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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Theme: “50/50” Its the Vernal Equinox early Monday morning. Sat.21st: Beginning with a steady climb to views over Port Pirie…
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This spectacular section of the trail passes throuth the native bushland of Cleland, Horsnell Gully and Morialta Conservation Parks and…
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A walk that circles down through the native forest of the upper reaches of Belair National Park to the European…
Lead by David Carter
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This is a beautiful walk that takes in the entire length of Belair National Park before heading up along Waverley…
Lead by Ben Wait
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A beautiful introductory walk for beginners of bush walking. The walk will commence along the Heysen Trail past the Bridgewater…
Lead by Carol Homewood
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Hello, Afficionados of the hard slog! In keeping with my previous challenging walks, I offer for tasting, a sample of…
Lead by Richard Milosh
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Note: This is a 3 day walk. On both Saturday and Sunday the End to End 5 group will divide…
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Warren Bonython AO, died in April of this year. He was a great believer in challenging himself in the outdoors:…
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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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This section starts in the Wirrabara pine forest with there are some testing climbs. After leaving the forest the rest…
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Picturesque farmland, unspoilt sandy beaches, rocky headlands and the chance to spot whales characterise this section of the Trail.
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This section takes walkers along back roads and road reserves past vineyards and wineries of the Barossa Valley, through the…
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This section of the trail follows the Tothill Ranges, which boast the largest remaining section of remnant scrub in the…
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This remote and very undulating section gives walkers their first introduction to the grazing lands beyond Goyders Line, traversing remnant…
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This is a very flat, but unique walk that follows the Freshwater intake channel for Bundaleer Reservoir, only leaving it…
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A steady climb to start the day takes walkers to the top of the range and views over Pichi Richi…
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One of the gems of the Trail, this ridge walk provides spectacular views and many photo opportunities. It is a…
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This section of the trail passes through the native bushland of Cleland and Horsnell Gully Conservation Parks and along roadsides,…
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A leisurely walk, predominantly along lightly undulating back roads, this section provides pleasant vistas over the surrounding farmland and finishes…
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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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This section passes through Caroona Conservation Park and Tourilie Gorge, which is one of the lesser known gems of the…
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This is an easy and pretty walk with gentle undulations, along creeklines and through native pine woodlands, in the shadow…
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This section follows country roads, farm fencelines and attractive road reserves. Native orchids, grass trees, abundant birdlife and classic Fleurieu…
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This spectacular section of the trail passes through the ruins of Morialta Barns before descending into the native bushland of…
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This is a very long and difficult (but memorable) section of the Trail that starts with the ascent of Mt…
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Starting from the Cape Jervis trailhead, adjacent the ferry terminal, this iconic first section of the Heysen Trail follows sandy…
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The trail leads walkers through the rolling hills of the South Mount Lofty Ranges and sections of Mount Crawford Forest.…
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A pleasant walk following backroads, tracks and fence lines through the undulating farmland of the Lower North. After the walk…
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This section of the trail continues along the Tothill Ranges, which boast the largest remaining section of remnant scrub in…
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The trail takes walkers past the historic Mt Bryan East School, before beginning the climb up Mt Bryan, which is…
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Passing Bundaleer Reservoir and the permanently flowing Bundaleer Creek, the Trail joins the Bundaleer northern intake channel at the aqueduct.…
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After climbing back into the range, walkers enter Mount Arden Creek which winds its way northwards. The gradual climb up…
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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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After an initial road walk, the trail makes a very long and steep descent to Sixth Creek before climbing again…
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The trail initially leads over Lavender Peak to picturesque Stony Creek campsite. From there, tracks, back roads and a busy…
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This section combines several sections of Mt Crawford pine forest with the natural bushland of Warren Conservation Park and Little…
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This is one of the very special walks of the Trail, starting with a pretty creek walk through Black Gap,…
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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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An easy walk, predominantly along roads and road reserves, this section takes us through the town of Crystal Brook, then…
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Starting with a tough climb out of Horrocks Pass to the ridge, the Trail traverses exposed, gibber littered hills and…
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Although relatively short, this section of the trail offers spectacular scenery, including a magnificent waterfall, as walkers follow narrow tracks…
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This section of the Trail follows backroads and road reserves of open scrubland, before a short up Peters Hill, where…
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The trail crosses undulating farmland before entering the scrubland of the Hallelujah Hills. The day finishes with an easy stroll…
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A gently undulating walk, mainly along rural back roads and road reserves. The seasonally changing hues of the surrounding farmland…
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This is diverse walk through native scrub, Bundaleer pine forest and farmland. The ridgetops and testing climbs reward walkers with…
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From the Mt Arden South campsite the trail leaves the creek to climb Mt Arden summit for spectacular 360 degree…
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The pretty dairy pastures of Mt Compass and Nangkita provide the backdrop for the first section of this walk. Back…
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Begining as a pleasant walk along the Crystal Brook, past the southern most hills of the Flinders Ranges, the Trail…
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This section of the trail climbs through grazing land and natural scrub to Mount Brown, where walkers are provided with…
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Initially following forest edges and roadsides, the trail then make its way up and over the pretty Wirra Wirra Peaks,…
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This pretty walk is entirely within the Flinders Ranges National Park, with much of the day spent following the Wilcolo…
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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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For most of this section the trail follows gravel roads and a rollercoaster firetrack through natural bushland towards the TV…
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A picturesque section highlighting the diversity of the Heysen Trail, walkers traverse native bushland, a long sandy beach, lush farmland…
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This is an easy section of trail that runs through the northern section of Mt Crawford forests and through the…
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A pleasant walk along back roads through undulating farmland to the southern end of Tothill Range, taking in the town…
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Although primarily a long, flat, treeless walk, along dirt roads and road reserves, this section provides walkers with a perspective…
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Most of this section is spent walking south, initially along the crest of Brown Hill Range, following the remnants of…
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This walk follows dirt roads into the small town of Georgetown and beyond past Hiskeys Hut. The trail then follows…
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Although a predominantly flat walk along the Heysen Trail, this section passes below rocky outcrops, and crosses the Willochra Creek…
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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 section provides a very diverse range of scenery, beginning with the dense natural scrub, ridgelines and spectacular vistas of…
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This section of the Trail goes through historic Burra, passing the old Redruth Gaol and other reminders of a bygone…
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This is a long but fairly fast walk, initially along vehicle tracks, then over open grazing land along the face…
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This final section of the trail follows Aroona Valley to the watershed dividing it from the Parachilna Creek catchment to…
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This is a deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything – undulating firetracks with spectacular views, a rocky gorge…
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A classic Flinders Ranges creek walk, the whole day is spent in Wonoka Creek which has been the site of…
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In this section walkers climb from Bunyeroo Valley, up to Yanyanna Hut, passing several vantage points along the way that…
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First Twilight Walk of the season. Twilight Walks will follow on Wednesday nights during daylight saving time.
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Saturday 12th. We do the long day today! After leaving the cars at Dutchmans Car Park, we walk around the…
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A Gentle undulating walk. This section follows country roads, farm fencelines and attractive road reserves. Native orchids, grass trees, abundant…
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.