Much of the Heysen Trail is currently closed due to the Fire Danger Season. The northern section will re-open in mid April. The Wild South Coast Way remains open. Read more
Most of this section is spent walking south, initially along the crest of Brown Hill Range, following the remnants of an old 1840s stone wall (the longest in SA). It is quite an undulating walk, with little shelter from the elements, however the views make up for any discomfort. The last 5-6 km follow rural back roads to the main Spalding to Burra road.