Measdays to Mt Lofty Botanic Gdns & Summit via Cleland
2026-06-21 00:00 - 23:59 (Australia/Adelaide)
A brisk walk from Measdays car park, through parts of Cleland, up Caro, then across to and down to Mt Lofty Gardens, up the back of Mt Lofty meandering through Cleland and back to Measdays.

Meeting at 7.30 for a 7.40am departure from Measdays Lookout.

This is the shortest day of the year, potentially cold and wet. Come prepared.

We will stop and have morning tea in the gardens, [weather dependent] and sometimes there is a coffee caravan [weather dependent]. Bring some $ or a card, in case.

Please bring snacks, water, hat, rain jacket and a smile. Bring some lunch in case you get extra hungry.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Mitcham Waterworks
2026-06-21 00:00 - 23:59
This will combine part of the Yurrebilla Trail with various trails through the Brownhill Creek Recreation Park.

This will lead to both city views and walking in a rural environment.

The walk will end near a coffee van.

If there are any problems on the day please phone Peter on 0401 323 103

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

EE19 Mylor-Cleland-Montacute Hts
2026-06-27 00:00 - 2026-06-28 23:59
NOTE: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once registration has opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on-line registration system will only allow you to register for both days.
NOTE: These walks are being walked out of order, so that the harder walk is on Saturday.

Saturday 27th June: Walk 13 Cleland to Montacute Heights (26km)

This spectacular section of the Trail passes through the native bushland of Cleland National Park, Horsnell Gully and Morialta Conservation Parks and along pleasant roadsides, giving you the opportunity to take in spectacular views over Adelaide and the Hills. One of the hardest walks of our second year.

Sunday 28th June: Walk 12 Mylor to Cleland (21km)

Although this is the most populated section of the Trail it retains a rural feel as you pass through the parks and bushland of Mylor, Bridgewater, Mount George Conservation Park and Cleland National Park. Several steep ascents.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

E2E16 White Pk Rd-Murraytown- Melrose
2026-06-27 00:00 - 2026-06-28 23:59
Based In Melrose

NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once

bookings have opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on-line registration

system will only allow you to register for both days.”

Saturday 27th June -Walk 41: White Park Rd to Murray Town – 13.5 km’s

This section starts at the junction of White Park & Yellow Cutting Rds. The day is spent walking along back roads and road reserves through undulating farmland.

Sunday 28th June -Walk 42: Murray Town to Melrose – 17kms

A leisurely walk, predominantly along lightly undulating back roads, this section provides pleasant vistas over the surrounding farmland and finishes in the shadow of Mt Remarkable.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Belair/ Brownhill Ck
2026-06-28 00:00 - 23:59
Starting from Belair N.P. we will walk a short distance to Randel Park where weather permitting there will be views over the city. We pass through the Mitcham cemetery and then walk along Brownhill Creek. A short climb has us back into Belair N.P. where we follow marked trails, passing above the Upper Waterfall before looping further into the park and returning to the start. There will be three shorter breaks during this walk.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Warren Tower
2026-06-28 09:00 - 13:00
A loop walk through Warren Conservation Park, mainly on sections of the Heysen Trail.

The walk features Strinybarks, Long-leaved Box gums and Grass trees in gullies. There is some open country near the fire watch tower. From there you will get extended views, and pine forest.

There are some steep hills, but nothing that takes it out of the Trailstarter rating. So not a difficult walk, but great for spotting kangaroos, echidna diggings, and possibly lizards.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Nurragi Conservation Reserve
2026-07-05 00:00 - 23:59
The Nurragi Conservation Reserve is along the former Sandigrove to Milang railway line, an offshoot of the Adelaide to Victor Harbor line, that operated between 1884 and 1970. It is now a nature corridor that reflects early railway history in the state and provides for a very pleasant walk. For the railway buffs the trail terminates at the Heritage Milang Railway Yard and Museum that will open shortly before we will be due to arrive.

