Accommodation Option on the Heysen Trail

Mapsheet 8C, Bunyeroo Creek to Aroona

Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

Grid ref: 712 230
Longitude: 138.594623
Latitude: -31.403189

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https://www.heysentrail.asn.au (Friends of the Heysen Trail)

https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/ikara-flinders-ranges-national-park

No

No

basic hut, water, fireplace, multi-purpose camping platform

Yanyanna hut and stockyards was the central point in the Aroona pastoral run and is now the site of a ruined pug and pine shepherd's hut from the 1850's and a still standing iron shelter from 1937

Mapsheet 7A, Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park to north of Mt Arden;
Mapsheet 6D, Woolshed Flat to Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park

The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park

https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/dutchmans-stern-conservation-park

Grid ref: 809 228
Longitude: 137.982727
Latitude: -32.296364

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https://www.heysentrail.asn.au (Friends of the Heysen Trail)

No
This hut is maintained by Friends of the Heysen Trail volunteers and reserved for Heysen Trail walkers and Mawson Trail cyclists. It is not accessible to vehicles or caravans.

No

Hut: bunks, table, sink, wood heater, ceiling fan, lighting and electrical outlets, water. Camping available in area in front of hut. 2 flush toilets located in shearing shed immediately next to hut. Shearing shed might also be suitable for shelter.

The building was restored by the homeless men from the Adelaide Central Mission (Byron Place), funded using a grant from the Commonweath Department of Health and a donation from the Friends of the Heysen Trail.

Mapsheet 2A, Kuitpo Office to Bridgewater Oval

Kuitpo Forest

Grid ref: 938 083
Longitude: 138.738724
Latitude: -35.146038

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Kuitpo Forest Information Centre
Open 10am-12pm on Fri, Sat, Sun (subject to ranger availability)
Phone: (+61 8) 8391 8800 between 9am – 4pm, Monday to Friday
Email: recreation@forestrysa.com.au
Website: https://www.forestrysa.com.au/contact/

Camping...
Camping is permitted from 1 April to 30 November annually, outside of the fire danger season.
Book on line - https://www.forestrysa.com.au/camping/rocky-creek-campground/

Hut...
Minimum 2 night stay
Hut booking is for the hut and the immediate vicinity in front of the hut, around the designated fire pit only
Overnight bookings are available between 1 April and 30 November.
Day bookings are available between 1 December and 31 March
On line bookings: https://www.forestrysa.com.au/Recreation/Accommodation/Rocky-Creek-Hut.

Refer to the on-line booking system for information about camping fees. Payment is required at the time of booking.

From July 1, 2024 the applicable fees are...
Campground...
Adult $7.90, Child $4.55 (walk-in / ride-in only - no vehicle access)

Hut...
from $102.00 per day / night
(The fees are reviewed at the end of each financial year)

Camping...
Unpowered site
Maximum of 2 guests per booking
Rocky Creek Campground accommodates up to 16 hikers in total.
Distance from amenities: 200m from toilet facilities shared with Rocky Creek Hut
No vehicle access
Wood fires permitted in designated communal fire pit only

Hut...
Rocky Creek Hut sleeps 5 people. Maximum occupancy in this exclusive-use area is 10 people
One room cottage, accommodating up to five people on two wooden platforms (linen not supplied)
Small food preparation area with sink (crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment not supplied)
Internal slow combustion wood heater
Solar lighting inside and outside.
Rainwater (not suitable for drinking)
Toilet
Fire pit
Solar lighting inside and out
Veranda
Two picnic tables

Detailed info from Forestry SA: https://www.forestrysa.com.au/accommodation/rocky-creek-hut/

Please note that in addition to fire bans applicable to the Mount Lofty Ranges Region, special fire restrictions apply to ForestrySA accommodation and campsites. Provided that a Total Fire Ban has not been imposed by the Country Fire Service (CFS): Wood fires are permitted within the forest from 1 May to 31 October each year. Gas fires are permitted from 1 April to 30 November. Fireplaces should be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of 4 metres. Someone must be always present and ensure that the fire is fully extinguished before leaving. Forests are very sensitive to fire, so please ensure all restrictions are followed. Occasionally access to Forest Reserves may be restricted. Refer to https://www.forestrysa.com.au/before-you-visit/forest-closures-and-alerts/ for forest closure information.

Mapsheet 4B, Caroona Creek Conservation Park to Hallett

Grid ref: 156 014
Longitude: 139.018311
Latitude: -33.408642

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https://www.heysentrail.asn.au (Friends of the Heysen Trail)
This hut is maintained by Friends of the Heysen Trail volunteers and reserved for Heysen Trail walkers and Mawson Trail cyclists.

