Members of the Butterflies for Barbra walking group receive full access to our Heysen Trail pages, including maps, walk grades and more.

 

To find out details on how to join the Butterflies for Barbra walking group please visit the Members section

 

The 1,200 kilometre hiking 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.

 

 

Open April to October each year

The Heysen Trail is closed during theFire Danger Season, closure dates vary across the trail.

 

 

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 volunteers of the Friends of the Heysen Trail,

• the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, and

• a number of volunteer walking clubs, landholders and individuals

 

The Trail passes through:

• National Parks, Conservation Parks and Reserves

• Public roads and road reserves (unmade roads) through local council areas

• Private land

• forests

 

For information about accomodation, maps, guided walks and basically anything to do with the Heysen Trail please visit the FRIENDS OF HEYSEN TRAIL website www.heysentrail.asn.au