Bea Jeavons, is about to embark on a 1,110km run and ride of South Australia’s Heysen and Mawson Trails as she raises funds for Conservation Council SA.

 

The 18-20 day journey will see Bea cross the lands of the Adnyamathanha, Ngadjuri, Nukunu, Banggarla, Peramangk, Kaurna, and Ngarrindjeri peoples, and traverse through ten of the state’s national parks and conservation reserves from the Fleurieu Peninsula to the Flinders Ranges.

‘I was drawn to this route because these trails connect so many amazing national parks and conservation reserves, which highlight the diversity of landscapes and ecosystems right across South Australia’, Bea said. 

‘Showcasing these places and encouraging more people to get outside and explore them will, I hope, inspire broader action to then engage more in protecting them.’

The trek will be broken into two sections: a 210km run from Cape Jervis on the Fleurieu Peninsula to Mylor in the Adelaide Hills. With around 3000m of elevation, this section will take 6-7 days. Bea will follow this up with a 900km ride from Mylor to Blinman in the Flinders Ranges, with 17,000m of elevation across 9-10 days. 

 

An Adventure With a Cause

Bea’s expedition is more than just a personal goal – she’s fundraising $10,000 for Conservation Council South Australia, the state’s peak environment body that’s been at the forefront of advocacy for over 50 years.

‘The team are the real deal – passionate, driven, and down-to-earth legends working hard to protect our unique ecosystems, restore biodiversity, and drive meaningful climate action through grassroots campaigns, community engagement, and policy reform’, Bea said.

‘They are small but mighty, and I find that within organisations like that, the funding really goes a long way.’

Donations can be made through the Running Out of Time donations page.

During the run and ride, Bea will be working to minimise her environmental impact as much as possible by avoiding single-use plastics, prioritising South Australian products, minimising new purchases, and picking up rubbish along the way.

‘I’m excited to spend a whole month outside, learning more about and exploring my home state in ways I haven’t before and moving through some incredible landscapes’, Bea said. ‘And plenty of nights under the stars with some of my best mates, who’ve jumped on board as my support crew.’

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