Heysen Trail Hiking Guide

1100 km. Easy/Medium, Northern Section is remote and can be very hot and dry.

South Australia's Heysen Trail extends from Cape Jervis, on the Fleurieu Peninsula, to Parachilna Gorge, in the Flinders Ranges, opening up South Australia like a zipper as it traverses coastal areas, native bushland, rugged gorges, pine forests, vineyards, rich farmland and historic towns.

The Trail passes through some of the most scenic parts of the state including national parks, state forests and internationally acclaimed tourist destinations, including the Barossa Valley and the stunning outback of Wilpena Pound.

It caters for both the serious backpacker hiking the entire trail and for walkers doing day walks along shorter sections.

For planning your trip, food re-supply points and transport options there is excellent information at https://heysentrail.asn.au/heysen-trail/service-directory/

Thank you to Julian and the Friends of the Heysen Trail for the trail route, waypoint information and photos.

For the latest information and planning your trip please refer to:-

https://heysentrail.asn.au