Walking in Brisbane

Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, Kangaroo Point

Walking is the most basic form of exercise and costs as little as a good pair of walking shoes. Whether it's a bushwalk, a suburban hill circuit, wandering a curated walking trail, or doing a paced walk at your local shopping centre with a walking group, walking can help improve your health and wellbeing.

Use this page to find out about walking options in Brisbane.

For even more ideas on ways to stay active and to get out and about, view our Things to see and do in Brisbane page. There's also heaps of suggestions on our Find your fitness style page to help you discover a new you in 2020.

Find a walk to suit you

Heart Foundation Walking

Heart Foundation Walking is Australia's largest network of free community-based walking groups with over 25,000 participants.

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Heritage trails

Our 18 suburban heritage walking trails celebrate the stories of local suburbs.

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Cultural Heritage Public Art Trail

This trail is a 1.3 kilometre walk through the city's historic plazas and squares, with a focus on artworks and memorials that commemorate Brisbane's history.

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Curators' walking tours

Explore our Outdoor Gallery RAZZLE DAZZLE exhibition on foot with one of our curators' tours. Bookings required.

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More walking options

Tips for top walking

To get the most out of your walks:

plan your route and pack lightly
wear a pair of comfortable shoes
protect yourself from the sun with a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
buy a pedometer to record your distance and help keep you motivated.