CFS announces the final 2026-2027 Fire Danger Season dates to include the Mt Lofty district south of Tanunda.
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) has declared the final Fire Danger Season dates for 2026-2027.
The Heysen Trail is closed during the Fire Danger Season. As the trail passes through several fire ban districts, the trail closures commence progressively in accordance with CFS declarations.
In accordance with earlier announcements affecting the Flinders and Mid North fire ban districts, the trail is currently closed between Tanunda and Parachilna.
The latest announcement will restrict access to the trail south of Tanunda effective from Tuesday December 1, 2026.
Some sections of the trail remain open over the Fire Danger Season
During the declared fire danger season some sections of the Heysen Trail remain open to walkers. They are principally the sections of the trail that are not on private land. These include public roads, Conservation Parks and Reserves, Forests.
The Wild South Coast Way on the Heysen Trail between Cape Jervis and Victor Harbor will remain open during the Fire Danger Season for the Mt Lofty Ranges region. However it will be closed on days of Catastrophic fire danger.
The CFS publishes these fire bans, as does the Bureau of Meteorology. In addition, the media also broadcast weather reports including fire ban information. You are therefore reminded to check the CFS website for any further announcements.
Please note that Conservation Parks and Reserves and Forests are closed on days of Total Fire Ban.
If you want to walk on the trail, check which Fire District you will be in. The Fire Districts and closure dates are listed on the Fire Danger Season page of the Friends website.
We strongly advise you to respect the rights of landholders. Please restrict any activity which may increase the risk of fire in this period.
Details of the Fire Ban Districts can also be found on the Interactive Map on the Friends website.
Trail reopening dates
The closures will remain in place until mid and late April 2027. Trail reopening notices will be published on this website closer to the time.