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.
Trail Walker
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A pleasant hike through the sleepy village of Mintaro, open farm land finishing between rows of vineyards just north of…
Lead by Ted Davis, Stephen Salib-Brown
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This circular walk through the rugged hills of Montacute Conservation Park is challenging, but rewarding with excellent views.
Lead by Peter Deacon
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After a wander through the Waite Arboretum and campus we enter into the Waite Conservation Reserve with a sharp climb…
Lead by John Babister
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A rare walk through rugged Myponga Conservation Park, visiting the trackless eastern edge and waterfall. Only short but steep gullies…
Lead by Simon Cameron
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A hike along the Heysen Trail – starting from the Bridgewater oval, the trail takes up past the iconic Bridgewater…
Lead by Peter Larsson, Caroline Prescott
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This walk takes in sections of the Mount Hayfield forest including the pine and native forest areas. It provides some…
Lead by Peter Clark
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A great mixture of vineyards and bush land also including a stretch of the Reisling trail. Passing through the old…
Lead by Ted Davis, Stephen Salib-Brown
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20km loop around Mt Crawford Forest, including the climbs up Mt Crawford, Little Mt Crawford and to the fire tower…
Lead by Jon Holbrook
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A lovely walk taking in a section of the Heysen trail and the Deep Creek Circuit Hike.Following the Heysen from…
Lead by Adam Matthews
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A loop walk commencing from near the caravan park on Brown Hill Creek Road then through Mitcham General Cemetery prior…
Lead by John Babister
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This loop hike traverses the Brownhill Creek valley, through and beyond Brownhill Creek Recreation Park, up the Yurrebilla Trail and…
Lead by Rosemary Hayward
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Opened in 2016 this trail is quite different to most other walks.Situated on the Mallee side of the Adelaide Hills…
Lead by Suzanne Matthews, Adam Matthews
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An interesting 26km circuit between Tailem Bend and Wellington along the Murray River – mostly flat but long day. Allow…
Lead by Daniel Jardine
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Through Spring Gully CP and along remote back roads of the Clare Valley. Lovely views of open farmland, native bush…
Lead by Ted Davis, Stephen Salib-Brown
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18km saunter around the pine plantations and native forests of Kuitpo.
Lead by Jon Holbrook
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A challenging walk in and around Morialta Conservation Park that includes two possibly three testing climbs(including Chapmans Track) and a…
Lead by John Babister
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A loop walk, combining several of the walking tracks in Cleland conservation Park. Morning Tea or Lunch will be had…
Lead by Michael Middleton
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An up and down walk in the Horsnell Gully Cons. Park and surrounds. There will be a number of steep…
Lead by John Babister
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A long and at times challenging loop walk. Some steep up and down hills, and a little rock climbing. We…
Lead by Michael Middleton
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Commencing from Measday Lookout the walk threads its way through and around the southeastern portion of the Cleland Cons. Park.There…
Lead by John Babister
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This walk is ideal for walkers who need to get a few kms into their legs. It is about 26kms…
Lead by Michael Joyce
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This is a bush-walk through very picturesque country linking the major features in the park. The scenery rivals some areas…
Lead by Paul Saxby
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A circular walk using tracks, lanes and country roads as we walk from Summertown, passing Uraidla then through the Piccadilly…
Lead by Judith Ellis
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Entering the Waite Cons.Park with a climb up Wild Dog Glen we proceed on and off the Yurrebilla Trail through…
Lead by John Babister
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This is a great training walk over a good mix of terrain from rocky clambering to easy strolls along well…
Lead by Michael Joyce
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Route is to be advised, due to possible logging works, but the intention is to climb Mt Crawford, Little Mt…
Lead by Jon Holbrook
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This walk is in a section of Mount Crawford Forest referred to as “Old Kersbook Locality”. We will be walking…
Lead by Judith Ellis
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A loop walk up from Langman Reserve, Burnside through the quiet Greenhill Recreation Park and urban streets of Greenhill, before…
Lead by John Babister
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We meander through the walking trails of Cox Scrub Conservation Park to the Finniss River. Then its a long, steady…
Lead by Dean Mortimer
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This extremely hard walk incorporates sections of the Montacute Conservation Park and the valleys and ridges south of the Kangaroo…
Lead by Peter Clark
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This circular walk through the rugged hills of Montacute Conservation Park is challenging, but rewarding with excellent views.
