This list of services along the Heysen Trail is provided for continuous end-to-end hikers or through hikers, who are hiking the entire or considerable lengths of the Heysen Trail at once.
The services found in the towns the Heysen Trail passes through, or near, and listed below include:
- supermarkets
- internet access
- general stores
- payphones
- pharmacies (chemist stores)
- public toilets
- doctor clinics, hospitals
- post offices
Ideal Towns for Resupply
With the largest supermarkets and other services, the towns of Victor Harbor, Bridgewater, Tanunda, Kapunda, Burra, Crystal Brook and Quorn make ideal towns to focus major resupply needs on.
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CAPE JERVIS
on the trail (Sthn Guide map 1.1, HT Sheet Map 1A), population less than 290
Cape Jervis is a ferry town, the ferry connecting the mainland with Kangaroo Island. The southern trailhead of the Heysen Trail starts from near the ferry terminal. There is a twice daily bus service between Adelaide and Cape Jervis operated by Sealink Ferries, visit www.sealink.com.au or phone 13 13 01. Sealink also operates a bus service 5 days a week between Victor Harbor and Cape Jervis.
- Sealink ferry terminal
- Free wi-fi internet access inside the Sealink ferry terminal
- Heysen Trail trailhead logbook inside the Sealink ferry terminal
- Cape Tavern Flinders Drive, 1.5 km east of the trailhead. Ph (08) 8598 0276
- Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
located in the main street by the Cape Jervis General Store/Tavern (1.3km west of ferry terminal along main road) - Public Toilets, carpark adjacent ferry & trailhead
- View some accommodation options
VICTOR HARBOR
off the trail (Sthn Guide map 1.6/2.1, HT Sheet Map 1A/B), population 10380
Victor Harbor is a regional centre and tourist seaside town located near the Heysen Trail. The trail passes within several hundred metres of the outskirts of Encounter Bay, a suburb of Victor Harbor. It is 7km from near the intersection of Jagger and Kings Beach Roads north-east to the city centre, walking along the foreshore from the Bluff. Alternatively follow the coast from Kings Beach to the Bluff then the foreshore. Being 70km from the trailhead at Cape Jervis, and 130km to Bridgewater in the north, Victor Harbor is an ideal town to restock.
The town is also accessible by taxi: Des’s Peninsula Taxis, Ph 133 377, and Orcas Taxi Ph 132 227 & Chauffered Cars, Ph 0477 280 242.
There is a daily bus service between Victor Harbor and Adelaide operated by Link SA (08) 8532 2633. Only one service per week day leaves from the Adelaide Bus station. Others connect by train at Seaford.
There is also a bus service 5 days a week between Victor Harbor and Cape Jervis operated by Sealink Ferries, phone 13 13 01.
- several large supermarkets
- pharmacies, doctor clinics, dentists
- several post offices
- Victor Harbor Mitre 10 Handy (medium hardware)
stocks hiking stove gas canisters (ample supply), some camping equipment
33 Ocean St (main street)
Ph: (08) 8552 2744
Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm, Sat 8.30am-4pm - hardware stores
- Big W (large variety store)
Victor Central Shopping Centre, cnr Torrens and Crozier
some camping equipment
Ph: (08) 8552 2099
Open Mon-Wed, Fri 8am-7pm, Thu 8am-9pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm - numerous motel, bed & breakfast, caravan parks
- laundromat
- South Coast District Hospital (hospital with 24 hour accident and emergency department)
Bay Rd (western end of town)
Ph: (08) 8552 0500 (in an emergency phone 000) - Police Station
Ph: (08) 8552 2088, open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm - Closest Payphone to trail, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
3km from trail, 61 Franklin Parade outside the Yilki Store (esplanade from the Bluff to central Victor Harbor)
INMAN VALLEY
on the trail (Sthn Guide map 2.3, HT Sheet Map 1C), population less than 200
A small town with minimal facilities.
- Inman Valley General Store and Country Kitchen, 1714 Inman Valley Rd. (opposite the hall in main street).
- Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
opposite hall in main street - Public Toilets, behind hall in main street
- View some accommodation options
MT COMPASS
1.7km off the trail (Sthn Guide map 2.6, HT Sheet Map 1D), population 690
Mt Compass is located 1.7km north of the Heysen Trail from where it crosses the Victor Harbor Rd.
There is a daily bus service between Victor Harbor and Adelaide operated by Link SA (08) 8532 2633. Only one service per week day leaves from the Adelaide Bus station. Other services connect by train at Seaford.
- IGA (small supermarket)
Shop 1 Compass Central
Ph: (08) 8556 8618
Open 7 days, 7am-8pm - Mt Compass Hardware, Thrifty-Link (medium hardware)
7 Peters Tce (service road parallel to main street – western side)
Ph: (08) 8556 8392 - Mount Compass Pharmacy
Shop 4 Compass Central, 30 Victor Harbor Rd. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-12noon -
cafe, takeaway
- Mount Compass Tavern
- Mount Compass Medical Centre (doctor clinic)
Shop 5 Compass Central, 30 Victor Harbor Rd. - Ph: (08) 8556 8365
- Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
main street, near Liberty Petrol Station - Public Toilets, near information board (near Nangkita Rd), main street
- Mt Compass Post Office (post code 5210)
Shop 2 Compass Central
Ph: (08) 8556 8200, open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm - View some accommodation options
MYLOR
on the trail (Sthn Guide map 3.2, HT Sheet Map 2A), population less than 930
A small town, the larger centres of Aldgate, Stirling and Hahndorf are nearby. A public bus service operates twice a day, 5 days week, from Macclesfield to Adelaide, stopping at Mylor, visit Adelaide Metro, or contact Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 (or freecall 1800 182 160) 7am to 8pm 7 days.
- Mylor General Store (general store, post office – post code 5153)
Internode Wireless Hotspot – free wifi
46 Strathalbyn Rd (main street)
Ph: (08) 8388 5387
Open Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm - Coopers (small hardware)
258-260 Strathalbyn Rd.
