Heart Foundation Walking Groups

Step into a healthier life

Heart Foundation Walking is Australia’s largest free walking initiative, helping thousands of Australians embrace a healthier lifestyle since 1995. Whether you're just starting out or looking to stay active, walking groups make walking easy, enjoyable, social and a fun way to boost your physical activity. 

Walking regularly can help you!

Joining a Heart Foundation Walking group is a fun, social and simple way to boost your physical activity. Walking regularly can help you:

  • Relax and clear your mind
  • Explore new surroundings
  • Stay connected with friends
  • Enhance your mood each day
  • Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke and certain cancers

The power of walking together

Walking with a group offers more than just physical benefits. It can:

  • Keep you motivated
  • Help you meet new people
  • Strengthen your community ties
  • Give you a greater sense of safety

Find and join a walking group near you or become a Walk Organiser to start your own in your area:

Personal walking plans

Personal walking plans have been designed by experts in exercise and behaviour change to match each patient's current activity level. Over a six-week period, the plans gradually increase in frequency, duration, and intensity. Perfect for individuals who prefer walking on their own, these plans:

  • Easy to set up and delivered straight to your email and mobile
  • Feature clear instructions, exercise videos, reminders and ongoing support
  • Work well alongside walking groups for added encouragement and accountability.
  • Support people in meeting the national physical activity guidelines within just six weeks
  • A great complement to walking groups for added encouragement and accountability

Click the button below to be directed to Heart Foundations personal walking plan page.

Current Heart Foundation walking groups

Bargara Beach Walkers (established March 2011)

Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday – 6.30 am

Locations: Monday – Bargara Foreshore Turtle Park (end of Bauer Street)

                   Wednesday – Innes Park Reserve BBQ's

                   Friday – Nielson Park Bargara (Surf Club)

                   Sunday – Christsen Park (opposite Bargara Golf Club, cnr. Esplanade and Baxter Street)

Contact: Walk Organiser – Julie Bargara Beach Walkers | Heart Foundation Walking

Sugarland Plaza Walkers (established April 2012)

Days: Mon to Fri – 7 am

Location: Sugarland Plaza Food Court (115-119 Takalvan Street, Bundaberg)

Contact: Walk Organiser – Yvonne Sugarland Plaza Walkers | Heart Foundation Walking

Ready to take the first step? Whether you walk with a group or on your own, Heart Foundation Walking is here to support your journey to better health—one step at a time. Bundaberg Regional Council is a host organisation for the Heart Foundation Walking program.

Learn more

Contact our Sport and Recreation Officer, the local Coordinator for the Bundaberg Regional Council area for further information on 1300 883 699 or at sportandrec@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.

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