The Heysen Trail in South Australia spans 1,200 kilometres and is a paradise for hikers, meandering through various landscapes that highlight each region's beauty. This trail takes you through coastal areas, lush bushland, vineyards, and historic towns, offering an enchanting journey. Explore rugged gorges, fragrant pine forests, and productive farmland as you trek along this scenic route.
Immerse yourself in national parks, state forests, and renowned places such as the Barossa Valley and Melrose/Mount Remarkable. Each stride reveals a fresh adventure, a new story ready to unfold.
The Wonoka Station section of the Heysen Trail really is the best introduction to the Northern Flinders, with Wonoka Hill, Mern Merna Hill, and the majestic Elder Range rising northwards of Mayo Gorge and Arkaba Creek, through the Mt Little Station to Moralana Scenic Drive section.
The trail was first suggested by Warren Bonython in 1969 but design was stalled by several years due to government politics and issues with private land owners. The first 50 kilometres of the track was laid through the Mount Lofty Ranges in 1978 after responsibility for the track was handed to the Department of Recreation and Sport. Terry Lavender was the main designer for the track and oversaw the majority of its construction until it was completed in 1992.
The trail is named after Sir Hans Heysen.