Ph: (08) 8388 5304
Open Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm, Sat 8am-1pm, Sun 10am-4pm - Harvest Mylor Cafe, 240 Strathalbyn Rd. Ph
- Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
outside general store, 46 Strathalbyn Rd (main street) - Public Toilets, Mylor Recreational Ground (oval), main street
- View some accommodation options
BRIDGEWATER
on the trail (Sthn Guide map 3.3, HT Sheet Map 2A/B), population 3470
Bridgewater is a picturesque Adelaide suburb nestled in the Adelaide Hills. With Victor Harbor 130km further to the south, and Tanunda 130km to the north, and with it’s easy access to nearby Aldgate, Hahndorf and the regional centre of Mt Barker, Bridgewater is an ideal place to restock. The town is well serviced by regular public buses to Adelaide and Mt Barker, visit Adelaide Metro, or contact Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 (or freecall 1800 182 160) 7am to 8pm 7 days.
- Coles (large supermarket)
cnr Mt Barker Rd and Bridgewater Rd (50m north-east of Heysen Trail)
Ph: (08) 8339 5277
Open Mon-Fri 6am-9pm, Sat 6am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm - Bridgewater Pharmacy
cnr Mt Barker Rd and Bridgewater Rd (adjacent Coles, 50m north-east of Heysen Trail)
Ph: (08) 8339 5424
Open Mon-Wed, Fri 9am-5.45pm, Thu 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-4pm - Bridgewater General Store (general store and post office – post code 5155)
394 Mt Barker Rd (cnr Anzac Ridge Rd, 200m east of Heysen Trail)
Ph: (08) 8339 2088, open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm - Bridgewater Inn, 387 Mt Barker Rd. Ph (08) 8339 1151
- Old Bridgewater Mill, Restaurant, 386 Mount Barker Rd, Ph (08) 8339 9200.
- Bridgewater Laundrette (laundromat)
411 Mt Barker Rd (east of Coles and Heysen Trail)
Open 7 days, 7am-9pm - Bridgewater Surgery (doctor clinic)
422 Mount Barker Rd (east of the Heysen Trail)
Ph: (08) 8339 2077 all hours - Bridgewater Dental (dental clinic)
411 Mount Barker Rd (east of the Heysen Trail)
Ph: (08) 8370 9299 - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
outside general store, 394 Mt Barker Rd (cnr Anzac Ridge Rd, 200m east of Heysen Trail) - Public Toilets, cnr Mt Barker Rd & Anzac Ridge Rd (on edge of oval, next to Bridgewater General Store)
- View some accommodation options
ALDGATE
2.3km off the trail (Sthn Guide map 3.3, HT Sheet Map 2B), population 3340
Aldgate lies 2.3km west of Bridgewater along Mt Barker Rd.
Adelaide Metro public bus route 864 operates between bus stop 46 Mt Barker Rd, Bridgewater, (just east of the Heysen Trail near the post office) and stop 42 Mt Barker Rd, Aldgate, approx every 30 minutes Mon-Sat and every hour on Sundays. Buses continue eastwards to Stirling and central Adelaide, and westwards to Hahndorf and Mt Barker. For timetable and ticketing info contact Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 (or freecall 1800 182 160) 7am to 8pm 7 days.
Or contact Des’s Mt Barker Taxis on 133 377.
- Romeo’s IGA (medium supermarket). 232 Mount Barker Rd. Open 7am-10pm.
- Aldgate Hardware, Thrifty-Link (small hardware)
Mt Barker Rd (main street)
stocks hiking stove gas canisters (limited supply)
Ph: (08) 8370 9937
Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm, Sat 8.30am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm, public holidays 12noon-4pm - pharmacy, doctor clinic, dentist
- Aldgate Pump Hotel
- post office
- Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
Aldgate Shopping Village, 228 Mt Barker Rd cafe - take-away
- restaurant
- View some accommodation options
VERDUN
500m off the spur trail (Sthn Guide map 3.3, HT Sheet Map 2B), population less than 100
The small town of Verdun lies on the spur trail to Hahndorf.
Transport available by Des’s Mt Barker Taxis on 133 377. Minibus service also available.
- Verdun Post Office & Deli (petrol station, post office, deli)
main street
Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat & Sun 9am-12noon - cafe
- Stanley Bridge Tavern
- Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
outside post office
THE CEDARS
on the spur trail (Sthn Guide map 3.3, HT Sheet Map 2A)
The Cedars is on the spur trail to Hahndorf, it was the home and studio of the famous painter Sir Hans Heysen. Still owned by the Heysen family, the gracious old home, studio and 150 acre grounds are open to the public.
- The Cedars (historic gallery)
Heysen Rd
Ph: (08) 8388 7277
Open Tues-Sun 10am-4.30pm, public holidays 10am-4.30pm
HAHNDORF
on the spur trail (Sthn Guide map 3.3, HT Sheet Map 2A), population 1800
Hahndorf is a German settlement dating from 1839, it is popular with tourists and features many bed & breakfast and motel accommodation options. It is located at the end of the Hahndorf spur trail which leaves the main Heysen Trail at Bridgewater Mill, passing Hans Heysen’s former house The Cedars before reaching Hahndorf. The town is well serviced by regular public buses to Adelaide and Mt Barker, visit Adelaide Metro, or contact Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 (or freecall 1800 182 160) 7am to 8pm 7 days.
Or contact Des’s Mt Barker Taxis on 133 377. Minibus service also available.
