Friends of the Heysen Trail walk calendar
The Friends of the Heysen Trail organise regular walks along the Heysen Trail for our members. Explore our upcoming walk events and find out how you can join in.
We run a year-round calendar of walk events
The Friends of the Heysen Trail lead walks along the Trail as well as in national parks and reserves elsewhere in South Australia and occasionally interstate.
All walks in the Friends of the Heysen Trail Walk Calendar are created, organised and run by the Friends, making it easy for hikers to get the most out of their Heysen Trail experience.
Here’s a quick guide to the different walks in the calendar:
End-to-End walks
The Friends’ End-to-End walks program covers the full length of the Trail and takes approximately sixty days, spread over five or six years.
Trail Walker
Walks generally take between five and six hours and you’ll need to be physically fit. These walks are usually scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays.
Trail Starter
Haven’t walked in a group before or want to enjoy a shorter walk? These three to four hour walks are usually scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays.
Trail Rambler
Occasionally we offer Trail Rambler walks for specialist events such as bird watching or historical walks. They are relatively short and informative and are suitable for people of all fitness levels.
Summer Walks
We offer shorter walks during the hotter summer months when much of the Trail is closed. These generally take 1.5 to two hours and are mostly held on Wednesday evenings, meeting at 6 pm, followed by a meal, close to Adelaide.
Extended Walks
These are multi-day walks, usually over a long weekend or a full week. The location and walk difficulty varies, with some walks being a few hours’ drive from Adelaide, others taking place interstate or overseas.
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Events
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Friends of Heysen Trail Annual General Meeting 2020- Rescheduled from March Now that Covid 19 restrictions have eased the Friends…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Annual Planning Day Council & Committees review achievements from 2020 and consider key projects and plans…
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Friends of the Heysen Trail and Other Walking Trails Inc – Annual General Meeting 2021 Woodville Bowling Club Oval Ave…
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Constitution Review – FoHT Member Information Session FOHT Council has decided to review our 35 year old Constitution to modernise…
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Constitution Review – FoHT Member Information Session FOHT Council has decided to review our 35 year old Constitution to modernise…
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This is an ‘invitation only’ event for Walk Leaders and our many Volunteers. 1. The Walk Leader’s Planning meeting is…
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Xmas Gathering 2021
Pirate Life brewery 18 Baker Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaThe Friends Xmas Gathering for lunch at Port Adelaide’s, Pirate Life brewery. Pirate Life, 18 Baker Street, Port Adelaide BOOKINGS…
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FRIENDS OF HEYSEN TRAIL – PLANNING 2022 Members of the Friends Council and Committees annual gathering to set priorities and…
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Friends of the Heysen Trail and Other Walking Trails Inc – Annual General Meeting 2022 Agenda sent to financial members…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting from 5.30pm to 7.30pm in the Friends Office at Epworth House Council is the…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting from 5.30pm to 7.30pm in the Friends Office at Epworth House Council is the…
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If you’ve ever thought you may like to lead some walks for the FOHT, then this is for…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting from 5.30pm to 7.30pm in the Friends Office at Epworth House Council is the…
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Friends of Heysen Trail is a major organisational member of Walking SA the peak body for walking and organiser of…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting from 5.30pm to 7.30pm in the Friends Office at Epworth House Council is the…
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Information Session for Section Leaders and budding trail volunteers Purpose: an opportunity to see first hand some of the activities…
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WALKING SA Annual Hiking Expo to launch the Walking Season Main Oval, Belair National Park
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Friends of the Heysen Trail and other Walking Trails Inc – Annual General Meeting 2023
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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FOHT Training for members interested in supporting the Friends Day Walking Program – Trailstarter, Trailwalker, Summer Walks. Experienced Walk Leaders…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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If you lead a Day walk last year or intend to lead one in 2024, you are invited to the…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Trail Development & Maintenance Leaders Meeting Getting Ready for 2024!! Gathering at Belair. Who needs to register? Trail Development Committee…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Walking SA has announced its annual Hiking Expo to beheld at Belair National Park – Main Oval from 9am. (Entry…
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The 37th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the Heysen Trail and Other Walking Trails Inc will be held…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Volunteer Trail Maintenance – ever wondered about how our dedicated volunteer teams sustain the Trail? Do you like getting out…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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The Induction aims to help you decide if this is for you & will cover topics about the Day/Short Walks…
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The 38th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the Heysen Trail and other Walking Trails Inc will be held…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Join the office volunteers for the annual Information Day. There will be time to catch up with other volunteers who…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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Keeping the Trail Alive & Accessible The Friends Trail Development Committee annual information and planning session for volunteer Section &…
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2026 WalkFest date is confirmed as Sunday 29th March 2026, from 9am to 1pm. WalkFest will be held at the…
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Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome…
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The 39th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the Heysen Trail and other Walking Trails Inc will be held…
Want to host an event on the Trail?
For any organisations planning to run an event on the Trail, you’ll need to obtain approvals from the land owners affected or from the Department for Environment and Water.