Friends of the Heysen Trail

Willunga
2026-08-16
Our journey follows the Shiraz Trail, winding through lush vineyards and farmland, showcasing the region’s renowned wine culture. The mostly level terrain, with a few gentle inclines, offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the distant coast. As you make your way along the trail, you’ll experience the beauty of the Willunga Basin, a fertile and scenic area, before returning for a walk through the charming, historic township of Willunga. This route provides a peaceful and picturesque journey through South Australia’s wine region, blending history, and agriculture with coastal views.

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.

E2E15 Walk #57 - Moralana Drive to Walk #61 - Parachilna Gorge Trailhead
2026-08-16 00:00 - 2026-08-23 23:59 (Australia/Adelaide)
This is the final week of End-to-End 15’s six-year journey on the Heysen Trail. We begin on Sunday 16th August and end with a celebratory dinner on 22nd August before heading home on 23rd August.
EE15 Walk program: Week 2

Sunday 16th August: Travel to Rawnsley Park Station

Monday 17th August: Walk 57 – Moralana Scenic Drive to Wilpena 16 km
One of the very special days on the Trail starts with a pretty creek walk through Black Gap before climbing the Pound Range to Bridle Gap for spectacular views of Elder Range. We then enter Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park for pleasant stroll across Wilpena Pound.
Tuesday 18th August: Walk 58 – Wilpena to Bunyeroo 20 km
This pretty walk is entirely within the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, with much of the day spent following the Wilcolo Track between the ABC range and the towering peaks of Wilpena Pound.
Wednesday 19th August: Walk 59 – Bunyeroo to Trezona 15 km
We climb from Bunyeroo Valley up to Yanyanna Hut with opportunities for great photos of the ranges. Continuing along Yanyanna Track, the Trail passes old settlers huts before entering the geologically significant Trezona area.
Thursday 20th August: Rest day
Subject to change if weather affects walking days.
Friday 21st August: Walk 60 – Trezona to Aroona Hut 18.5 km
Our day starts with a pleasant walk along Brachina and Enorama Creeks, past the Golden Spike and other significant geological sites before we climb to cross the ABC Range with spectacular views of the Heysen Range.
Saturday 22nd August: Walk 61 – Aroona Hut to Parachilna Gorge Trailhead 18 km
Our final day on the Trail follows Aroona Valley to the watershed dividing it from the Parachilna Creek catchment to the north. We then follow the valley between the ABC and Heysen Ranges, past abandoned mines to the final stile at the Northern Trailhead.
This walk is a pleasant amble, perfect for reflecting on the years and kilometers taken to get here, and the friendships made along the way.
Celebrations Drinks, Photo’s and Certificate Presentations will take place at the Trail Head or at the Restaurant if weather not suitable.
Saturday Evening 22nd August: Black Tie event at the Woolshed Restaurant Rawnsley Park 7.30 pm
After such a long journey this is the opportunity to don your dinner suits and evening gowns, or your best attire, to celebrate the end of our epic journey in style!
Please indicate whether you are attending the dinner via the Meal RSVP “Yes” in the dropdown check box and if you have any non-walking guests that plan to attend the dinner please let us know in the “Include a Note” text box. Menus and the cost will be advised once available and if your plans change, just let us know.
Sunday 23rd August: Travel home.

Important information
Please carefully read the information below relating to our walks.
Walking conditions
This section of the Trail is suitable for experienced multi-day trail walkers who are physically fit. We will be walking from five to seven hours each day, along rough, rocky and at times slippery or muddy track with some steep inclines and declines. We will also be clambering along creek beds. Weather conditions may vary from quite warm to cold and wet.
Biosecurity
Please thoroughly clean your footwear, clothes, 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 of in a landfill garbage bin.
What to wear and bring each day

You must wear appropriate clothing and footwear to avoid jeopardising your safety and the safety of the group. You will not be allowed to join the walk unless you are appropriately dressed and prepared.

Please be sure to wear/bring:

Appropriate hiking boots/shoes and clothing including a hat and good rain gear
Sunscreen
Morning tea, lunch and snacks
At least 2 litres of water
A personal first aid kit including your regular medication, band-aids, blister packs, analgesics, anti-inflammatory medication and electrolytes
A boot bag and spare shoes for the bus
Face masks and hand sanitiser for the bus trips (optional)

Find out more at heysentrail.asn.au/appropriate-clothing

Accommodation

We will be based at Rawnsley Park Station. You need to organise your own accommodation & meals at Rawnsley Park Station or nearby.