Lead by Peter Deacon
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A walk along quiet country backroads open farmland and a section of the Lavender Trail.Featuring rock formations from the beginning…
Lead by Suzanne Matthews, Adam Matthews
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A loop walk starting from near the caravan park on Brown Hill Creek Road then into Mitcham then through the…
Lead by John Babister
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This iconic Adelaide walk winds its way from the coast through urban landscapes, a series of recreation parks, even passing…
Lead by Alan Davis
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21km loop around Kyeema Conservation Park and Kuitpo Forest. Start in the gorgeous eucalypt forest of Kyeema before entering the…
Lead by Jon Holbrook
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This walk follows the ridges of Sturt Gorge, trails through Craigburn Farm and walking along the Sturt River. Highlights include…
Lead by Leanne Bell, Philip Bell
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Opened in 2016 this trail is quite different to most other walks.Situated on the Mallee side of the Adelaide Hills…
Lead by Suzanne Matthews, Adam Matthews
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Tired..bored with yet another weekend walk up to Mt Lofty. What about a stroll through Shepherds Hill and Waitparinga Reserves…
Lead by Alan Davis
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A challenging walk around one of Adelaide’s hiking gems. Taking in a number of heartstarting hills this walk will definitely…
Lead by Adam Matthews
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With coastal scenery second to none this is a lovely walk along the 1st section of the Heysen Trail.An easy…
Lead by Suzanne Matthews, Adam Matthews
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A lovely walk along the Deep Creek circuit hike .Following the Heysen Trail to Trigg Campground,we then drop down along…
Lead by Suzanne Matthews, Adam Matthews
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A challenging walk with some ups and downs in the Morialta / Black Hill Conservation Park
Lead by Peter Larsson
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This walk in the eastern end of the Deep Creek Conservation Park is a good introduction to one of our…
Lead by Peter Larsson
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A short but challenging walk with some steep ups and downs in Cleland Conservation Park – up to Mt Lofty…
Lead by Peter Larsson
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The walk will explore one of the many alternative ways of walking to Mt Lofty.
Lead by Peter Clark, Louise McNeil, Graham Jobling, Bill Van riet
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A challenging walk that covers a lot of the different areas in the upper end of the Onkaparinga River National…
Lead by Jon Holbrook
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A loop walk through Belair National Park down to Brownhill Creek before a sharp climb up Brown Hill then down…
Lead by John Babister
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A tough walk with some steep ups and downs in Horsnell Conservation Park and elsewhere.
Lead by Peter Larsson
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A night time walk in the Cleland reserves
Lead by Bill Van riet
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Sorry for the delay in getting these details up. And congratulations to those of you that have booked without knowing…
Lead by Paul Gill
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Lead by Bill Van riet
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This is a one way walk from Bridgewater to Crafers. Walking the trail through Mt George National park plus other…
Lead by Dom Henschke, Peter Clark, Bill Van riet
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This is a twilight/night walk ( headlights will be needed ) utilising the multiple trails within the park. However most…
Lead by Bill Van riet
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This is a mid week morning walk to beat the heat of summer and to get some fitness in the…
Lead by Mark Curtis
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This mostly uphill loop walk will go to Mt Lofty via Woodside scout camp, various trails in the botanical gardens…
Lead by Bill Van riet
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This extremely hard walk incorporates sections of the Montacute Conservation Park and the valleys and ridges south of the Kangaroo…
Lead by Peter Clark
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This extremely hard walk incorporates sections of the Montacute Conservation Park and the valleys and ridges south of the Kangaroo…
Lead by Peter Clark
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This is a mid week morning walk to beat the heat of summer and to help maintain some fitness in…
Lead by Mark Curtis
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The first section sees walkers enter Belair NP for a few kms before crossing Sheoak Rd and heading for Brownhill…
Lead by Suzanne Matthews, Adam Matthews
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Lead by Bill Van riet
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This walk will be along the boundary adventure trails of Belair park. It is at times a challenging walk with…
Lead by Bill Van riet
