Friends of the Heysen Trail Resources. 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. All prices quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD), Cancellation & Refund Policy The Heysen Trail is closed during the Fire Danger Season. View shop/office map, ABN 95 539 572 296 Download the latest Trailwalker issue. The Friends 2021 Calendar is now available at the Office. Support our work and the Heysen Trail. Our view on appropriate shared use of walking trails. This is a predominantly flat walk below rocky outcrops. The CFS has announced the dates of the Fire Danger Season for the Mt Lofty Ranges region. heysentrail@heysentrail.asn.au The total length of the Heysen Trail is 1,144 kms. The ridgetops and testing climbs reward walkers with […], This walk follows dirt roads into the small town of Georgetown and beyond past Hiskeys Hut. We will still process on-line shop orders but it may take up to 5 business days to complete them. Open Mon-Fri 10.30am-2.30pm A collection of blogs and photo albums kept by members of the Friends of the Heysen Trail. The Friends of the Heysen Trail have … This is a long but fairly fast walk, initially along vehicle tracks, then over open grazing land along the face […], One of the gems of the Trail, this ridge walk provides spectacular views and many photo opportunities. Security Policy We maintain the Heysen Trail in partnership with the Government of SA and other bodies. We had one car at each end to save a long walk back again. Hike the entire Heysen Trail over six years. Answering common question about our walking programme. View shop/office map, The Friends of the Heysen Trailand Other Walking Trails Inc, Suite 203, 2nd Floor Epworth Building Although the most populous section of the trail, it still retains a rural feel as walkers pass through the parks and bushland of Bridgewater, Mt George Conservation Park, Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens and Cleland Conservation Park. 33 Pirie Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000 As indicated above the Heysen Trail will reopen during April/May 2021. Australia, Phone The Heysen Trail starts at Cape Jervis and continues to Victor Harbor, through to the Adelaide Hills and all the way to the Flinders Ranges. Our volunteers will return on Tuesday 2nd February 2021. The Heysen Trail is maintained through a coordinated effort between different groups and bodies. People of the Friends of the Heysen Trail organisation. The Heysen Trail is currently closed due to the Fire Danger Season, however sections through parks, reserves and road reserves remain open. 73km, 3-5 days. Our volunteers will return on Tuesday 2nd February 2021. The Heysen Trail is developed and maintained as a partnership between the Government of South Australia (Department for Environment & Water - DEW) and the Friends of the Heysen Trail. Use this Walk Selector tool to find a section of the Heysen Trail to walk. Walk events along the Heysen Trail and in national parks and reserves elsewhere in SA. One of the most spectacular sections of the Trail, walkers follow sandy tracks through the coastal scrub of Newland Head […], This section follows country roads, farm fencelines, forest trails and attractive road reserves. The journey to the end of the Flinders Ranges. The closure of the Mid North District commences on 15th November 2020. The Friends of the Heysen Trail have a mountain of online information that caters for day-walkers, section-hikers or those adventurous enough to trek the entire trail. A 4-5 day highlight section along the south coast is spectacular, with good campsites along the way for multi-day hikers. The Heysen Trail between these locations will close on 15th November 2020 and reopen on 30th April 2021. Get a completion certificate and cloth badge. Address Tweets by @HeysenTrail The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. between Cape Jervis and Tanunda in the Barossa Valley: The Fire Danger Season in the Mt Lofty Ranges will commence on 1 December 2020 and end on 30 April 2021. between Tanunda in the Barossa Valley and Wirrabara Forest: The Fire Danger Season in the Mid North will commence on 15 November 2020 and end on April 30th 2021. between Wirrabara Forest and Parachilna in the Flinders Ranges: The Fire Danger Season in the Flinders ends on April 15th 2021. Half or full day loop walks on the trail. Although walkers of all ages can enjoy the Heysen Trail you are advised that the majority of the trail corresponds within Classes 4-5 of the Australian 2156.1-2001 WalkingTracks–Classification and signage. Heysen Trail: Newikie Creek to Dares Hill Road is a 15 mile point-to-point trail located near Mount Bryan East, South Australia, Australia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Five grades of walk catering for people of different fitness levels. heysentrail@heysentrail.asn.au Find buses and private operators to get to and from the trail. Use this Walk Selector tool to find a section of the Heysen Trail to walk. The Fire Ban Season dates for 2020/2021 are: Find out more details about when to hike the Heysen Trail and the Fire Danger Season. Web design by Huts are located on sections of the Heysen Trail; closure of the trail due to Fire Ban season and days of Broadcast Fire Ban also apply. Government of South Australia (Department for Environment & Water - DEW). The coastal way, along the Southern Ocean is one of the spectacular sections of the Heysen Trail. Most people choose to walk sections of the track for one or a few days at a time. Support our work and the Heysen Trail. Sections previously numbered 55 and 56 have been combined into Section 56, from Mt Little Station to Moralana Scenic Drive. The Flinders Ranges offer a rolling range of majestic peaks and rugged ridges, deep gorges and endemic plants and animals. Starting the Heysen Trail at Cape Jervis. Find huts, campsites, motels and B&Bs along the trail and in nearby towns. The trail continues through Mount Lofty Golf course and through the Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens. A branch of the Friends of the Heysen Trail, in the Mid North, which conducts a walking program. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? 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