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 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 Forum Posts
Section distances
Thanks for the time Jeremy, love the Blog, very interesting.
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Sea to Summit trail
Did the 32km Sea to Summit today from Kingston Caravan Park to Mt. Lof... More
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Re: accommodation forum
Hi Warwick, the recent user activity option has been restored.
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The Heysen Trail
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The Heysen Trail passes through some of South Australia's most diverse and breathtaking landscapes, traversing coastal areas, native bushland, rugged gorges, pine forests and vineyards, as well as rich farmland and historic towns. The Trail passes through some of the most scenic parts of the state including national parks, state forests and internationally acclaimed tourist destinations, including the Barossa Valley and the stunning Wilpena Pound.
The southern section, from Cape Jervis to Spalding in the Mid North, is ideal for beginners and those with children, following the Mount Lofty Ranges. The northern section, from Spalding to Parachilna Gorge, is isolated and at time rugged, provides a rewarding challenge for experienced walkers.
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 Trail is managed by a partnership between:
The Trail passes through:
For information about walking beyond the northern trailhead of the Heysen Trail, from Parachilna Gorge to Arkaroola and beyond, visit www.heysentrail.asn.au/beyond_the_heysen/.
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View  magazine article as published in the Aug/Sep 2005 edition of Outdoor Australia magazine.
Open April to October each year
The Heysen Trail is closed during the Fire Danger Season, closure dates vary across the trail.
Maps
There are two A5 guidebooks available from leading outdoor shops, map shops and the Friends of the Heysen Trail.
A Google Map interface is available, and GPS files can be downloaded for navigational use on your personal handheld GPS.
Re-Routes of the Trail
Get details of re-routes affecting the Heysen Trail.
Camping along the Trail
Up-to-date details of each campsite and hut along the trail can be found via our Google Map interface, simply select the Accommodation checkbox (or visit Printable list). Campsites are marked in each guidebook, however over time some campsites have been closed, new ones opened, or campsites have been moved. Details are also shown of towns, such as bed & breakfasts, hotels, caravan parks, motels and hostels.
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 include:
- supermarkets
- general stores
- pharmacies (chemist stores)
- doctor clinics, hospitals
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- internet access
- payphones
- public toilets
- post offices
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Transport
Details of buses, taxis and private tour operators that service the trail and towns along the Heysen Trail.
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Re-Routes
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