This year, you can Walk for Women’s Cancers anywhere, anytime over 7 days (from 5 to 11 September).
However, if you need a little inspiration as to where to walk – we’ve done some of the homework for you. Check out these gorgeous places in your local area to make your walk even more memorable!
Cairns
Arrow Tracks/Mt Whitfield
Situated at Mt Whitfield Conservation Park, the arrow tracks are set amongst the lush rainforest. The Red Arrow is a short loop of 1.3km, Green Arrow is 3km and for the adventurous, the Blue Arrow is a 5.4km loop.
Location – 46 Collins Ave, Edge Hill, QLD 4870
Starting Point – Behind the Tanks Art Centre
Distance – 1.3km, 3km or 5.4km.
Palm Cove Esplanade
Take a walk alongside one of the best beaches in Cairns. The esplanade strip is a lovely 2km.
Location – 253 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD 4879
Starting Point – Pathway near the Palm Cove Jetty
Distance – 2km
Ivan Evans Track
This ‘hidden gem’ at the back of Bayview Heights, winds through the dense rainforest and climbs to a view point. This climb is 2.4km return.
Location – Ellen Cl, Bayview Heights, QLD 4868
Starting Point – Walking path is at the end of the Ellen Close
Distance – 2.4 km
Behana Gorge
This place is pure magic! Hike up the steep hills of the gorge to discover a pool below the waterfall. This is a challenging hike that is 3.5km return.
Location – Behana Gorge Rd, Behana, QLD 4865
Starting Point– The entrance to the walk starts from the carpark.
Distance – 3.5km.
Cairns Esplanade
A lovely 5km walk along the esplanade with views over the ocean. (This is the usual spot where the event would take place.)
Location – Cairns Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4870
Starting Point - At the Cairns Lagoon or the Pirate Ship Playground
Distance – 5km
Glacier Rock Lookout
A stunning trail through the rainforest to a beautiful view over Cairns and the hinterlands.
Location – Stoney Creek Road, Kamerunga, QLD 4870
Starting Point – End of Stoney Creek Car Park
Distance – 7km
Mount Whitefield Via Red Arrow
Primarily rainforest, moderate walking or hiking trip.
Location – Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, Collins Ave, Whitfield, QLD 4870
Starting Point - Mount Whitfield Conservation Park
Distance – 12km
Townsville
Castle Hill
There are a variety of tracks leading to Castle Hill with spectacular views out to Magnetic Island. The most popular track being the Cudtheringa Track (2.2km return) which starts at the bottom of the hill and finishes at the summit.
Location – Cutheringa Track, Castle Hill, QLD, 4810
Starting Point – Opposite the first car park at the base of Castle Hill Road
Distance – 2.2km
Mount Louisa Bush Walking Track
The track winds its way up the contours of the mountain eastward and then turns to the west and comes back to the summit of one of the peaks. Along the track you will find benches, a viewing area with panoramic views of the city, and interpretive signs with great information about the history of the area.
Location – Mount Louisa Bush Walking Track
Starting Point – Corner of Bayswater Rd & Weston St, Mount Louisa QLD 4814
Distance – 3.5km
The Strand
This stunning beachfront walk is breezy and flat and spans 2.5km
Location – The Strand, North Ward, QLD 4810
Starting Point – Anzac Park
Distance – 2.5km
Riverway Circuit
This is a 3.7km circuit along the Ross River with views over the river.
Location – 20 Village Blvd, Thuringowa Central, QLD, 4817
Starting Point – Riverway Arts Centre
Distance - 3.7km
Wetlands Circuit
This walk will get you over 10,000 steps by walking along Ross River with numerous parks to stop at along the way.
Location – Aplins Weir Park, Burt Street, Mundingburra, QLD 4812
Starting Point – Aplins Weirs Rotary Park
Distance – 5.9km
Jezzine Park and Strand Walk
Scenic views! This is great for all walking levels of walking. Dogs allowed.
Location – 11-13 Isley St, North Ward, QLD 4810
Starting Point – Jezzine Park
Distance – 10km
Mackay
Bluewater Trail
This 20km trail hosts a variety of routes to suit everyone. The sites include the Botanical Gardens, Blue Water Lagoon, Sandfly Creek Environment Walkway, Iluka Park and many more.
