Field Trips, Tours and Other Events
Exhibition for May to October 2013
Colonial Adventures - a history of Afghanistan.
Walking Trail Maintenance
Flinders Ranges Bush Walk Maintenance Program
(in conjunction with the Walking Trails Support Group) The program is
much the same every year and dates for 2013 are still to be determined.Southern Flinders - 29 April to 10 May
Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park
Staying at Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park
Northern Flinders - 17 June to 28 June
Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park
Staying at Nudlamutana Hut
Central Flinders - 29 July to 9 August
Flinders Ranges National Park
Staying at Oraparinna
People may stay for any length of time within the nominated dates. All help is appreciated.
All dates are subject to change. For more information about the Bush Walk Maintenance Program
read GeoNews, contact the RGSSA Office or refer to the Walking Trails Support Group reference below.
Walking Trail Support Group
The Walking Trails Support Group is a small group of volunteers devoted to the development and maintenance of walking tracks in the Flinders and Mount Lofty Ranges in SA. The group makes various trips throughout the year to ensure that the tracks previously installed are in good condition, that erosion is kept in check and the track marking is clear. The aim is that each track should have minimum impact on the environment and be safe to use. The Barossa walks are day trips whereas the Flinders Ranges walks are managed through three separate trips, each about two weeks long, generally staying at the Dutchman's Stern ranger quarters, The Oraparinna shearers quarters and Grindell or Nudlamutana Huts. Much of the work is done under the auspices of the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources as most of the trails are on Crown Land. Three trails are on the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary and are maintained with its support.One of the aims is to improve the experience and provide the walkers with information about the flora, fauna, Aboriginal knowledge, geology and European history of the environment through which they travel. To this end, information leaflets with maps, track and geological notes have been prepared, together with photographs of the country through which each trail passes. These are generally available at the trailheads or can be downloaded from the website. (see below)
The trips to the Flinders Ranges are a great opportunity to see some of the remote parts of the state. The work is not particularly arduous and can be tailored to suit the capacities of each person. The membership is small with others who "float" in and out of the trips so the company is always varied and interesting. Membership is only $5.00! (For insurance purposes.)
For more information about the maintenance programs follow this link
Walking Trails Support Group and see the Section on Field Arrangements.