Walking
The Heysen Trail
In fact one of the greatest walking trails in the world would have to be the Heysen Trail.
Extending from Cape Jervis at the bottom of the Fleurieu Peninsula south of Adelaide, to Parachilna Gorge in the middle of the Flinders Ranges, about 1200kms! Nearly half of the trail winds its way through the Flinders Ranges, some of which is isolated and at time rugged, provides a rewarding challenge for experienced walkers.
Friends of the Heysen Trail
The Friends of the Heysen Trail is a voluntary organisation established in 1986, whose members are involved in both the development and maintenance of walking trails; and the recreational and social aspects of South Australian walking trails. The organisation works in conjunction with other voluntary organisations and Government Departments, and a primary function is to help maintain the Heysen Trail.
Download the http://www.heysentrail.asn.au/assets/googlemaps/Heysen_Trail_20080731.kml for use in Google Earth (last updated 31/07/08).
When walking on the Trail this map is not a substitute for the official guidebooks
Friends of the Heysen Trail Activities & Walks
The Friends of the Heysen Trail comprise families, walking groups, schools and individuals, working together to achieve the common objectives of the organisation.
A comprehensive walking programme with various grades of walks is organised, social gatherings are held, and members are kept up to date with activities by means of a quarterly magazine entitled Trailwalker.
Working groups carry out routine trail maintenance activities, as well as approved special projects such as installation of water tanks, and structures such as boardwalks. www.heysentrail.asn.au
Department of Environment and Heritage
DEH (National Parks) also provide a wealth of information on the Heysen Trail.
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