Trail Status

Some sections of the Heysen Trail are open, and others are closing soon due to the commencement of the Fire Danger Season. This is a transition time when the Fire Danger Season starts, and sections of the Trail are closing depending on the Fire Ban District dates. Some years, the Fire Ban Season is brought forward, earlier than these dates. More details

Heysen Trail Map

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

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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 25 Nov
Mt George
(Twilight Walk)
Slow climb to the top of Mt George and a leis... more

Sun 29 Nov
End of Year Bash BBQ + Band
(Social)
Come and see your President boogie to the tun... more

Wed 2 Dec
Klemzig/Linear Park
(Twilight Walk)
A loop walk commencing at Klemzig O-Bahn stat... more

Wed 16 Dec
Hallett Cove
(Twilight Walk)
pleasant walk through Hallet Conservation Pk.... more

Wed 9 Dec
Tea Tree Gully - History & Parks
(Twilight Walk)
Pleasant walk through parks and back streets ... more

Wed 2 Dec
Klemzig/Linear Park
(Twilight Walk)
A loop walk commencing at Klemzig O-Bahn stat... more

Fri 23 Apr (Open 1 Dec) (4 days)
Grampians Anzac Weekend
(Extended Walk)
Both trailstarter and trailwalker grades will... more

Wed 6 Jan (Open 9 Dec)
North Glenelg
(Twilight Walk)

Wed 13 Jan (Open 16 Dec)
Adelaide
(Twilight Walk)

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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 - Autumn 2009 or past issues.