The Heysen Trail
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View Google map showing the Heysen Trail with accommodation options, re-routes, Fire Ban Districts and Tourism Regions.
The Heysen Trail
South Australia’s 1,200km Heysen Trail extends from Cape Jervis, on the Fleurieu Peninsula, to Parachilna Gorge, in the Flinders Ranges, traversing coastal areas, native bushland, rugged gorges, pine forests, vineyards, rich farmland and historic towns.
It caters for both the serious backpacker hiking the entire trail and for walkers doing day walks along shorter sections.
Maps
Map sheets and guidebooks published by the Department for Environment and Water (DEW). From September 2014, the two guidebooks (the Southern Guide from Cape Jervis to Spalding and the Northern Guide from Spalding to Parachilna Gorge) were superseded by eight map sheets. Buy online now from $15 with postage from $3.50.
GPS Files
Download the GPX or KML waypoint data files to load onto your GPS unit for use as a navigational aid when walking the Heysen Trail.
When to Hike
The Heysen Trail is generally open between April and November. During the summer Fire Danger Season, much of the trail is closed.
Re-Routes
Due to maintenance or access issues it is occassionally necessary to re-align sections of the Heysen Trail.
Huts & Camping
Scattered along the Heysen Trail are numerous campsites, huts, shelters, caravan parks, hotels and bed & breakfasts. View accommodation options.
Service Directory
List of services along the Heysen Trail: supermarkets, general stores, medical services, internet access, payphones and post offices.
The Friends
The Friends of the Heysen Trail
The not-for-profit organisation the Friends of the Heysen Trail maintains the Heysen Trail in partnership with the Department for Environment and Water (DEW).
A regular walking program occurs year-wide, with different grades of walks catering for beginners to experienced walkers.
Upcoming Walks
Peters Hill to Gerkie Gap to Webb Gap
(End-to-End 12)
Weekend Based in Kapunda. SAT-19thA pleasant walk along back roads through undulating farmland and past the town of Ma...
Bowman Park to Mt Zion(Mills Rd) to Wirabarra
(End-to-End 11)
NOTE - If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened) to register for that day’s walk. The online r...
Onkaparinga River Recreation Park
(Trail Starter)
A loop walk incorporating the Pingle Farm Trail and Wetlands Loop Trail on either side of the Adelaide to Seaford railway viaduct. 95% dead flat, exce...
Horsnell Gully
(Trail Walker)
A tough walk with some steep ups and downs in Horsnell Conservation Park and elsewhere....
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Walk Programme
View more details about the walk programmeNews
Heysen Trail north of Tanunda to close early due to changes to 2019-2020 Fire Danger Season.
Restrictions caused by early declaration of the of the Fire Danger season for the Flinders and Mid North Fire Districts.
The trail north of Wirrabara will now close on October 21 and the section between Tanaunda and Wirrabara on November 1, 2019.
Posted in Trail Status (Open/Close)
The Friends End of Year Bash is on again at Karka – December 1st 2019
The End of Year Bash is on again. Karka Pavillion, Sunday Dec. 1st. This year we have something special, a new band - 'The Jugglers'. Bookings are open now.
Posted in Merchandise, Walks & Events
Friends of the Heysen Trail 2020 calendar available for order now. Only $12!
You can now order copies of the calendar for only $12.00.
We expect to have the calendar available for delivery or pick up in the last week of October.
Order from our On-line shop or by contacting the office.
If you order from the office, you can pick it up at the End of Year Bash at Belair National Park on Sunday December 1.
Posted in Merchandise
Trail Development News, Bulletin 12, September 2019
An update on recent new trail infrastructure and trail maintenance work undertaken by our vital volunteers. Click on the 'Read More' button to see a schedule of maintenance events. Read how you can join in the next End to End Maintenance event and an update on Grandpas camp and Marschalls Hut. There are also items about the revision of the Heysen Trail maps and keeping trail information on our website up to date.
Posted in Trail Development
Introduction to Walk Leader Training Night. Tuesday 8th Oct 2019.
Have you ever thought you'd like to become a walk leader with the Friends of the Heysen Trail?
Well, here’s your chance to see what goes on, on and off the trail. Come along to the Walk Leader Training evening.
Posted in Walks & Events
Trailwalker Magazine
The quarterly magazine published by the Friends of the Heysen Trail. Download the latest Trailwalker issue.
End-to-End Walks
End-to-end walks are for those wishing to complete the entire Heysen Trail. As the schedule and trail logistics are done by the Friends they are easy for walkers to participate in.
Contact
Suite 212, 2nd Floor Epworth Building
33 Pirie Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000
Australia
Phone (08) 8212 6299
heysentrail@heysentrail.asn.au
Open Mon-Fri 10.30am - 2.30pm
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