Storm Damage at Kings Beach on the WSCW
Storms have damaged the trail at Kings Beach on the WSCW. FOHT volunteers are working on organising a re-route but in the meantime do take care as you cross that section of the trail.
News
Stay in the know about upcoming events, route updates, and what’s new with the Friends of the Heysen Trail.
Keep up to date with the latest news along the Heysen Trail
Check back here anytime to catch all the latest news from the Friends, updates on Trail reroutes and closures ahead of your hike, and see what adventures are coming up with the Friends.
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Latest news
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FOHT new Council & Annual Report 2024
The Friends AGM was held on 16 April 2025. Neil Hendry and Melanie Sjoberg were re-elected as president and vice-president.
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Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: version 4.9 issued 15/5/2025
This is an update to the downloadable GPX file and Interactive Map since the last update in February 2024.
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HEYSEN TRAIL – NORTHERN TRAILHEAD REJUVENATION
Friends of Heysen Trail members & supporters are invited to Parachilna Gorge on Monday September 2nd to help celebrate completion of the Northern Trailhead Rejuvenation Project.
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Heysen Trail governance review consultation
The Friends are involved in a project to develop a best-practice governance model to give the Heysen Trail a continuing and successful future. Landowners and other stakeholder are invited to participate in consultation that will take place in the near future.
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BIG BOLD NORTHERN TRAILHEAD
Change is coming to the Heysen Northern Trailhead! Work will commence in early May. The Friends of Heysen Trail initiated…
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Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: version 4.7 issued 6/2/2024
This is a major update to the downloadable GPX file and Interactive Map since the last update in September 2023. We have also published links to the re-routes on the Walk Selector pages.
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Respectful conversation in Australia – a First Nation’s Voice to Parliament
At the Referendum on the Australian Constitution that will be held on October 14th 2023, Australians are being asked if they support Aboriginal recognition and an Aboriginal Voice to Parliament. The Friends Council and the Reconciliation Committee encourage all members to be informed on the Voice from all perspectives and to respect all individuals and their positions in relation to the Voice.
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Big bold idea for Heysen Trail Northern Trailhead
The Friends announce an exciting proposal to enhance the Northern Trailhead at Parachilna. We also provide an update on the Friends website review.
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Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: latest edition includes 9 reroutes
This is a major update: the downloadable GPX file and Interactive Map have been updated to include 9 trail re-routes since the last update in May 2022.
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New Heysen Trail Map 1, including the Wild South Coast Way.
A new version of the Heysen Trail map 1 has just been released. The map incorporates the Wild South Coast Way and is now available on our on line store. The Friends' Map and Book clearance sale is also continuing.
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Bio Security alert – Be aware of the potential dangers of Foot & Mouth Disease
With the increasing risk of F&MD being introduced to Australia, it is essential that walkers take precautions to combat the potential spread of this and other soil borne diseases. Walkers are asked to clean footwear and equipment to eliminate the chance of spreading disease.