The Heysen Trail
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View Interactive 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(the Southern Guide from Cape Jervis to Spalding and the Northern Guide from Spalding to Parachilna Gorge) were superseded by eight map sheets.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
Walk Programme
View more details about the walk programmeNews
Heysen Trail ‘South Coast Week’. October 4th-10th 2020
Bookings are now open for walkers to undertake the first 6 breathtaking sections of the Heysen Trail in " one hit". Start from the trailhead at Cape Jervis through to the delightful little hamlet of Inman Valley.
A full week of walking designed to enable walkers especially those from beyond Adelaide, the opportunity to complete these fantastic sections along the coast in a single block.
Posted in Hiking the Trail
Annual General Meeting 2020- Rescheduled to Friday August 28th
Friends of Heysen Trail Annual General Meeting 2020- Rescheduled from March.
Numbers may be limited due to Covid 19 restrictions, so registration is required.
Posted in AGM & other organisation meetings
Heysen Trail closure through the Buckaringa Sanctuary, Friday 10th July to Tuesday 14th July 2020.
The Heysen Trail through Buckaringa Sanctuary will be closed to walkers, Friday evening 10th July to Tuesday morning 14th July 2020.
Posted in Trail Status (Open/Close)
The Friend’s office has moved and the online store is now open
We've moved to Suite 203, 2nd Floor, Epworth Building, 33 Pirie Street, Adelaide. Whilst the office is closed to the public the online shop is now open.
Posted in AGM & other organisation meetings
The Heysen Trail is open for through walkers and camping … BUT the Cudlee Creek fire has caused a problem…
A section of the trail is affected by fire-related closures and some other special arrangements apply. Check these details before you walk ...
Posted in Hiking the Trail, 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 203, 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
View shop/office map
