Transport along the Heysen Trail

The Heysen Trail is accessible by car, bus, taxi and shuttle services. This page lists those transport services available along the trail.

Car Parking

Car parking is available at various points along the trail, generally in towns, public car parks or on road sides. Don’t leave valuables in your car when you are away walking. Ensure your car is locked and secure when unattended.

Buses, Shuttle Transfers, Drop Off and Taxi Services

Metropolitan bus services are comprehensively detailed on the Adelaide Metro website.

Country bus services are comprehensively detailed on the Adeliade Metro – Regional Bus website.

Some country towns have taxi services. There is a reference to services in some towns listed in the Service Directory.

The following Regional Visitor Information Centres may be able to provide advice for services in surrounding areas.

      Cape Jervis to Kuitpo:              Fleurieu Peninsula Visitor Information Centre

      Kuitpo to Mt Crawford:           Adelaide Hills Visitor Information Centre

      Mt Crawford to Riverton:       Barossa Visitor Information Centre

      Riverton to Hallett:                  Clare Valley Visitor Information Centre

      Spalding to Parachilna :         Flinders Ranges and Outback Visitor Information Centre

 

Following is a list of known services for towns along the trail. You should double check any bus timetable information before relying upon it, some bus service operators may require tickets to be purchased prior to boarding the bus.

Cape Jervis

  1. 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. The timetable for this service is shown here.
  2.  Link SA phone (08) 8339 7544 provides daily services between Cape Jervis and Adelaide and the transport hubs at Seaford, Colonades and Marion. They also provide services to Victor Harbor. The timetable for these services is shown here.
  3. Sealink has advised that post COVID-19, the week day bus service between Victor Harbor and Cape Jervis has been discontinued - updated 13/4/2021..
  4. Backyard Universe Pty Ltd (based in Yankalilla) operate a Heysen Trail Minibus Shuttle service between the Cape Jervis Ferry terminal and Dashwood Gully (near Meadows).  For more information go to www.thebackyarduniverse.com.au. You can also phone or SMS 0488 705 224.

Victor Harbor

  1. Bus service between Victor Harbor and Adelaide, it operates up to 4 times a day, 7 days a week, operated by Link SA, phone (08) 8339 7544.
    Link SA also provide a daily service between Victor Harbor and Cape Jervis.
    The timetable for these services is shown here.
  2. Sealink has advised that post COVID-19, the week day bus service between Victor Harbor and Cape Jervis has been discontinued - updated 13/4/2021.
  3. Backyard Universe Pty Ltd (based in Yankalilla) operate a Heysen Trail Minibus Shuttle service between the Cape Jervis Ferry terminal and Dashwood Gully (near Meadows).  For more information go to www.thebackyarduniverse.com.au. You can also phone or SMS 0488 705 224.

Mt Compass

Bus service between Victor Harbor and Adelaide, stopping at Mt Compass, operating up to 4 times a day, 7 days a week, operated by Premier Stateliner, phone (08) 1300 851 345.

Mylor

Metropolitan 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.

Bridgewater

The town is well serviced by regular metropolitan 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.

Hahndorf

The town is well serviced by regular metropolitan buses to Adelaide and Mt Barker, stopping at Hahndorf, visit Adelaide Metro, or contact Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 (or freecall 1800 182 160) 7am to 8pm 7 days.

Mt Lofty Summit

Adelaide Metro metropolitan 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.

Cudlee Creek

Frequent Adelaide Metro metropolitan 'O-bahn' bus services from Adelaide to Tea Tree Plaza. For timetable and ticketing info contact Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 (or freecall 1800 182 160), 7am to 8pm, 7 days.

Connect with bus service between Tea Tree Plaza and Mt Pleasant (Routes 800C & 801), stopping at Cudlee Creek, operating up to 4 times a day, 7 days a week, operated by Link SA, phone (08) 8562 1999.

Tanunda

Daily train service from Adelaide Railway station to Gawler operated by Adelaide Metro , phone 1300 311 108.

Connects with bus service between Gawler and Angaston, (Routes 810, 811 & 812) stopping at Tanunda. Service provided by Link SA, phone (08) 8562 1999, operates up to 4 times a day, 7 days a week.

Kapunda

Bus service between Kapunda and Adelaide, operating up to 2 times a day, 7 days a week, operated by Link SA, phone (08) 8562 1999.

Hamilton

Link SA service discontinued

Riverton – 9km west of Marschalls Hut.

Bus service between Peterborough and Adelaide, stopping at Riverton, four times a week, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8821 2755.

Marrabel

Link SA service discontinued

Burra

Bus service between Peterborough and Adelaide, stopping at Burra, operating once a week, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8821 2755.

Hallett

Bus service between Peterborough and Adelaide, stopping at Hallett, operating once a week, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8821 2755.

Spalding

Bus service between Adelaide and Peterborough/Orroroo, stopping at Spalding, operating Friday and Sunday, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8821 2755.

Georgetown

  1. Weekly bus service between Adelaide and Copley, stopping at Georgetown, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000.
  2. Bus service between Peterborough and Adelaide, stopping at Georgetown, operating once a week, operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, phone (08) 8821 2755.

Crystal Brook

Bus service between Whyalla and Adelaide, stopping at Crystal Brook, operating up to 3 times a day, 7 days a week, operated by Stateliner Premier, phone (08) 8415 5555. The same bus also provides a service between Crystal Brook and Port Pirie.

