A minor 2km re-route away from the road at Tapanappa, and a spur trail from Tapanappa into the Yapari Ngawanthi/Cliffs ‘walk-in’ site.
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This re-reoute applies to: Section 2: Cobbler Hill to Tapanappa
Re-Routes of the Heysen Trail
 | Mapsheet 1: Cape Jervis to Kuitpo Forest (Sept 2014)Occasionally, due to weather or maintenance issues, it is necessary to realign sections of the Heysen Trail. Minor reroutes, necessitated by such things as sand blowouts in coastal areas, protection of native vegetation, erosion control, or requests from landholders, are also frequently carried out. Harvesting operations in Kuitpo Forest: ForestrySA operations in Kuitpo Forest will impact the Heysen Trail into the foreseeable future. Walkers in this forest may encounter closed plantation blocks as harvesting operations are undertaken. The presence of heavy machinery and falling trees makes it highly dangerous, and heavy trucks using the haul roads add to the risk. Walkers must not enter the harvesting areas under any circumstance (penalties apply). ForestrySA Rangers and Friends of the Heysen Trail volunteers will ensure that safe reroutes are in place and are clearly marked. Walkers should follow the marked reroute trail until the new track rejoins the Heysen Trail. Reroute signs will be placed at the start and finish of the reroute. From time to time, it will be necessary to reroute the Trail along public roads. Walkers are advised to take extra care on public roads, to always walk on the right, facing traffic and to always walk in single file. |
2. Mapsheet 1A: Trig Campsite to Deep Creek Waterfall, June 2016
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The Heysen Trail has been re-routed just west of Trig Campsite, through the campsite and down into Deep Creek waterfall. The new trail is a great improvement on the original trail, with a more gentle descent down to the waterfall. The trail crosses Tent Rock Road at the northern entrance to the campsite, with a new car parking area.
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This re-reoute applies to: Section 2: Cobbler Hill to Tapanappa
3. Mapsheet 1B: Wild South Coast Way waymarked into Victor Harbor on spur trail, May 2022
As part of the development of the Wild South Coast Way on the Heysen Trail the Kings Head Hike spur trail into Victor Harbor has been waymarked. The trail branches off the main Heysen Trail at Kings Beach and heads to Kent Reserve, Victor Harbor.
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This re-reoute applies to: Section 5: Waitpinga to Tugwell Road
4. Mapsheet 1C: Re-route at Robinson Hill/Jaggers Block, September 2022
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This minor re-route relates to the original September 2014 version of Map sheet 1 (Cape Jervis to Kuitpo).
When walking south-north, the re-route starts at the intersection of Prouse, Hancock and Keens Road following a fence line west behind a telephone tower to enter the Robinson Hill walk-in site.
Just prior to the tank and platform it turns north west, out of the campsite, down into and through a disused quarry, to cross Hancock Road and enters the Jaggers Forest, over a step-ladder stile.
It then follows the fence line of the forest, initially west, then north, then west again with a final northerly turn to exit the forest onto Roads Lane, over a stile.
The re-route avoids temporary reroutes through the the forest which may arise due to future logging operations.
This re-route was marked in early September 2022, which was just in time to be included in the new Edition 2 of Map sheet 1.
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This re-reoute applies to: Section 6: Tugwell Road to Inman Valley
5. Mapsheet 1C: Re-Route of Heysen Trail near Inman Valley, November 2015
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The Heysen Trail has been re-routed near Inman Valley. The trail now passes through farmland rather than beside the main bitumen road. Although the trail now bypasses the town of Inman Valley, the town and the cafe Inman Valley Country Kitchen are only a short walk from the trail.
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6. Mapsheet 1C: Re-route up The Sugarloaf, north of Inman Valley, November 2020
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A 600m re-route up The Sugarloaf, north of Inman Valley. An improved realignment was marked in November 2020
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This re-reoute applies to: Section 7: Inman Valley to Myponga
7. Mapsheet 1D: Willowburn reroute, July 2024
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A minor 1.1 km reroute which takes the trail along a series of fencelines on the Willowburn property.
This reroute has been effected to allow the farmer to sow crops on several paddocks without interference from walkers.
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This re-reoute applies to: Section 9: Mt Compass to Kyeema
8. Mapsheet 1D – Mount Magnificent summit loop, August 2023, updated February 2024
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A recent addition to the trail in the Mount Magnificent Conservation Park has created a loop allowing walkers easier access to the summit of Mt Magnificent. The 3.5 km loop follows the Parks SA ‘Mount Magnificent Loop Trail’.
The GPX file was updated on 6th February 2024 to a more accurate route line.
Prior to the change, north bound walkers were able to access the summit by taking the spur 500 metres west of the Mt Magnificent Rd. This old spur is remains in place.
