Welcome to the Friends of the Heysen Trail
We’re a not-for-profit volunteer organisation dedicated to supporting the development and maintenance of South Australia’s magnificent Heysen Trail.
Discover the Trail
At 1,200 km, the Heysen Trail is one of Australia’s longest and most spectacular hiking trails, extending from Cape Jervis on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula to Parachilna Gorge in the Flinders Ranges, traversing coastal areas, native bushland, rugged gorges, pine forests, vineyards, rich farmland and historic towns.
Meet the Friends
Established in 1986, the Friends of the Heysen Trail is run by a group of passionate volunteers who work in partnership with the South Australian Government to maintain and promote the Heysen Trail.
We also run a year-round program of guided walks for members who want to walk the entire Trail End-to-End, as well as those who prefer shorter half-day and day walks with other people.
Love the Heysen Trail as much as we do?
When you become a member of the Friends, you not only join a community of fellow hikers but also play a vital role in supporting the maintenance and development of the Heysen Trail.
Your membership gives you access to our group walks, retail discounts and notification when the next issue of our Trailwalker magazine is available.