Crafers and Cleland
2025-12-17
A walk in the southern end of Cleland along bush and service tracks. This walk has a few undulations to get the blood flowing but nothing too taxing. Walking boots or sturdy sandshoes are a must and if you usually use walking poles feel free to bring them along. The walk is about 7kms long and will take 2 hrs. Optional meal at the Jimmies Restaurant Crafers afterwards.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Amy Gillett Bikeway( Mt Torrens to Birdwood)
2026-01-14
Originally scheduled for 7 Jan but moved because of extreme heat forecast.

Come on out and walk the newest section of the Amy Gillett Trail. Mt Torrens to Birdwood. The pathway follows the alignment of the former Mt Pleasant railway line ensuring that the gradients are very gentle. We will have views out over grazing land, vineyards and be constantly surrounded by beautiful old gum trees.

The flies are plentiful and persistent so repellent, or a fly net is recommended. (Or perhaps I should have showered before I ventured out. Nah. I’m blaming the cows and the horses in the adjacent paddocks). Hiking boots and walking poles are not required for this walk.

Upon returning to Mt Torrens there will be the option of staying on for lunch at the Mount Torrens Hotel. I had lunch there mid October and can affirm that they serve good honest country pub food and local beers and wines. Let me know if you are staying for lunch when registering so that I can make a booking.

If you are wanting to come out for this walk but do not fancy the drive though the hills, I have room for 4 extra walkers with me. Text me once you have the registration confirmation email and I will confirm your seat and send you the meeting point in Hope Valley. Keep in mind though, that I will be staying for lunch so not an option if you are wanting to head off straight after the walk.

See you there.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Famous Faces and Commemorative Places
2026-01-14 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
This walk reveals the history behind our statues and memorials in the parklands between North Terrace and lower North Adelaide, some old and some new.

Coastal Series Outer Harbour to Sellicks Beach -Walk 1 - Outer Harbour to Semaphore South
2026-01-16
We have a Beautiful Coastline, so why don’t we walk it.

Join us to do 7 Coastal Walks from Outer Harbour to Sellicks Beach

Held Friday am from 16th Jan to 27th Feb

Registrations open for Walks 1-4 Friday 19th Dec

(Register for each individual walk)

Registrations open for Walks 5-7 Friday 30th Jan

Section 1 – 8.5km Outer Harbour to Semaphore South

The walks may include some beach walking.

Meeting at end point and carpooling to start.

Option of Post walk Coffee

“Walkers decision in regards to Algae Bloom”

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Summertown( morn)
2026-01-18
An undulating walk on and around some back roads and reserves in Summertown offering pleasant views over the surrounding countryside, before and after a foray along some tracks in the northeastern part of Cleland National Park. There are a number of worthwhile climbs during the walk, though nothing too hard.

Those interested can join me for a coffee in Uraidla after the walk.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Evening Coast
2026-01-21
Evening foreshore stroll, that can vary depending on the weather. Plan to walk to the West Beach wet lands and along the Patawalonga before finishing at West Beach Surf-lifesaving bistro for dinner

TS Carrick Hill Loop (morn )
2026-01-22
A pleasant, scenic 8km loop walk with great city views.

Initial short steep climb to the Yurrebilla trail then onto the Waite Conservation Reserve Sheoak Loop Trail.

There will be some undulations along the way……..

Morning tea break at the old quarry, complete the loop then we return via the Carrick Hill track.

Coffee after walk at Carrick Hill cafe

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Coastal Series Outer Harbour to Sellicks Beach - Walk 4 - Brighton to Hallett Cove
2026-01-23
CHANGE TO THE SEQUENCE OF WALKS
The sequence of walks has been changed due to a conflict with the Tour Down Under
We have a Beautiful Coastline, so why don’t we walk it.

Join us to do 7 Coastal Walks from Outer Harbour to Sellicks Beach

Held Friday morning from 16th Jan to 27th Feb

Registrations open for Walks 1-4 open Friday 19th Dec

(Register for each individual walk)

Registrations open for Walks 5-7 open Friday 30th Jan

Section 4 – 10 km Brighton to Hallett Cove

This walk includes stairs, assents & descents, swing bridges

Meeting at end point and carpooling to start.

