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 […]
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. Walkabout Cultural Adventures was created by Juan Walker, a Kuku Yalanji man form Mossman in far north QLD. […]
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 […]
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.
5 great South East Queensland walking destinations accessible by public transport
Tracy Kolbe-Alexander Prof Tracy Kolbe-Alexander is Associate Head of School (Research), and the program Discipline Lead for Public Health in the School of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Southern Queensland, as well as Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town (South Africa). The focus of Tracy’s research is on the […]
Men’s Walk and Talk: The power of human connection
Mental health challenges continue to affect millions of men worldwide, and Queensland is no exception. The pressure to conform to societal expectations, financial stress, relationship issues, and other life stresses mean that at some stage, 1 in 7 men will suffer depression and 1 in five will experience anxiety. Men’s Walk n Talk was established […]
Bernie’s Story: Walking for health and happiness
Walking has always been a part of Bernie’s life. Now that he’s older, it’s his main form of exercise. Bernie has both Parkinson’s Disease and Type 1 Diabetes, but he refuses to be defined by his illnesses. “I see walking as a crucial part of my treatment. It helps me mentally and emotionally, as well […]
