Please be advised of any warnings or alerts or events that are along the trail or any of the loops or spur trails.
We would greatly appreciate it if anyone or organisation has any they would like us to know about
Don’t forget to also read the ‘Ticker’ messages across the top of the website as they may have items not yet written here
- Lavender Federation Trail, TUNGKILLO LOOP TRAIL CLOSURE, From 29 June 26 to mid-2028
“Lavender Federation Trail, TUNGKILLO LOOP TRAIL CLOSURE, From 29 June 26 to mid-2028” Due to the imminent start of construction of Tilt Renewables Palmer Wind Farm (40 turbines, 220m high) the South East leg of the Tungkillo Loop Trail will be de-marked and closed on 29 June 26 until the completion of construction in mid-2028. … - Mount Horrocks Section OPENING AT END OF APRIL – ALTERNATE ROUTE STILL IN PLACE
Please note that the whole of the Lavender Federation Trail (LFT) isCLOSED ON TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS.The Fire Danger Season goes from 1st Nov 2025 to 30th April 2026 (Sometimes extended). Some of the notes below are also suitable for the whole trail. Bravo to Watervale’s David Spackman, who is a proud South Australian Recreation … - CAUTION: Tungkillo SA region over 21st & 22nd June 2025CAUTION: Tungkillo SA region over 21st & 22nd June 2025,Additional Traffic due to AJS 2 Day Motorcycle Trial in the area
- CAUTION: Eudunda SA region 24th April 2025CAUTION: Eudunda SA region 24th April 2025, the area from Eudunda Oval to Nicholson Rd blocked for Rally of the Heartland ‘Hot Lap’. Plus additional traffic due to Rally in the area from Burra to Eudunda over the ANZAC Long Weekend
- WALKING Trail Closure On Map 4 – Eudunda to Hampden (Rail Line) Late Dec 2024 To Early Jan 2025
The route of the Lavender Federation Trail between Eudunda and Hapden is getting a long awaited development to create a section of ‘Rail Trail’ through the once busy rail corridor. Contractors for the Regional Council of Goyder will be working from Late December 2024 until Early January 2025 (about 8 weeks) to create a surface … - Trail CAUTION Map 1 – Federation Ultra Trail 2024 – Monarto To Murray Bridge – Sunday August 11th 2024Please be aware that this event is on: Sunday August 11th 2024 will see the 7th running of the Federation Ultra Trail Ultra 54km – Mid 26km – Short 10km – Zoo 5km – Relay Teams Entries close Friday 2nd August 2024 20:00pm The course traverses or loops from the southern end of the Lavender/Federation …
- Webb Gap area CLOSED from 28 May to 2 June 2024
Webb Gap area CLOSED from 28 May to 2 June 2024 Walkers and cyclists 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. - Mount Horrocks Section Re-Opens For 2024-2025 Walking SeasonYou may now enjoy the mount horrocks lookout again as fire season is not active. Bravo to Watervale’s David Spackman, who is a proud South Australian Recreation Trails Inc (SARTI) Board member and land owner along the LFT for working with other members of the SARTI Board to develop an alternative route for the LFT …
- Trail Change Map 1 – Murray Bridge Trail Start-End Modification To Avoid IssuesIn recent times with closed levee banks due to the previous flooding of the River Murray and 3 corner jacks, the first or last 5 kilometres of the Lavender Cycling Trail near Murray Bridge have become problematic. Please follow this alternative route to avoid these issues.
- Trail Change On Map 6 – At Spring Gully Conservation Park New Area MapThe route of the Lavender Federation Trail between the Reisling Trail and Spring Gully Conservation Park has been amended. The cycling route, shown as a dotted blue line will follow Trevarrick and Saw Mill Roads to the Ridgetop Track, the original walking trail route as shown on Map 6 Manoora to Clare. The new walking …