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 2 | Taroona Beach | Access via Taroona Crescent and meeting in car park at Taroona Park. 1.2 km walk on a gravel path. We will visit a local cafe. |
| Sept 9 | Hobart Waterworks | 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. |
| Sept 16 |
Clarence Foreshore Trail Geilston Bay |
Park and meet at water end of De Bomford’s Lane. This is a relatively flat, easy walk with views of the Derwent River. We will follow the Clarence foreshore trail towards Lindisfarne. The group can choose which cafe we go to after the walk. |
| Sept 23 |
Boronia Beach, Kingston |
Meet at Kingston Beach near the corner of Osborne Esplanade and Ewing Avenue (but on the beach side). Park wherever convenient to you. Cafes are nearby for after walk. |
| Sept 30 | 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). |
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Oct 7
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Little Howrah Beach |
Meet in the small car park on Alexandra Esplanade (opposite 52 Alexandra Esplanade) in between Lower River Street and Wentworth Street We will walk around the headland to Little Howrah beach. There is a café nearby. |
| Oct 14 |
Waverley Wildflower Walk Mornington |
Park on corner of Quarry Rd and Carawa St Meet at the Quarry Road entrance, corner Quarry Rd and Carawa St, Mornington. Bring your own drink and snack. |
| Oct 21 | Max’s Infinity Loop | Meet in the car park just near the intersection at the intersection of Cleary’s Gates Road and Upper Domain Road. Bring your own drink and snack. The group can find a table at the nearby Legacy park. |
| Oct 28 | Cornelian Bay Walk | Meet near Boat House Restaurant off Queens Walk. There is a café nearby. |
| Nov 4 |
Mount Nelson Signal Station |
Start at the Mount Nelson Signal Station car park. We will take the trail down towards Sandy Bay. Tables are available near the café after for drink and snacks (you can buy or bring your own). This is one of our more demanding walks. |
| Nov 11 |
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. |
| Nov 18 | 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 and continue the walk along to Blinking Billy Beach. Cafes are nearby. |
| Nov 25 | Botanical Gardens | Meet next to the Visitor Information Office just inside the gate. After a wander around the Gardens we can gather at one of the picnic tables. Bring your own food/snacks or buy a cuppa from the nearby cafe. |
The women's walking group walking in Mt Nelson.