Walk Day Bus Travel

The bus will be taking us from Rawnsley Park Station (from either of 2 designated locations in Rawnsley Park Station) to the walks each day and then returning us back to those locations. Further details will be provided after you have registered for our final week on the Trail.

Bus Travel from and to Adelaide

Most walkers will need to arrange their own transport from home to and from Rawnsley Park station at the start and end of the week, however the bus can carry up to 20 people to and from Strathalbyn or Adelaide to Rawnsley Park Station. There is no extra cost for this, but places are limited. If you would like to travel on the bus please register early and comment in the “Include a Note” section indicating that you want to travel on the bus. Please pack your belongings in stackable containers.

Cancellation & Refunds

Refunds will be given only if you cancel before registrations close on 11/08/2026 2:30 pm. To cancel your registration log into your account and go to Manage Walk Registrations, or notify the office no later than 2.15pm on the day registrations close. Please cancel your registration as early as possible so that other people can join the walk.

View our Cancellation and Refund Policy at heysentrail.asn.au/cancellations

FOHT Council Meeting
2026-08-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-16 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.

E2E18 Hamilton- Peters Hill- Gerkie Gap (Walks 21 & 22)
2026-08-22 00:00 - 2026-08-23 23:59
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.

Saturdays Walk Details: Hamilton to Peters Hill 16km

This section of the Trail follows backroads and road reserves of open scrubland, before a short up Peters Hill, where walkers are rewarded with pretty vistas over the farmlands of the lower Mid North

Sundays Walk Details: Peters Hill to Gerkie Gap 18km

A pleasant walk along back roads through undulating farmland to the southern end of Tothill Range, taking in the town of Marrabel and its memorial to the famous buckjumper ‘Curio’.

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.

TW Sturt Gorge River Trail Loop
2026-08-23
We start by walking on some trails in a gully at the northern side of Sturt Gorge, before ascending to a ridge track with undulations. We then descend to the river and start walking the River Trail. We follow the River Trail (with a small detour to the dam wall) until Murrays Hill Road, with multiple crossings of Sturt River via rocks, some rock scrambling and plenty of ups and downs. We then return to the cars via some Craigburn Farm tracks (including the lake) and some fire tracks. Interesting rocks in the gorge, scenic trees and river, plenty of birdlife and the possibility of kangaroos or koalas. If the river level is too high for the crossings, we will walk an alternate route.

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.

Henley Beach
2026-08-23 08:30 - 13:00
Starting at Henley Sharks Football and Netball Club parking area we’ll walk north along the stretch of green space to reach the Port River. Then following the River to Westlakes. From there we will cross over Military Rd and explore the Tennyson dunes before heading south along the beach ( or path depending on weather and group) to the jetty. Then returning on the eastern side, where possible of the Port River back to the carpark. Please arrive 0815 for 0830 start. Approx 13 km

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 Woolshed Flat- Quorn- Dutchmans Stern
2026-08-29 00:00 - 2026-08-30 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 47: Woolshed Flat to Quorn – 14km + 2km – A steady climb to start the day takes walkers to the top of the range and views over Picchi Richi Pass. After following the ridgeline for a few kilometres, the trail descends into the pass again, the remainder of this walk is spent following the historic Picchi Richi railway line, passing the remnants of deserted sidings and settlements.

Sunday -Walk 48: Quorn to Dutchman’s Stern 16km – This section of the trail passes the outskirts of Quorn before climbing gradually towards The Dutchmans Stern. Taking a detour off of the Heysen Trail to walk the 6 km Dutchmans Stern loop will provide a memorable highlight.

Saturday Night Social – Details in Meeting Location Email

Please RSVP if attending – Payment on completion of Registering – include name

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 Bundaleer Reservoir - Lang Rd - Locks Ruin
2026-08-29 00:00 - 2026-08-30 23:59
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 29th August: Bundaleer Reservoir to Lang Road 21.0km

Commencing from Bundaleer Reservoir the trail follows the permanently flowing Bundaleer Creek, the Trail joins the Bundaleer northern intake channel at the aqueduct. After leaving the channels just north of the weir, it follows fire trails onto road walking towards Georgetown.

Sunday 30th August: Lang Road to Locks Ruin 18.0km

This walk follows dirt roads into the small town of Georgetown and onwards to Hiskey’s Hut. The trail then follows undulating fence lines through Sam’s Hills.

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.

Chambers Gully
2026-08-30 00:00 - 23:59
This loop walk will start from the carpark at Cleland. We will leave the carpark and head down Long Ridge Track, turn right and head down into Chambers Gully via Bartrill Spur Track. A gentle climb up Chambers Gully Walking Trail leads us to the lookout at Sugarloaf Hill where we will have some morning tea while admiring the view. From here we head back towards Cleland on the Long Ridge Track. The walk is 8-9 km and it will probably take 2 1/2 to 3 hours to complete the loop. 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.

