The Heysen Trail
Google Map
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 existing two guidebooks (the Southern Guide from Cape Jervis to Spalding and the Northern Guide from Spalding to Parachilna Gorge) will be superseded by eight map sheets. Buy online now from $15 with postage from $2.15.
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
Brownhill / Belair
(Trail Walker)
A loop walk starting from near the caravan park on Brown Hill Creek Road then into Mitcham then through the cemetery, crossing old Belair Rd prior to ...
The Friends Shed Maintenance Day - Cobbler Creek
(Friends Shed Maintenance Day)
Maintenance Days at the Friends Shed at Cobbler Creek. Volunteers are welcome to join in. You don't have to be an expert handy person. Please re...
Pewsey Vale to Tanunda
(End-to-End 12)
A long but easier section of the trail that runs through the Northern section of Mt Crawford forests and the native bushland of Kaiser Stuhl C/P with ...
Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park
(Trail Starter)
Nestled amongst the Barossa Ranges, Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park is visited by Heysen Trail walkers and includes several other trails. The park r...
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Walk Programme
View more details about the walk programmeNews
The Friends welcome Joshua West as a new Ambassador for the Heysen Trail.
The Friends of the Heysen Trail are pleased to announce that Joshua West has accepted our invitation to act as a voluntary Ambassador for the Heysen Trail.
Posted in Friends, Hiking the Trail
Heysen Trail closure – Caroona Creek Conservation Park: June 4-7 2019.
The Heysen Trail through the Caroona Creek Conservation Park will be closed from 6.00 am Tuesday 4th June to 6.00 pm on Friday 7th June, 2019.
Posted in Trail Status (Open/Close)
The Friends’ Walking with Children Policy
The Friends' Council has recently adopted guidelines which apply when parents wish to be accompanied by their children on walks conducted by the Friends.
Posted in Walks & Events
Grounded in Truth Walking Together.
The Friends is proud to commence a process of re/learning stories of Aboriginal connection along the 30+ years of the Heysen Trail.
Posted in Friends
Heysen Trail closure through the Buckaringa Sanctuary, Friday 31st May to Monday 3 June 2019.
The Heysen Trail through Buckaringa Sanctuary will be closed to walkers, Friday evening 31st May to Monday morning 3rd June 2019.
Posted in Trail Status (Open/Close)
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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