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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Calendar of Events
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1 event,
Cobbler Creek Shed
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2 events,
Melrose to Alligator Gorge Rd to Horrocks Pass
Warren Gorge to Moralana Drive
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5 events,
Kuitpo Forest
Montacute Conservation Park
Tapanappa to Balquidder
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1 event,
Warren Gorge to Moralana Drive
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2 events,
Cobbler Creek Shed
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1 event, |
3 events,
Anstey’s Hill
Tungkillo Loop
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1 event,
CANCELLED: Brownhill / Belair
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1 event,
CANCELLED: The Friends Shed Maintenance Day – Cobbler Creek
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4 events,
Pewsey Vale to Tanunda
Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park
Sea to Summit
Mylor to Cleland
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1 event,
The Friends Shed Maintenance Day – Cobbler Creek
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0 events,
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2 events,
Willunga Basin Trail
EE George Quarry to Spalding Rd to the Chlorinator
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3 events,
Dry Creek Trail
Kyeema and Kuitpo
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1 event,
The Friends Shed Maintenance Day – Cobbler Creek
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1 event,
Horrocks Pass to Broadview to Woolshed Flat
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4 events,
Balquidder to Waitpinga
Onkaparinga River National Park
Sturt Gorge
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Friends Shed Maintenance Day
Cobbler Creek Shed
Maintenance Days at the Friends Shed at Cobbler Creek. Volunteers are welcome to join in. You don’t have to be…
Melrose to Alligator Gorge Rd to Horrocks Pass
Day 1: Melrose to Alligator Gorge Road 26kms This is a very long and difficult (but memorable) section of the…
Warren Gorge to Moralana Drive
Sat July 6 Travel to Quorn Sun July 7 Warren Gorge to Buckaringa Mon July 8 Buckaringa to Calabrinda Creek…
Melrose to Alligator Gorge Rd to Horrocks Pass
Day 1: Melrose to Alligator Gorge Road 26kms This is a very long and difficult (but memorable) section of the…
Warren Gorge to Moralana Drive
Sat July 6 Travel to Quorn Sun July 7 Warren Gorge to Buckaringa Mon July 8 Buckaringa to Calabrinda Creek…
Trail Starter
Kuitpo Forest
The walk commences from the oldest timber plantation in the Mount Lofty Ranges, planted in 1898, and meanders through a…
Lead by Judith Ellis
Trail Walker
Montacute Conservation Park
This circular walk through the rugged hills of Montacute Conservation Park is challenging, but rewarding with excellent views.
Lead by Peter Deacon
Tapanappa to Balquidder
A picturesque section highlighting the diversity of the Heysen Trail. Photo opportunities abound, and you might even spot a whale.…
Warren Gorge to Moralana Drive
Sat July 6 Travel to Quorn Sun July 7 Warren Gorge to Buckaringa Mon July 8 Buckaringa to Calabrinda Creek…
Warren Gorge to Moralana Drive
Sat July 6 Travel to Quorn Sun July 7 Warren Gorge to Buckaringa Mon July 8 Buckaringa to Calabrinda Creek…
Warren Gorge to Moralana Drive
Sat July 6 Travel to Quorn Sun July 7 Warren Gorge to Buckaringa Mon July 8 Buckaringa to Calabrinda Creek…
Warren Gorge to Moralana Drive
Sat July 6 Travel to Quorn Sun July 7 Warren Gorge to Buckaringa Mon July 8 Buckaringa to Calabrinda Creek…
Friends Shed Maintenance Day
Cobbler Creek Shed
Maintenance Days at the Friends Shed at Cobbler Creek. Volunteers are welcome to join in. You don’t have to be…
