Heysen Trail
The 1,200km Heysen Trail stretches from Cape Jervis to Parachilna Gorge in South Australia.
www.heysentrail.asn.au
File last updated 9 May 2008

Heysen Trail

Southern Guidebook - Chapter 1
Cape Jervis to Victor Harbor

Southern Guidebook - Chapter 2
Victor Harbor to Kuitpo

Southern Guidebook - Chapter 3
Adelaide Hills

Barossa

Kapunda to Burra

Burra to Spalding

Northern Guidebook - Chapter 1
Spalding to Melrose

Northern Guidebook - Chapter 2
Crystal Brook to Melrose

Northern Guidebook - Chapter 3
Melrose to Quorn

Quorn to Hawker

Hawker to Wilpena Pound

Wilpena Pound to Parachilna Gorge

Alternative Heysen Trail paths
Alternate routes and spur trails along the Heysen Trail. Should not be used for GPS navigation.

Alternate route Northern Guide map 5.2 joiner

Alternate route Northern Guide map 5.2 - approximate

Alternate route Northern Guide map 3.10

Spur trail to Ippinitchie Campground - Northern Guide map 2.6

Alternate route Northern Guide map 2.6

Spur trail to Marschalls Hut - Southern Guide map 5.3

Alternate route Southern Guide map 4.3

Spur trail to Freemans Hut - Southern Guide map 4.1

Alternate route Southern Guide map 4.1c

Alternate route Southern Guide map 4.1a

Spur trail to Cudlee Creek - Southern Guide map 3.7

Alternate route Southern Guide map 3.4

Spur trail to Hahndorf (The Cedars, family home of Hans Heysen) - Southern Guide map 3.3

Alternate route Southern Guide map 2.9

Re-reoutes along the Heysen Trail
Showing re-routes along the Heysen Trail. Refer to Heysen Trail kml files for original trail route.

Re-route affecting Map 1.2

Start of re-route affecting Map 1.2
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Eagle Waterhole.
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Re-route affecting Map 1.2
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Eagle Waterhole.
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End of re-route affecting Map 1.2
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Eagle Waterhole.
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Re-route affecting Map 1.2 and 1.3

Start of re-route affecting Map 1.2 and 1.3
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Tapanappa. The trail now follows a path rather than the fire track.

Re-route affecting Map 1.2 and 1.3
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Tapanappa. The trail now follows a path rather than the fire track.

End of re-route affecting Map 1.2 and 1.3
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Tapanappa. The trail now follows a path rather than the fire track.

Re-route affecting Map 1.3

Start of re-route affecting Map 1.3
The Heysen Trail has been re-routed in the descent to Boat Harbor Beach. The $90,000 upgrade aims to make the badly eroded section of the trail more environmentally sustainable and provide a more spectacular trek for walkers. The trail previously hugged the coastline and led its walkers up steep hills, causing significant erosion. The track was realigned to follow the land contours, rather than going up and down hills.

The Heysen Trail has been re-routed in the descent to Boat Harbor Beach. The $90,000 upgrade aims to make the badly eroded section of the trail more environmentally sustainable and provide a more spectacular trek for walkers. The trail previously hugged the coastline and led its walkers up steep hills, causing significant erosion. The track was realigned to follow the land contours, rather than going up and down hills.

End of re-route affecting Map 1.3
The Heysen Trail has been re-routed in the descent to Boat Harbor Beach. The $90,000 upgrade aims to make the badly eroded section of the trail more environmentally sustainable and provide a more spectacular trek for walkers. The trail previously hugged the coastline and led its walkers up steep hills, causing significant erosion. The track was realigned to follow the land contours, rather than going up and down hills.

Start of re-route affecting Map 1.5
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted east of Newland Head to avoid a Sea Eagle nesting area.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted east of Newland Head to avoid a Sea Eagle nesting area.

End of re-route affecting Map 1.5
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted east of Newland Head to avoid a Sea Eagle nesting area.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted off Hindmarsh Tiers Road.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted off Blackfellow Creek Road.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Engelbrook Reserve.

