Latest update to the Heysen Trail gpx file – version 5.4 released 7 September 2026
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Category: Heysen Trail
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Heysen Trail in the Flinders region to close early due to announcement of the Fire Danger Season.
Access to the Heysen Trail will be restricted due to the early declaration of the Fire Danger season for the Flinders Fire District. The trail north of Wirrabara will close on October 15, 2026.
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Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal Closure impacting the Southern Trailhead
SeaLink have confirmed the Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal and surrounding precinct will be closed from 5:00pm Monday, 19 October 2026…
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Reroute of the Heysen Trail at Deep Creek following the February 2026 bushfire – Mapsheet 1A
A temporary reroute has been established in Walk Section 2 – Cobbler Hill to Tapanappa to allow walkers to avoid…
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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.
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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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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.
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Walk the Heysen Trail with the Friends – from the Fleurieu Peninsula to Mt Lofty
A guided walk on the Heysen Trail from Inman Valley to Mt Lofty. Six days of consecutive walks on some of the prettiest sections of the trail. Ideal for, but not limited to, walkers from regional areas and interstate. .
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Reminder of a change to the Heysen Trail in the former Bundaleer Forest.
A recent change to the Heysen Trail in the former Bundaleer Forest means the original route between Curnows Hut and New Campbell Hill has been reinstated. Please note that this change was omitted from an article in the upcoming August edition of the Trailwalker magazine.