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  • 9 September 2020

    WALKING SA Walk Event – Adelaide 100 Trail Launch, 7km Showcase walk

    Walking SA Adelaide100 Trail Launch, 7km showcase walk, 10:00am Sunday 11 October 2020. Join Walking SA to celebrate the launch of the first section of the Adelaide100® trail.

    Read more about WALKING SA Walk Event – Adelaide 100 Trail Launch, 7km Showcase walk
  • 10 September 2019

    Access to off-track walking may be under threat in the Flinders Ranges and beyond – Pastoral Act Review

    The Pastoral Act is to reviewed. Walkers ability to access pastoral leases may change. You can comment. Online survey extended to 5pm Monday 30 Sept. 2019.

    Read more about Access to off-track walking may be under threat in the Flinders Ranges and beyond – Pastoral Act Review
  • 27 December 2017

    The Great North Walk – May 2018.

    Join the Friends on their extended walk in 2018 -the iconic 250 km Great North Walk from Sydney to Newcastle. The Great North Walk is a wonderful trail through a magnificent array of natural and urban environments. The Friends will be exploring this long-distance Trail over 17 days in May 2018. Bookings open on February 1st 2018.

    Read more about The Great North Walk – May 2018.
  • 27 December 2016

    Vale Jamie Shephard, past President of Friends of the Heysen Trail

    The Friends of the Heysen Trail are saddened by the passing of our highly esteemed past President Jamie Sheppard on 27 December, 2016. Jamie was active in all facets of the walking community, and a most generous host of social functions for the members. Jamie will be remembered as a true gentleman and friend to all who knew him, and he will be very sadly missed in the wider community.

    Read more about Vale Jamie Shephard, past President of Friends of the Heysen Trail
  • 24 September 2016

    Adelaide Hills flood damage closes some walking trails.

    Recent heavy rains and flood damage in the Adelaide Hills have closed several roads and popular walking trails including the Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty track.

    Read more about Adelaide Hills flood damage closes some walking trails.
  • 15 September 2016

    Vale Honorary Member Jim Crinion

    The Friends of the Heysen Trail report the death of Honorary Member Jim Crinion.

    Read more about Vale Honorary Member Jim Crinion
  • 12 August 2016

    Walkers be warned – Bees!

    From August to October, walkers in South Australia need to be careful of dangers posed by bees. You may find bee hives around canola and other flowers. Avoid walking close to the hives. View our tips for hiking near bees.

    Read more about Walkers be warned – Bees!
  • 16 December 2015

    Walk the Yorke Official Opening 13 December 2015

    The Friends of the Heysen Trail were represented at the successful opening to the Walk the Yorke at Port Vincent on Sunday 13 December 2015.

    Read more about Walk the Yorke Official Opening 13 December 2015
  • Morialta Centenary Picnic Sunday 8th November. 2 x Walks. Bid on Historic Images Auction
    5 November 2015

    This Sunday 8th November – Morialta Centenary Picnic. 2 x Walks. Bid on Historic Images Auction

    Join in the community events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Morialta Conservation Park. Two free guided walks for the public to check out the Morialta Conservation Park.

    Read more about This Sunday 8th November – Morialta Centenary Picnic. 2 x Walks. Bid on Historic Images Auction
  • Bushwalk.com eMag October edition cover - Best South Australian Walks featuring Friends of the Heysen Trail
    2 October 2015

    Bushwalk.com eMag Featuring South Australia’s Best Walks

    The October edition of Bushwalk.com eMag is out – with a focus the best walks in South Australia. The articles include a profile on the Friends of the Heysen Trail.

    Read more about Bushwalk.com eMag Featuring South Australia’s Best Walks
  • 11 September 2015

    Deep Creek Family Fun Day – 20 September 2015

    Head to South Australia’s most scenic bushland reserve for a free family open day. Drop in and say hi at our stall!

    Read more about Deep Creek Family Fun Day – 20 September 2015
  • 20 August 2015

    Lavender Federation Trail meets the Heysen Trail, extending to Clare

    The Lavender Federation Trail has been successful in gaining grant funding to extend the trail from its current trailhead at Eudunda onwards to Clare, to intersect the Heysen Trail at Webb Gab. A special event is in the planning for April 2016 to celebrate the crossing of the two long-distance trails.

    Read more about Lavender Federation Trail meets the Heysen Trail, extending to Clare
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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.

The Friends of Heysen Trail acknowledge and respect the Traditional Custodians of the ancestral lands we traverse along the Heysen Trail, embracing the Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna, Peramangk, Ngadjuri, Nukunu and Adnyamathanha peoples.

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