Temporary re-route affecting Map 3.3

Start of temporary re-route affecting Map 3.3
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Mt George Conservation Park. A bridge has been washed away, and the re-route will remain in place until the bridge has been replaced.

Temporary re-route affecting Map 3.3
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Mt George Conservation Park. A bridge has been washed away, and the re-route will remain in place until the bridge has been replaced.

End of temporary re-route affecting Map 3.3
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Mt George Conservation Park. A bridge has been washed away, and the re-route will remain in place until the bridge has been replaced.

The trail through Woodhouse Scout Camp has been re-routed, August 2005.

The trail coming out of the Botanic Gardens and crossing Summit Road has been re-routed, 2007.

End of temporary re-route and start of a permanent re-route affecting Map 3.5
Morialta Conservation Park: End of the temporary re-route avoiding a section of trail that follows the creek. Bridges and sections of trail here have been washed away, when repaired this section of trail will be reinstated.
Start of a permanent reirouted.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted in Morialta Conservation Park.

Temporary re-route affecting Map 3.5

Start of temporary re-route affecting Map 3.5
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted in Morialta Conservation Park. Temporary re-route avoiding a section of trail that follows the creek. Bridges and sections of trail here have been washed away, when repaired this section of trail will be reinstated.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted in Morialta Conservation Park. Temporary re-route avoiding a section of trail that follows the creek. Bridges and sections of trail here have been washed away, when repaired this section of trail will be reinstated.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted on Colonial Drive.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted in Mt Crawford Forest.

Re-route affecting Maps 3.9 and 4.1

Start of re-route affecting Maps 3.9 and 4.1
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Centennial Drive.

Re-route affecting Maps 3.9 and 4.1
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Centennial Drive.

End of re-route affecting Maps 3.9 and 4.1
The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Centennial Drive.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Wirra Wirra Peaks. The alternative option of the Trail which avoided climbing Wirra Wirra Peaks has been re-routed: the original alternative option has been closed, and a new alternative option provided to the east along Wirra Wirra Road and Blockers Road. Secondly, the main Trail north of Wirra Wirra Peaks between Tower Road and Old Glen Road has been re-routed.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted along a creek to avoid a difficult creek crossing, June 2008

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted around a creek to avoid a difficult creek crossing, June 2008

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Marrabel to take walkers through the township.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted north of Burra near Baldina Creek, 2005.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Newikie Creek, 2005.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted near Caroona Creek, in Caroona Conservation Park, 2005.

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted beyond Mt Remarkable near the Racecourse Camp. This map shows the current re-route, the original route is not shown (however the Southern Guidebook, 1st edition, 2004, shows the original route)

The Heysen Trail has been rerouted beyond Mt Remarkable, avoiding Woolfords Track.

The Heysen Trail has been slightly rerouted near Alligator Gorge Road in Mt Remarkable National Park, April 2007.

The Heysen Trail has been slightly rerouted near Alligator Gorge Road in Mt Remarkable National Park, April 2007..

Alternate route affecting Map 4.4

Start of alternate route affecting Map 4.4
An alternative route has been provided for walkers who wish to avoid the steep climb at a waterfall.

Alternate route affecting Map 4.4
An alternative route has been provided for walkers who wish to avoid the steep climb at a waterfall.

End of alternate route affecting Map 4.4
An alternative route has been provided for walkers who wish to avoid the steep climb at a waterfall.

Start of alternate route affecting Map 4.5 and 4.6
The Heysen Trail has been slightly rerouted to follow the creek west of Buckaringa Gorge, and near Buckaringa Gorge campsite, 2008.

Alternate route affecting Map 4.5 and 4.6
The Heysen Trail has been slightly rerouted to follow the creek west of Buckaringa Gorge, and near Buckaringa Gorge campsite, 2008.

End of alternate route affecting Map 45 and 4.6
The Heysen Trail has been slightly rerouted to follow the creek west of Buckaringa Gorge, and near Buckaringa Gorge campsite, 2008.

