Heysen Trail - What is it and why am I doing it

[@Karen-dq8nw]

I'm excited to see your videos of this trail and the last of the Bibbulman track videos!

[@turtlemummatreks9786]

Such a great overview. I learnt a lot. Thank you.

[@RestlessKiwiHiker]

Glad it was helpful

[@jeanneskrocki1054]

Happy to see you again!! I followed your 2019 PCT and I’ve missed your videos. Good luck!

[@cheryl_the_horsechick]

So happy to see you whole and hiking!!! Hello from tehachapi. Can't wait to watch this adventure

[@RestlessKiwiHiker]

Hi Cheryl. This was no where near as good as PCT but nice to be different.

[@heidihikestheheysen9459]

Wow! What a great video. I thru hiked the Heysen in 2021, but I learned alot from your video. I will share it. I did not experience many of the negatives you anticipate. I hiked Northbound in May and June.

[@RestlessKiwiHiker]

Glad it was helpful. I found this hike pretty challenging mentally but I am glad I did finish it.

[@vereddar6420]

I followed your PCT hike and would have been happy to follow you again on any trail, but the Heysen Trail thru-hike is exactly what I needed! I hiked the Bibbulmun Trail (followed by the neighboring Cape to Cape Trail, which I recommend) a few years back, and loved it! One of the best maintained trails and trail shelters I have ever experienced. Fantastic flaura and fauna! The only con: a lot(!) of forrest road walking. Ialso, it was a very easy thru-hike (yes, that can be a con). I was thinking of hiking the Heysen trail, but the vlogs I've seen gave me pause. It looked wind swept and barren. Eagerly awaiting to follow your experience!

[@RestlessKiwiHiker]

I agree the videos on KZbin don't do much to sell the Heysen Trail. Hopefully I will have a different perspective.

[@brendaswadling6622]

Will certainly be watching! Thanks🤗

[@cheryl_the_horsechick]

looks beautiful and slightly dangerous at the same time. watch those snakes! have a great hike.

[@djd1269]

Missed you!

[@tandyjenkins7495]

Can’t wait.

[@wendy8739]

Looking forward to it

[@pauljenkins7755]

Great overview. Add Emu to your list. Yes, watch the water.

[@RestlessKiwiHiker]

Thanks Paul

[@whatsimonsaysabout...6447]

Nice overview, thanks!

[@RestlessKiwiHiker]

You are welcome

[@davidkelso9612]

Wish i saw this earlier i could have waved at you as you walked past the Barossa. I'll certainly watch your other videos now. You've probably worked out by now that it is pronounced "Hi-sen" Trail. Regards.

[@RestlessKiwiHiker]

Hi David. Yes I was quickly educated on the correct pronunciation. I should have researched properly first ha ha

[@thelongtrail445]

Are you taking the Genesis Transport from Adelaide to get to the trailhead? Hope I see you on the trail, starting next week. Crunch :-)

[@RestlessKiwiHiker]

I am booked with them for 6th. Hopefully I will see ou on trail

[@thelongtrail445]

@@RestlessKiwiHiker Awesome! I have to start 1 week later...my flight from Switzerland just got cancelled. Try to catch you, my plan is to thru-hike it in 40 days, we will see ;-)

[@susanolson3611]

🙂