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.
Events
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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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On Saturday … Horrocks Pass to Broadview… Starting with a tough climb out of Horrocks Pass to the ridge, the…
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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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Although the most populous section of the trail,it still retains a rural feel as walkers pass through the parks and…
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Walking along well made trails with great views of Adelaide. This involves some short hill climbs. We are mostly in…
Lead by Helen Morgante
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NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office to register for that…
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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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The walk starts on the Bandicoot Tk on the eastern side of Scott Creek C/P.Following fire tracks for most of…
Lead by Suzanne Matthews, Adam Matthews
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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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NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened)…
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Walking along ridge tracks including Punchbowl Link and Nature Walk. Great views of the Onkaparinga Gorge and orchid spotting.
Lead by Leanne Bell, Philip Bell
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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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Explore the grassland and kangaroos with great views across to the Pages then traverse part of the Heysen Trail down…
Lead by Melanie Sjoberg, Daniel Jardine
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This section follows country roads, farm fencelines, forest trails and attractive road reserves. Native orchids, grass trees, abundant birdlife and…
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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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We will visit the ruins of the historic Barossa Goldfields; thence a casual walk back to the start following the…
Lead by Kevin Liddiard
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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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On Saturday…Dutchmans Stern to Eyre Depot… This is a deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything – undulating firetracks…
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A spectacular section of the trail passing through the native bushland of Cleland , Horsnell Gully and Morialta Conservation Parks.A…
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The flora and the scenery on this walk are spectacular. It is just about my favourite spring walk and I…
Lead by Robyn Quinn
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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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ON SATURDAY-A pleasant walk along back roads through undulating farmlands to the southern end of the Tothill Range taking in…
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A short but very sweet trailstarter that has it’s challenges…. The walk meanders first down into Cobbler Creek Recreation Park…
Lead by Mary Cartland
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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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Bushland Conservation P/L will host this walk on their property in the Tothill Ranges. Subject to the weather and other…
Lead by Lyndon Grimmer, Peter Larsson
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Ever thought you may like to lead walks with the FOHT,well here,s your chance.In a low key evening you,’ll get…
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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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NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened)…
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A slightly circular walk covering Native Forest Reserve and pine forest giving walkers a opportunity to see a bright spring…
Lead by Mary Cartland
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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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On Sunday … Warren Gorge to Eyre Depot. An early start will take us driving to Warren Gorge to start…
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Most Adelaidians are familiar with the Waterfall Gully track to Mt Lofty Summit but did you know there are at…
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Majestic gums line roadsides leading to the climb up Sugarloaf Hill where walkers are rewarded with spectacular rural views. The…
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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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We need help at the Shed. Our shed is not just a ‘Men’s Shed’. We need helpers to sort our…
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NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened)…
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After some initial road walking the trail makes a very long and steep descent to 6th creek then climbs through…
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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 meander around lower Carrick Hill. A relaxing walk to look for wildflowers and take in the amazing views. On…
Lead by Robert Alcock, Caroline Prescott
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We need help at the Shed. Our shed is not just a ‘Men’s Shed’. We need helpers to sort our…
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NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office to register for that…
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From Laratinga Wetlands on Mount Barker Creek our ultimate destination is the summit of Mount Barker. On a clear day…
Lead by Graham Bald
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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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We need help at the Shed. Our shed is not just a ‘Men’s Shed’. We need helpers to sort our…
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An easy walk to begin the “Twilight” season. About 6-8km – about 1.5 hours – from Mitcham Reserve into Brownhill…
Lead by Valerie Boundy, Greg Boundy
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After a short road walk, the trail enters the small but picturesque Yulte Conservation Park. After emerging from the bushland,…
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Walk the three bridges of Port Adelaide, Thomas Currie “Diver” Derrick, VC, DCM Bridge, the newest, the Birkenhead Bridge, the…
Lead by Julian Monfries
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We need help at the Shed. Our shed is not just a ‘Men’s Shed’. We need helpers to sort our…
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A comfortable walk around the back streets of Summertown at the top of Greenhill Road,a short stint on the Heysen…
Lead by John Babister
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We have another Shed day planned and we need your help. We need helpers to sort our supplies, keep the…
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Coastal fringe with dinner at the Adelaide yacht squadron
Lead by Simon Cameron
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We have another Shed day planned and we need your help. We need helpers to sort our supplies, keep the…
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Come and Rock and Roll to foot-tapping band “Raunchy Sugar” at the green surroundings of Karka Pavilion in Belair National…
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Explore tracks through the O’Halloran Hill Conservation Park before it is “renovated” into the recently proclaimed Glenthorne National Park. A…
Lead by Melanie Sjoberg, Daniel Jardine
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We have another Shed day planned and we need your help. We need helpers to sort our supplies, keep the…
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An evening walk around Anstey’s Hill Recreation Park pathways including the original Newman’s Nursery ruins. Be on the look out…
Lead by Julie Testi
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We have our last Shed day for the year and again we need your help. We need helpers to keep…
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Come along and enjoy a twilight walk along the West Beach seafront and River Torrens Linear Trail. Distance is approx.…
Lead by Rosemary Hayward
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We will enjoy the cool sanctuary of Chambers Gully as we follow the track fringed with ferns. Cockatoos, butterflies, koalas…
Lead by Caroline Prescott
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Join in a gentle stroll through the Botanic Gardens (before the gates close), Botanic Park and around the Torrens Lake…
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.