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Category: Heysen Trail

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  • 17 August 2023

    Big bold idea for Heysen Trail Northern Trailhead

    The Friends announce an exciting proposal to enhance the Northern Trailhead at Parachilna. We also provide an update on the Friends website review.

    Read more about Big bold idea for Heysen Trail Northern Trailhead
  • 9 August 2023

    Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: latest edition includes 9 reroutes

    This is a major update: the downloadable GPX file and Interactive Map have been updated to include 9 trail re-routes since the last update in May 2022.

    Read more about Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: latest edition includes 9 reroutes
  • 17 May 2023

    Heysen Trail closure north of Cudlee Creek, 19th-21st May 2023

    Closure of Heysen Trail in the Bennetts Plantation, Mt Crawford Forest, north of Cudlee Creek Friday May 19 through Sunday May 21, 2023

    Read more about Heysen Trail closure north of Cudlee Creek, 19th-21st May 2023
  • 18 April 2023

    Wild South Coast Way & associated Park closures, 7th-12th May 2023

    Closure of Wild South Coast Way and Heysen Trail in Deep Creek NP for feral animal control cull from 4pm 7th to midday 12th May 2023

    Read more about Wild South Coast Way & associated Park closures, 7th-12th May 2023
  • 10 April 2023

    Animal control program on the Fleurieu Peninsula, 1-14 May 2023

    Warning to Wild South Coast Way walkers of possible loud noises associated with an aerial deer cull operation on 1st-14th May 2023

    Read more about Animal control program on the Fleurieu Peninsula, 1-14 May 2023
  • 30 November 2022

    The Heysen Trail is currently closed due to the Fire Danger Season

    Most of the Heysen Trail is currently closed due to the Fire Danger Season, however sections through parks, reserves and…

    Read more about The Heysen Trail is currently closed due to the Fire Danger Season
  • 11 November 2022

    Fire Danger Season closes some sections of the Heysen Trail north of Tanunda

    Some sections of the Heysen Trail north of Tanunda are now closed because of the danger of fire

    Read more about Fire Danger Season closes some sections of the Heysen Trail north of Tanunda
  • 2 November 2022

    Fire Danger Season closes some Flinders sections of the Heysen Trail

    Fire restrictions have closed some sections of the Heysen Trail in the Flinders. Walkers also need to take notice of animal control programs in that area.

    Read more about Fire Danger Season closes some Flinders sections of the Heysen Trail
  • 26 October 2022

    New Heysen Trail Map 1, including the Wild South Coast Way.

    A new version of the Heysen Trail map 1 has just been released. The map incorporates the Wild South Coast Way and is now available on our on line store. The Friends' Map and Book clearance sale is also continuing.

    Read more about New Heysen Trail Map 1, including the Wild South Coast Way.
  • 26 August 2022

    Animal control program on the Fleurieu Peninsula, 19-30 September 2022

    Warning to WSCW walkers of possible loud noises associated with an aerial deer cull 19-30 September 2022

    Read more about Animal control program on the Fleurieu Peninsula, 19-30 September 2022
  • 22 July 2022

    Bio Security alert – Be aware of the potential dangers of Foot & Mouth Disease

    With the increasing risk of F&MD being introduced to Australia, it is essential that walkers take precautions to combat the potential spread of this and other soil borne diseases. Walkers are asked to clean footwear and equipment to eliminate the chance of spreading disease.

    Read more about Bio Security alert – Be aware of the potential dangers of Foot & Mouth Disease
  • 19 July 2022

    Heysen Trail closure through the Buckaringa Sanctuary, Friday 26th to Monday 29th August 2022.

    The Heysen Trail through the Buckaringa Sanctuary will be closed to walkers from the evening of 26th August to 8.00am on 29th August 2022. The closure is due to a feral animal control program being conducted in the area.

    Read more about Heysen Trail closure through the Buckaringa Sanctuary, Friday 26th to Monday 29th August 2022.
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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.

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