Category: Warnings

Hello Lavender Cycling Trail (LCT) people,
Perscribed Burn: Immediately north of Watervale where the Riesling Trail meets Solly Hill Road.

Thursday 21 Nov 2024 from 1230 – 1700 hrs.

Please note the Department for Environment and Water will be conducting a prescribed burn on the Riesling Trail this Thursday 21 Nov from 1230 – 1700 hrs.

This section also forms part of the Lavender and Mawson Trails.

The location is immediately north of Watervale where the Riesling Trail meets Solly Hill road. (see map).

Walkers & riders will be diverted around the burn site via Sollys Hill road and Mt Horrocks road for the duration of the burn.

Any questions / issues please contact:
Joe Tilley AFSM,
Fire Management Officer.
Yorke and Mid North | National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia.
Department for Environment and Water
P (08) 8841 3405 | M 0419 803 918
155 Main North Road, Clare SA 5453
environment.sa.gov.au | parks.sa.gov.au
South Australian Government Department for Environment and Water.

Please be aware that this event is on:

Sunday August 11th 2024 will see the 7th running of the Federation Ultra Trail, with Ultra 54km – Mid 26km – Short 10km – Zoo 5km – Relay Teams

Caution advised if in area, increased activity & traffic.

The course traverses or loops from the southern end of the Lavender/Federation Trail from Monarto Safari Park to the riverside trail head at Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge.

All Zoo 5km, Short (10km), Mid course (26km), and Ultra course (54km) runners and all relay team members are treated to exclusive access to Monarto Safari Parks walking trails that allow them glimpses of roaming Wild African animals including Meerkats, Giraffe, Bison, Chimpanzees, Lions and Rhinos. Proceeds from the event have raised in excess of $30,000 Since 2018, donated to Monarto Safari Park to help protect endangered species.

Cyclists and Walkers are advised that the Lavender Trails will be closed in the Webb Gap area from 28 May to 2 June 2024 due to a Feral Animal Control Shooting Program.

Please take care if you are out and about, currently multiple areas in South Australia are either flooding or under flood warning.

For our trail anyone in the Clare to Truro area should take care.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER FLOOD WATER. If possible avoid areas that have warnings in place. If you are out and about, keep in contact with family or friends.

Listen to local radio, talk with locals who have knowledge, and follow CFS & SES Warnings.
https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/current-warning-list/
STAY SAFE!!!!