Location – Blue Water Lagoon, River St, Mackay, QLD 4740
Start/Finish Point – Blue Water Lagoon
Distance – Up to 20km
Gooseponds
There are variety of walking tracks around the lovely central wetlands lagoon. This will help you reach your 18km goal with over 8km of shared pathways to choose from.
Location – 12 The Goose Walk, North Mackay, QLD 4740
Starting Point – Enter the trail from the carpark
Distance – Up to 8km
Honeyeater Lookout
One of the Whitsundays most popular bushwalks. This one is for the adventurous, with birds-eye views of Airlie Beach and surrounds. This is an 8km hike and totally worth it!
Location – Kara Cresent, Airlie Beach, QLD 4800
Starting Point –At the top of Kara Crescent
Distance – 8km
Rockhampton
Botanic Gardens
Walk around the numerous trails around the botanical gardens. You can even pop in at the free zoo while you’re there!
Location – 100 Spencer St, West Rockhampton, QLD 4700
Starting Point – Botanic Gardens Entrance
Distance – Up to 1.5km
Kershaw Gardens
Take a walk in this beautiful park with waterfall views. This walk is 3.7km return.
Location – Moores Creek Rd, Park Avenue, QLD 4701
Starting Point – Moores creek road car park entrance
Distance – 3.7km
Yeppoon Foreshore
This spectacular walk takes you along the coastline with ocean views. This walk is 8km and you can choose how far you’d like to make the loop.
Location – 1 Scenic Hwy, Cooee Bay, QLD 4703
Starting Point – Merc Anderson Park along the esplanade as far as you would like before turning around
Distance – 8km
Bundaberg
Bargara to Kellys Beach
A lovely coastal walk alongside the sandy white beach. This walk is 6km and will take you to Kellys Beach.
Location – Fred Courtice Ave, Bargara, QLD 4670
Starting Point – Nielsen Park down to Kelly’s Beach
Distance – 6km
Baldwin Swamp Environment Park
With a network of bush and concrete walking tracks, boardwalks and bridges, this walk has it all!
Location – Steindl St, Bundaberg East, QLD 4670
Starting Point – There are 2 entry points from Steindl Street
Distance – Up to 5km
Botanic Gardens Tracks
There are some fantastic walking locations and bush tracks through the wetlands.
Location – 6 Mount Perry Rd, Bundaberg North, QLD 4670
Starting Point – Numbered entry points to start from, so whatever is preferred
Distance - Up to 2km
Riverside Boardwalk
This is a beautiful boardwalk along the Burnett River suitable for the entire family. This walk is 3km from start to finish.
Location – Riverside Parklands, 1 Quay St, Bundaberg Central, QLD 4670
Starting Point – Riverside Parklands returns
Distance – 3km
Sunshine Coast
Mooloolaba to Alexandra Headlands
This scenic 6km return track winds along the coastline with amazing views of the ocean.
Location – Alex Skate Park, Alexandra Headland, QLD 4572
Starting Point – Alex Skate Park
Distance – 6km
Mooloolah River National Park
This coastal lowland habitat features open eucalypt woodlands, melaleuca forests and a rainforest. With a variety of lush trails to choose from 2km up to 5km return trip.
Location – State Route 6, Glenview, QLD 4553
Starting Point – Entrance behind the Information Centre carpark
Distance – 2km or 5km
Mt Coolum
If you enjoy a challenge this summit walk is for you. From the top of the summit, there is a 360-degreeview of the Sunshine Coast. Worth the steep 1.6km return trip.
Location – Tanah Street West, Coolum, QLD 4573
Starting Point – Access from the carpark
Distance – 1.6km
Noosa Coastal Track
This walk is absolutely breathtaking! The Coastal Walk is 10.8km return, however you can go as far as you like.
Location – 30-62 Park Road, Noosa Heads, QLD 4567
Starting Point – Entrance via the National Park
Distance – 10.8km
Brisbane
Brisbane Riverwalk
One of Brisbane’s most popular river walks. This boardwalk hangs out over the water and is a 1.6km return trip.
Location – Riverview Ct, New Farm, QLD 4005
Starting Point – Access at the end of Riverview ct near the water
Distance – 1.6km
Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges (Gateway Bridges)
These bridges are the official name of the Gateway Motorway across the Brisbane River, and they have their own five-kilometre return walking path. The expansive views span across the river and beyond. There are shelters with seating and water access at regular intervals throughout.