Laura

Weekly bus service between Adelaide and Copley, stopping at Laura, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000.

Wirrabara

Weekly bus service between Adelaide and Copley, stopping at Wirrabara, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000.

Murray Town

Weekly bus service between Adelaide and Copley, stopping at Murray Town, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000.

Melrose

Weekly bus service between Adelaide and Copley, stopping at Melrose, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000.

Wilmington

1. Weekly bus service between Adelaide and Copley, stopping at Wilmington, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000.

2. 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) 8821 2755.

Quorn

  1. Weekly bus service between Adelaide and Copley, stopping at Quorn, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000.
  2. Angorichina (Flinders Ranges) Connections, operate an on-demand 4WD or bus pick up and drop off service between Pt Augusta and the trailhead in Parachilna Gorge, including Quorn and any other location. Phone 08 8648 4842.
  3. 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) 8821 2755.
  4. Paul Keen, Wallaby Tracks Adventure Tours, operates private tours and transfer services near Quorn and Flinders Ranges area, headbush@bigpond.com, www.wallabytracks.com, phone 0428 486 655.
  5. Wayne (Tiny) Wilson, based in Quorn, operates a pickup and delivery service to the following points along the Heysen Trail: Parachilna Gorge, Buckaringa Gorge, Warren Gorge, Dutchman Stern, Woolshed Flat, Horrocks Pass monument & Alligator Gorge.  Available seven days a week (unless otherwise booked).  Phone 0497 807 192.

Hawker

  1. Weekly bus service between Adelaide and Copley, stopping at Hawker, operated by Genesis Tour & Charter, phone (08) 8552 4000.
  2. Angorichina (Flinders Ranges) Connections, operate an on-demand 4WD or bus pick up and drop off service between Pt Augusta and the trailhead in Parachilna Gorge including Hawker and any other location. Phone 08 8648 4842.
  3. Paul Keen, Wallaby Tracks Adventure Tours, operates private tours and transfer services near Quorn and Flinders Ranges area, headbush@bigpond.com, www.wallabytracks.com, phone 0428 486 655
  4. Near Blinman, south to Hawker and west to Parachilna (by arrangement), David & Sally Henery of Alpana Station operates a shuttle service for individuals or groups. Quality self contained accommodation also available. Phone 08 8648 4626, email enquiries@frsct.com.au

Wilpena Pound

  1. Angorichina (Flinders Ranges) Connections, operate an on-demand 4WD or bus pick up and drop off service between Pt Augusta and the trailhead in Parachilna Gorge including Wilpena and any other location. Phone 08 8648 4842.
  2. John Simpson, Flinders ranges Scenic and Cultural Tours, operates private tours and transfer services near Quorn and Flinders Ranges area, enquiries@frsct.com.au, www.frsct.com.au, phone 0433 129 840
  3. Near Blinman, south to Hawker and west to Parachilna (by arrangement), David & Sally Henery of Alpana Station operates a shuttle service for individuals or groups. Quality self contained accommodation also available. Phone 08 8648 4626, email enquiries@frsct.com.au

Angorichina (3km east of the Parachilna Gorge trailhead)

  1. Angorichina is 3km east of the Parachilna Gorge trailhead along the Parachilna to Blinman Road.
  2. Angorichina Tourist Village operates an on-demand  transfer service between Parachilna and the Village, phone (08) 8648 4842.
  3. Angorichina (Flinders Ranges) Connections, operate an on-demand 4WD or bus pick up and drop off service between Pt Augusta and the trailhead in Parachilna Gorge including Aroona and any other location. Phone 08 8648 4842.
  4. Near Blinman, south to Hawker and west to Parachilna (by arrangement), David & Sally Henery of Alpana Station operates a shuttle service for individuals or groups. Quality self contained accommodation also available. Phone 08 8648 4626, email enquiries@frsct.com.au

Blinman

  1. Angorichina (Flinders Ranges) Connections, operate an on-demand 4WD or bus pick up and drop off service between Pt Augusta and the trailhead in Parachilna Gorge including Blinman and any other location. Phone 08 8648 4842.
  2. Near Blinman, south to Hawker and west to Parachilna (by arrangement), David & Sally Henery of Alpana Station operates a shuttle service for individuals or groups. Quality self contained accommodation also available. Phone 08 8648 4626, email enquiries@frsct.com.au

Parachilna

  1. There is a weekly service between Adelaide and Copley, stopping at Parachilna, operated by Genesis Tour and Charters, phone (08) 8552 4000. The service meets a vehicle from Angorichina Tourist Village.
  2. Angorichina Tourist Village operates an on-demand  transfer service between Parachilna, the trailhead at Parachilna Gorge (approx 16 kms) and the Village, phone (08) 8648 4842. Walkers need to pay the tourist village operator to get the 16km (or so) to the trail head or the tourist village.Suggest you contact Angorichina ahead of arrival to make a booking.
  3. Angorichina (Flinders Ranges) Connections, operate an on-demand 4WD or bus pick up and drop off service between Pt Augusta and the trailhead in Parachilna Gorge including Aroona and any other location. Phone 08 8648 4842.
  4. Near Blinman, south to Hawker and west to Parachilna (by arrangement), David & Sally Henery of Alpana Station operate a shuttle service for individuals or groups. Quality self contained accommodation also available. Phone 08 8648 4626, email enquiries@frsct.com.au