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  • 12 May 2022

    Heysen Trail closure through the Buckaringa Sanctuary, Friday 1st July to Wednesday 6th July 2022.

    The Heysen Trail through the Buckaringa Sanctuary will be closed to walkers from the evening of 1st July to 8.00am on 6th July 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 1st July to Wednesday 6th July 2022.
  • 7 May 2022

    Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: 13 re-routes and corrections

    This is a major update: the downloadable GPX file and Interactive Map have been updated to include 13 trail re-routes, minor corrections and improvements since the last bundled update in February 2021.

    Read more about Heysen Trail GPX files update for GPS: 13 re-routes and corrections
  • 5 August 2021

    Heysen Trail closure near the Buckaringa Sanctuary, 26th to 30th August and 7th to 11th October 2021

    The Heysen Trail adjacent to the Buckaringa Sanctuary will be closed to walkers from 26th to 30th August and 7th to 11th October 2021.

    Read more about Heysen Trail closure near the Buckaringa Sanctuary, 26th to 30th August and 7th to 11th October 2021
  • 4 August 2021

    Walk the Heysen Trail with the Friends – from the Fleurieu Peninsula to Mt Lofty

    A guided walk on the Heysen Trail from Inman Valley to Mt Lofty. Six days of consecutive walks on some of the prettiest sections of the trail. Ideal for, but not limited to, walkers from regional areas and interstate. .

    Read more about Walk the Heysen Trail with the Friends – from the Fleurieu Peninsula to Mt Lofty
  • 23 July 2021

    Reminder of a change to the Heysen Trail in the former Bundaleer Forest.

    A recent change to the Heysen Trail in the former Bundaleer Forest means the original route between Curnows Hut and New Campbell Hill has been reinstated. Please note that this change was omitted from an article in the upcoming August edition of the Trailwalker magazine.

    Read more about Reminder of a change to the Heysen Trail in the former Bundaleer Forest.
  • 20 May 2021

    Keep fruit fly free on your walks !!

    Walkers leaving the metro area should be sure they do not take fruit fly with them. There is a fruit fly infestation in metropolitan Adelaide, and there are penalties for moving potentially infected fruit from an affected to an unaffected region. Please check which region ( green, orange or red) you live in, and act accordingly, after viewing the regulations on the SA govt fruit fly web site.

    Read more about Keep fruit fly free on your walks !!
  • 18 May 2021

    Heysen Trail closure near the Buckaringa Sanctuary, Thursday 3rd June to Tuesday 8th June 2021.

    The Heysen Trail adjacent to the Buckaringa Sanctuary will be closed to walkers, Thursday evening 3rd June to Tuesday morning 8th June 2021.

    Read more about Heysen Trail closure near the Buckaringa Sanctuary, Thursday 3rd June to Tuesday 8th June 2021.
  • 18 February 2021

    Heysen Trail Closure – Southern Flinders Ranges Parks (February 2021)

    Access to the Heysen Trail in the Southern Flinders Ranges will be restricted from 6 am Saturday, 20th February 2021 until 2pm Friday, 26th February 2021..

    Read more about Heysen Trail Closure – Southern Flinders Ranges Parks (February 2021)
  • 17 November 2020

    Trail care – the Heysen Trail needs our attention

    With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions many people have tried bushwalking and camping for the first time. Some people have camped wherever they can find a spot. This type of behaviour has understandably upset some owners of land on or near the trail. We all need to remember to follow good bushwalking and camping etiquette.

    Read more about Trail care – the Heysen Trail needs our attention
  • 5 November 2020

    Heysen Trail Closure – Southern Flinders Ranges

    Access to the Heysen Trail in the Southern Flinders Ranges will be restricted from 6 am Saturday, 21 November 2020 until 2pm Friday, 27 November 2020.

    Read more about Heysen Trail Closure – Southern Flinders Ranges
  • 21 October 2020

    Walkers warned of night closure of trails in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park for the next 12 months through to October 31st 2021.

    Some walking tracks in The Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, will be closed at night time until the end of October 2021 due to a feral cat control program. The Heysen Trail will remain open but walkers need to take care.

    Read more about Walkers warned of night closure of trails in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park for the next 12 months through to October 31st 2021.
  • 2 July 2020

    Heysen Trail closure through the Buckaringa Sanctuary, Friday 10th July to Tuesday 14th July 2020.

    The Heysen Trail through Buckaringa Sanctuary will be closed to walkers, Friday evening 10th July to Tuesday morning 14th July 2020.

    Read more about Heysen Trail closure through the Buckaringa Sanctuary, Friday 10th July to Tuesday 14th July 2020.
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