Walking
Take a Step in the Right Direction
Walking is a great way to meet new people, see new places and be active and healthy.
Being active on a regular basis is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and walking is a great way to look after your heart.
Why Walk?
Regular walking helps:
- Improve physical and mental health by being more physically active
- Reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke and helps prevent and control diabetes
- Improve balance and coordination, reducing risks of falls and other injuries
- Manage weight, blood pressure and blood cholesterol
- Meet people and make new friends
Join a Walking Group
Get involved in one of the many Heart Foundation walking groups in Logan for FREE!
Joining your local group is a great way to meet new people, see new places and get active and healthy. To join a walking group, simple attend one of the sessions below or contact the walk organiser for further information.
Indoor walking groups
| Group | Contact | Walk details | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge Wanderers | 07 3209 4826 |
Monday to Friday at 7 am |
Logan Central Plaza, Logan Central, middle entrance near Venus Cafe |
Outdoor walking groups
| Group | Contact | Walk details | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Plains Walking group | 0434 1109 60 | Tuesday and Thursday at 9am |
Berrinba Wetlands Wayne Goss Drive, Browns Plains |
| Daisy Hill 1 | 0408 181 050 |
Monday to Friday at 3.30 pm | Various locations |
| Daisy Hill 2 | 07 3208 1750 | Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 am | St Edwards Church, 104 Chatswood Road, Daisy Hill |
| Flagstone Walking group | 0414 600 596 |
Monday-Friday 5.30am |
Flagstone Estate, Parklands Drive. Meet at the ampitheatre |
| Heart Starters (Shailer Park) | 0403 702 752 | Thursday at 6.30 am | Oak Tree Park, Lyndale Street, Shailer Park |
| Loganlea Walkers and Proud of it! |
3388 5348 |
Monday and Friday at 6.30 am | Various locations |
| Rochedale Go-Getters | 0422 445 130 | Monday and Thursday at 4.30 pm | Gazebo, Underwood Park, 956 Underwood Road, Priestdale |
| Rochedale South Tagalong Walkers | 07 3341 5813 |
Monday to Friday at |
Meet at 1st Sign, Underwood Park, 956 Underwood Road, Priestdale |
Bushwalking groups
| Group | Contact | Walk details | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan and Beaudesert Bushwalkers | 07 3208 6420 (Heather O'Keeffe) |
Most Saturdays and Sundays - first two bushwalks are free, then small membership fee applies | Various locations (contact Heather O'Keeffe or visit www.bushwalkers.com for location details) |
Start a Walking Group
Starting a walking group in your area is fun and easy. You only need one other walker to start a group so if you are interested in creating your own group, please contact Council's Healthy Communities Coordinator on 3412 3412.
More Walking Information:
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Department of Transport and Main Roads - Pedestrians and Walking
- Queensland Outdoors Recreation Federation
Heart Foundation Walking is funded nationally by the Medibank Community Fund and the Australian Government. It is also funded by the QLD Government to get more Queenslanders active and the ACT Government through ACT Health