Three Parks Panorama - Short Version
2026-08-30 00:00 - 23:59
The Three Parks Panorama – Short Version starts at the Ridge Road entrance to Cox Scrub Conservation Park. We start with some road walking to our first crossing of the Finniss River before climbing up to and through the Finniss Conservation Park. From there it’s on to the Mount Magnificent Conservation Park. If the weather is good, we will have morning tea on the summit. The return journey includes a long, steady meander down Cole Crossing Road and on to our second crossing of the Finniss River (this one might mean wet feet?). After lunch we enter Cox Scrub Conservation Park we use narrow walking trails and park tracks back to where the cars are parked.

We meet at The Greenman Inn at 8:15am for an 8:30am car-pool to the start of the walk.

Your walk leader is Dean Mortimer. Please call him as your first option if you have any issues on 0428 557 757. If no answer, then second option is to text a message.

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 Pewsey Vale-Tanunda-Kapunda
2026-09-05 00:00 - 2026-09-06 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 walk closer to Kapunda is on Saturday.

Saturday 5th September: Walk 19 Tanunda to Kapunda (23.5km)

You’ll travel along back roads and road reserves past iconic Barossa Valley vineyards and wineries. The small town of Greenock is a gateway into the cropping and grazing land of the Lower North and you’ll have a long but mainly flat walk with pleasant vistas and changing seasonal colours.

Sunday 6th September: Walk 18 Pewsey Vale to Tanunda (24km)

This is an easy section of the Trail that runs through the northern part of Mount Crawford Forest and through the native bushland of Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park with its unusual weathered rock features. You’ll see panoramic vistas over the Barossa Valley and the Lower North.

Both of these walks are of moderate difficulty, with undulations and several 50m elevation climbs and descents on 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
2026-09-06 00:00 - 23:59
A loop walk following the Wine Shanty Trail and a few other interesting tracks. A pleasant walk with just a few undulations.

Morning tea at the Cleland Wildlife 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.

Mt Barker
2026-09-06 00:00 - 23:59
This walk will take us along back roads and fire trails to the summit of Mount Barker, to admire the views and the bushland before returning downhill to the cars.

E2E 20 Mt Compass - Kyeema
2026-09-06 00:00 - 23:59
This walk was originally scheduled for August 9th 2026, but was cancelled due to bad weather.

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.

A Mountain and Two Gorges Extended Weekend
2026-09-10 00:00 - 2026-09-14 23:59
This extended walk will explore the ‘hubs’ of the Mt Remarkable National Park.

Namely Mt Remarkable, Mambray Creek (Hidden Gorge) and Alligator Gorge.

As there is a wedding in Melrose on Friday accommodation is tight for the first 2 nights so we base in Wilmington 24 km north of Melrose.

Accommodation options include:

Stony Creek Bush Camp Caravan Park

Located 3 km out of Wilmington the property has 4 Ensuite Cabins (former mining camp dongas) double bed, shower and toilet. No cooking facilities. Plus 4 Bunk cabins, communal bathroom and 40 powered and unpowered camping sites also available. There is a large camp kitchen and fire pits so plenty of opportunity to socialize of an evening. Talk to Wayne on 0488 156 850

Beautiful Valley Caravan Park

On the outskirts of Wilmington the caravan park has a range of basic older style cabin options available, some have cooking facilities, in others you will need to rely on the camp kitchen for your cooking needs. Not all are ensuite. Plus powered and un powered camp sites. Check the configurations with Stefan when you call to book on 8667 5197

For those with fancier tastes may find what they want at the Spear Creek Holiday Park 8317 1315 where there are 2 self contained 2 bedroom bungalows available for our dates and in a quick search online I found some Airbnb’s around the area.

Saturday Night

There will be a pub meal on Saturday night.

Our Hikes

Friday

Mount Remarkable Summit Hike 16Km

Our first hike will cover familiar territory for most as we undertake a loop trail to the top of the 960 metre high Mount Remarkable with an extension on the Melrose Nature Hike to end the day.

Saturday

Hidden Gorge 18 Km

Starting at Mambray Creek this is a circuit hike starting with a steady 5k climb with views over Spencer Gulf. We then head down and through Hidden Gorge with amazing steep red cliffs and rock formations. Leaving the gorge, we follow the creek out through native pine forests to the cars.

Sunday

Alligator Gorge 9 Km

This is a circuit hike along the full length of Alligator Gorge, including the Terraces and the Narrows.