- IGA (medium supermarket)
15 Mt Barker Rd (southern end of main street)
Ph: (08) 8388 1922
Open Mon-Fri 7am-8.30pm, Sat 7.30am-7.30pm, Sun & public holidays 8am-7.30pm - Mitre 10 Handy Hahndorf (medium hardware)
106 Main Rd (northern end of main street)
Ph: (08) 8388 7655
Open Mon-Fri 7.30am-5.30pm, Sat 8.30am-4pm, Sun & public holidays 10am-4pm - Terry White Chemmart Hahndorf. (Pharmacy)
43c Main St
Ph: (08) 8388 7082
Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm - Birkenstock in the Hills (shoe store)
73 Main St
Selling some Birkenstock, Keen & Merrell brand hiking boots and shoes
Ph: (08) 8388 7426
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat, Sun & public holidays 9am-4.30pm - atms
- Hahndorf Medical Clinic (doctor clinic)
43a Main St
Ph: (08) 8388 7066
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-12noon - German Arms Hotel
- Old Mill Hotel
- Hahndorf Inn
- Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
outside post office, 57 Mt Barker Rd (main street, opposite Balhannah Rd) - Public Toilets,
- Hahndorf Post Office (post code 5245)
57 Mt Barker Rd (main street, opposite Balhannah Rd)
Ph: (08) 8388 7020, open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-12noon - View some accommodation options
MT BARKER
7km off the trail (off Sthn Guide map 3.3, off HT Sheet Map 2B), population 11540
Mt Barker is a major outlying town close to Adelaide, it is 7km south-east of the spur trail to Hahndorf, or 13km south-east of the main Heysen Trail at Bridgewater. Adelaide Metro public bus route 864 operates between bus stops 53 to 56 main street, Hahndorf, and stop 65 (terminus) Mt Barker, approx every 30 minutes Mon-Sat and every hour on Sundays. Buses continue eastwards to Bridgewater, Aldgate, Stirling and central Adelaide. For timetable and ticketing info contact Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 (or freecall 1800 182 160) 7am to 8pm 7 days.
Or contact Des’s Mt Barker Taxis on 133 377. Minibus service also available.
- several large supermarkets
- pharmacies, doctor clinics, dentists
- hardware stores
- post office
- laundromat
- Mount Barker and District Health Service (hospital with accident and emergency department)
87 Wellington Rd, Mt Barker, Ph (08) 8393 1777 (in an emergency phone 000).
GP care General Practice. 85 Wellington Rd, Ph 1300 472 273
open Mon & Thurs 8am-8pm, Tues, Wed & Fri 8am-6pm.at 1pm-6pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm. Sun Closed.
ED Care – Summit Health. Accident & Emergency service 24/7. 87 Wellington Road, Ph 1800 332 273. - Police Station
64 Gawler St
Ph: (08) 8398 1700, open 7 days, 24 hours
MOUNT LOFTY
on the trail (Sthn Guide map 3.4, HT Sheet Map 2B)
Mt Lofty is the highest peak in the Mt Lofty Ranges. At the summit there is a cafe, restaurant and open viewing area. Adelaide Metro public bus route 823 operates between bus stop 26 Mt Lofty Summit and Crafers, with connections to Adelaide. For timetable and ticketing info contact Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 (or freecall 1800 182 160) 7am to 8pm 7 days.
Or contact Des’s Mt Barker Taxis on 133 377. Minibus service also available.
- Mt Lofty Summit Restaurant & Cafe
Mt Lofty Summit
Ph: (08) 8339 2600, open Mon, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed-Sun 9am til late - View some accommodation options
SUMMERTOWN
1.4km off the trail (Sthn Guide map 3.4), population 390
The small town of Summertown is located 1.4km east of the Heysen Trail along Greenhill Rd. Adelaide Metro (www.adelaidemetro.com.au) public bus route 820 operates between bus stop 19A Greenhill Rd (near Heysen Trail) and Summertown, Uraidla and Carey Gully, approx every 2 hours on weekdays, once per day on weekends. For timetable and ticketing info contact Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 (or freecall 1800 182 160) 7am to 8pm 7 days.
Or contact Des’s Mt Barker Taxis on 133 377. Minibus service also available.
- Summertown Family Store & Deli (Deli & post office – post code 5141)
1086 Greenhill Rd (opposite bus stop 20A)
Ph: (08) 8390 3027, open Mon-Sat 7am-7pm, closed Sun - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
outside Summertown Family Store & Deli - Uraidla Family Practice (Doctor, physiotherapist, podiatrist, massage)
1163 Greenhill Rd (opposite bus stop 22), 2.5km east of Heysen Trail
Ph: (08) 8390 3002 all hours, open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-12noon - View some accommodation options
NORTON SUMMIT
on the trail (Sthn Guide map 3.5, HT Sheet Map 2B), population less than 320
A small hills town.
Transport available by Des’s Mt Barker Taxis on 133 377. Minibus service also available.
- The Scenic Hotel
- Norton Summit Medical Centre (doctor clinic)
2 Crescent Drive (on trail)
Ph: (08) 8390 3492, open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8.30am-12.30pm - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
outside Norton Summit Medical Centre
CUDLEE CREEK
on the trail (Sthn Guide map 3.7, HT Sheet Map 2C), population 760
The small town is divided into two separate areas, one at Gorge Rd on the main trail, the other at Gorge Rd at the end of the spur trail. 2km of narrow, winding main road separates the two areas, although not direct use of the Heysen Trail route is recommended. There is a bus service between Adelaide and Mt Pleasant or Mt Torrens, stopping at Cudlee Creek, operating up to 4 times a day, 7 days a week, operated by Link SA, phone (08) 8564 3022.
Or contact Des’s Mt Barker Taxis on 133 377. Minibus service also available.
- The Cudlee Cafe (Licensed cafe)
Gorge Rd, 300m east of main trail
Ph: (08) 8389 2278, open 7 days - Cudlee Creek Restaurant Tavern and Caravan Park (caravan park kiosk, caravan park, tavern, restaurant)
www.cudleecreektavern.com.au
corner of Gorge Rd and Redden Dv, at end of spur trail
Ph: (08) 8389 2319, kiosk open 8.30am-5pm 7 days - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
outside the Hall on corner of Gorge Rd and Redden Dv, opposite Cudlee Creek Retaurant Tavern, at end of spur trail - Public Toilets, behind the Hall on corner of Gorge Rd and Redden Dv, opposite Cudlee Creek Restaurant Tavern, at end of spur trail
- View some accommodation options
KERSBROOK
2km off the trail (Sthn Guide map 3.8, HT Sheet Map 2C), population 640
A small town just off the Heysen Trail.
