Maps of the Heysen Trail

Guide Books

Two guide books have been released by the Department for Environment and Heritage. Book One, the Southern Guide, covers Cape Jervis in the south to Spalding in the mid-north. Book Two, the Northern Guide, covers Spalding in the mid-north to Parachilna Gorge in the north. These books supersede the previous fifteen strip maps. From time to time, it is necessary to re-route sections of the Heysen Trail.

The guide books may be purchased online in our shop.

GPS files

Load the following waypoints data file/s 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).

These files may need some manipulation in order to reduce the amount of data available, as the file may be too large or cumbersome for your GPS unit, or contain a lot of data not relevant to your walk. The files are provided in Google Earth KML format, and may need to be converted to GPX (GPS Exchange) or your GPS unit's native file format. Refer to your GPS unit's manual on how to load the file onto your GPS unit, although it is commonly done via pc software that shipped with your unit or in some cases can be saved directly onto the GPS unit's memory card.

GPS file downloads:

• Complete Google Maps KML file of Heysen Trail (updated 20/04/09)
• Individual chapters (these files do not include re-routes or campsites):
• Southern Guide, Chapter 1
• Southern Guide, Chapter 2
• Southern Guide, Chapter 3
• Southern Guide, Chapter 4
• Southern Guide, Chapter 5
• Southern Guide, Chapter 6
• Northern Guide, Chapter 1
• Northern Guide, Chapter 2
• Northern Guide, Chapter 3
• Northern Guide, Chapter 4
• Northern Guide, Chapter 5
• Northern Guide, Chapter 6

Useful links:

• GPSBabel (free/donation software for converting files from KML files to almost any GPS file type)
• GPS Utility (free software for converting file types and manipulating data - pay for full features)
• OziExplorer (software for converting files and manipulating data)
• Google Earth (free/upgrade software for viewing and manipulating files)
• Garmin GPS units usually ship with their custom software, called MapSource, for viewing and manipulating files

Local Maps

A number of local maps of towns and areas are available from:

• The Map Shop
• Wilkins Tourist Maps
• RAA

Simple Overview Trail Maps

There are a number of simple overiew maps available showing different aspects of the Heysen Trail: