Heysen Trail MapView Google map showing the Heysen Trail, photos, accommodation options, re-routes, Fire Ban Districts and Tourism Regions. 
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Maps of the Heysen Trail
Two guide books have been released
by the Department of Environment & Natural Resources. 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.
Google Map Interface
View Google map interface showing the Heysen Trail, photos, accommodation options, re-routes, Fire Ban Districts and Tourism Regions, updated 10/12/11 v3.5
Google Earth file
Download the KML file for use in Google Earth, updated 10/12/11 v3.5.
File for GPS Units
Download the GPX file for use with handheld GPS units, updated 10/12/11 v3.5. Use the file 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. 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.
Useful links:
How-to guide for using a GPS hiking (an article from our Trailwalker magazine)- 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)
- Garmin GPS units usually ship with their custom software, called MapSource, for viewing and manipulating files
Where to Purchase Maps
Guidebooks and local maps of towns and areas are available from:
- Friends of the Heysen Trail
www.heysentrail.asn.au/shop
Selling maps and books about the Heysen Trail, other trails and bushwalking in general. - The Map Shop
www.mapshop.net.au
Selling local and international map products and travel guides. - Cartographics
www.cartographics.com.au
Selling maps, globes, travel guides, digital maps and GPS. - RAA
www.raa.net
The RAA is South Australia's peak motoring body, also selling local maps, road strip maps, tourist advice and an accommodation booking service.
Simple Overview Trail Maps
There are a number of simple overiew maps available showing different aspects of the Heysen Trail:
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Map showing terrain, roads and towns. View or print higher resolution version overall map. |
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A simple map showing the trail and nearby towns. View or print higher resolution version overall map. |
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Map showing relevant tourist regions the Heysen Trail passes through. Use the map here to visit the South Australian Tourism Commission's accommodation websites (divided into the Tourist Regions). View or print higher resolution version Tourist Regions map. |
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Map showing relevant Fire Ban Districts the Heysen Trail passes through. Use the map here to view relevant Fire Ban information on the Country Fire Service's (CFS) websites. View or print higher resolution version Fire Ban Districts map. |