- Kersbrook Mogas (petrol station and convenience store – basic grocery supplies & takeaway)
Main street (cnr Glover St), 2km from Heysen Trail
Ph: (08) 8389 3061, open 7 days - Kersbrook Tavern
northern end of main street (cnr Emma St), 2km from Heysen Trail
Ph: (08) 8389 3144 - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
southern end of main street (near cnr High St), 2.2km from Heysen Trail - Public Toilets, behind hall on cnr of main street and Kent Rd
- Kersbrook Post Office (post code 5231)
main street, opposite Kent Rd
Ph: (08) 8389 3020, open Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 2pm-5.30pm, Sat 9am-11.30am
WILLIAMSTOWN
5.5km off the trail (off Sthn Guide map 4.1, off HT Sheet Map 2C), population 1430
Exit the Heysen Trail south of Freemans Hut (map 4.1), follow Old Glen Rd to bitumen Williamstown to Springton Rd, Williamstown is 5km west (not shown on map).
- Williamstown Caravan Park & kiosk (4.4km off Heysen Trail)
- general store
- pharmacy, doctor clinic
- tavern, hotel, take-away, payphone
- police station, 7 days 9am-12noon, ph (08) 8524 6288
TANUNDA
on the trail (Sthn Guide map 4.4, HT Sheet Map 2D/3A), population 4150
A tourist town nestled in the wine growing region of the Barossa Valley. With Bridgewater 130km in the south, and Kapunda 30km in the north and Burra 130km beyond that, Tanunda’s large supermarket and range of services makes it an ideal place to restock.
There is a bus service between Adelaide and Angaston, stopping at Tanunda, operating up to 4 times a day, 7 days a week, operated by Link SA, phone (08) 8415 5579.
Taxi services operated by Barossa Taxis Ph 0411 150 850 and Barossa & Light Cabs Ph 0400 631 631.
- Foodland IGA (large supermarket)
119 Murray St (main street, near Heysen Trail)
Ph: (08) 8563 0550
Open 7 days, 7am-8pm - Priceline Pharmacy
117 Murray St (main street, near Heysen Trail)
Ph: (08) 8563 2611
Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm, Sat 8.30am-2pm, Sun & public holidays 10am-3pm - Barossa Visitor Centre (internet access)
66 Murray St (main street)
Ph: 1300 852 982
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat, Sun & public holidays 10am-4pm - Tanunda Library (internet access – full service)
79 Murray St (main street)
Ph: (08) 8563 2729
Open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9am-11.30am, 12.30pm-5pm, Tues 9am-11.30am, 12.30pm-7pm, Sat 9am-12noon - take-away, cafes
- atms
- Laundromat
next to Foodland IGA, 119 Murray St (main street, near Heysen Trail)
Ph: (08) 8563 0550
Open 7 days, 7am-8pm - Tanunda Medical Centre (doctor clinic)
13 Mill St, Ph: (08) 8563 2777
Open Mon-Fri, 8.30am-6pm, Sat 8.30am-11am - Tanunda Dental Care (dental clinic)
42a Murray St (main street)
Ph: (08) 8563 2743 - Tanunda Hospital (hospital with 24 hour accident and emergency department)
15 Mill St
Ph: (08) 8563 2398 (in an emergency phone 000) - Police Station
61 Murray St (main street)
Ph: (08) 8568 6620, open 7 days, 7am-7pm - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
54 Murray St (main street) - Public Toilets, behind the Country Women’s Association, 89 Murray St (main street)
- Tanunda Post Office (post code 5352)
62 Murray St (main street, near John St)
Ph: 13 13 18, open Mon-Fri 8.45am-5pm
GREENOCK
on the trail (Sthn Guide map 4.5), population 680
- Greenock Friendly Grocer (general store)
Kapunda Rd (on Heysen Trail)
Ph: (08) 8562 8056 - take-away
- Greenock Library (internet access)
Kapunda Rd
Ph: (08) 8562 8308
Open Tue 7pm-8pm, Thu 9.30am-10.30am, Fri 3pm-5pm - The Greenock (Tavern), 2 Murray St, Ph 8562 8136
- Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
outside Post Office, Greenock Rd (near Kapunda Rd) - Public Toilets, behind hall, cnr Kapunda and Greenock Rds
- Greenock Post Office (post code 5360)
Greenock Rd (near Kapunda Rd)
Ph: (08) 8562 8020, open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
KAPUNDA
on the trail (Sthn Guide map 4.7/5.1, HT Sheet Map 3A/B), population 2480
An historic copper mining town, Kapunda is now the focus of agriculture and tourism. With Tanunda 30km to the south, and Bridgewater 130km beyond that, and Burra 135km in the north, Kapunda could make a suitable place to restock. There is a bus service between Kapunda and Adelaide, operating up to 2 times a day, 7 days a week, operated by Link SA, phone (08) 8564 3022.
- Foodland (medium supermarket)
113 Main St
Ph: (08) 8566 3218
Open 7am-7pm, 7 days - Litl Mo’s Bakery, 6-8 Main St.
- One White Kite, (cafe), 94 Main St.
- 2B Nourished, (cafe), 48 Main St
- Light Visitor Information Centre
51 Main St (cnr Hill Sts)
Ph: (08) 8566 2902
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat, Sun & public holidays 10am-4pm - Kapunda Library (internet access)
53 Main St (adjacent Visitor Info Centre, cnr Hill St)
Ph: (08) 8525 3290
Open 7.00am-7pm, 7 dayMon-Wed, Fri 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-8pm, Sat, Sun & public holidays 10am-4pm - Terry White Chemmart Kapunda (pharmacy)
41 Main St
Ph: (08) 8566 2052
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-12noon - Kapunda Hardware & Garden Centre – Thrifty-Link (medium-large hardware store)
stocks hiking stove gas canisters (limited supply)
114 Main St (Corner main street and Jackson St – close to Heysen Trail)
Ph: (08) 8566 2306
Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm, Sat 8am-2pm, Sun 9am-1pm. Closed some public holidays - take-away
- Prince of Wales Hotel 6 Mildred St.
