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 |
| May 13 | 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 20 | Newtown Rivulet | Meet in the car park opposite Lady Jane Franklin Gallery. Parking is available on Lenah Valley Road. Meet at Banjos on Augusta Rd Lenah Valley after. |
| May 27 | Botanical Gardens | Autumn leaves in the gardens! Meet at the main entrance near the visitor centre. |
| June 3 | Takara Limuna (Shag Bay) Geilston Bay | Meet at start of the track at Sarean Court, Geilston Bay. The Takara Limuna walk provides interpretation of some of the Palawa history of the area. We will drive to a nearby local cafe decided on the day. |
| June 10 | Tolosa Street Park (Opens at 10.30AM) Glenorchy | Enter main gate, take the right fork and park at hut 14 (Casurina) next to the playground. Bring something to eat and share (if you are able to) and your own drink. There is always plenty to share so don’t feel obliged to bring anything. |
| June 17 | 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. There are several cafes nearby. |
| June 24 | Max’s Infinity Loop | Meet in the car park 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. |
| July 1 | 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. |
| July 8 | Cornelian Bay Walk | Meet near Boat House Restaurant on Queens Walk. The group usually walks in the direction of the boat sheds. There is a café nearby |
| July 15 | 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). |
| July 22 | 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. |
| July 29 | 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/snack |
| August 5 | Knocklofty West Hobart | Meet in the car park (drive up Forest Road, you will turn right when road splits and turn to find the car park) we will then take the track towards Mount Stuart. Drinks later at a cafe decided by the group on the day. |
| August 12 | 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 usually grabs a coffee at the Currency Café in Lindisfarne. |
The women's walking group walking in Mt Nelson.