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Australian Geographic

Posted on 05/04/201101/03/2015

Click on image to view larger imageGuide to the Heysen Trail and enticing south coast photos! This is the article published couple years ago – well worth a read or re-read.

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Photo by Warren Field – “The Painted Trail”

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The Heysen Trail

About the Heysen Trail

South Australia’s 1,200km Heysen Trail extends from Cape Jervis, on the Fleurieu Peninsula, to Parachilna Gorge, in the Flinders Ranges, traversing coastal areas, native bushland, rugged gorges, pine forests, vineyards, rich farmland and historic towns, catering for both the serious backpacker hiking the entire trail and for walkers doing day walks along shorter sections. More about the Heysen Trail.

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