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Walking and running in Brisbane
Discover guided walks and trails for running, walking and hiking. Lace up for fun, fitness and sightseeing.
Walking and running are simple, fun and free ways to improve your fitness, socialise and discover everything Brisbane has to offer.
Head on a leisurely stroll through suburbia, find a dog-friendly bushwalk or get your heart rate up on a scenic running route.
Whatever you're looking for, there’s a track for you.
Find walks and hikes in Brisbane
Brisbane's well-connected city landscape, idyllic natural spaces and rich history make it perfect to discover by foot.
Explore our city on a hike, guided tour, themed trail or community walk.
Bushwalks and hikes
Brisbane’s bushlands, wetlands and forests offer a range of tracks and trails for bushwalks and hikes.
Head outdoors to soak up the fresh air and tranquillity only nature can provide.
Not sure where to start? Visit our most popular bushwalking tracks.
Find plenty more scenic walks at other bushland reserves, wetlands and forests. Choose a track that suits your age, fitness level and experience.
Take a guided or leisurely walk through bushland and wetlands surrounding Council's environment centres.
Learn about the important habitats our natural areas provide, see local wildlife and understand what makes Brisbane Australia’s most biodiverse city.
Discover the plants and features at Brisbane’s 3 botanic gardens.
- Explore garden attractions, including the Japanese Garden and Tropical Display Dome, at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha.
- See rare plants, idyllic ponds and heritage trees at the City Botanic Gardens.
- View Brisbane’s best collection of native trees and wander down the avenue of pines at Sherwood Arboretum.
Free guided tours are available, or you can pick up a map to help you find your way.
Tour cultural areas, historical trails and significant memorials at Toowong Cemetery.
Immerse yourself in our city’s past, find headstones dating back to the 1870s and admire sweeping views of the city and surrounding suburbs.
Join a guided walk or explore at your leisure.
Choose from more than 20 trails that celebrate Brisbane’s heritage and the stories of local suburbs.
From grand buildings to historic bridges, neighbourhood shops and remnants of the Second World War, discover the places, people and events that shaped our city.
Find artworks, modern installations, street art and artefacts from World Expo ‘88.
Make new friends, see more of Brisbane’s iconic parklands and improve your wellbeing by joining a Heart Foundation walking group.
Pick from slow, medium and fast walks, close to home.
Great places to run in Brisbane
Lace up your sneakers, hit the ground running and get the heart pumping while exploring Brisbane.
Trails suit beginners, seasoned runners and anyone training for a running event.
Get fit, have fun and run for a cause at the annual Bridge to Brisbane.
The beginner-friendly 4.5-kilometre course starts in Hamilton, heads along the Brisbane River and ends at the iconic Brisbane Showgrounds.
Looking for more? Challenge yourself with the 10-kilometre course. It kicks off at the Gateway Bridge, with the finish line at the showgrounds.
Take one of Brisbane’s most scenic routes on the 5-kilometre trail between Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and New Farm.
Run along the riverside boardwalk to Howard Smith Wharves. From here, continue on the Brisbane Riverwalk until you reach New Farm.
Loop back to make it a 10-kilometre run or hop on a CityCat to see the city from a different perspective.
Explore West End by foot on a riverside 5-kilometre run through 3 parks.
Start in Orleigh Park, follow the river through West End Riverside Lands Park and finish up at Davies Park.
Want to switch up your movement? Use the outdoor gyms along the track.
Take in the stunning city skyline and river views on a run through Kangaroo Point.
Begin at the upper section of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park and head into the CBD via the Story Bridge or South Bank.
Add an extra challenge by sprinting the 107 steps linking the upper and lower sections of the cliffs.
Work up a sweat or go at your own pace on this paved, shared-use pathway.
Set off from The Gap on a 13-kilometre path marked by signposts. It waves through Windsor, Wilston and Newmarket.
You can also start at Newmarket and run 2 kilometres to Bancroft Park in Kelvin Grove or 4 kilometres to Downey Park in Windsor.
Watch the scenery change from lush grassy areas and bushland to open fields and rainforest on this 23-kilometre stretch.
Beginning in Mitchelton and ending in Toombul, make this route your own by starting anywhere along the shared pathway.
Give your fitness routine a sea change on a bayside run.
Take the 6.5-kilometre route along the Sandgate Foreshore promenade, from Shorncliffe to the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge.
Why not learn while you exercise? Run the Sandgate Heritage Trail and take a breather at any of the 24 historic stops.
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Frequently asked questions
Some of the most popular running tracks in Brisbane include:
- Kedron Brook Bikeway, from Mitchelton to Toombul
- Enoggera Creek Bikeway, from The Gap to Newmarket
- the riverside stretch from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to New Farm.
Find other popular running routes in Brisbane.
You can go walking or running with your dog on most walking tracks in Brisbane. Check signage in the area for up-to-date information.
You must leash your dog and dispose of any waste responsibly.
If you want to let your dog off the leash, head to a dog park or off-leash dog beach.