Guidebook Map Boundaries
These outlines assist in comparing the on-screen map to the maps in the official Heysen Trail guidebook.

Southern Guidebook - Chapter 1 - map boundaries

Map 1.1
Southern Guidebook
Chapter 1
Map boundaries are approximate only

Map 1.2
Southern Guidebook
Chapter 1
Map boundaries are approximate only

Map 1.3
Southern Guidebook
Chapter 1
Map boundaries are approximate only

Southern Guidebook - Chapter 2 - map boundaries

Southern Guidebook - Chapter 3 - map boundaries

Northern Guidebook - Chapter 1 - map boundaries

Northern Guidebook

Northern Guidebook - Chapter 2 - map boundaries

Northern Guidebook - Chapter 3 - map boundaries

Heysen Trail Accommodation
View, comment and rate accommodation options along the Heysen Trail via a website forum. Although primarily focused on campsites, huts and shelters along the Heysen Trail, you can also comment on other facilities near the trail.

Southern Guide - Chapter 1

Waitpinga camp site
Details of hut and camping facilities

Parsons Beach camp site
Details, camping no longer permitted

Balquhidder West Camp Site
Details of camping facilities

Tunkalilla Beach
Details of camping facilities

Tapanappa Camp Site
Details of camping facilities

Trig Campground

Eagle Waterhole Camp Site
Details of shelter and camping facilities

Cobbler Hill campsite

Cape Jervis
Details of town accommodation options

Southern Guide - Chapter 2

Rocky Creek Hut
Details of hut and camping facilities

Chookarloo Campsite

Forest Gate Cottages
Details of facilities

Woodcutters Cottage
Details of cottage camping facilities

Kyeema Conservation Park campsite
This camping facility is no longer available

Stone Road campsite
Details, this camping facility is no longer available.
Alternative camping is available at Coles Crossing campsite (approx 2.5km east)

Coles Crossing campsite

Mt Compass
Details of town accommodation options

Mt Compass township camp site at oval

Mt Compass Caravan Park
Details of facilities

Helga's Hideaway
Details of facilities

Compass Country Cabins

Inman Valley
Details of town accommodation options

Victor Harbor

Newland Hill Road Reserve Camp Site
Details, this site is no longer available for camping.

Southern Guide - Chapter 3

Mylor Conservation Park YHA
Details of hostel
Exact location may not be shown

Aldgate
Details of town accommodation facilities

Bridgewater
Details of town accommodation facilities

Woodhouse Activity Centre
Details of bunkhouse and camping facilities

Mt Lofty Cottage YHA
Details of hostel facilities

Summertown
Details of town accommodation facilities

Uraidla

Norton Summit YHA
Details of hostel facilities

Cudlee Creek South

Cudlee Creek North

Cudlee Creek Caravan Park
Details of caravan park facilities

Kersbrook

Scotts Shelter
Details of shelter and camping facilities

Chalks
Details of shelter and camping facilities

Rocky Paddock

Centennial Drive

Youth Hostel Road (YHA)

Fromms Farm

Old School House
Details of hut and camping facilities

Freemans Hut

Rossiters Hut

Heggies Range Road campsite

Bethany Reserve
Details, please note this reserve is no longer available for camping overnight

Tanunda

Greenock

Blue Gum Retreat
Details of facilities.

Kapunda

Marschalls Hut

Marrabel

Huppatz Hut

Burra Creek Gorge Reserve (Worlds End)

Burra

Wandallah Creek Shelter

Black Jacks Shelter

Caroona Creek Shelter

Old Mt Bryan East School

Hallett

Hallett Railway Station

Willalo Hall
Details, this hut is no longer available

Spalding

Freshwater Weir Camp Site
Details of hut and camping facilities.
Exact location may not be shown

