Heysen Trail Accommodation - Northern

Background

The current editions of Heysen Trail Maps indicate the location of camp sites and huts, and what permission must be sought for use of the accommodation. Huts are located on sections of the Heysen Trail; closure of the trail due to Fire Ban season and days of Broadcast Fire Ban also apply. Permission to use the trail does not in any way imply permission for overnight camping. A list of camping facilities close to the Heysen Trail can be purchased from the Friends of the Heysen Trail office.

For details of some of the Heysen Trail Huts, refer to the Heysen Trail... Trail Huts web page from the sidebar menu. Also refer the the Friends of the Heysen Trail web page at www.heysentrail.asn.au.

Camping Fees

Note that camping fees apply in all National Parks and Wildlife Parks including Deep Creek, Mount Remarkable Dutchman's Stern,  Flinders Ranges, etc. Camping fees (use of  huts is considered camping)  apply in all forest reserves, such as Kuitpo, Mount Crawford, Bundaleer, Wirrabara, etc. . There may be additional fees for use of huts such as Curnows Hut. 

Camping Areas and Accommodation - Northern

Map 4 - Parachilna Gorge to Wilpena

Parachilna Gorge

Bring your own drinking water, there might be some washing water in the creek. Level and smooth tent sites are not plentiful - on long weekends be early.

Arooona

A National Parks Camping area, water, rain water (I think), toilets. A reasonable distance to/from Parachilna Gorge

Brachina Gorge Road - bus site

About 6 km from Brachina Gorge. Level and smooth sites available. Bring your own water

Wilpena

Camping area has been modified to cope with the increased number of visitors. Prepared tent sites. Cooking / eating shelters. Showers with hot water, Flush toilets, laundry facilities, gas barbecues, store.

Map 5 - Wilpena to Hawker (Wonoka)

Near Mayo Gorge

Mayo Hut

Map 15 - Wonoka to Buckaringa Gorge

Hawker

About 6 km away from the trail, commercial campground.

Mt Elm School (old site)

Camping in the yard

Buckaringa Gorge, Middle Gorge

I have seen people camped in these areas, on long weekends but signs indicate the area is private property.

Map 14 - Buckaringa Gorge to Woolshed Flat

Mt Arden - 3km south

On private property. Four wheel drive style campers have seem to have used this area for bush camping. Drinking water is the main concern - a water tank and small shelter are located at grid reference 805372. It is a long way to "The Dutchman" - no tanks till then.

The Dutchman

Shearers style accommodation along with the residence. Bookings required through National Parks and Wildlife Service Port Augusta, fees apply. Maximum Occupancy 15. Residence has Kitchen / Dining room including gas stove, wood stove, refrigerator, hot water, table, chairs, electric lights, etc. three bedrooms. Shearers' quarters include kitchen / dining room with fridge, stove, sink, tables, chairs, etc.

Heysen Trail Hut - one main room with controlled combustion stove / heater, sink, table, benches, deep bunks, rain water, etc. Fee applies, contact National Parks and Wildlife Service, Port Augusta.

Map 7 - Quorn to Mt Remarkable

Mt Brown Forest near Waukarie Fall

Small rainwater tank and bush camping area. A short walk from Waukarie well if you are dropping supplies here.

Wilmington

Commercial Caravan Parks

Stony Creek

Bush Camping Area

Mt Remarkable Summit

Rainwater tank and bush camping area near the summit.

Melrose

Commercial Caravan park

Map 6 - Mt Remarkable to Hughes Gap

Wirrabara Forest Campground

Wirrabara forest YHA

Spalding

Hiskey's Hut

Grid Reference 543062, about 3 kilometres west of Georgetown. Hut, water, bunks. fireplace. toilet. Bookings required. Roof Recently replaced.

Wirrilla Shearers Quarters

Refer Heysen Trail Huts web page. Showers, toilets, hot water, rain water, stove, fridge, wood stove, beds, etc. A cultural experience. Fees apply.

Curnow's Hut

Grid Reference 715097, Bundaleer Gardens Area. Hut, water, beds, cooking facilities, showers, toilets. Primary Industries - forestry, bookings required through Wirrabara Forest Headquarters. Fees apply.

Freshwater Creek Camping Area

About 2 kilometres north of Spalding.

Map 12 - Spalidng to Newikie Creek

Willalo Hall

12 km west of Hallett, grid reference 938972. This hall is being established as overnight accommodation for walkers. No water.

Hallett - Old Railway Station

Grid reference - 038000. Contact the Hallett Council Office for information. Refer Heysen Trail Huts web page.

Mt Bryan East School - Hut

Camping permitted in the yard. Refer Heysen Trail Huts web page.

Last Edited 14/02/2009