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A circular walk using tracks,lanes and country roads as we walk from Summertown, into Uraildla then through the Piccadilly valley…
Lead by Judith Ellis
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This is a mid week morning walk. Now your in to your E2E walks help maintain your fitness between walks.…
Lead by Mark Curtis
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A walk mostly on roads. Using parts of the George Driscoll Sea to Summit Trail and the Yurrebilla Trail we…
Lead by Peter Clark
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This is a mid week morning walk to help maintain some fitness in the legs during our walking season. We…
Lead by Mark Curtis
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As of 19 March 2020, this walk is cancelled. A shame, because I haven’t walked Warren Conservation Park before, but…
Lead by Jon Holbrook
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This approximately 17klm loop walk will start in Stirling then via Crafters, Cleland reserves, Mt Lofty summit ( morning tea),…
Lead by Bill Van riet
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An interesting roam along the less traversed eastern boundary of Deep Creek down to Boat Harbour beach, then following a…
Lead by Melanie Sjoberg, Daniel Jardine
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This walk is ideal for walkers in need of a bit of a challenge and to develop techniques for rough…
Lead by Michael Joyce
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A short trail walker though with steep climbs and descents. Commencing around the foothills to Ambers Gully, up the Yurrebilla…
Lead by Peter Larsson
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A circular walk using tracks, lanes and country roads as we walk from Summertown, passing through Uraidla then into the…
Lead by Judith Ellis
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A loop walk with steep climbs over Mt Crawford and Little Mt Crawford rewarding with excellent views. Then onto tracks…
Lead by Peter Deacon
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This walk starts and finishes in the northern part of the Kuitpo Forest Reserve near Rocky Creek Hut. The walk…
Lead by Mark Fletcher
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A gorgeous walk away from the main Waterfall Gully to Lofty track. Immerse yourself in wildlife and eucalypts. The intention…
Lead by Jon Holbrook
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This walk is ideal for walkers who need to get a few kms into their legs. It is about 26kms…
Lead by Michael Joyce
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This is a mid week morning walk to help maintain some fitness. The Marion Coastal Walkway is located in the…
Lead by Mark Curtis
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A challenging walk with some ups and downs in the Morialta – Black Hill Conservation Park. We will stop for…
Lead by Peter Larsson
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This is a hike for the serious hiker. We will walk the boundary of Bel-Air national Park. A distance of…
Lead by Bill Van riet
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This is a mid week morning walk to help maintain some fitness. We will take a short stroll through back…
Lead by Mark Curtis
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A loop walk commencing along Brownhill Creek before climbing up and into Belair National Park where it will follow a…
Lead by John Babister
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A loop walk with steep climbs over Mt Crawford and Little Mt Crawford rewarding with excellent views. Then onto tracks…
Lead by Peter Deacon
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This walk proceeds along Coach Road to meet up with the Heysen Trail. This lovely section of the Heysen Trail…
Lead by Michael Joyce
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This is a mid week morning walk to help maintain some fitness. The Marion Coastal Walkway is located in the…
Lead by Mark Curtis
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Walk through Parra Wirra Recreation Park and Barossa Goldfields to see the views from the ridges and the Devil’s nose,…
Lead by Julie Testi
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Joining parts of walks 4&5 of the Heysen Trail together you get to experience the rolling green hills ,the lovely…
Lead by Adam Matthews, John Babister
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A loop walk in the hills that starts behind the Waite Institute Campus and makes its way to Brownhill Creek…
Lead by Robin Sharland
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This is a mid week morning walk to help maintain some fitness. We will take a short stroll through back…
Lead by Mark Curtis
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Expand your horizons on trails less travelled within Onkaparinga NP. This is a challenging walk of some 14-15km loop with…
Lead by Melanie Sjoberg, Daniel Jardine
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From the Heathfield Oval car park we cross Longwood Road onto Scott Creek Road before turning down Brick Kiln Road…
Lead by John Babister
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A lovely hike in one of SA’s most beautiful Conservation Parks. Hills, views, water and wildlife. What more do you…
Lead by Jon Holbrook
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.