Once again, our hike begins with a steady climb along a fire track where you can clearly see damage and natures recovery from the March 2025 fires. At the top we head down the Terraces and through the Gorge and through the narrows before a short climb back to our 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.

E2E16 Dutchmans Stern- Eyre Depot- Warren Gorge
2026-09-12 00:00 - 2026-09-13 23:59
Based 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: Dutchman’s Stern to Eyre Depot – 14 + 1.5 km

A deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything – undulating fire tracks with spectacular views, rocky gorge walking and then 5km traversing the gibber strewn floodplain to Eyre Depot.

Sunday Walk: Eyre Depot to Warren Gorge 1.7 km walk in + 8.9km walk + 4.9km walk out + 1km to bus (16.5Km)

After a 1.7 km walk-in to rejoin the trail at the Eyre Depot monument, walkers follow a track to head back into the range, before entering Depot Creek which winds its way northwards. The gradual climb up the winding creek bed with its waterfalls and rocky sections can make progress very slow. At GR 795 346 (Peter’s Corner) we leave the trail and enter a spur – tight creek line, quickly climbing to a saddle, approx. 1 km. It crosses a 4WD track on the saddle and descends along a spur to another creek and a very pretty gorge. It stays in the creek line, leaving it only briefly to negotiate a gate and then returns to creek bed into Warren Gorge.

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 Oban - Bundaleer Reservoir & Locks Ruin - Bowman Pk
2026-09-12 00:00 - 2026-09-13 23:59
Note: These walks are out of order due to a previously cancelled walk and has the shorter distance on Sunday.

Saturday 12th September: Oban to Bundaleer Resevoir 20km

This walk was previously cancelled due to poor weather conditions.

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.

Sunday 13th September: Locks Ruin to Bowman Park 16km

An easy walk, predominantly along roads and road reserves, this section takes you through the town of Crystal Brook, then follows the Crystal Brook itself to historic Bowman Park.

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 Corny Point to Gym Beach
2026-09-12 00:00 - 2026-09-13 23:59
Car pooling will be used over the two days of hiking.

Day one: Section one Corny Point to Gleeson Landing (20.5 km)

The trail from Corny Point to Gleeson Landing continues our experience of pristine beaches, rugged cliffs, sand dunes, rock formations and sandy roads. We may encounter piles of seaweed, an experience not to be missed, until we hit a dirt track that takes us up to the Corny Point lighthouse. This lighthouse is still in operation with ruins from previous staff accommodation cottages nearby. We continue our walk to Grieg Lookout where we may encounter seals and another iconic lighthouse. From here we walk to Berry Bay North, a well know surf beach with plenty of rock hopping opportunities enclosed by the water and cliffs. This sets the scene for our final section to Gleeson Landing.

Day two: Section two Gleeson Landing to Gym Beach (22 km)

If you like camping, this area is perfect for the weekend get-away with cliff top views, progressing to Daly Head where we will encounter rugged dirt tracks, sand dunes and rocky cliffs. We continue along the cliff tops to Formby Bay followed by a 7km beach walk. Climbing wooden stairs, we head into the dunes (a perfect lunch stop) where we need to keep alert for trail markers that take up to the head land of Gym Beach.

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.

E2E18 Gerkie Gap-Webb Gap- Burra Rd (Walks 23 & 24)
2026-09-19 00:00 - 2026-09-20 23:59
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.”

Special Note: These walks are being done out of order

Saturdays Walk Details: Webb Gap to Burra Road – 23km

The trail continues along the Tothill Range, providing expansive views over the surrounding farmland and Apoinga Lagoon. A sharp climb after Huppatz Hut provides walkers with a taste of things to come in future walks.

Sunday’s Walk Details:

Gerkie Gap-Webb Gap – 18km

After a climb through Gerkie Gap to the eastern side, this hugs the Tothill Ranges, before climbing back over the range, just north of Smith Hill, where we continue the journey northward through open scrubland along the western flank of the range.

The Tothills provide the largest remaining section of remnant scrub in the area and are one of the delights of the Mid-North providing pleasant vistas over the surrounding farmland, with constant reminders of 19th century optimism and 21st century technology.

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.

HEYSEN HIGHLIGHTS ( Walks 17 and 18)
2026-09-19 00:00 - 2026-09-20 23:59
Join Heather and Suzanne as we revisit some of our favourite sections of the Southern Half of the Heysen Trail over a weekend of hiking.

We will be leading two hikes in close vicinity over a weekend and encourage you to stay overnight nearby and join us for dinner on the Saturday night. We will book a table for those interested. Please advise when you register if you will be joining us for dinner.

