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 tougher than normal trail starter setting off from Measday Lookout, staying in the southeastern part of Cleland. Before returning…
Lead by John Babister
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This is a multi day walk. If you only wish to walk on one day, please contact the office once…
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This chalenging one way walk, follows 12 – 13klms of the ruggedly beautiful Sturt Gorge, parks & river. Should the…
Lead by Bill Van riet, Paul Delaine
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A picturesque section highlighting some diversity of the Heysen Trail. You will walk along a section of road, through native…
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The Willunga Basin Trail winds its way around and across the beautiful Willunga Basin for 130km – taking walkers through a diverse…
Lead by Cathy Bowditch, Karin Agostino
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Although the most populous section of the trail, it still retains a rural feel as walkers pass through the…
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Starting at Mt Crawford Forest Information Centre, we head along forest tracks and the Heysen Trail to Chalks campground, then…
Lead by Dom Henschke
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UNFORTUNATELY THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT REGISTRATIONS Walking from Mount Lofty to the beach, this walk…
Lead by Paul Frost
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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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Details to come. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before…
Lead by John Babister
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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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Saturdays Walk Details: Webb Gap to Burra Road – 23km The trail continues along the Tothill Range, providing expansive views…
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Pleasant circular walk in Lobethal Bushland Park just outside of Lobethal. The trails in the park were through heritage-listed bush…
Lead by Dean Mortimer, Mary Cartland
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This journey will take us along the Heysen Trail Spur to the Cedars near Hahndorf. The Cedars was the home…
Lead by Judy Mcadam
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An undulating loop walk in the delightful Mark Oliphant Cons. Park that includes a variety of worthwhile climbs and possibly…
Lead by John Babister
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A very undulating walk. Majestic gums line roadsides leading to testing climb up Sugarloaf Hill where walkers are rewarded with…
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Enjoy this 23.2-km loop trail near Kuitpo, South Australia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6…
Lead by Heather Jensen
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Social
Walk Planning Meeting & Volunteers ‘Thank You Gathering’
Woodville Bowling Club 25 Oval Ave, Woodville, SA, AustraliaThis is an ‘Invitation only’ event for Walk Planning and to Thank our many Volunteers across the Friends. Venue: Woodville…
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Walk Details: This section of trail that runs through the northern section of Mt Crawford forests and through the native…
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Bundaleer Reservoir to Curnows Hut – Passing Bundaleer Reservoir and the permanently flowing Bundaleer Creek, the Trail joins the Bundaleer…
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End 2 End Minus start their final week along the Trail with six days walking. After three years along the…
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The Wine Shanty Hike is a 10km loop bushwalk through the eastern section of Cleland Conservation Park. We will walk…
Lead by Dom Henschke, Marlene Henschke
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This is a spectacular section of the Heysen trail as it passes through the native bushland of Cleland National…
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This walk will focus on looking at and photographing wildlife, particularly orchids in Hardys Scrub, Onkaparinga River National Park. BIOSECURITY…
Lead by James Wenzel, Philip Bell
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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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A loop walk exploring both sides of the Onkaparinga River. We will see plenty of birdlife, and maybe a kangaroo…
Lead by Michael Middleton
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The perfect trail starter. Also known as the Marion Coastal Walking Trail, the Hallett Cove Boardwalk is a popular clifftop…
Lead by Bill Van riet, Paul Delaine
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Immerse yourself in 6 walks along the new Wild South Coast Way on the Heysen Trail (WCSW) between Cape Jervis…
Lead by Melanie Sjoberg, Daniel Jardine
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Follow the curve of the River, then up the hill for a view of the coast before return to Old…
Lead by Simon Cameron
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Note: This is the walk that was originally scheduled for Sunday June 26th. Walkers who registered for the June walk…
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Walk Cancelled However Another 24km Trailwalker Around Mount Bold Reservoir Has Been Scheduled
Lead by John Babister
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This is a very hilly walk in the east side of Scott Creek Conservation Park. Be prepared for steep inclines…
Lead by Noeleen Smith
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This walk starts near Rocky Creek Hut and winds it way through Kuitpo Forest North followed by a few kms…
Lead by Mark Fletcher, Margaret Fletcher
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Join us for a twilight walk around Amber’s Gully where we hope to see some wildlife and views. The first…
Lead by Julie Testi
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Do you want to get that Christmas feeling? Well ,This fantastic almost flat,14+k trail starter has lots of variety. This…
Lead by Bill Van riet, Paul Delaine
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Walk the three bridges of Port Adelaide – the old, the new and the ugly! An easy walk around the…
Lead by Kylie Gibbons
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This 10klm twilight walk takes us around the southern lake and over the pedestrian bridge of the Northern Canal system.…
Lead by Bill Van riet, Paul Delaine
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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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This walk is a 8.7km loop walk starting at North Adelaide. We head east on the footpath along Bundeys Road…
Lead by David j Roberts
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Join us for a twilight walk in the gorgeous Seacliff and Brighton area. The walk will take in historic sites…
Lead by Vicki Stewart
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Please note a change in details regards facilities at the Main Pavilion, Details in Event Meeting Location below. The Friend’s…
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This walk begins at the Warriparinga Wetlands, home of the “living Kaurna” cultural centre. The Aboriginal Kaurna words Warri Parii…
Lead by Noeleen Smith
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Join us for a twilight walk around Anstey’s Hill Recreation Park where we hope to see some local wildlife and…
Lead by Julie Testi
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This walk will focus on the east side of the dam and be mostly tree cover, with lovely view of…
Lead by Noeleen Smith
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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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Duration – Not more than two and a half hours. If a majority response from participants is that conditions are…
Lead by Lyndon Grimmer
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A gentle 1.5 – 2 hr loop walk through the suburb of Glenelg to the foreshore taking in the historic…
Lead by Tracey Evans
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Join us for a twilight walk around Cobbler Creek Reserve & Recreation Park. The walk looks at some of the…
Lead by Julie Testi
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A figure of 8 walk in the eastern section of the Conservation Park commencing from an entrance off Colonial Drive.…
Lead by John Babister
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Netherby Spur and Harold’s Lookout via Yurrebilla and Wild Dog Glen is a 5.5 km loop trailstarter/twilight summer walk. We…
Lead by Olga Volodicheva
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Walk Cancelled – Hoping to reschedule in the near future. Update – Re-route due to Track Closure Cleland NP Please…
Lead by David j Roberts
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Walk the back streets of Semaphore and hear some of the stories and history of this old part of the…
Lead by Julian Monfries
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Wander historic Port Noarlunga – Tainbarang to Kaurna First Nations people – before following the lower reaches of the Onkaparinga…
Lead by Melanie Sjoberg
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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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Time – 1800 to 2000 hours; Note: Sunset at 2017 hours. Duration – Not more than two hours. If a…
Lead by Lyndon Grimmer
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A pleasant, scenic 8km loop walk with great city views. Initial short steep climb to the Yurrebilla trail then onto…
Lead by Lisa Duffield
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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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Taking advantage of the full moon, we will meet for dinner at Fuego by the Sea, 9 Barcoo Rd, West…
Lead by Simon Cameron
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Walk the back streets of Port Adelaide viewing the street art that has been painted over the years. It will…
Lead by Julian Monfries
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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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Join us for a twilight loop walk around Anstey’s Hill Recreational Park – includes some hills, superb views over the…
Lead by Karin Agostino
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A walk into the hills above Mitcham. Steep and challenging in parts (Widely regarded as the hardest of the summer…
Lead by Peter Clark
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.