“Walkers decision in regards to Algae Bloom”

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Happy Valley Reservoir
2026-01-25
This is a lovely 11km loop walk around the reservoir. There are usually lots of kangaroos. It takes between 2 1/2 to 3 hours. It is mainly flat with a few easy ups and downs. We will meet at the main entrance (southern end) off Chandlers Hill Rd. Gates open at 7:30 and we will leave promptly at 8 or before if everyone is there. Bring plenty of water and be sun safe

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debri Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Marino to Hallett Cove return
2026-01-31
E2E 16’s Training Walk – others Welcome

We will walk from Marino to Hallett Cove

Morning tea at Hallett Cove and then return to Marino

This walk includes stairs, assents & descents, swing bridges

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Office Information Day 2026
2026-02-02 09:00 - 13:30
Join the office volunteers for the annual Information Day.
There will be time to catch up with other volunteers who work on other days and for members who may like to volunteer in the office and get an idea how we support the Friends, by giving back to the organisation.
Learn about the plans for the Friends for 2026 AND most particularly the new website.
The office will be the frontline of queries when launched, there will be plenty of time for questions and answers.
We will also review how the office functioned over 2025, how we make it better, what needs modifying or changing.

Coastal Series Outer Harbour to Sellicks Beach - Walk 2- Semaphore South to West Beach
2026-02-06
CHANGE TO THE SEQUENCE OF WALKS
The sequence of walks has been changed due to a conflict with the Tour Down Under
We have a Beautiful Coastline, so why don’t we walk it.

Join us to do 7 Coastal Walks from Outer Harbour to Sellicks Beach

Held Friday am from 16th Jan to 27th Feb

Registrations open for Walks 1-4 Friday 19th Dec

Registrations open for Walks 5-7 Friday 30th Jan

(Register for each individual walk)

Section 2- 11km Semaphore to West Beach

The walks may include some beach walking.

Meeting at end point and carpooling to start.

Option of Post walk Coffee

“Walkers decision in regards to Algae Bloom”

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Seacliff Breeze & History Walk
2026-02-11 17:30 - 19:00
Join us for a twilight walk in the gorgeous Seacliff & Brighton areas. The walk takes in historic sites including Kingston House, Dunluce Castle and the Tjilbruke Monument. An easy flat walk with the opportunity to see a magnificent sunset as we stroll back along the beach to the Esplanade Hotel in Seacliff. Optional dinner at Seacliff Hotel.

Coastal Series Outer Harbour to Sellicks Beach - Walk 5 - O'Sullivan Beach to Moana
2026-02-13
We have a Beautiful Coastline, so why don’t we walk it.

Join us to do 7 Coastal Walks from Outer Harbour to Sellicks Beach

Held Friday morning from 16th Jan to 27th Feb

Registrations open for Walks 5-7 open Friday 30th Jan

(Register for each individual walk)

Section 5 –9.5 km O’Sullivan’s Beach to Moana

The walks may include some beach walking.

Meeting at end point and carpooling to start.

Option of Coffee Post Walk

“Walkers decision in regards to Algae Bloom”

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

TW Balquhidder - Waitpinga
2026-02-15
Note: At this stage this walk is not affected by the Deep Creek bushfire, but we are monitoring the situation. We recommend driving to the meeting location via Victor Harbor Road, rather than taking Main South Road through Yankalilla and Delamere.

Between Balquhidder and Waitpinga you’ll enjoy picturesque farmland, cross Callawonga Creek and walk along the unspoilt, sandy Parsons and Waitpinga beaches.

This is a spectacular walk and make sure you keep an eye out for dolphins and whales along this section of coast.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Waite CP( morn)
2026-02-15
A lovely loop walk in the Waite Conservation Reserve, with plenty of undulations, passing through remnant grassy woodlands along the hilly backdrop to Adelaide. The walk offers some spectacular views over Adelaide to the sea. Naturally to enjoy these views requires some climbing including the well known Wild Dog Glen climb early in the walk.

Will include a short break for morning tea.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Steps and Stones - Seacliff
2026-02-15
E2E16’s Training Walk – others Welcome

Walk multiple locations of Stairs around Seacliff and then descending onto foreshore rocks and stones to walk to Marino Headland

The rocks may be challenging

Morning tea on foreshore and then returning via stones to reclimb the stairs

Bring Hiking Poles

Great training for End-to-End walkers

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Coastal Series Outer Harbour to Sellicks Beach - Walk 3- West Beach to Brighton
2026-02-17
This is the walk that was originally scheduled for Friday 30th Jan but was cancelled due to Extreme weather. Please note it is now rescheduled for Tuesday 17th February.
Section 3- 10 km West Beach to Brighton

The walks may include some beach walking.

Meeting at end point and carpooling to start.

Option of Coffee Post Walk

“Walkers decision in regards to Algae Bloom”

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Field River Linear Trail
2026-02-17
Walking from Old Reynella to Happy Valley Reservoir and return, some 11k of essentially flat trail. Primarily hard surface so hiking boots and poles are not required. Toilets and access to drinking water along the way.

The trail has no signage at all and there are several spots where you have to stop and wonder “where to next”. But I have taken care of that. Just follow me.

Morning tea at Happy Valley Reservoir where we have access to more toilets, drinking water and a defibrillator. The other heart starter, the coffee caravan, will not be open.

In short, a dry riverbed on one side of the trail and urban development on the other. It’s actually better than it sounds.

