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  • 26 October 2026

    2027 End to End (E2E) Group

    The Friends has decided not to commence a new E2E group in 2027 while we review our walk program

    Read more about 2027 End to End (E2E) Group
  • 23 October 2026

    Friends of the Heysen Trail 2027 calendar available now. Only $14!

    Order from our on-line shop for $14.00 with postage an additional $7.05. Or pick up a copy from the office and save on postage.

    Read more about Friends of the Heysen Trail 2027 calendar available now. Only $14!
  • 26 October 2022

    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.

    Read more about New Heysen Trail Map 1, including the Wild South Coast Way.
  • 10 December 2021

    Vale David Beaton 1942-2021

    Vale David Beaton. Honorary Member of the Friends and a co-creator of the End to End walk programme.

    Read more about Vale David Beaton 1942-2021
  • 14 July 2021

    Vale Cliff Walsh

    Vale Cliff Walsh Cliff will not be well known to most Friends Members, however he played a pivotal role in the organisation’s resurgence in the early 2000s.

    Read more about Vale Cliff Walsh
  • 25 May 2020

    The Friends modified walk program to start around mid June

    Easing of SA Government restrictions will allow the introduction of a modified walk program, hopefully from around mid June. Details will be published when available. Current Golden Boots passes will be extended by 12 months.

    Read more about The Friends modified walk program to start around mid June
  • 20 April 2020

    Announcement: Friends Walks and Events cancelled due to COVID-19

    The Friends of the Heysen Trail is disappointed to announce an extension to the cancellation of planned activities beyond 31 May 2020.

    Read more about Announcement: Friends Walks and Events cancelled due to COVID-19
  • 10 February 2020

    Easy membership renewals coming – we’re getting ready to upgrade our website

    We are just about ready to launch a new version of the Friend's website. As a part the upgrade of our membership and walk registration system we will be temporarily suspending online walk registrations from late Monday 17th February. Over the week prior to this our Office Volunteers will be undertaking training in using the new system. If you try to contact the Office during this period, we may not be able to help you immediately but will get back to you as soon as we can.

    Read more about Easy membership renewals coming – we’re getting ready to upgrade our website
  • 3 July 2019

    The Friends welcome Joshua West as a new Ambassador for the Heysen Trail.

    The Friends of the Heysen Trail are pleased to announce that Joshua West has accepted our invitation to act as a voluntary Ambassador for the Heysen Trail.

    Read more about The Friends welcome Joshua West as a new Ambassador for the Heysen Trail.
  • 1 June 2019

    The Friends’ Walking with Children Policy

    The Friends' Council has recently adopted guidelines which apply when parents wish to be accompanied by their children on walks conducted by the Friends.

    Read more about The Friends’ Walking with Children Policy
  • 29 May 2019

    Grounded in Truth Walking Together.

    The Friends is proud to commence a process of re/learning stories of Aboriginal connection along the 30+ years of the Heysen Trail.

    Read more about Grounded in Truth Walking Together.
  • During this Sunday's Hiking Expo we'll be officially launching our Heysen Highlights book
    8 April 2019

    Book Launch: Heysen Highlights Sunday 14 April

    During this Sunday's Hiking Expo we'll be officially launching our Heysen Highlights book. 12noon at Main Oval, Belair National Park, launch by guest John Schutz, Chief Executive of Department for Environment and Water.

    Read more about Book Launch: Heysen Highlights Sunday 14 April
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The Heysen Trail is developed and maintained as a partnership between the Government of South Australia – Department for Environment & Water (DEW) and the Friends of the Heysen Trail.

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