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 |
|
Nov 26
|
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 as weather can change dramatically and incredibly quickly. Those who choose to can buy a hot drink at the café. |
| Dec 3 | South Hobart Rivulet | Park and meet in the car park at Cascade Gardens (the first left after turning down McRobies Road) we will follow the rivulet. Keep a lookout for the local Platypus. There are several cafes nearby. |
| Dec 10 | Little Howrah Beach |
Meet in the small car park on Alexandra Esplanade in between Lower River Street and Wentworth Street. The carpark is opposite 52 Alexandra Esplanade.
We will walk around the headland to Little Howrah beach. There are cafes nearby. |
| Dec 17 | Rosny Hill Nature Recreation Area Track Circuit |
Parking just inside the reserve entrance at 12A Akuna Street. The track undulates around the perimeter of Rosny Hill taking in views of Kangaroo Bay, the Derwent, Kunanyi and the Tasman Bridge. Fast walkers can do the circuit twice. The group can find a local cafe later. |
| Dec 24 |
Taroona Park
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
(Our last walk for the year) |
Park on Taroona Crescent, or alternatively on Chilton Chase. Meet at the BBQ shelter near the playground facing the foreshore.
There is always more than enough food to go around so please, if you forget, don’t worry.
We want to see YOU not your food! |
| Jan 7 | Pipeline Track |
Meet at Fern Tree Tavern car park.
We will take a cool and peaceful walk under the trees on the Pipeline track. Suitable for prams. There is a café at Fern Tree Tavern. |
| Jan 14 |
Natone Hill Circuit Geilston Bay |
On Street parking is available on Tianna Road. This shaded, mostly flat trail offers scenic views of both water and mountains. Make sure you have a drink with you. |
| Jan 21 |
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). |
| Jan 28 | Little Howrah Beach |
Meet at small car park on Alexandra Esplanade in between Lower River Street and Wentworth Street (opposite 52 Alexandra Esplanade). We will walk around the headland to Little Howrah beach. There are cafes nearby for a drink after. |
| Feb 4 | Knocklofty Reserve – starting from Mt Stuart end |
Please note different starting point to our usual meeting place.
Meet at the Weerona Avenue entrance, Mt Stuart. We will walk to the Reflecting Pond. Please bring your own drink and snacks (if you want them) to have at Mount Stuart Park. |
| Feb 11 | Alum Cliffs Kingston |
Park parallel to Browns River accessed via Osbourne Esplanade. Note: this track is steep in parts but for those with mobility challenges you are welcome to come and relax on the beach until we return. Perhaps a chance to grab an ice-cream! |
| Feb 18 | 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. Coffee will be at Banjos Bakery on Augusta Road, Lenah Valley. |
| Feb 25 | Botanical Gardens |
Meet at the main entrance near the visitor centre. We will walk around the gardens and then find a shady spot to rest after the walk. Bring your own drink and snacks so that we can share a relaxed picnic after our walk. |
The women's walking group walking in Mt Nelson.