We have arranged for a bus to pick us up each morning at the end point to take us to the beginning of the hike.

There is no back up vehicle for these hikes. You will need to assess your capabilities and only attempt these hikes if you feel you can comfortably complete the hike.

Walk 17

Mount Crawford to Pewsey Vale.

Bush track or dirt road
Forest plantation
Native scrub
Undulating and hilly

After climbing Mount Crawford you’ll follow forest edges and roadsides before making your way up and over the pretty Wirra Wirra Peaks. From the Peaks you’ll take a diverse path along creek lines, roads and road reserves through open big-gum grazing land.

The trail initially climbs over Mount Crawford then follows forest edges and roadsides, before the climb up and over pretty Wirra Wirra Peaks, then descends to creek lines again. Quiet dirt roads and a tree studded road reserve complete the day.

21 km

Walk 18

Pewsey Vale to Tanunda

Bush track or dirt road
Farmland
Forest plantation
National or Conservation Park
Native scrub
Walking trail

Views

This is an easy section of the Trail that runs through the northern part of Mount Crawford Forest and through the native bushland of Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park with its unusual weathered rock features. You’ll see panoramic vistas over the Barossa Valley and the Lower North.

24 km

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.

Ohalloran Hill
2026-09-20 00:00 - 23:59
Up and down in the northern end of Glenthorne Park. Lunch at Cafe Brio, Seacombe Rd after.

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/ Mt Bonython
2026-09-20 08:30 - 13:30
Meeting at Stop 18 Greenhill Rd. Cleland side, we will follow the Wine Shanty track, and Pimpala tracks gradually climbing. At Mr Lofty Summit Rd we will do a loop around Mt Bonython and then return and pick up Warre track to Mt Lofty Summit. Following the Steub track to Cleland then a variety of tracks to wind back up to the start point on Greenhill Rd. Most of the walk is on unpaved track surfaces. Elevation gain 620 m. Distance 15 km. 0815 for 0830 start. Bring snack and lunch and 2 L water. Contact Karen at 0422288776

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 Orchid Ramble
2026-09-27 00:00 - 23:59
Wallflower Donkey orchids

A leisurely walk (Trail Ramble) around Belair National Park, looking at the wildlife, spring flowers and some late native orchids.
We will be guided by FoHT member Cindy Anderson, a knowledgable orchid enthusi

Please note this is a RAMBLE, not a normal Trailstarter walk. The emphasis will be on allowing the group to stop, observe the floral display and take photos.

Crafers Brownhill Loop
2026-09-27
Details to come.

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 Gym Beach to Marion Bay
2026-10-03 00:00 - 2026-10-04 23:59
Car shuttles will be involved over the two days, however a local 12 seater bus may be available to assist with logistics. More details to come.
Day one: Gym Beach to Pondalowie (17.7km)

Day two: Pondalowie to Marion Bay (22 km)

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.

Lobethal
2026-10-04

EE19 Kapunda-Hamilton-Peters Hill
2026-10-10 00:00 - 2026-10-11 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.

Saturday 10th October: Walk 20 Kapunda to Hamilton (24km)

A pleasant walk following backroads, tracks and fence lines through the undulating farmland of the Lower North.

Sunday 11th October: Walk 21 Hamilton to Peters Hill (17km)

This walk follows backroads and road reserves through open scrubland before a short hike up Peters Hill where you’ll be rewarded with pretty vistas over the farmlands of the lower Mid North. Lunch at Marschalls Hut gives the opportunity to explore the history of the area.

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 20 Tapanappa - Balquhidder
2026-10-11 00:00 - 23:59
Walk 3 Tapanappa to Balquhidder

This walk starts with several km’s of road walking before a picturesque route through bushland before a steep, and likely slippery descent onto the rocky shoreline of Boat Harbor Beach. Spectacular views towards and along Tunkalilla Beach can be viewed through this part. After Boat Harbor Beach, we will make our way onto and along the soft sand of Tunkalilla Beach for approx 4km, followed by the infamous Balquhidder Hill. Sensational views back to the west will reward you at the top. This is followed by undulating hills, and a road walk back to the cars.

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.

Scott Creek
2026-10-11
This challenging walk takes you through the eastern side of Scott Creek Conservation Park, an area known for its diverse flora and fauna. The trail features steep inclines and descents, requiring a good level of fitness and physical preparation. As we navigate the hilly path, we are rewarded with breathtaking views, on clear days, of the distant coastline. While the walk is challenging, the views and the natural bush make it a rewarding experience.

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.
