Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024
Honouring First Nations Traditions and Leadership Queensland Walks celebrates NAIDOC Week honouring the rich history and enduring cultural practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and our community leaders. Congratulations to Natasha Leslie who was recognised at the National NAIDOC Awards as Finalist- Sportsperson. Natasha, a proud Gummipingal woman of the Worimi people from […]
Masimba’s story: Discovery through walking
Masimba’s story Whenever Masimba moves to a new place, he likes to discover it through walking. “Walking is a way to build your confidence in a new place,” he says. “I am very curious, and I like to use my feet to discover and figure things out.” Being observant also feeds into his work as […]
Queenslanders love walking
Queenslanders! Thank you for taking us for a Walk Explore during Queensland Walks month. You showed us your deep love for walking and where you love walking in Queensland, and a couple of extra places too! We can’t wait to announce our winner for the photo, video and bucket list! Stay tuned. Make sure that […]
Exploring our rich history with Walkabout Cultural Adventures
Nestled in the lush Daintree region is a locally owned and operated tour business that offers visitors a rare opportunity to connect with First Nations culture while exploring the breathtaking landscapes and walkways of this ancient land.
Kirsty’s story: A life outdoors
I have been fortunate enough to grow up in the beautiful outdoors. I have treasured memories of doing coastal walks with my family as a child. I feel being young you never fully appreciate those times until you become older. When I was 29, I developed the desire to complete a marathon by the time […]
Dreamtime connections with Ben Barker
Walking is something our people have been doing for many thousands of years. Walkabout is the word we use to describe taking time out and going for a walk and connecting with land and country. And we still do that today. When you walkabout, you just get on the street and connect your feet to […]
Dr Robyn Littlewood
Dr Robyn Littlewood is the CEO of Health and Wellbeing Queensland. She spoke to Queensland Walks about designing healthy spaces for all Queenslanders to be active. “Walking can be hard for the 900,000 Queenslanders who have a disability. With my father requiring a power wheelchair for mobility, I am reminded of this every day. He has incomplete quadriplegia but that doesn’t stop him, nor should it.”
Isabelle’s Story: Advocating for a safe, inclusive and walkable world
“It’s wrong that women should have to be afraid so close to their home or anywhere,” she Isabelle. Later on this led Isabelle to advocate to her local councillor to get lights installed in the park. It took about a year to happen, but the lights were finally installed which improved the walkability in her local neighbourhood
On the Rail Trail with Andrew Demack
Seeking somewhere nice to walk? Why not try a rail trail! We’re all looking for somewhere pleasant to exercise. Somewhere with great scenery, somewhere quiet, away from the cars, away from the noise and stress of the city. Queensland has an amazing resource that celebrates the history of our state while providing a safe place to exercise. […]
Join the Queensland Walk Explore Steps Challenge
10,000 Steps team launched the Queensland Walk Explore Steps Challenge on 1st August. Supported by Health and Wellbeing Queensland and the Queensland Government through ActiveKIT Round 2, the Challenge is bringing all Queensland member’s steps together to try to reach more than a BILLION steps in August.