- Clare Castle Hotel 105 Main St.
- Sir John Franklin Hotel 57 Main St
- North Kapunda Hotel, 50 Main St.
- Kapunda Tourist Park
- Kapunda Medical Practice (doctor clinic)
32 Hill St
Ph: (08) 8566 2900
Open Mon-Fri, 8.45am-5.30pm - Parasuramar, Dr Paramaswaami – GP (doctor clinic)
14 South Terrace
Ph: (08) 8566 2104
Open Mon, Tues 8.30am-5pm, Wed 8.30am-5pm, Thur 8.30am-12.30pm, Dri 8.30am-5pm - Kapunda Hospital (hospital with 24 hour accident and emergency department)
Nash St (northern end of town)
Ph: (08) 8566 2007 (in an emergency phone 000) - Police Station
101 Main St
Ph: (08) 8556 2266, open 7 days, 9am-12noon - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
76 main street - Public Toilets, behind Visitor Information Centre, cnr main street and Hill St
- Kapunda Post Office (post code 5373)
62 Main St (between Lucas and Crase St)
Ph: (08) 8566 2020, open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
HAMILTON
1.5km off the trail (Sthn Guide map 5.3, HT Sheet Map 3B), population less than 50
A small town of half a dozen houses 1.5km north of the Heysen Trail. The general store closed several years ago and the payphone has subsequently been removed.
MARRABEL
on the trail (Sthn Guide map 5.4), population 200
A small town, home to one of Australia’s well-known rodeos.
- Marabel Hotel
The hotel was permanently closed in April 2019 - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
7 Main street (just south of pub) - Public Toilets, main street (in reserve beside tennis courts, south of pub)
BURRA
on the trail (Sthn Guide map 5.14/6.1, HT Sheet Map 3D/4A), population 970
An historic mining town, it is a medium size agricultural town. With Kapunda 135km to the south, Crystal Brook 210km to the north, and it’s supermarket and other services, Burra is an ideal town to restock. There is a bus service between Terowie and Adelaide, stopping at Burra, operating once a week, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8821 2755.
- Oppy’s IGA (small-medium supermarket)
10 Commercial St (Market Square)
Ph: (08) 8892 2348
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.3pm, Sat 9am-11.30am, Sun 10am-1pm - Burra Motor Company (BP) (petrol station – basic supplies)
Market Square, cnr Thames and Kingston Sts
Ph: (08) 8892 2061 - Terry White Chemmart (Pharmacy)
4 Market Square
Ph: (08) 8892 2025
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-12noon - Shippy’s Hardware – Thirfty-Link (small hardware store)
stocks limited supply of hiking stove gas canisters
20 Commercial St (just south-west of Market Square)
Ph: (08) 8892 2988
Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.00pm, Sat 8.30am-11.30am, Sun 10am-12noon. Closed some public holidays - Burra Visitor Centre
2 Market Square
Ph: (08) 8892 2154
Open 7 days, 9am-5pm - Burra Community Library (internet access)
7 Bridge Terrace
Ph: (08) 8892 2038
Open School Terms: Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm; School Holidays: Mon-Fri 11am-1pm & 2pm-6pm - take-away, cafes, restaurant
- atms
- Burra Hotel
- Commercial Hotel
- Kooringa Hotel
- Royal Exchange Hotel
- Bon Accord Hotel
- Burra Medical Centre (doctor clinic)
6 Market Square, Ph: (08) 8892 2104
Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5.30pm - Clare Medical Centre – Burra Clinic,
46 Commercial St, Ph (08) 8892 2822 - Lower North Health Services – Burra (hospital with 24 hour accident and emergency department)
46 Commercial St (western end)
Ph: (08) 8892 2300 (in an emergency phone 000) - Police Station
Chapel St
Ph: (08) 8892 2500 - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
outside post office, Market Square - Public Toilets, Burra Creek reserve (near Bridge Tce, opposite Paxton Tce)
- Public Toilets, northen end of Market Square (opposite Town Hall)
- Public Toilets, Burra Motor Company (BP), (Market Square, cnr Thames and Kingston Sts)
- Burra Post Office (post code 5417)
6 Commercial St (Market Square)
Ph: (08) 8892 2191, open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
HALLETT
on the trail (Sthn Guide map 6.7, HT Sheet Map 4B/C), population less than 210
A small farming town. There is a bus service between Terowie and Adelaide, stopping at Hallett, operating once a week, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8821 2755.
- Hallett Country Store (Mini Mart) (petrol station, general store, take-away)
cnr main street and Hallett to Jamestown Rd
Ph: (08) 8894 2078
Open Mon 9am-6pm, Tues closed, Wed to Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm, Sun 9am-5pm. - Wildongoleeche Hotel (also known as Wild Dog Hotel) (pub, accommodation, post office – post code 5419)
on the Hallett to Jamestown Rd (Wilkins Hwy), on outskirts of town
Ph: (08) 8894 2017
Open Tues 3pm-8pm, Wed-Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 1pm-8pm. - Hallett Police Station
Main street (northern end)
Ph: (08) 8894 2042 - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
main street (between Richard & Jessie Sts) - Public Toilets behind hall, cnr main street and Hallett to Jamestown Rd
SPALDING
on the trail (Sthn Guide map 6.12/Nthn Guide map 1.1, HT Sheet Map 4C/5A), population 210
Mid-north farming town. There is a bus service between Orroroo and Adelaide, stopping at Spalding, operating 4 times a week, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8821 2755.
- Spalding IGA Friendly Grocer (general store/small supermarket)
main street
Ph: (08) 8845 2032
Open Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7am-4pm, Sun 7am-12noon - Spalding Hotel (pub, accommodation, campsite)
main street
Ph: (08) 8845 2006 - Spalding Police Station
Eileen St
Ph: (08) 8845 2100 - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
main street (opposite reserve) - Public Toilets, in reserve on cnr of main street and Jamestown Rd
- Spalding Post Office (post code 5454)
cnr Government Rd & Bank St
Ph: (08) 8845 2020, open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm - Clare Medical Centre at Spalding Community Centre (doctor clinic)
Spalding Town Hall, main street, south of the Play Ground.