Lunch will be at the end of the walk. There is a bakery close to the end if you fancy buying yourself lunch.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

TW Wattle Pk to Horsnell Gully
2026-07-05
Walk up Kensington Road, Wattle Park to the lookout to see stunning views over the city to the coast. Follow a road reserve and suburban streets to Old Coach Road, then a brief down hill and a lot of up hill until we reach the point where Old Coach Road intersects the Heysen Trail at the top of Horsnell Gully CP. Plenty of bush scenery and likely to see koalas. We then follow the Heysen Trail for a short while within Horsnell Gully CP, before turning off onto the Rockdale Hill Track and walking mostly down hill to the Horsnell Gully CP car park. The next part is mostly up hill along suburban streets and gravel roads, before entering the Magill Stone Mine Reserve. A few more suburban streets and we’re back to the cars.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

E2E 20 Myponga - Mt Compass
2026-07-05 00:00 - 23:59
Walk 7 Myponga to Mt Compass

Commencing with a short road walk, the trail enters the small but picturesque Yulte Conservation Park. After a steady climb you have a reasonable descent where walking poles, if you have them, will be put to good use.

After emerging from the bushland, the trail crosses open farmland, continuing along Lawless Rd, past the Myponga Pistol Club firing range, and gradually climbing to Mt Cone, passing interesting 2 tier tree plots dotted about the hills and from the top of the ridge you are presented with distant views south over Victor Harbor before finishing with a road walk to Mt Compass.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

E2E17 Dares Hill Summit Rd - Hallet - Nth Booborowie Rd
2026-07-11 00:00 - 2026-07-12 23:59
Saturday 11th July: Dares Hill Summit Rd to Hallet 20km

The Trail takes you past the historic Mount Bryan East School before you begin the climb up Mount Bryan, the highest point of the Mount Lofty Ranges. From the summit you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Mid North before you descend through grazing and farming land towards Hallett, once a railhead for the local farming community.

Sunday 12th July: Hallet to North Booborowie 19 km

This section is an enjoyable gently undulating walk mainly along rural back roads and road reserves, with seasonally changing hues of the surrounding farmland.

NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on-line registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Walk The Yorke Port Rickaby to Port Turton
2026-07-11 00:00 - 2026-07-12 23:59
The weekend will be two sections along the Walk the Yorke

Section one: Port Rickaby to Port Minlacowie (20km)

The varies trail will cover beaches and inland tracks that wind through coastal sand dunes and farmlands. Bring your camera, as the bird life is a real treat. Weaving onto and out of the beach, experiencing a rock pool eco system. We will come across old wooden davit structures at the base of the cliff, which were once a part of a manual boat-winching system.

Section two: Port Minlacowie to Point Turton (21.5 km)

Starting the day with a spectacular beach walk, complete with rock-pools and bird life we go back in time when we arrive in Hardwick Bay, full of traditional holiday shacks. We continue our walk to Flaherty Beach, which earned acclaim in a 2021 TikTok video as ‘the best beach you’ve probably never heard of’.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Bridgewater and Surrounds
2026-07-12 00:00 - 23:59
This walk follows the Heysen Trail from the Bridgewater oval through Mt George CP, Mt. Lofty Golf Course, and Woodhouse Scout Centre. We then make our way to the back of Mt Lofty Summit, then to the top of the Botanic Garden for a well earned morning tea. It’s then back on some of the same trails to the cars.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Aldinga Scrub
2026-07-12 00:00 - 23:59
This is a shorter 11 km loop walk, heading southwards along the Silver Sands beach to the Washpool wetlands. The walk then heads northwards into the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park, visiting a range of scrublands and wetlands. The return leg will follow the beach southwards to the start/finish at the Silver Sands car park.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

FOHT Council Meeting
2026-07-15 17:30 - 19:30
Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting
The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome to attend; if interested please register so our Secretary is aware to expect extra people.

Onkaparinga National Park
2026-07-18 00:00 - 23:59
A trail starter in length, but with uneven, rocky, slippery and undulating tracks.

A circular walk in a small area of the Onkaparinga National Park passing through areas of native bush, including pink gum and grey box woodland.

