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…
Category: Hiking the Trail
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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.
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Keep fruit fly free on your walks !!
Walkers leaving the metro area should be sure they do not take fruit fly with them. There is a fruit fly infestation in metropolitan Adelaide, and there are penalties for moving potentially infected fruit from an affected to an unaffected region. Please check which region ( green, orange or red) you live in, and act accordingly, after viewing the regulations on the SA govt fruit fly web site.
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Trail care – the Heysen Trail needs our attention
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions many people have tried bushwalking and camping for the first time. Some people have camped wherever they can find a spot. This type of behaviour has understandably upset some owners of land on or near the trail. We all need to remember to follow good bushwalking and camping etiquette.
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The Heysen Trail is open for through walkers and camping … BUT the Cudlee Creek fire has caused a problem…
A section of the trail is affected by fire-related closures and some other special arrangements apply. Check these details before you walk …
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Access to off-track walking may be under threat in the Flinders Ranges and beyond – Pastoral Act Review
The Pastoral Act is to reviewed. Walkers ability to access pastoral leases may change. You can comment. Online survey extended to 5pm Monday 30 Sept. 2019.
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Tanks-the unreliable water supply for walkers
Heysen Trail walkers need to be aware that water quantity & quality cannot be guaranteed along the Trail. Plan your walk and check the condition of tanks.
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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.
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Animals are Cute, especially New Born Lambs
When hiking, please leave all livestock alone. Interfering with them, even with good intentions, may be detrimental.