Trail Status

The Heysen Trail is currently closed due to the Fire Danger Season, however sections through parks, reserves and road reserves remain open. The trail will reopen at the end of the Fire Danger Season, scheduled for April. More details

Heysen Trail Map

View Google map showing the Heysen Trail, photos, accommodation options, re-routes, Fire Ban Districts and Tourism Regions.

GPS files

Download the KML waypoint data file/s and load onto your GPS unit for use as a navigational aid when walking the Heysen Trail (we strongly recommend also still carrying the guidebook or the relevant pages from it).

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Logbooks

Providing an easy way to log your progress, make notes, keep a diary or keep a record of photos - view details.

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Walks Programme

Upcoming Walks

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Wed 10 Feb
Seacliff
(Twilight Walk)
Depending on heat it will either be a coastal... more

Wed 17 Feb
Anstey's Hill
(Twilight Walk)
Walk some of the back tracks and get fabulous... more

Wed 24 Feb
West Lakes
(Twilight Walk)
Walk the lake and some of the hidden alleys a... more

Wed 10 Mar
Chambers Gully
(Twilight Walk)
A loop walk starting and ending on the corner... more

Fri 7 May (Open 20 Feb) (10 days)
Tasmania
(Extended Walk)

Sun 11 Apr (Open 14 Mar)
Trailstarter from Mylor (Walk Season Opening)
(Trail Starter)

Sun 18 Apr (Open 21 Mar)
Sleeps Gully
(Trail Starter)

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The Heysen Trail

South Australia's Heysen Trail is a 1,200 km walking trail that extends from Cape Jervis, on the rugged south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula, to Parachilna Gorge, in the Flinders Ranges.

The Heysen Trail, one of the world's great long distance walking trails, passes through some of South Australia's most diverse & breathtaking landscapes, traversing coastal areas, native bushland, rugged gorges, pine forests and vineyards, as well as rich farmland and historic towns.

The Trail has been designed to cater for both the serious backpacker walking the complete trail, and for the day walker who might choose to do short walks along different sections of the trail.

The Friends of the Heysen Trail

The Heysen Trail is maintained by the not-for-profit organisation The Friends of the Heysen Trail, who are dedicated to the maintenance and development of walking trails; and to the promotion of bushwalking as a healthy leisure activity.

A regular walking program is conducted, with different grades of walks catering from beginners to experienced walkers.

Contact Shop/Office

10 Pitt Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Phone (08) 8212 6299
(international +61 8 8212 6299)

Fax (08) 8212 1930
(international +61 8 8212 1930)

heysentrail@heysentrail.asn.au

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The Trailwalker

Magazine of The Friends of the Heysen Trail, view the latest issue - Summer 2010 or past issues.