This park is home to kangaroos, koalas, echidnas and many birds. As we make our way along the ridge top there is fabulous views of the gorge below.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

EE19 Montacute Hts-Cudlee Ck-Nugget Rd
2026-07-18 00:00 - 2026-07-19 23:59
NOTE: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once registration has opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on-line registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

NOTE: These walks are being walked out of order, so that the harder walk is on Saturday.

Saturday 18th July: Walk 15 Cudlee Creek to The Nugget Rd (23km)

Along this part of the Trail you’ll be led through the rolling hills of the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges and sections of Mount Crawford Forest. You’ll enjoy outstanding views as you climb towards Mount Gould.

Sunday 19th July: Walk 14 Montacute Heights to Cudlee Creek (19km)

After an initial road walk the Trail makes a very long and steep descent to Sixth Creek before climbing again through Montacute Conservation Park and Mount Crawford Forest Reserve. The section between the Montacute Conservation Park and Snake Gully Road (Cudlee Creek) was devastated by bushfires in 2019. Fortunately the vegetation is gradually returning and you’ll enjoy a pleasant walk past pretty private gardens along Holland Creek Road as you complete your walk.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

E2E16 Melrose-Alligator Gorge Rd-Horrocks Pass
2026-07-18 00:00 - 2026-07-19 23:59
Based in Melrose

NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once

bookings have opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on-line registration

system will only allow you to register for both days.”

Saturday Walk 43: Melrose to Alligator Gorge Rd – 26kms

This is a very long and difficult (but memorable) section of the Trail that starts with the ascent of Mt Remarkable and continues with many assents & steep descents plus several creek crossings through Mt Remarkable National Park, before emerging on Alligator Gorge Road.

Sunday Walk 44: Alligator Gorge Rd to Horrocks Pass – 15km

The trail initially leads over Lavender Peak to picturesque Stony Creek campsite. From there, tracks, back roads and a walk next to a busy highway take walkers to the memorial to explorer John Horrocks

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Morialta
2026-07-19 00:00 - 23:59
Plenty of ups and downs within and outside of Morialta Cons. Park. There are numerous tricky climbs & descents on rocky uneven terrain.

This is a testing walk,

There will be breaks for morning tea and lunch.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Kaiserstuhl
2026-07-19 09:15 - 12:30
Nestled amongst the Barossa Ranges, Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park is visited by Heysen Trail walkers and includes several other trails.

Our moderate grade walk will follow the Stringybark & Wallowa tracks and a small section of the Heysen Trail. It is relatively flat with gentle ascent of only 100 metres.

It passes through a variety of landscapes including creeks, rocky outcrops, areas of low forest, scrub and open grassland. We will have panoramic views across the ranges to the Barossa Valley.

Special Invitation from the Minister at Parliament House-FoHT 40 Years of volunteering.
2026-07-21 14:30 - 16:00
Tea and scones and a tour of Parliament House with the Hon. Emily Bourke MLC, Minister for Environment and Water, to celebrate 40 years of volunteering.

They will collect the group from the main entrance (the door at the top of the front steps) at approximately 2:30-2:40pm. If anyone is unable to climb stairs, they can collect them from the Old Parliament House entrance to the left of the main entrance and take them up the lift.

E2E18 Tanunda- Kapunda- Hamilton (Walks 19 &20)
2026-07-25 00:00 - 2026-07-26 23:59
Walk Details: (Walk19)

Saturday 25th :Tanunda to Kapunda – 25km

This section takes walkers along back roads and road reserves past vineyards and wineries of the Barossa Valley, through the small town of Greenock and into the cropping and grazing land of the Lower North. It is a long but mainly flat walk with only a few undulations. Pleasant vistas and changing seasonal colours make this a pretty walk, with a finish at Kapunda in easy walking distance to bakeries or pubs.

