Walking is better together
Join a Heart Foundation Walking group and discover the benefits of staying active while connecting with others in your local community. Whether you're looking to improve your health, meet new people or stay motivated, there are more than 800 free walking groups across Australia to choose from.
Search below for a walking group near you. Can't find one nearby? You can also Start your own walking group and help others in your community get active together.
How it works
Find a walking group near you
Search by suburb, town or postcode.
Register to join
Let us know a little about you.
Connect with your walk organiser
Lace up your shoes and join your first walk.
Why join a walking group?
- Take the path to better health: Small steps can lead to big benefits for a healthy mind, body and heart.
- Build social connections: Meet new people in your neighbourhood.
- Feel the power of a group: Be inspired and supported by others and enjoy safety in numbers.
- Reap the rewards: Celebrate your walking milestones with our Walker Rewards
- Be led by volunteers: Our groups are led by community-based walk organisers.
What our walkers say
“Walking makes me feel really good all round – mentally and physically. I feel like I’ve achieved something. From joining my local walking group, I’ve met some lovely people from all walks of life. I've also enjoyed discovering new places in my area, and re-discovering old ones.
Judy, Sydney Walk Eat and Talk (SWEAT) group
After retiring from work, I was looking for a social outlet and way to maintain good health. Walking with my group has improved my mood, kept me mobile and I'm more socially engaged.
Daniel, Cooleman Court Walkers
Apart from the exercise, I get to meet people from different countries and the walk organisers are doing a great job.
Audrey, Sydney Walk Eat and Talk (SWEAT) group
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join a Heart Foundation walking group?
1. Find a group - use our walk finder to search by town, suburb and postcode.
2. Check the details - click on a group to see when and where they meet, their walking pace, and other key info.
3. Register - click the 'Join this group' button and complete the quick online regsitration form.
If you have any questions, you can contact the group's walk organiser directly using the details provided.
If there isn't a group in your area, why not become a volunteer walk organiser and start your own? As a volunteer walk organiser, you'll receive support from the Heart Foundation, and where available, a local coordinator. We'll provide training and resources to help you set up, promote, and run your group. If there's no local coordinator in your area, consider reaching out to your local council or shire to see if they'd like to get involved. Find out more.
Alternatively, you can sign up for a Personal Walking Plan and enjoy the benefits of walking at your own pace, in your own time.
Does the Heart Foundation recognise my walking achievements?
