e's Gor·ge ll n vt> wi t hdrawn permi ssion for walkers to use this area .
The P.xc.lusjon of all person s to t. h (~ property ha s been ht·oup;ht about as Utf>
I'f!SU It nf abuse of the pr :ivi Jege, gr anted to walk ers hy the own ers o r ttle
proper· ty. by a ce r tain elem~nl of s0c iety. I t is regretted thAt hnnn fjde
liJi:l .l kt:r·s. wh o observe fire ba n period r estrjct.irms, must be w~na.Jjsecl in
t.ld s w;)y.
However . memher F: a r e ur ~re d to respect the owners ' r· i p; ht to
pr i \'acy j n this i 11 s t::tnce.
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VOLUME 3
ADELAIDE
AND
COUNTRY WALKS
BY
JAMES. D. CRINION
$16.95
NOW AVAILABLE TO 'FRIENDS' BY POST
FOR
$15.00 Inclusive of postage.
LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES 1 AND
2 STILL AVAILABLE AT
THE SAME PRICE.
Send Cheque or Postal order to:
Box 3
Glen Osmond
S.A. 5064 .
FRIENDS OF THE HEYSEN TRAIL ANTl OT!IE P WALKING THAJ.L S.
COUNCIL
President:
l 988 / RH
Barbara Mattsson
Vice - Pres i dents :
C. Warren Bonyth on
Neville Southgate
Secretary and
Administrative Officer :
Thelma Anderson
Treas 11 rer :
Betty
Minute Sec:ret.ary :
Maureen Morr .i s
Me mbers :
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INC._
W is~
Avery ( representi nr; St . Agnes Nat •JraJ Hi story
Bushwalking Cl ub)
Tho mas Bra u er (representing AdelAide Bushwalkersl
Frt=:d Brooks
Judith
M1d
Petnr Rut1ery
Ji m Crinion
lJn.vi.d GJ over
Cu l.i n MaJ co 1m ( Mrl! !\ t..-: naP Cf' r·n - nnl i na tor )
Rhonrln Moen 1Fr 1 nd~; ' :·•,pr·P sr"J t<Il jv ,• nn C'i' mm itl.-.- •
Roild R. sP.rvesi
Di ~ ~ k Sa mpson
.l o hn S •JnllJlf •r~;
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