Trail StatusThe 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.
Heysen Trail MapView Google map showing the Heysen Trail, photos, accommodation options, re-routes, Fire Ban Districts and Tourism Regions. 
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Download the GPX or 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). View download information
Recent Accommodation CommentsDevil's Peak Bed & Breakfast Balquhidder Camp Site Robinson Hill campsite
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Service Directory
A directory of services along the Heysen Trail for continuous end-to-end hikers or through hikers, who are hiking the entire or considerable lengths of the Heysen Trail at once. The services listed below include:
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- general stores
- pharmacies (chemist stores)
- doctor clinics, hospitals
- internet access
- payphones
- public toilets
- post offices
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Australia Day BBQPosted by jez @ Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:44 pm
Don't forget, tomorrow (Thu 26th) we have our Australia Day BBQ and walk at Kingston Park, under the trees. Coastal walk at 3pm with Gavin, length depending on sea breeze. Return by 5pm for a swim and the BBQ. BBQ at 5pm. BBQ plate and table provided. BYO meat, salads, drinks and chairs. No cost to attend. No booking required for the walk or BBQ, just turn up to enjoy. View the location map. |
Have you been hiking over summer?Posted by jez @ Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:45 am
Have you been hiking over summer? We're compiling a couple of pages for the next Trailwalker with a collection of short statements about where members have been hiking since November. Morning walks, day hikes or multi-day hikes. Local, interstate or overseas. Send us up to 50-100 words and a photo. Email your short statement to trailwalker@heysentrail.asn.au If you're keen to write more, consider writing an article, email trailwalker@heysentrail.asn.au to discuss. Article guidelines can be found at www.heysentrail.asn.au/trailwalker/ |
Summer Trailwalker magazine publishedPosted by jez @ Mon Dec 19, 2011 4:38 pm
The Summer 2012 Trailwalker magazine has just been published and mailed to members. Highlights include:
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Start the New Year with a Downhill Walk?Posted by jez @ Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:58 am
A downhill walk or run on the George Driscoll Sea to Summit Trail, Mt Lofty to Brighton Beach. On the public holiday Monday, 2 January, 7.00am. Three distance options - 34km, 18.5km or 14km. Run or walk. No cost, no registration required. Organised by SARRC (South Australian Road Runners and Walkers Club). Unlike their mid-year annual uphill run, there are no support crews available along the way. Bus available from Brighton to Mt Lofty for $10. Finish with a swim. More info on the SARRC website. |
Four new shelters and water tanks erectedPosted by jez @ Sun Dec 11, 2011 11:59 am
Work has begun on four of ten new water tanks and shelters. The frames for the shelters were erected over the weekend, they will be completed in the new year. The four water tanks and shelters have been erected at four new campsites:
These new shelters and water tanks close up some of the longer gaps between camp sites and water supplies:
Thanks to Bronte Leak from DENR, Colin Edwards, John Potter, Bob Gentle, Albert Schmidke, Peter Solomon, Simon Cameron and Julian Monfries for their work in the construction effort. Six more shelters and water tanks have been fabricated and will be erected in the new year. |
WA's Bibbulmun Track wins Silver at Tourism AwardsPosted by jez @ Tue Dec 6, 2011 2:21 pm
Western Australia's Bibbulmun Track won the Silver Medal in the Tourist Attraction category at the recent 2011 WA Tourism Awards. Congratulations to the volunteers and staff at the Bibbulmun Track Foundation! More info: |
New Zealand's 3,000km Walking Trail OpensPosted by jez @ Sat Dec 3, 2011 9:57 am
This morning three ceremonies in New Zealand officially opened the 3,000km Te Araroa walking trail. Te Araroa, meaning 'the long pathway', is a national foot trail running the length of country. A ceremony was held at the north trailhead, south trailhead and the midway point at Wellington, coinciding with the release of the a trail guide, The Walking Guide to Te Araroa, written by Geoff Chapple (the Te Araroa Trust chief) and published by Random House. The trail explores New Zealand's unique landscape, its volcanoes, its range and mountain uplift, its rivers, lakes and valleys. From Cape Reinga at the top of the North Island it traverses the length of the country down to Stirling Pt in Bluff at the bottom of the South Island. Envisionaged in 1975, it was not until the late 90s that material progress was acheived. Some 45% of the trail consists of smaller trails linked together, the remaining 55% consists of new trails. Just 13.5% is along roads. By the mid-2000s and well ahead of the trail's completion, eager walkers were already hitting the trail - up to 10 a year, using roads as by-passes where necessary. It is predicted that about 100 people will walk the length of the trail annually, 7000 people will walk overnight sections and 350,000 people will use the trail for day walks. Anyone have three or four months to spare next year? Further info can be found on the Te Araroa website: http://www.teararoa.org.nz |
Heysen Trail closes over the Fire Danger SeasonPosted by jez @ Thu Dec 1, 2011 9:12 am
With today's commencement of the Fire Danger Season in the Mt Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District the Heysen Trail is closed. It will reopen in April when the Fire Danger Season ends in the three Fire Ban Districts the Trail passes through. Some sections of the Heysen Trail remain open year round, including National Parks, Conservation Parks, Forests and Reserves - although they are closed on days of Total Fire Ban - and public roads. More information. |
Christmas Office ClosurePosted by jez @ Thu Dec 1, 2011 11:36 am
The Friends of the Heysen Trail office and shop will be closed from 2.30pm Friday 16 December and reopen on Tuesday 17 January. The volunteer staff will be taking a well-earned break over the Christmas period. Bookings for Twilight walks during this period can still be made online. From all at the Friends we wish you a merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. |
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The Heysen Trail
One of the world's great long distance walking trails, South Australia's 1,200km Heysen Trail extends from Cape Jervis, on the rugged south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula, to Parachilna Gorge, in the Flinders Ranges. It passes through some of SA's most diverse & breathtaking landscapes, traversing coastal areas, native bushland, rugged gorges, pine forests and vineyards, as well as rich farmland and historic towns.
Designed to cater for both the serious backpacker walking the complete trail, and for the walker doing day walks along shorter sections.
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.
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The George Driscoll Sea to Summit Trail
A unique 32km trail from the beach at Kingston Park to the summit of Mount Lofty. 9-fold map brochure, includes map, waypoint details, track notes, track distances. - view details.
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