No, hut is locked - lock combination is #5418

None

large old school building - 2 bedrooms (one large, one small), lounge and kitchen. Bunks, water, slow combustion stove, cooking facilities, kitchen, sink, toilet

The school and residence was built in 1884. A hall was also built adjacent the school. The school was closed in 1947.

Mapsheet 4A, Burra to Caroona Creek Conservation Park

Grid ref: 178 890
Longitude: 139.040924
Latitude: -33.522121

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No.
This hut is maintained by Friends of the Heysen Trail volunteers and reserved for Heysen Trail walkers and Mawson Trail cyclists.
It is located on private property and not accessible to vehicles or caravans.

None

Hut with kitchen bench & sink, bunks for 6 people, table and chairs. The site also has a multi-purpose walker's platform.

The nearby campsite (200 metres west) has a rainwater tank and toilet. The old shelter remains in place at that location.
Toilet replaced December 2022.

The new hut was donated by the Friends of the Urrbrae Wetland in 2018.
FoHT Trail Development volunteers under took an extensive renovation and fit-out project at the Friend's Shed at Cobbler Creek to convert it into a walker's hut. The hut was relocated to Black Jack in June 2019.

A new hut was installed in June 2019 and is available for immediate use. The access door does not have a combination padlock.

Mapsheet 3D, Tothill Gap to Burra

Grid ref: 086 509
Longitude: 138.931168
Latitude: -33.86515

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https://www.heysentrail.asn.au (Friends of the Heysen Trail).

This hut is maintained by Friends of the Heysen Trail volunteers and reserved for Heysen Trail walkers and Mawson Trail cyclists.
It is located on private property and not accessible to vehicles or caravans.

No

None

hut, bunks, water, heating/cooking facilities, table, seating, toilet

The hut was previously the club rooms at the Riverton golf course . The southern half of the hut was relocated to the property by the landowner, Mr James Huppatz.
The northern half of the structure was constructed by a team of men in association with the Adelaide Central Mission . The fireplace and chimney stones were collected from the surrounding paddocks.

Mapsheet 3B, Kapunda to Marrabel Golf Club

Grid ref: 001 170
Longitude: 138.83136
Latitude: -34.168823

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https://www.heysentrail.asn.au (Friends of the Heysen Trail)

This hut is maintained by Friends of the Heysen Trail volunteers and reserved for Heysen Trail walkers and Mawson Trail cyclists. It is located on private property and not accessible to vehicles or caravans.

No

None

hut, walker's platform, bunks, water, fireplace, table, seating, toilet.

Marschalls Hut: The original dwelling was built in the mid 1850s. The current hut was rebuilt in 1995 by craftsman from Mission SA in the same style as the original homestead. They used stones from the 5-room homestead ruins. Christian and Elise Marschall and their eight children arrived in South Australia in October of 1854 having left their home in Babow in present day Germany. Christian's grave is in the adjacent cemetery.

Mapsheet 2D, Tower Hill to Tanunda

Mount Crawford Forest.

Grid ref: 162 703
Longitude: 138.995892
Latitude: -34.59117

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Forestry SA.
Mt Crawford Forest Information Centre.
A ranger is in attendance at the Mount Crawford Forest Office Warren Road between 10am - 12pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
For enquiries outside these hours, please phone or email. Telephone: (+61 8) 8521 1700. Email: forestrysa@forestrysa.com.au

Yes. Commencing with 2023 Walk Season Heysen Hikers need to book this site for an overnight stop. Please call ForestrySA on (+61 8) 8391 8800 between 9-4pm Monday to Friday. As this is a new process FSA understands that some hikers may not be aware but Rangers will monitor sites to assist in educating hikers. For urgent after hours issues requiring a ranger, please call (+61 8) 8391 8800 and press # 2.

Notes: Bookings are required to gain a camping permit to stay in the forest overnight. These sites are not suitable for large groups but bookings may be made by more than 1 hiker per night recognising that tents may be used as well as bunks in huts.

No

hut, bunks, water, heating/fireplace, table, seating, toilet.

Rossiters is a ‘walk in’ campsite reserved for hikers, including those walking the Heysen Trail.

Built as a shepherd's hut in the late 19th century. Rebuilt in 1998.

The forest around the hut was clear felled in 2014.

Renovations completed May 2022.

Please note that in addition to fire bans applicable to the Mount Lofty Ranges Region, special fire restrictions apply to ForestrySA accommodation and campsites. Provided that a Total Fire Ban has not been imposed by the Country Fire Service (CFS): Wood fires are permitted within the forest from 1 May to 31 October each year. Gas fires are permitted from 1 April to 30 November. Fireplaces should be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of 4 metres. Someone must be always present and ensure that the fire is fully extinguished before leaving. Forests are very sensitive to fire, so please ensure all restrictions are followed. Occasionally access to Forest Reserves may be restricted. Refer to https://www.forestrysa.com.au/before-you-visit/forest-closures-and-alerts/ for forest closure information.