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Section 1 is the southern trailhead at Cape Jervis, 90 mins drive from Adelaide.

Section 61 is the northern trailhead at Parachilna Gorge, 6 hours drive from Adelaide.

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From the Cape Jervis trailhead, this section follows sandy coastal tracks and exposed coastal hillsides, providing spectacular views over Backstairs […]

Although relatively short, this section of the trail offers spectacular scenery, including a magnificent waterfall, as walkers follow narrow tracks […]

A picturesque section highlighting the diversity of the Heysen Trail, walkers traverse native bushland, a long sandy beach, lush farmland […]

Picturesque farmland, unspoilt sandy beaches, rocky headlands and the chance to spot whales characterise this section of the Trail.

One of the most spectacular sections of the Trail, walkers follow sandy tracks through the coastal scrub of Newland Head […]

This section follows country roads, farm fencelines, forest trails and attractive road reserves. Native orchids, grass trees, abundant birdlife and […]

Majestic gums line roadsides leading to the climb up Sugarloaf Hill where walkers are rewarded with spectacular rural views. The […]

After a short road walk, the trail enters the small but picturesque Yulte Conservation Park. After emerging from the bushland, […]

The pretty dairy pastures of Mt Compass and Nangkita provide the backdrop for the first section of this walk. Back […]

The dense native bushland of Kyeema Conservation Park, the plantations of Kuitpo Forest and pretty back roads make this a […]

A picturesque walk through gently undulating farmland, the northern blocks of Kuitpo Pine Forest and through the historic Jupiter Creek […]

Although the most populous section of the trail, it still retains a rural feel as walkers pass through the parks […]

Montacute Heights

This spectacular section of the trail passes through the native bushland of Cleland National Park, Horsnell Gully and Morialta Conservation […]

Montacute Heights

After an initial road walk, the trail makes a very long and steep descent to Sixth Creek before climbing again […]

The trail leads walkers through the rolling hills of the South Mt Lofty Ranges and sections of Mt Crawford Forest. […]

This section combines several sections of Mt Crawford pine forest with the natural bushland of Warren Conservation Park and Little […]

Initially climbing over Mount Crawford the trail follows forest edges and roadsides, then make its way up and over the […]

This is an easy section of trail that runs through the northern section of Mt Crawford forests and through the […]

This section takes walkers along back roads and road reserves past vineyards and wineries of the Barossa Valley, through the […]

A pleasant walk following backroads, tracks and fence lines through the undulating farmland of the Lower North.

This section of the Trail follows backroads and road reserves of open scrubland, before a short up Peters Hill, where […]

A pleasant walk along back roads through undulating farmland to the southern end of Tothill Range, taking in the town […]

This section of the trail follows the Tothill Ranges, which boast the largest remaining section of remnant scrub in the […]

The trail continues along the Tothill Range, providing expansive views over the surrounding farmland and Apoinga Lagoon.

The trail crosses undulating farmland before entering the scrubland of the Hallelujah Hills. The day finishes with an easy stroll […]

Although primarily a long, flat, treeless walk, along dirt roads and road reserves, this section provides walkers with a perspective […]

This section of the Trail goes through historic Burra, passing the old Redruth Gaol and other reminders of a bygone […]

This remote and very undulating section gives walkers their first introduction to the grazing lands beyond Goyders Line.

Dares Hill Summit Rd

This section passes through Caroona Creek Conservation Park and Tourilie Gorge, which is one of the lesser known gems of […]

Dares Hill Summit Rd

The trail takes walkers past the historic Mt Bryan East School, before beginning the climb up Mt Bryan, which is […]

EE George Quarry

A gently undulating walk, mainly along rural back roads and road reserves. The seasonally changing hues of the surrounding farmland […]

EE George Quarry

Most of this section is spent walking south, initially along the crest of Brown Hill Range, following the remnants of […]

Bundaleer Reservoir

This is a very flat, but unique walk that follows the Freshwater intake channel for Bundaleer Reservoir, only leaving it […]

Bundaleer Reservoir

Passing Bundaleer Reservoir and the permanently flowing Bundaleer Creek, the Trail joins the Bundaleer northern intake channel at the aqueduct. […]

This is diverse walk through native scrub, Bundaleer pine forest and farmland. The ridgetops and testing climbs reward walkers with […]

This walk follows dirt roads into the small town of Georgetown and beyond past Hiskeys Hut. The trail then follows […]

An easy walk, predominantly along roads and road reserves, this section takes us through the town of Crystal Brook, then […]

Following the closure of the trail along the Crystal Brook, north of Bowman Park, this section now commences with a […]

The Bluff Lookout

For most of this section the trail follows gravel roads and a rollercoaster firetrack through natural bushland towards the TV […]

The Bluff Lookout

White Park Road

This provides a very diverse range of scenery. After re-joining the Trail, walkers again follow the ridgeline along fire access […]

White Park Road

Following the reroute of trail in in April 2021 of the section immediately to the south (Walk 40 commencing in […]

A leisurely walk, predominantly along lightly undulating back roads, this section provides pleasant vistas over the surrounding farmland and finishes […]

Alligator Gorge Rd

This is a very long and difficult (but memorable) section of the Trail that starts with the ascent of Mt […]

Alligator Gorge Rd

The trail initially leads over Lavender Peak to picturesque Stony Creek campsite. From there, tracks, back roads and a walk […]

Starting with a tough climb out of Horrocks Pass to the ridge, the Trail traverses exposed, gibber littered hills and […]

This section of the trail climbs through grazing land and natural scrub to Mount Brown, where walkers are provided with […]

A steady climb to start the day takes walkers to the top of the range and views over Pichi Richi […]

Dutchmans Stern

This section of the trail passes the outskirts of Quorn before climbing gradually towards The Dutchmans Stern. Taking a detour […]

Dutchmans Stern

This is a deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything – undulating firetracks with spectacular views, a rocky gorge […]

Eyre Depot to Warren Gorge (including the spur from Warren Gorge to Peter's Corner).

Buckaringa Gorge

Warren Gorge to Buckaringa using the spur to Peter's Corner

Buckaringa Gorge

Calabrinda Creek

This is a predominantly flat walk below rocky outcrops. The trail then leads across Willochra Plain to Partacoona Station.

Calabrinda Creek

This is a long but fairly fast walk, initially along vehicle tracks, then over open grazing land along the face […]

Leigh Creek Rd (Old Wonoka)

One of the gems of the Trail, this ridge walk provides spectacular views and many photo opportunities. It is a […]

Leigh Creek Rd (Old Wonoka)

Mt Little Station

A classic Flinders Ranges creek walk, the whole day is spent in Wonoka Creek which has been the site of […]

Mt Little Station

Moralana Scenic Drive

This section of the Trail follows picturesque Mernmerna Creek and Slaty Creek to the Red Range campsite. Continuing on north […]

Moralana Scenic Drive

This is one of the very special walks of the Trail, starting with a pretty creek walk through Black Gap, […]

This pretty walk is entirely within the Ikara – Flinders Ranges National Park, with much of the day spent following […]

In this section walkers climb from Bunyeroo Valley, up to Yanyanna Hut, passing several vantage points along the way that […]

This section starts with a pleasant walk along Brachina and Enorama creeks past the Golden Spike and other significant geological […]

Parachilna Gorge Trailhead

This final section of the trail follows Aroona Valley to the watershed dividing it from the Parachilna Creek catchment to […]

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