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  • 1 July 2025

    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.

    Read more about Storm Damage at Kings Beach on the WSCW
  • 15 May 2025

    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.

    Read more about Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: version 4.9 issued 15/5/2025
  • 2 August 2024

    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.

    Read more about HEYSEN TRAIL – NORTHERN TRAILHEAD REJUVENATION
  • 5 May 2024

    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.

    Read more about Heysen Trail governance review consultation
  • 2 May 2024

    BIG BOLD NORTHERN TRAILHEAD

    Change is coming to the Heysen Northern Trailhead! Work will commence in early May. The Friends of Heysen Trail initiated…

    Read more about BIG BOLD NORTHERN TRAILHEAD
  • 7 April 2024

    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.

    Read more about Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: version 4.7 issued 6/2/2024
  • 17 August 2023

    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.

    Read more about Big bold idea for Heysen Trail Northern Trailhead
  • 9 August 2023

    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.

    Read more about Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: latest edition includes 9 reroutes
  • 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.
  • 22 July 2022

    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.

    Read more about Bio Security alert – Be aware of the potential dangers of Foot & Mouth Disease
  • 7 May 2022

    Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: 13 re-routes and corrections

    This is a major update: the downloadable GPX file and Interactive Map have been updated to include 13 trail re-routes, minor corrections and improvements since the last bundled update in February 2021.

    Read more about Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: 13 re-routes and corrections
  • 4 August 2021

    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. .

    Read more about Walk the Heysen Trail with the Friends – from the Fleurieu Peninsula to Mt Lofty
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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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