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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 4 | Taroona Beach | Access via Taroona Crescent and meeting in carpark at Taroona Park. 1.2 km walk on a gravel path. We will visit a local cafe. |
| Sept 11 | Knocklofty | Meet in the carpark (drive up Forest Road, when the road becomes gravel take a left turn to find the carpark) we will then take the track towards Mount Stuart. Bring your own drink/snack. |
| Sept 18 |
takara limuna (Shag Bay) Geilston Bay |
Meet at the start of the track at Sarean Court, Geilston Bay This area is rich in Tasmanian Aboriginal cultural sites as it was one of the shortest crossing distances over the Derwent River. The takara limuna/Sheoak Walk provides interpretation of Aboriginal history of the area. We will drive to a nearby local cafe decided on the day by the group. |
| Sept 25 | Risdon Dam |
Meet at the carpark 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). |
| Oct 2 | Alum Cliffs Kingston |
Park parallel to Browns River accessed via Osbourne Esplanade. Note: this track is undulating and steep in parts. Those with mobility challenges are welcome to wander along the beach until we return. We will go to one of the local cafes. |
| Oct 9 | Sandy Bay Foreshore | Meet outside Seagrass Long Point 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. |
| Oct 16 | Max’s Infinity Loop | Meet in the carpark just near the intersection of Cleary’s Gates Road and Upper Domain Road. Bring your own drink and snack. The group will find a table at the nearby Legacy Park playground. |
| Oct 23 | Cornelian Bay Walk | Meet near Boat House Restaurant off Queens Walk. There is a café nearby. |
| Oct 30 | Montrose Foreshore Community Park |
Meet at the car park 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/snack. |
| Nov 6 | Mount Nelson | Start at Mt Nelson carpark. We will take the trail down towards Sandy Bay. Tables are available near the café for drinks and snacks (or bring your own). |
| Nov 13 |
Mornington Waverley Wildflower Walk |
Parking: Corner of Quarry Rd and Carawa St. Meet at the Quarry Road entrance, corner of Quarry Rd and Carawa St, Mornington. Please bring your own food and drinks (there is no café nearby) we will go to the local playground table. |
| Nov 20 |
The Clarence Foreshore Trail Geilston Bay |
Park and meet at the water end of De Bomford’s Lane. We will follow the Clarence foreshore trail towards Lindisfarne. The group can choose a local cafe after the walk. |
| Nov 27 | Botanical Gardens |
Farewell to Spring in the Gardens. Time to welcome Summer -slip, slop, slap! 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. |