Category Archives: General

Tourgroup planted Traveller’s Trees

On 10th April our 6th group of American tourists visited our lovely springs late on Wednesday afternoon. They planted two ‘toothed lancewoods’ as a group. Yet again, Josh their tour guide is very supportive of our Society and continues to … Continue reading

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About Workday Saturday 27th Oct. (2)

(by Barry – Bazza) The usual group of willing helpers presented themselves, on a glorious sunny day, for our 2nd to last workday for the year. We gathered in the paddock beside our fire site, to leave the car park … Continue reading

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Short Movie on Hamurana Springs

Click here and watch a short video of the Hamurana Springs recreation reserve and showing the attraction in all its natural beauty.

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Another Succesful Workday

We had another very successful few hours on a foggy Saturday morning down at our precious Reserve. Progress made on a number of fronts. Thanks: to Kerry and Stephen for removing the debris from Dancing Sands springs, looks great now, … Continue reading

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Saturday Morning at Hamurana Springs

My husband, our border collie Tim and I arrived at Hamurana Springs yesterday just in time to witness the briefing of volunteers of the Hamurana Springs Society as it was their monthly workday. Being the proud webmaster of their website … Continue reading

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President’s Report 2011-2012

This Society of willing volunteers continues to live the dream of helping to restore the Hamurana Springs Recreation Reserve to a very special and unique place on our planet, for the pleasure and enjoyment of locals and visitors from all … Continue reading

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Workday 24 March 2012

(by Jerry Douglas) Our last workday saw a big and unsightly pile of branches etc. (just over the main footbridge), burnt in a controlled burn -off. We had on hand as a precaution a brand new Oloe-Mac fire pump ( … Continue reading

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Photo Gift

The HSIS Committee wanted to give a Christmas present to our much loved and generous Patron, Ynys Fraser. It was decided that a group photo, enlarged, mounted, inscribed and framed would be a gift that would be appreciated and cherished … Continue reading

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Our Sign is Back!

Many thanks to all at DOC, it is wonderful to see this new sign at the start of the Ynys Fraser Walkway back up in time for all the holiday visitors. Looks great. John Rainbow, President  

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Letter of Support from DOC

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