Location – Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges (Gateway Bridge) Riverview Ct, New Farm, QLD 4005
Starting Point – The Queensport Rocks Park, Murarrie QLD 4172
Distance – 5km
Jindalee to Rocks Riverside Park
Riverside trails without the busy inner city buzz. The 3.6-kilometre walk passes by the Jindalee Pool before heading off to meander along the Brisbane River. Finish off at the park, where an 800-metre riverside promenade awaits.
Location – Rocks Riverside Park, 531 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road, Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD, 4073
Starting Point – Amazons Place Park, 44 Amazons Place, Jindalee, QLD, 4074
Distance – 3.6km
Redcliffe
This seaside walk is a 12km return trip however you can choose to start and finish wherever you’d like. This walk takes you past Bee Gees Way, Redcliffe Jetty and up to the far northern tip of the Redcliffe Peninsula.
Location – Suttons Beach Park, Marine Parade, Redcliff, QLD 4020
Starting Point –Suttons Beach Park and go as far as Jamieson Park, Scarborough.
Distance – 12km return
Kangaroo Point
Twisting through Kangaroo Point cliffs, this inner-city walking circuit is 6km and takes you past some top attractions.
Location – The Wheel of Brisbane, Russell St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Starting Point – The Wheel of Brisbane to the Dockside Marina, return
Distance – 6km
New Farm to Teneriffe
A leafy riverside trail of 6km return. You can also explore the Powerhouse Saturday morning markets on your return.
Location – 1042 Brunswick St, New Farm, QLD 4005
Starting Point – New Farm Park to the Teneriffe Ferry Terminal, return
Distance – 6km
Manly to Wynnum Shoreline
A leisurely seafront walk of 6km return. (This scenic walk is usually where the Brisbane event would take place.)
Location – Bayside Park, Fairlead Crescent, Manly. QLD . 4179
Starting Point – Bayside Park to Breakwater Park, return
Distance – 6km
Thylogale Walking Track
A lush rainforest walk winding between Jolly’s Lookout and Boombana.
Location – Mount Nebo Road, Jollys Lookout, QLD 4520
Starting Point – Start at Jolly’s Lookout
Distance – 8km
Gold Coast
Broadbeach Esplanade
This beautiful esplanade walk is 3km return and right in the hustle and bustle of Broadbeach with a spectacular view of the ocean.
Location – 155 Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach, QLD 4218
Starting Point – Kurrawa Park to the end of the walkway and back
Distance – 3km
Burleigh Headland National Park
A little slice of heaven! The climb to the lookout is 1km, however, to make the walk longer, start in Miami and walk along the coast up to the hill and back.
Location – John Lewis Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220
Starting Point – Follow the path up the fill to the lookout and back
Distance – 1km
North Burleigh Lookout to Tumgum Lookout
A stroll with not just one view, but two! Starting at the North Burleigh Lookout, stroll along The Esplanade to the Burleigh Headland National Park. Take the Ocean View Lookout Track for the final kilometre. The round-trip is about 7.6km.
Location – Tumgum Lookout, John Lewis Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220
Starting Point – North Burleigh Lookout, Miami, QLD 4220
Distance – 7.6km
Kirra Beach to Point Danger
This stunning walk winds you around the coastline up to point danger with specular views over the ocean. This return trip is 4km
Location – 15 Marine Parade, Coolangatta, QLD 4225
Starting Point – Kirra Beach to Point Danger and back
Distance – 4km
Currumbin Creek Walking Trail
Featuring the Beree-Badalla Boardwalk, this track winds along the beautiful riverside for a return trip of 7km.
Location – 945 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach, QLD 4221
Starting Point – Start at the Palm Beach Parklands and follow the Beree Badalla Boardwalk along the creek to the Old Railway Bridge, cross the river and head back down along the river on the Currumbin side and cross the river back to Palm Beach Parklands.
Distance – Up to 7km
Golden Four Beach Walk
Set along the coastline, starting from Currumbin Beach this 12km return trip will take you past four amazing beaches south to Coolangatta.
Location – Currumbin Beach, Pacific Parade, Currumbin QLD 4223
Starting Point – Start at Currumbin and work your way to Coolangatta and return.
Distance – 12km