To create the loop, Parks rangers marked a second (eastern) spur approximately 100 metres west of the park entrance off Mt Magnificent Rd. In addition to being marked as the Mt Magnificent Loop, this part of the trail also has the traditional red coloured Heysen Trail arrows.
Walkers heading in a south- north bound direction will take the new spur trail to the south. This part of the loop heads south gradually getting closer to the road before turning west to join the original spur just below the summit. The short but steep climb to the summit (380 metres above sea level) affords a magnificent view!
Walkers then return to the trail proper by turning around to descend to the the loop and this time following the old spur trail north.
Walkers not intending to do the loop walk have the option of the shorter east to west section of the original trail. This 500 metre section of the trail is now marked with black arrows as an alternative Heysen Trail route.
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This re-reoute applies to: Section 9: Mt Compass to Kyeema
9. Mapsheet 1D: Re-route at Kyeema – exit off Woodgate Hill Rd, December 2022
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The Heysen Trail has been permanently re-routed through Kyeema Conservation Park, parallel to Woodgate Hill Road but completely within the Park boundary.
Northbound, it enters the Park through the gate at the junction of Woodgate Hill and Blackfellows Creek Roads (Mapsheet 1D and Southern Guidebook Map 2.8, Grid Ref 909 942). The new route runs along the southern boundary of the Park until it re-joins the main Trail at Grid Ref. 899 943, near the Kyeema car park.
This re-route greatly improves walker safety by eliminating the undulating walk along Woodgate Hill Rd. It also provides a much more enjoyable walk through the park.
Walkers should exercise caution when crossing Woodgate Hill Road near the junction with Blackfellows Creek Road.
We appreciate the assistance of the Parks SA Rangers who helped with the route selection and trail marking.
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This re-reoute applies to: Section 9: Mt Compass to Kyeema
10. Harvesting Operations in Kuitpo Forest
ForestrySA operations in Kuitpo Forest will impact the Heysen Trail into the foreseeable future.
Walkers in this forest may encounter closed plantation blocks as harvesting operations are undertaken. The presence of heavy machinery and falling trees makes it highly dangerous, and heavy trucks using the haul roads add to the risk. Walkers must not enter the harvesting areas under any circumstance (penalties apply).
ForestrySA Rangers and Friends of the Heysen Trail volunteers will ensure that safe reroutes are in place and are clearly marked. Walkers should follow the marked reroute trail until the new track rejoins the Heysen Trail. Reroute signs will be placed at the start and finish of the reroute. From time to time, it will be necessary to reroute the Trail along public roads. Walkers are advised to take extra care on public roads, to always walk on the right, facing traffic and to always walk in single file.
This re-reoute applies to these 2 sections:
11. Mapsheet 1D and 2A: Re-route at Chookarloo Campground, Kuitpo Forest
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The route directs walkers away from the Kuitpo Tree Climb and car park. Northbound it deviates from the original Trail at the Avenues Picnic Ground (Mapsheet 2A at grid reference 916 015), runs parallel with Black Nursery Road for 200 metres before crossing the road. It then enters the forest at grid reference 918 015. After a short meander through a dense eucalypt forest it rejoins the Trail just to the north of the tree climb area.
The two hike-in campsites at Chookarloo have been closed, but the other 21 campsites in this campground are still available.
Please be aware of increased road traffic when crossing Black Nursery Road and avoid entering the tree climb facility. There is now a cafe at the facility.
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This re-reoute applies to: Section 10: Kyeema to Dashwood Gully
12. Mapsheet 1D and 2A: Re-route at Chookarloo Campground, Kuitpo Forest
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A 500 metre permanent reroute bypasses the Chookarloo Campsite at Kuitpo Forest. Northbound walkers leaving the eucalypt plantation surrounding the Kuitpo Tree Climb at grid reference 919019 will now follow the northern edge of the plantation west to the boundary fence. Walkers will then cross Brookman Road via a step-over before heading north towards the pedestrian gate at grid reference 918020 before rejoining the Trail.
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This re-reoute applies to: Section 10: Kyeema to Dashwood Gully
13. Mapsheet 1D and 2A: Alternate Route at Knott Hill Plantation (Kuitpo Forest )
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Walkers now have the option of two routes through Knott Hill Plantation.
- The original 6 km route via Knott Hill plantation heads westwards along Wicks Road before turning north towards Stagecoach Lane.
- The new 3.5 km route follows sections of the Onkeeta and Willunga Basin Trail further to the east. It leaves the main Trail at grid reference 898 027 and follows the Onkeeta and Willunga Basin Trails northward. It skirts along the eastern side of the forest before rejoining the main Trail on Stagecoach Lane at grid reference 904 054.
The new route avoids sections of the Knott Hill plantation where there may be logging operations from time to time.
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This re-reoute applies to: Section 10: Kyeema to Dashwood Gully