Walk Details: (Walk 20)

Sunday 26th :Kapunda to Hamilton – 20 km

From Kapunda we head northwest along backroads and tracks to Black Joes Road, then mainly north along fence lines and tracks to the old telephone exchange at the crossroads. The walk is over undulating mainly open country of the lower North Mount Lofty Ranges.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

E2E-3 Leigh Creek Rd to Dutchman’s Stern
2026-07-25 00:00 - 2026-08-02 23:59
WEEK BASED IN QUORN – PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BEFORE REGISTERING

For our second week away on The Heysen Trail, we start from Leigh Creek Rd finishing at Dutchman’s Stern after 6 days of memorable walking. Starting with the climb up and over everyone’s favourite { Jarvis Hill } the trail passes through some truly spectacular countryside. Willochra Ck , Buckaringa Gorge , Mt Arden ,Eyre Depot are just a few of the highlights to look forward to.OH NEARLY FORGOT !!! EARLY MORNINGS ASWELL.

ROUGH,ROCKY,UNEVEN,SLIPPERY,MUDDY TRACKS,OLD FENCING,CLAMBERING ALONG CREEK LINES, EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS [HOT& COLD ] ARE ALL THINGS THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCED ON THIS WEEK OF WALKING.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING, APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING, PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT, MORN TEA, LUNCH, SNACKS, ELECTROLYTES. MIN 2-3 LTRS OF WATER.HEADTORCH IF YOU HAVE ONE. “” ALWAYS CARRY A GOOD RAINCOAT ”

PLEASE BRING A BOOT BAG AND SPARE SHOES TO GET CHANGED INTO AT THE END OF THE DAY IF THE WEATHER SETS IN. THIS WILL ENSURE THE BUS DOESN’T FILL UP WITH MUD. THIS CAN BE LEFT UNDER THE BUS.

THIS IS A MULTI DAY WALK. REGISTRATION REQUIRES PAYMENT OF THE FULL BUS FEE [ ASSUMES ALL WALKERS HAVE GOLDEN BOOTS ] ACCOMADATION AND MEAL COSTS ARE NOT INCLUDED.

ACCOMODATION-WE WILL BE BASED IN QUORN ALL WEEK .TRAVEL UP SAT 25th JULY , TRAVEL HOME SUN 2ND AUG.

THOSE REGISTERING ARE INVITED TO TRAVEL ON THE BUS AT NO EXTRA COST. FROM ADELAIDE TO QUORN AND RETURN. IF YOU INTEND TO TRAVEL ON BUS PLEASE ADVISE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION WHEN REGISTERING.

THE BUS IS CAPABLE OF TAKING 20 PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE, SO BE EARLY TO INDICATE YOUR INTEREST.

THOSE TRAVELLING BY BUS ARE ASKED TO PACK ALL CLOTHING,FOOD ETC INTO SUITCASES, ESKIES, CARDBOARD BOXES OR PLASTIC CONTAINERS. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT LUGGAGE CAN BE STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER WITHOUT FEAR OF IT BEING SQUASHED.

IF YOU CHOOSE TO DRIVE YOUR OWN VEHICLE TO QUORN, YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO PAY THE BUS FEE.PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO OTHER FEE OPTIONS FOR THIS EVENT. THE BUS WILL DROP US OFF AT THE START OF THE WALK AND BE AT THE END[ HOPEFULLY] TO TAKE US BACK TO BASE EVERYDAY.

AN EARLY LINK WILL BE OFFERD TO THOSE THAT WALKED THE FIRST WEEK AWAY ON JUNE 1ST, 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO PUBLIC OPENING OF REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT.

PLEASE NOTE- ORDER OF WALKS AND DAYS MAY BE CHANGED IF WE ENCOUNTER BAD WEATHER

A GROUP DINNER ON SAT 25th AT EMILY’S HAS BEEN BOOKED. 5:30PM FOR PRE DINNER DRINKS AND WELCOME. $40 PER HEAD .3×ROAST MEATS ,ROAST VEGIES, DAMPER ROSEMARY ROLL AND DESERT . DRINKS AT YOUR OWN COST. PLEASE RSVP WHEN REGISTERING AND LET US KNOW IF NONWALKING PARTNERS ARE COMING.ALSO INFORM US OF DIETRY REQUIREMENTS.