Ph: (08) 8841 3777
Open alternate Tues afternoons.
GEORGETOWN
on the trail (Nthn Guide map 1.6, HT Sheet Map 5A), population 110
Small mid-north farming town. There is a bi-weekly service (operating seasonally between April and October) between Adelaide and Arkaroola, stopping at Georgetown, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000. There is a bus service between Peterborough and Adelaide, stopping at Georgetown, operating once a week, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8821 2755.
- Georgetown General Store
main street (on Heysen Trail, cnr Georgetown to Caltowie Rd)
Ph: (08) 8662 4011 - Georgetown Hotel
main street (on Heysen Trail, cnr Georgetown to Caltowie Rd)
Ph: (08) 8662 4114 - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
near tennis courts, main street (just south of Heysen Trail) - Public Toilets, at tennis courts, main street (south of Heysen Trail, cnr James St)
CRYSTAL BROOK
on the trail (Nthn Guide map 1.8/2.1, HT Sheet Map 5B), population 1180
A regional centre for the surrounding agricultural areas, the Flinders Ranges starts just north of the town. With Burra 210km to the south, Quorn 185km to the north, and with it’s large supermarket and numerous other services Crystal Brook is an ideal place to restock. There is a bus service between Whyalla and Adelaide, stopping at Crystal Brook, operating up to 2 times a day, 7 days a week, operated by Premier Stateliner, phone (08) 8415 5555. The same bus also provides a service between Crystal Brook and Port Pirie.
- Crystal Brook Foodland (large supermarket)
Bowman St (main retail precinct)
Ph: (08) 8636 2017
Open 7 days, 8am-7pm - Ramsey Pharmacy
Bowman St (main retail precinct)
Ph: (08) 8636 2063
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm (pharamcist in attendance 9am-11am, 1pm-3pm, 5pm-5.30pm), Sat 9.30am-11.30am - Crystal Brook Hardware (small hardware store)
stocks limited supply of hiking stove gas canisters and camping equipment
42 Bowman St (main retail precinct)
Ph: (08) 8636 2430
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat closed, Sun 9am-12noon. Closed some public holidays - takeaway, cafe, bakery
- atm
- caravan park
- Crystal Brook Hotel
- Royal Hotel
- Crystal Brook Medical Practice (doctor clinic)
Claridge Rd
Ph: (08) 8636 1180
Open Mon-Fri, 8.30am-6pm - Southern Flinders Health – Crystal Brook Campus (hospital with 24 hour accident and emergency department)
cnr Edmund Terrace and Huddleston Rd
Ph: (08) 8636 1100 (in an emergency phone 000) - Police Station
29 Brandis St
Ph: (08) 8636 2200 - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
Railway Tce (outside post office, opposite Bowman St) - Public Toilets, reserve on Railway Tce, between Bowman and Cunningham Sts
- Public Toilets, Adelaide Square, end of Bowman St, cnr Eyre Rd
- Crystal Brook Post Office (post code 5523)
Railway Tce (opposite Bowman St)
Ph: (08) 8636 2021, open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
PORT PIRIE
29km off the trail, population 13200
Port Pirie is a major regional centre located 29km north west of the Heysen Trail from Crystal Brook. A lead smelter is a major industry in the town. There is a bus service between Whyalla and Adelaide, stopping at Crystal Brook and Port Pirie, operating up to 2 times a day, 7 days a week, operated by Premier Stateliner, phone (08) 8415 5555. Taxi service: Taxi Services Port Pirie on (08) 8632 3453.
- several large supermarkets
- motels
- caravan park
- hardware store
- pharmacies, doctor clinics
- Port Pirie Hospital and Regional Health Service (hospital with 24 hour accident and emergency department)
Ph: (08) 8638 4500 (in an emergency phone 000) - police station, 7 days 24 hours, ph: (08) 8638 4000
LAURA
14km off the trail (off Nthn Guide map 2.3, off HT Sheet Map 5B), population 570
Laura is not easily accessible from the Heysen Trail without a private vehicle. It is located along 10km of indirect dirt road and 4km of bitumen road. It is a medium size, mid-north farming town, home to Golden North icecream. There is a bi-weekly service (operating seasonally between April and October) between Adelaide and Arkaroola, stopping at Laura, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000. There is a bus service between Peterborough and Port Pirie (with connections to Adelaide), stopping at Wirrabara and Laura, operating once a fortnight, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8666 2255.
- supermarket
- pharmacy
- hardware
- Flinders shoes
40 Herbet St (main street)
Makes custom leather shoes, boots & sandals. Repairs shoes.
Ph: (08) 8663 2292 - doctor clinic
- Southern Flinders Health – Laura Campus (hospital with 24 hour accident and emergency department)
Mill St (northern end of town, near main street)
Ph: (08) 8663 3100 (in an emergency phone 000) - North Laura Hotel
- take-away food
- caravan park
WIRRABARA
6.2km off the trail (off Nthn Guide map 2.6, HT Sheet Map 5B/6A), population 250
Wirrabara is 6.2km north-west of spur trail to Ippinitchie Campground. The road to Wirrabara is a dirt road. Wirrabara is a small mid-north farming town servicing nearby Wirrabara Forest. There is a bi-weekly service (operating seasonally between April and October) between Adelaide and Arkaroola, stopping at Wirrabara, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000. There is a bus service between Peterborough and Port Pirie (with connections to Adelaide), stopping at Wirrabara and Laura, operating once a fortnight, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8666 2255.
- general store/small supermarket
- police station, ph (08) 8668 4060
- hotel
- caravan park
MURRAY TOWN
1.3km off the trail (Nthn Guide map 2.9, HT Sheet Map 6A), population less than 50
A very small mid-north farming town, the pub has closed in recent years. There is a bi-weekly service (operating seasonally between April and October) between Adelaide and Arkaroola, stopping at Murray Town, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000. There is a bus service between Peterborough and Port Pirie (with connections to Adelaide), stopping at Murray Town, Melrose and Wilmington, operating once a week, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8666 2255.
