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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What is the Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail? A 100km walking trail around the Clare Valley. The trail will…
Lead by Heather Jensen, Adam Matthews, Suzanne Matthews
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Walk Description : Initially climbing over Mount Crawford with stunning views the trail follows forest edges and roadsides, then make…
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Come and explore the little-known Mark Oliphant Conservation Park, (formerly called Loftia Recreation Park), renamed in 1996 in honour of…
Lead by Rosemary Hayward
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The Lavender Federation Trail is a 325km long walking trail through diverse countryside traversing the eastern flanks of the Mt Lofty…
Lead by Kathy Wright, Julia McLachlan, Dean Mortimer, Kevin Ward
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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 Julie Testi
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Saturday Walk 43: Melrose to Alligator Gorge Rd – 26kms This is a very long and difficult (but memorable) section…
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We will walk the Pioneer Women’s Trail from Verdun to Brock Reserve, Beaumont. This trail follows the path that the…
Lead by Julia McLachlan
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The dense native bushland of Kyeema Conservation Park, the plantations of Kuitpo Forest and pretty back roads make this a…
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A 9 km loop walk on the Heysen Trail taking in the Mt Lofty Botanic Garden and the winding fire tracks of Cleland Conservation Park.
It features the relatively short, steep climb to the summit of Mt Lofty.Lead by Dom Henschke
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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 Julie Testi
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On Saturday we pass through beautiful areas with towering Eucalypts, panoramic views and abundant wildlife. First dairies in the district…
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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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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 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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Walk 31 – Saturday – Hallett to North Booborowie – A gently undulating walk, mainly along rural back roads and road…
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A picturesque section highlighting some diversity of the Heysen Trail. You will do a short walk before a rocky beach…
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WALK 5: This 21km walk leaves from Onkaparinga River National Park, winding it’s way through the beautiful Hardy’s Scrub. It…
Lead by Cathy Bowditch, Margaret Fletcher
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This will combine part of the Yurrebilla Trail with various trails through the Brownhill Creek Recreation Park. This will lead…
Lead by Peter Clark
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Starting at Mt Crawford Forest Information Centre, we skirt around the edges of Warren Reservoir before climbing up into Warren…
Lead by Peter Deacon
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Opened in 2016 this Trail is quite different to most other walks. Situated on the Mallee side of the Adelaide…
Lead by Adam Matthews, Suzanne Matthews
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Saturday -Horrocks Pass to Broadview – 22km – Starting with a tough climb out of Horrocks Pass to the ridge,…
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Bridgewater to Mt Lofty Summit via The Heysen Trail. But we will mix it up on the way back. Maybe…
Lead by Paul Gill
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Commencing at one of the many entrances to the Happy Valley reservoir we will walk through a section of wooded…
Lead by Judith Ellis
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The Lavender Federation Trail is a 325km long walking trail through diverse countryside traversing the eastern flanks of the Mt…
Lead by Kathy Wright, Julia McLachlan, Dean Mortimer, Kevin Ward
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Come and enjoy a moderately challenging Trail Starter walk along the Rocky and Jupiters Creek Loop located between Meadows and…
Lead by Rosemary Hayward
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Walk 33 – Saturday – Spalding Rd to Bundaleer Reservior– This is a very flat, but unique walk that follows the…
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A picturesque walk through gently undulating farmland, the northern blocks of Kuitpo Pine Forest and through the historic Jupiter Creek…
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This moderately difficult trail starter loop walk follows the Sturt River and the undulating trails for approximately 14 km in…
Lead by Olga Volodicheva
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Meet and start as noted below. We will go via the Burnside Track, up the “Goat Track” (at Gate 9),…
Lead by David j Roberts
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Walk Details: Saturday 17th :Tanunda to Kapunda – 25km This section takes walkers along back roads and road reserves past…
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Two full days walking with impressive rocky outcrops and some remote walking. Undulations are a plenty but not many steep…
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Welcome to End to End Thirteens final week on the Heysen Trail, completing our traverse at Parachilna Gorge as follows:…
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Note – originally planned for Saturday June 28, but rescheduled by leader due to family commitments. The Wine Shanty Hike…
Lead by Dom Henschke
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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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Walk 35 – Saturday – Curnows Hut to Raeville – This is a diverse walk through native scrub, Bundaleer pine…
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Short road walk then after passing Balquhidder Station, named by the wool brokering firm Harold and James McGregor after a…
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WALK 4: Rescheduled From June – We start with a good climb from Kangarilla and then meander through Kuipto Forest. A…
Lead by Cathy Bowditch, Margaret Fletcher
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Walk 46: Broadview to Woolshed Flat 21km – This section of the trail climbs through grazing land and natural scrub…
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The Clare Wine and Wilderness Trail was completed in 2023 and is a 100km tail around the Clare Valley, traveling…
Lead by Judy Mcadam, Tracey Evans
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A walk along quiet country backroads open farmland and a section of the Lavender Trail. Featuring rock formations from the…
Lead by Adam Matthews, Suzanne Matthews
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CELEBRATE – HEYSEN NORTHERN TRAILHEAD REJUVENATION Friends of Heysen Trail members & supporters are invited to help celebrate completion of…
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Crossing open farmland we follow the Heysen Trail south before entering Jupiter Creek Gold Diggings.Remnants of yesteryear can still be…
Lead by Adam Matthews, Suzanne Matthews
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Although the most populous section of the trail, it still retains a rural feel as walkers pass through the parks…
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Up and down rolling hills on well made tracks, with plenty of coastal views. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you…
Lead by Simon Cameron
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Sad to announce that this walk has been cancelled due to family commitments. BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure…
Lead by Paul Gill
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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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Sections of our hikes this weekend are in remote areas as we move further north away from greener pastures. These…
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A pleasant walk in sections of the Burnside walk reserve and Cleland National Park. There are a few climbs to…
Lead by Dom Henschke
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One of the most spectacular sections of the Trail. Walkers follow sandy tracks through the coastal scrub of Newland Head…
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WALK 6: Commencing this 19km walk in Willunga we take a long slow climb along Delabole Road and Range Road…
Lead by Margaret Fletcher
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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 (approx.) 9 km loop walk starting at North Adelaide. We meet on Kingston Terrace East and…
Lead by David j Roberts
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Come for a walk along the Anderson Loop Trail through the Bennett’s Forest, which is part of the Mount Crawford…
Lead by Rosemary Hayward
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Let’s forget about road walking. By joining parts of walks 4 & 5 of the Heysen Trail together and you…
Lead by Judy Mcadam
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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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Pleasant circular walk in Lobethal Bushland Park just outside of Lobethal. The trails in the park were through heritage-listed bushland…
Lead by Dean Mortimer
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Saturday Walk 49: Dutchman’s Stern to Eyre Depot 21km – This is a deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything…
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An undulating walk with steep descent into creek crossing. This section follows country roads, farm paddock fence lines, forest trails…
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This is a spectacular section of the Heysen trail as it passes through the native bushland of Cleland National Park,…
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.