Walking Group
Our friendly walking group meets each week for walks in the Hobart metropolitan area, led by a Health Worker. The walk begins at 10.30am. Walking pace will vary between each individual and we walk for an hour.
Please wear comfortable shoes and prepare yourself for possible changes in weather e.g. temperature change, rainfall and/or wind.
You're welcome to join us for a social coffee and catch up afterwards at a cafe/suitable location in the area. You are always encouraged to bring a drink bottle to keep hydrated, particularly if there aren't shops nearby. If you have any health conditions that may require medication at short notice (e.g. asthma) please have these on you at all times.
If you don't have transport, we can take up to 3 passengers in our car, leaving from the Women's Health Tasmania's office at 25 Lefroy Street at 10am. You must call the day before to let us know if you want to go in our car.
If you'd like to attend please contact us on 6231 3212 or email: info@womenshealthtas.org.au
Walking Group Calendar:
| Date | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| March 5 | Clarence Foreshore | Meet at the car park at Simmons Park (opposite 35 Esplanade, Lindisfarne). We will walk the foreshore path towards the Tasman Bridge. At the end of the walk the group will choose a cafe in Lindisfarne |
| March 12 | Hobart Waterworks | *Please note the group will be self-directed this day due to BJ having another job to do at WHT. Meet at Number 7 car park. The group will walk around the big dam. Please bring your own drink and any snacks you might like to share. |
| March 19 | South Hobart Rivulet | Park and meet in the car park at Cascade Gardens (the first left after turning down Mc Robbies Road. We will walk down the rivulet and have a cuppa at a local café chosen by the group on the day. |
| March 26 | Pipeline track | Meet at Fern Tree Tavern for a lovely walk under the trees on the Pipeline. Suitable for prams There is a café at Fern Tree Tavern but feel free to bring your own drink/snacks as we can sit outside. |
| April 2 | Risdon Dam |
Meet at the car park facing towards the dam, opposite the public toilets. Bring your own thermos/drink and something to share for morning tea (there is always enough food so don’t worry if you forget/aren’t able to bring anything). |
| April 9 | Sandy Bay Foreshore | Meet outside Seagrass Longpoint Restaurant facing the Derwent River. We will walk the beach towards the casino and then return to the main beach in front of the cafes. Faster walkers may wish to continue the walk along to Blinking Billy Beach. |
| April 16 | Berridale Foreshore/ Windemere Track | Meet in the car park on Alcorso Drive (off Berridale Main Road). We will walk in the direction of Claremont. Please bring your own drink and food to share (we will sit in the covered table area back near the car park). |
| April 23 | Cornelian Bay Walk | Meet near Boat House Restaurant off Queens Walk. There is a café nearby. |
| April 30 | Montrose Foreshore Community Park | Meet at the carpark near the toilets/playground to the right (as you are facing the water). We will walk towards the Grove Reserve/GASP trail and then return to the playground area. Please bring your own drink and food. |
| May 7 | Bellerive Boardwalk | Meet in the car park on the corner of Cambridge Rd and Victoria Esplanade, next to the Waterfront Hotel. Our walk begins at the Bellerive Boardwalk at the Waterfront Hotel end and heads towards the Kangaroo Bluff Battery. There are cafes nearby when we return. |
| May 14 | Sphinx Rock Kunanyi |
Meet next to the café at the Springs. Please wear appropriate shoes, warm clothes and your own drink bottle. These are essential for having a safe and fun time in this area as the weather can change dramatically and incredibly quickly. Those who choose to can buy a hot drink at the café. |
| May 21 | Newtown Rivulet | Meet in the car park opposite Lady Jane Franklin Gallery. Overflow on street parking is available on Lenah Valley or Brushy Creek Road. The group often meets at Banjos on Augusta Rd Lenah valley afterwards for a drink. |
| May 28 | Botanical Gardens | Autumn leaves in the gardens! Meet at the main entrance near the visitor centre. Bring your own drink and snacks so that we can share a relaxed picnic after our walk J |