The Fire Danger Season has finished in the Flinders and Mid North so the trail north of Tanunda is open. South of Tanunda the trail remains closed. Read more

The fire danger season for the Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District (between Kings Beach (WSCW) and Tanunda in the Barossa Valley) has been extended by two weeks to 14 May. Read more

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    • About the Heysen Trail
      • Overview – Overview and list of and essential information about hiking the Heysen Trail.
      • FAQ – Answering common questions about the Heysen Trail.
      • The Wild South Coast Way – A five day, four night hike walking experience between Cape Jervis and Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
      • News – News articles about the Heysen Trail and the Friends organisation.
      • Maintenance – The Heysen Trail is maintained through a coordinated effort between different groups and bodies.
      • History – The key story of how the Heysen Trail went from idea to trail.
      • Logbooks from Huts – View online archived copies of hut logbooks.
      • Beyond the Heysen Trail – The journey to the end of the Flinders Ranges.
    • Where to Walk
      • Walk Selector – Compare 61 trail sections to find an area to hike.
      • Short Walks – Half or full day loop walks on the trail.
      • Events on the Trail – There are numerous events organised by other groups or us to walk or run on the Heysen Trail.
    • Planning
      • Re-Routes – Check for current re-routes of the trail affecting your guidebook map edition.
      • Temporary Closures
      • Accommodation – Find huts, campsites, motels and B&Bs along the trail and in nearby towns.
      • Water Tank Levels – There are over 75 water tanks spread along the trail. You can check recent water tank level readings, particularly those in isolated sections.
      • Heysen Trail Distances – Table of distances between Trail locations such as huts, campsites and towns.
      • Transport – Find buses and private operators to get to and from the trail.
    • Planning
      • Fire Danger Season – Much of the Heysen Trail is closed during the summer Fire Danger Season.
      • Service Directory – List of supermarkets, internet access and medical services for continuous end-to-end hikers.
      • Safety Requirements – Tips for safety when hiking the trail.
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      • Organisation Structure – People of the Friends of the Heysen Trail organisation.
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      • Policy Document on Shared Use of Walking Trails – Our view on appropriate shared use of walking trails.
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      • Walk Grades – Six grades of walk catering for people of different fitness levels.
      • End-to-End Walks – Hike the entire Heysen Trail over six years.
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The Canberra Bushwalking Club walks the Heysen Trail

By Ted Fleming

The Canberra Bushwalking Club walks the Heysen TrailOnly 68 persons are recorded as ‘doing’ the whole thing; some have done it in less time, and others have […]

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Topics: Walking the Heysen Trail
Club/Organisation: Canberra Bushwalking Club

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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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Walking past an old church in the forest

View Section 17, Mt Crawford to Pewsey Vale