- Town campsite
Donation, toilets, showers - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
main street - Public Toilets, main street
MELROSE
on the trail (Nthn Guide map 2.11/3.1, HT Sheet Map 6A/6B), population less than 430
Set beneath Mt Remarkable, the town is popular amongst mountain bike riders for it’s extensive cycling trails, home to the Over The Edge cycling shop and a couple of boutique food establishments. There is a bi-weekly service (operating seasonally between April and October) between Adelaide and Arkaroola, stopping at Melrose, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000. There is a bus service between Peterborough and Port Pirie (with connections to Adelaide), stopping at Murray Town, Melrose and Wilmington, operating once a week, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8666 2255.
- Melrose General Store (general store, atm)
stocks limited supply of hiking stove gas cansiters and camping equipment
This business was on the market (January 2011), they formerly had an extensive camping section, but are currently running stock levels down.
24 Stuart St (main street)
Ph: (08) 8666 2057
Open Mon, Thu & Fri 9am-5.30pm, Tue & Wed 9am-2pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm - North Star Hotel
- Mt Remarkable Hotel
- caravan park & backpackers
- cafe
- bush camping by river
- camping also at Melrose Showgrounds (north of town)
- Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
main street (opposite Mt Remarkable Hotel) - Public Toilets, at rear of hall (opposite North Star Hotel)
- Melrose Post Office (post code 5483)
main street (between North Star Hotel and Mt Remarkable Hotel)
Ph: (08) 8666 2123, open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
WILMINGTON
3.2km off the trail (Nthn Guide map 3.4, HT Sheet Map 6B/6C), population 220
Located 3.2km north of the Heysen Trail, Wilmington is a small agricultural town home to a couple of museums. There is a bi-weekly service (operating seasonally between April and October) between Adelaide and Arkaroola, stopping at Wilmington, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000. There is a bus service between Peterborough and Port Pirie (with connections to Adelaide), stopping at Murray Town, Melrose and Wilmington, operating once a week, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8666 2255. There is also a bus service between Peterborough and Port Augusta (with connections to Adelaide), stopping at Wilmington and Quorn, operating once a week, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8666 2255.
- Wilmington General Store (general store/small supermarket, atm)
main street
Ph: (08) 8667 5155
Open Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm, Sat & Sun - Beautiful Valley Caravan Park (1.5km south of town)
- Stony Creek Bush Camp (caravan park, 3.5km east of town)
- Wilmington Hotel
- Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
cnr main street and First St - Public Toilets, reserve cnr main street and Melrose St
- Wilmington Post Office (post code 5485)
cnr main street and First St
Ph: (08) 8667 5074, open Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
PORT AUGUSTA
25km off the trail, population 13250
Port Augusta is a major regional centre servicing most of the state north of the town to the distant state borders. It is located 25km west of the Heysen Trail from Woolshed Flat, or 40km west of the Heysen Trail from Quorn, both along the Quorn to Pt Augusta bitumen road. There is a weekly bus service between Parachilna and Port Augusta, stopping at Quorn, operated by Angorichina (Flinders Ranges) Connections, phone (08) 8641 9193. There is also a bus service between Peterborough and Port Augusta (with connections to Adelaide), stopping at Wilmington and Quorn, operating once a week, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8666 2255. Taxi services: Des’ Taxis on (08) 8632 1888, Outback Taxis on (08) 8642 4242
- several large supermarkets
- pharmacies, doctor clinics
- Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service (hospital with 24 hour accident and emergency department)
Ph: (08) 8648 5500 (in an emergency phone 000) - caravan park
- motels
- hardware stores
- police station, 7 days 24 hours, ph (08) 8648 5020
QUORN
on the trail (Nthn Guide map 3.10/4.1, HT Sheet Map 6D), population 1060
Quorn is a large agricultural and tourist town. As a former railway town, it is home to the tourist steam train Pichi Richi Railway. With Crystal Brook 185km to the south, and the Parachilna trailhead 230km to the north, Quorn has the last supermarket on the Heysen Trail as it heads north making it the ideal base to restock. There is a bi-weekly service (operating seasonally between April and October) between Adelaide and Arkaroola, stopping at Quorn, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000. There is a weekly bus service between Parachilna and Port Augusta, stopping at Quorn, operated by Angorichina (Flinders Ranges) Connections, phone (08) 8641 9193. There is also a bus service between Peterborough and Port Augusta (with connections to Adelaide), stopping at Wilmington and Quorn, operating once a week, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8666 2255.
- Quorn IGA (medium supermarket, atm)
2 Seventh St (near Railway Tce)
Ph: (08) 8648 6081
Open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat, Sun & public holidays 9am-2pm - Quorn Auto Port, Shell Petrol Station
stocks hiking stove gas canisters (ample supply) and camping equipment
Cnr Fifth & First Sts
Ph: (08) 8648 6093
Open Mon-Fri 7.30am-6pm, Sat, Sun & public holidays 9am-4pm - Quorn Pharmacy
3 Sixth St (near First St)
Ph: (08) 8648 6887
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm - Crossroads Pharmacy
cnr Seventh & First Sts
Ph: (08) 8648 6049
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-12noon - Flinders Bikes & Bytes (internet cafe – internet access & wifi)
Cnr First and Seventh St
Ph: 0428 838 737
Open Wed-Sun, 10am-5.30pm - Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre (visitor centre – internet access)
3 Seventh St (opposite IGA)
Ph: 1800 220 980
Open 7 days, 9am-5pm, some public holidays 9am-1pm - Quorn School Community Library (internet access)
Stokes Rd
Ph: (08) 8648 6101
Open School terms: Mon 8.30am-4pm, Tues, Fri 8.30am-6pm, Wed, Thurs 8.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-12noon; School holidays: Tues 10am-12noon, 1pm-6pm, Wed, Thurs 1pm-5pm, Fri 1pm-6pm, Sat 10am-12noon - cafe
- caravan park
- Transcontinental Hotel
- Austral Hotel
- Criterion Hotel & Motel
- Quorn Hotel
- Laundromat
First St
Ph: 0429 438 002
Open 7 days, 7am-7pm - Kanyaka Surgery (doctor clinic)
Hospital Rd
Ph: (08) 8648 6338
Open Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm - Quorn Health Service (hospital with 24 hour accident and emergency department)
Hospital Rd
Ph: (08) 8648 7888 (in an emergency phone 000) - Police Station
24 Railway Tce
Ph: (08) 8648 6060, open 7 days 9am-4pm - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
outside the post office, 21 Railway Tce (cnr Seventh St) - Public Toilets, reserve on Railway Tce (opposite Fifth & Sixth Sts)
- Quorn Post Office (post code 5433)
21 Railway Tce (cnr Seventh St)
Ph: (08) 8648 6170, open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
HAWKER
on the trail (Nthn Guide map 4.11/5.1, HT Sheet Map 7D), population 220
Hawker is the last town heading north along the Heysen Trail. There is a weekly bus service between Parachilna and Port Augusta, stopping at Hawker, operated by Angorichina (Flinders Ranges) Connections, phone (08) 8641 9193. There is a bi-weekly service (operating seasonally between April and October) between Adelaide and Arkaroola, stopping at Hawker, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000.