Northern Guide - Chapter 1

Curnows Hut

Wirrilla Shearers Quarters
Details of shearer's quarters facilities

Georgetown

Hiskeys Hut

Crystal Brook

Northern Guide - Chapter 2

Bowman Park Hut & Camp Site

Bowman Park
Details of hostel facilities

Talyala Hills
Details of B&B facilities

Taralee Orchards
Details of B&B facilities

Wirrabara Old Schoolhouse YHA

Ippinitchie Campground

Wirrabara
Details of town accomodation facilities

Go-Cart Track Shelter

Murray Town

Melrose
Details of town accomodation facilities

Northern Guide - Chapter 3

Mt Remarkable Summit Camp Site

Racecourse Camp

Grays Hut

Sugargum Dam Camp

Goat Rock Camp
Exact location may not be shown

Longhill Camp

Stony Creek Camp

Alligator Lodge

Wilmington

Catninga Tank
Details water availability - no accommodation/camping available here

Broadview Homestead

Waukarie Creek/Mt Brown North Camp site

Woolshed Flat Hut
Details of dormitary facilities

Pichi Richi Park
Details

Quorn

Old Homestead & Shearer's Quarters
Details of hut facilities

The Dutchman Hut

Warren Gorge

Mt Arden South Camp Site

Argadells

Buckaringa North Camp Site

Buckaringa Gorge Camp Site
This camping facility is no longer available, details

Calabrinda Creek Camp Site

Mt Elm Camp Site

Hawker

Mt Little Station

Mayo Hut

Wonoka Station

Arkaba Station
Details of station facilities

Red Range camp site

Rawnsley Park Station
Details of station facilities

Bridle camp site

Wilpena Caravan Park
Details of caravan park facilities

Wilpena Resort
Details of resort facilities

Acraman Campground

Yanyanna Hut

Middlesight Water Hut

Youngoona Campsite

Trezona Campsite

Aroona Ruins campsite

Aroona Hut
Details of hut facilities

Angorichina Tourist Village

Alpana Station

Nungawurtina Hut (Alpana Station)
location approximate

Heysen Trail Fire Ban Districts
The boundaries of the Fire Ban Districts - useful for determining which Fire Ban District your planned hike is in.

Flinders Fire Ban District
The Heysen Trail is closed during the Fire Danger Season, which for the Flinders Fire Ban District normally starts on 1 November, and ends on 15 April. The Fire Danger Season may be extended, so please check the actual dates that may be in place on the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) website or by calling the CFS on 1300 362 361.
Sections of the Heysen Trail through parks, reserves and road reserves remain open throughout the year, more info.

Mid North Fire Ban District
The Heysen Trail is closed during the Fire Danger Season, which for the Mid North Fire Ban District normally starts on 15 November, and ends on 30 April. The Fire Danger Season may be extended, so please check the actual dates that may be in place on the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) website or by calling the CFS on 1300 362 361.
Sections of the Heysen Trail through parks, reserves and road reserves remain open throughout the year, more info.

Mt Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District
The Heysen Trail is closed during the Fire Danger Season, which for the Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District normally starts on 1 December, and ends on 30 April. The Fire Danger Season may be extended, so please check the actual dates that may be in place on the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) website or by calling the CFS on 1300 362 361.
Sections of the Heysen Trail through parks, reserves and road reserves remain open throughout the year, more info.

Adelaide Metro Fire Ban District
The Heysen Trail is closed during the Fire Danger Season, which for the Adelaide Metro Fire Ban District normally starts on 1 December, and ends on 30 April. The Fire Danger Season may be extended, so please check the actual dates that may be in place on the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) website or by calling the CFS on 1300 362 361.

South Australia Tourism Regions
The boundaries of the Tourism Regions - useful for finding accommodation and tourist information along the Heysen Trail.

Fleurieu Peninsula tourism region
Links:
Accommodation
Tourism website
Tourism region boundaries are approximate

Adelaide Hills tourism region
Links:
Accommodation
Tourism website
Tourism region boundaries are approximate

Barossa Valley tourism region
Links:
Accommodation
Tourism website
Tourism region boundaries are approximate

Clare Valley tourism region

Flinders Ranges and Outback tourism region

Adelaide tourism region