Lunch option post walk for those that are interested.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

FOHT Council Meeting
2026-02-18 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-18 17:30 - 19:30
Friends of Heysen Trail Council Meeting
The Friends encourages engagement and interaction across our membership/volunteers. Committees and Members are welcome to attend; if interested please register so our Secretary is aware to expect extra people.

Warriparinga Wetlands
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:30
This walk begins at the Warriparinga Wetlands, home of the “Living Kaurna” Cultural Centre. The Aboriginal Kaurna words Warri Parii mean “windy place by the river”, and we will take some time to enjoy the newly installed art works scattered around the grounds. We then follow the Flinders train line track to the old Mitsubishi factory, now transformed into the Tonsley Innovation district, and it’s indoor garden, before joining the Sturt Linear foot/bike track back to our cars.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Coastal Series Outer Harbour to Sellicks Beach - Walk 6 - Moana to Pt Willunga
2026-02-20
We have a Beautiful Coastline, so why don’t we walk it.

Join us to do 7 Coastal Walks from Outer Harbour to Sellicks Beach

Held Friday morning from 16th Jan to 27th Feb

Registrations open for Walks 5-7 open Friday 30th Jan

(Register for each individual walk)

Section 6 –10.5 km approx -Moana To Pt Willunga

The walks may include some beach walking and walking over rocks on beach

Meeting at end point and carpooling to start.

Option of Post walk Coffee

“Walkers decision in regards to Algae Bloom”

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

West Lakes Surprise
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00
Join me for a walk around West Lakes and Tennyson Beach.

Optional dinner afterwards at Lakes Resort (Knots Kitchen).

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Coastal Series Outer Harbour to Sellicks Beach - Walk 7 - Pt Willunga to Sellicks Beach
2026-02-27
We have a Beautiful Coastline, so why don’t we walk it.

Join us to do 7 Coastal Walks from Outer Harbour to Sellicks Beach

Held Friday morning from 16th Jan to 27th Feb

Registrations open for Walks 5-7 open Friday 30th Jan

(Register for each individual walk)

Section 7 – 11 km Pt Willunga to Sellicks Beach

The walks may include some Beach Walking, Scrub Walking & Pebble Beach Walking

Meeting at end point and carpooling to start.

Celebration of series end at Victory Hotel

“Walkers decision in regards to Algae Bloom”

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Happy Valley Reservoir
2026-03-01
This is a lovely 11km loop walk around the reservoir. There are usually lots of kangaroos. It takes between 2 1/2 to 3 hours. It is mainly flat with a few easy ups and downs. We will meet at the main entrance (southern end) off Chandlers Hill Rd. Gates open at 7:30 and we will leave promptly at 8 or before if everyone is there. Bring plenty of water and be sun safe.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

SW Mark Oliphant CP (morn)
2026-03-08
A lovely loop walk through the beautiful Mark Oliphant Conservation Park south east of Adelaide. Named in honour of the former State Governor Sir Mark Oliphant the park is home for a wide variety of eucalypts including a small stand of Candlebark gums and many flowering shrubs, native animals and birds.

Throughout the walk there are a number of ups and downs, though nothing too daunting.

There will be a short morning tea break.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Linear Trail - West Beach Loop
2026-03-11 17:30 - 19:00
Join us for a twilight walk along the River Torrens. Starting at the rivers mouth at West Beach/Henley Beach, the walk takes us along a tree lined section of the trail through to Fulham Park Drive where we’ll cross the bridge and stroll back along the other side of the river. An easy flat walk with the opportunity for bird spotting amongst the River Red Gums and reed beds. If you love this walk, we’ll pick the trail up again next fortnight for the next section.

Brownhill Creek Loop
2026-03-18 17:15 - 19:45
More commonly known as Wabbit, this loop is 9.5 kms with 350 mts climbing. Estimated time is 2.5 kms at a reasonable pace. There are some steep descents, so good hiking shoes are essential.

The hike goes over sections of the Yurrebilla Trail through Waite, with great views over Adelaide. We often come across cattle in open space, but don’t let that put you off, they are friendly.

Bring a head lamp, just in case the sun starts to set.

For those who would like dinner afterwards, we can go to the Ed 1/7 High Street Mitcham. Please let me know so I can book.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Trail Maintenance Section Leaders Info Day
2026-03-19
Keeping the Trail Alive & Accessible

The Friends Trail Development Committee annual information and planning session for volunteer Section & Activity Leaders.

As The Friends celebrates 40 Years of Volunteering to support the Heysen Trail it is more important than ever that we reaffirm our advocacy and commitment to developing the Trail.

A day focused on projects that are on foot; areas of the Trail that need attention; shed and trail volunteers working together; training needs; and sharing ideas for future investment and generating volunteer renewal.