- Hawker General Store (general store, post office – 5434)
cnr Wilpena and Cradock Rd
Ph: (08) 8648 4005
Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, closed Sat, Sun and public holidays - Teague’s Hawker Motors & Visitor Information Centre (petrol station, general supplies, camping supplies)
stocks hiking stove gas canisters (ample supply), camping equipment including some hiking equipment
cnr Wilpena Rd and Cradock Rd
Ph: (08) 8648 4014
Open 7 days, 7.30am-6pm - atm located outside the General Store
- cafe
- Hawker Caravan Park
- Flinders Ranges Caravan Park
- Hawker Hotel Motel
- Hawker Medical Centre (doctor clinic)
1 Cradock Rd
Ph: (08) 8648 4172
Open Mon, 9am-12noon - Hawker Memorial Hospital (hospital with 24 hour accident and emergency department)
Cradock Rd (southern end)
Ph: (08) 8648 4007 (in an emergency phone 000) - Police Station
Wilpena Rd
Ph: (08) 8648 4028, open 7 days 9am-4pm - Payphone, phonecard operated, SMS equipped (does not accept coins)
cnr Elder Tce and Wilpena Rd - Public Toilets, Elder Tce (north-west of Wilpena Rd)
- Public Toilets, Teague’s Hawker Motors, cnr Wilpena Rd and Cradock Rd
- Public Toilets, BP Hawker, 40 Elder Tce (cnr Heysen Ave)
WILPENA POUND
on the trail (Nthn Guide map 5.8/6.1, HT Sheet Map 8B)
Wilpena Pound is located in the Flinders Ranges National Park, it consists of a resort, camp ground, general store, restaurant and visitor information centre. There is a weekly bus service between Parachilna and Port Augusta, stopping at Wilpena Pound, operated by Angorichina (Flinders Ranges) Connections, phone (08) 8641 9193.
- Wilpena General Store (general store, atm inside)
stocks hiking stove gas canisters (limited supply)
Ph: (08) 8648 0048
Open 7 days 8am-6pm - Internet booth
Poddy Dodger’s Bar in Wilpena Pound Resort
Ph: (08) 8648 0004 - Payphone, coin and phonecard operated, SMS equipped
adjacent Visitor Information Centre and General Store - Public Toilets, adjacent Visitor Information Centre and General Store
ANGORICHINA
3.5km off the trail (Nthn Guide map 6.8, HT Sheet Map 8D)
Angorichina Tourist Village and Store is located 3.5km east of the Parachilna Gorge trailhead, along the Parachilna to Blinman dirt road. It offers the closest facilities to the northern trailhead of the Heysen Trail. There is a weekly bus service between Parachilna and Port Augusta, stopping at Angorichina, operated by Angorichina (Flinders Ranges) Connections, phone (08) 8641 9193.
- Angorichina Tourist Village & Store (licensed general store, internet booth, caravan park, camp ground)
Parachilna to Blinman Rd
Ph: (08) 8648 4842
Open 7 days - Payphone, phonecard operated, SMS equipped (does not accept coins)
- Public Toilets
BLINMAN
17km off the trail (off Nthn Guide map 6.8, off HT Sheet Map 8D), population less than 150
Blinman is located 17km east of the Parachilna Gorge trailhead, along the Parachilna to Blinman dirt road. A small isolated town with historical mining character, popular with tourists and 4WD’ers. There is a weekly bus service between Parachilna and Port Augusta, stopping at Blinman, operated by Angorichina (Flinders Ranges) Connections, phone (08) 8641 9193.
- Blinman General Store (general store)
main street
Ph: (08) 8648 4370
Open 7 days - Bliman Hotel (pub with accommodation and camp ground)
main street
Ph: (08) 8648 4867 - Wild Lime Cafe & Gallery (internet cafe – full service, gallery)
main street
Ph: (08) 8648 4679
Open 7 days 9am-4pm from March to Dec - Payphone, phonecard operated, SMS equipped (does not accept coins)
main street - Public Toilets, main street
PARACHILNA
14km off the trail (off Nthn Guide map 6.8, off HT Sheet Map 8D)
Parachilna is located 14km west of the Parachilna Gorge trailhead, along the Parachilna to Blinman dirt road. The town continues to exist to service the renowned Prairie Hotel. There is a bi-weekly service (operating seasonally between April and October) between Adelaide and Arkaroola, stopping at Parachilna, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000. There is a weekly bus service between Parachilna and Port Augusta operated by Angorichina (Flinders Ranges) Connections, phone (08) 8641 9193.
- Prairie Hotel (pub, restaurant, accommodation)
main street
Ph: (08) 8648 4895 - Payphone, phonecard operated, SMS equipped (does not accept coins)