Warren Gorge to Moralana Drive
Sat July 6 Travel to Quorn Sun July 7 Warren Gorge to Buckaringa Mon July 8 Buckaringa to Calabrinda Creek…
Warren Gorge to Moralana Drive
Sat July 6 Travel to Quorn Sun July 7 Warren Gorge to Buckaringa Mon July 8 Buckaringa to Calabrinda Creek…
Warren Gorge to Moralana Drive
Sat July 6 Travel to Quorn Sun July 7 Warren Gorge to Buckaringa Mon July 8 Buckaringa to Calabrinda Creek…
Trail Starter
Anstey’s Hill
This walk will explore the more remote eastern section of Anstey Hill RP before visiting the Newman’s Nursery historic site;…
Lead by Kevin Liddiard
Trail Walker
Tungkillo Loop
A walk along quiet country backroads open farmland and a section of the Lavender Trail.Featuring rock formations from the beginning…
Lead by Suzanne Matthews, Adam Matthews
Trail Walker
CANCELLED: Brownhill / Belair
A loop walk starting from near the caravan park on Brown Hill Creek Road then into Mitcham then through the…
Lead by John Babister
Friends Shed Maintenance Day
CANCELLED: The Friends Shed Maintenance Day – Cobbler Creek
Maintenance Days at the Friends Shed at Cobbler Creek. Volunteers are welcome to join in. You don’t have to be…
Pewsey Vale to Tanunda
A long but easier section of the trail that runs through the Northern section of Mt Crawford forests and the…
Trail Starter
Kaiser Stuhl Conservation Park
Nestled amongst the Barossa Ranges, Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park is visited by Heysen Trail walkers and includes several other trails. The…
Lead by Dom Henschke
Trail Walker
Sea to Summit
This iconic Adelaide walk winds its way from the coast through urban landscapes, a series of recreation parks, even passing…
Lead by Alan Davis
Mylor to Cleland
Although the most populous section of the trail, it still retains a rural feel as walkers pass through the parks…
Friends Shed Maintenance Day
The Friends Shed Maintenance Day – Cobbler Creek
Maintenance Days at the Friends Shed at Cobbler Creek. Volunteers are welcome to join in. You don’t have to be…
Willunga Basin Trail
Stage 4 in our exploration along the new Willunga Basin Trail – yet to be marked – 120km loop around…
Lead by Melanie Sjoberg, Daniel Jardine
EE George Quarry to Spalding Rd to the Chlorinator
NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened)…
Trail Starter
Dry Creek Trail
A relatively flat walk with a few gentle undulations along a pretty portion of the Dry Creek Trail from Valley…
Lead by Kara Turner, James Wenzel
EE George Quarry to Spalding Rd to the Chlorinator
NOTE – If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once bookings have opened)…
Trail Walker
Kyeema and Kuitpo
21km loop around Kyeema Conservation Park and Kuitpo Forest. Start in the gorgeous eucalypt forest of Kyeema before entering the…
Lead by Jon Holbrook
Friends Shed Maintenance Day
The Friends Shed Maintenance Day – Cobbler Creek
Maintenance Days at the Friends Shed at Cobbler Creek. Volunteers are welcome to join in. You don’t have to be…
Horrocks Pass to Broadview to Woolshed Flat
Day 1: Saturday 4th August 2019 Broadview to Woolshed Flat 16kms Starting with a tough climb out of Horrocks Pass…
Horrocks Pass to Broadview to Woolshed Flat
Day 1: Saturday 4th August 2019 Broadview to Woolshed Flat 16kms Starting with a tough climb out of Horrocks Pass…
Balquidder to Waitpinga
After passing Balquhidder Station, named by the wool broking firm Harold and James McGregor after a village in Scotland which…
Trail Starter
Onkaparinga River National Park
A walk in the eastern section of Onkaparinga River National Park, combining several trails to create a longer walk of…
Lead by Robyn Quinn
Trail Walker
Sturt Gorge
This walk follows the ridges of Sturt Gorge, trails through Craigburn Farm and walking along the Sturt River. Highlights include…
Lead by Leanne Bell, Philip Bell
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.