TS Belair Loop
2026-07-26 00:00 - 23:59
We will explore the western end of the park making a figure 8 loop of about 11 km along three different trails. This will take us past grey box woodlands, heritage sites and along Minnow creek. Some undulations but with plenty of flatter sections also. Some sections along Minnow creek can be wet and muddy underfoot. Please be prepared with wet weather gear as needed. As the weather is warming up please bring plenty of water and protect yourself from the sun. Bring a snack as we will stop about half way for morning tea. There are plenty of toilets along the way.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

E2E16 Horrocks Pass- Broadview- Woolshed Flat
2026-08-01 00:00 - 2026-08-02 23:59
Based In Quorn

NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on-line registration system will only allow you to register for both days.”

Saturday -Walk 45: Horrocks Pass Rd to Broadview Station –Starting with a tough climb out of Horrocks Pass to the ridge, the Trail traverses exposed, gibber littered hills and farmland. Walkers are rewarded with views over the Willochra Plain and Spencer Gulf

Sunday Walk 46: Broadview to Woolshed Flat 21km – This section of the trail climbs through grazing land and natural scrub to Mount Brown, where after a very “testing” ascent, walkers are provided with spectacular views of the northern Spencer Gulf from the viewing tower. A pretty single file descent leads down to Waukarie Creek and a classic Flinders Ranges creek walk.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Hardy's Scrub
2026-08-02
This walk is a loop trail, taking you through the beautiful Hardy’s Scrub and parts of the Willunga Basin Trail. As we make our way, we will be immersed in the rich native flora of the area, offering a great opportunity to experience the region’s natural beauty. Our trail also offers lovely views of the surrounding vineyards, and rolling hills. Whilst the walk does include a couple of challenging uphill sections, the majority of the walk is made up of more gradual inclines and declines.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

E2E17 Nth Booborowie Rd - Oban- Bundaleer Reservoir
2026-08-08 00:00 - 2026-08-09 23:59
Saturday 8th August: North Booborowie Rd to Oban 22km

It may seem odd that you’ll walk south for most of this section of the Trail, initially along the crest of Brown Hill Range following the remnants of South Australia’s longest stone wall which dates from the 1840s. This is quite an undulating walk with little shelter from the elements, however the views are wonderful.

Sunday 9th August: Oban to Bundaleer Reservoir 20km

The importance of fresh water is abundantly clear for most of this section of the Trail which follows the Freshwater intake channel for Bundaleer Reservoir, only leaving it for a few kilometres to go through the township of Spalding. You’ll also see some fascinating examples of engineering from the early 1900s.

NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on-line registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Wine Shanty/ Cleland
2026-08-09 00:00 - 23:59
The Wine Shanty Hike is a 4 hour 10km loop bushwalk through Cleland National Park. We will hike in a clockwise direction from the start adjacent to Bus Stop 18 on Greenhill Road. We will walk through Stringybark forest along sections of the Heysen and Yurrebilla Trails.
The walk combines gentle ups and downs at the beginning, a reasonably steep downhill into Chambers Gully and a steep climb to complete the loop at Bus Stop 18. Morning tea will be a short diversion to the cafe (and facilities) at the Cleland Wildlife Park. Carry enough water for the hike and always carry a good raincoat not only for rain events but to protect yourself from cold winds (chill factor) that may come up during the course of the hike.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Onkaparinga
2026-08-09 00:00 - 23:59
This is a 16km, 4-5 hour loop walk through the rugged terrain of the northern slopes of the Onkaparinga Gorge. We will follow a number of walks along the upper slopes of the Park before descending down to the river for a short break. After a steep climb back, we will head westwards before looping back to the start point. A highlight of this walk will be the spectacular views of the gorge from two lookouts.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

E2E 20 Mt Compass - Kyeema
2026-08-09 00:00 - 23:59
Walk 9 Mt Compass to Kyeema

The pretty dairy pastures of Mt Compass and Nangkita provide the backdrop for the first section of this walk. Back roads then lead walkers through Finniss Conservation Park and into Mt Magnificent Conservation Park, where a short hike off the main trail rewards walkers with spectacular views from Mt. Magnificent over the southern Fleurieu Peninsula. A combination of native bushland then back-road walking completes the day.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Sturt Gorge Lakeview
2026-08-15 00:00 - 23:59
BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.
