Official Heysen Trail Maps

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A series of 8 map sheets have been released by the Department of Environment & Water (DEW).

These map sheets replace two guidebooks which are now no longer available.  Each book contained 54 or 56 individual 1:50 000 topographic maps (1cm = 500m), each covering half of the Heysen Trail.

To view details of re-routes click here.
For details of temporary closures click here.

There are 8 maps in the new series:

Map sheet 1, Map sheet 2, Map sheet 3, and Map sheet 4 replaced the Southern Guidebook.

Map sheet 5, Map sheet 6, Map sheet 7 and Map sheet 8 replaced the Northern Guidebook.

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Re-Routes

From time to time sections of the Heysen Trail are re-routed due to forestry operations, bushfires or trail upgrades.

View and print relevant re-routes for your guidebook edition on our Re-Routes page.

Detailed Campsite Information

The guidebooks only provide basic details of campsites, including icons of facilities.

From time to time campsites are upgraded, or moved, or new campsites are created. These will be noted on our Re-Routes page.

Detailed information about campsites, including photos, facilities, fees, access and feedback is available on our Accommodation page.

Trail Distances

The guidebooks only provide an overall distance of a chapter, and sometimes smaller hikes.

Detailed tables of distances between campsites is available on Trail Distances page.

Service Directory

The guidebooks list basic town facilities. Detailed town facilities including internet access, supermarkets, general stores and medical services are available from our Service Directory page.

Transport Services

The guidebooks do not list bus services. Details of bus services, how often they operate and contact details are available on our Transport & Buses page.

GPX / GPS Files

Files that can be downloaded onto a handheld GPS unit are available on our Maps & GPS page. We recommend hikers carry the official guidebook maps when hiking the trail.