Mt Crawford Forest
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The Heysen Trail
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View Google map showing the Heysen Trail, photos, huts & campsites, re-routes, Fire Ban Districts and Tourism Regions.
The Heysen Trail
South Australia's 1,200km Heysen Trail extends from Cape Jervis, on the Fleurieu Peninsula, to Parachilna Gorge, in the Flinders Ranges, traversing coastal areas, native bushland, rugged gorges, pine forests, vineyards, rich farmland and historic towns.
It caters for both the serious backpacker hiking the entire trail and for walkers doing day walks along shorter sections.
Google Map
View Google map showing the Heysen Trail, photos, huts & campsites, re-routes, Fire Ban Districts and Tourism Regions.
Trail Status
The Heysen Trail is currently open. It will close at the start of the Fire Danger Season, scheduled for November & December.
More details about when to hike the Heysen Trail and the Fire Danger Season.
Recent Updates
The latest trail conditions and incidents are published via our Twitter account @HeysenTrail.
Maps
Two guidebooks have been released by the Department of Environment, Water & Natural Resources. Book One, the Southern Guide, covers Cape Jervis to Spalding. Book Two, the Northern Guide, covers Spalding to Parachilna Gorge.
GPS Files
Download the GPX or KML waypoint data files to load onto your GPS unit for use as a navigational aid when walking the Heysen Trail.
When to Hike
The Heysen Trail is generally open between April and November. During the summer Fire Danger Season, much of the trail is closed.
Re-Routes
Due to maintenance or access issues it is occassionally necessary to re-align sections of the Heysen Trail.
Huts & Camping
Scattered along the Heysen Trail are numerous campsites, huts, shelters, caravan parks, hotels and bed & breakfasts. View accommodation options.
Service Directory
List of services along the Heysen Trail: supermarkets, general stores, medical services, internet access, payphones and post offices.
The Friends
A Day on the Heysen Trail - The Warren Bonython Memorial Walk
In tribute to Warren Bonython, join us in walking the Heysen Trail in a single day, on Sunday 6th October 2013.
The Friends of the Heysen Trail
The not-for-profit organisation the Friends of the Heysen Trail maintains the Heysen Trail in partnership with the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources.
A regular walking program occurs year-wide, with different grades of walks catering for beginners to experienced walkers.
Upcoming Walks
Sat 25 May 2013
(9 days)
Buckaringa Gorge to Horrocks Pass
(End-to-End Minus 1)
Let's "Rock"! This is the theme for the week's walking. There will be lots of them: little ones, big ones and bigger ones. We will be walking on t...
Sun 26 May 2013
Mt Compass to Kyeema
(End-to-End 7)
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 Fin...
Sun 26 May 2013
Para Wirra and Mack Creek
(Trail Starter)
We will walk briefly in Parra Wirra then cross into Mt Crawford forest and connect with the delightful Mack Creek walk...
Sun 26 May 2013
Mt Crawford Forest - Cudlee Creek
(Trail Walker)
A beautiful walk around the Mt Crawford Forest. Commence walking along the Mawson Trail and onto the Heysen Trail. Lunch at Grandads Campground, the...
Sat 1 Jun 2013
(2 days)
Worlds End to Burra to Wandallah
(End-to-End 5)
SATURDAY
Although primarily a long, flat, treeless walk, along dirt roads and road reserves, this section provides walkers with a perspective on the ...
Sun 2 Jun 2013
Cleland Conservation Park
(Trail Starter)
A pleasant loop walk through Cleland Conservation Park passing some ruins. There are some occasional views over Adelaide and also some short but not ...
View full walk programme
News
Safety in Remote Areas - should hikers carry an emergency device?
A public talk on whether hikers should carry a safety device, like a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), or Spot Tracker. How does a search and rescue operation work? What safety devices are available? Read full story
Help green the Bundaleer Channel
Help plant 760 trees on the Heysen Trail along the Bundaleer Channel, near Spalding, on this Greening Committee project. Read full story
Cape Jervis events - tour environmental projects, or plant some trees
Get a behind-the-scenes look at some outstanding environmental projects at Cape Jervis on this 'Walk and Talk' day, or join the tree planting efforts at the start of the Heysen Trail. Read full story
Help wanted planting 600 trees
The Greening Committee is looking for volunteers to help plant 600 trees along the Heysen Trail between Worlds End and Burra. We have scheduled the planting for Saturday 1st June, Sunday 2nd June and Monday 3rd June. Read full story
View all news articles.
Trailwalker Magazine
The quarterly magazine published by the Friends of the Heysen Trail. Download the latest Trailwalker issue.
End-to-End Walks
End-to-end walks are for those wishing to complete the entire Heysen Trail. As the schedule and trail logistics are done by the Friends they are easy for walkers to participate in.
Contact
10 Pitt Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone (08) 8212 6299
heysentrail@
Open Mon-Fri 10.30am-2.30pm
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