Walk and talk buddies

Bringing the community together, one step at a time.

Walk and Talk Buddies welcomes people of all ages and abilities to join us on our weekly walks.

Enjoy walks and explore a new Stonnington location each week with a friendly group of walking buddies. 

About the walks

Mondays are suitable for parents and carers with babies and young children, or those who want a gentle, leisurely walk.

Thursdays are great if you want a moderate-to-brisk walk.

Afterwards, we'll relax together at a local café.

What to bring

• backpack
• light snack
• water bottle
• weather appropriate clothing
• a pram or suitable child carrier (if needed).

Make a booking

This is a free activity. Bookings are essential.

Click on the links below to register via Eventbrite.

Learn more

Parents with children: email mchadmin@stonnington.vic.gov.au or call Maternal and Child Health on 8290 3336.

Other walkers: email engaged@stonnington.vic.gov.au or call 8290 1333.

In the event of extreme heat or wet weather, the walk will be cancelled. 

Mondays 

• Gardiners Creek trail to Burnley Gardens – 11 May

• Malvern East Rail station to Linear Park, Chadstone – 18 May

• Glen Iris Wetlands – 25 May

• Chadstone Shopping Centre – 1 June

• No walk due to King's Birthday public holiday – 8 June

• Caulfield Park – 15 June

• Birrarung Trail walk to Punt Road – 22 June

• Malvern East to Linear Park Chadstone – 29 June

• Gardiners Creek trail, Malvern East – 6 July

• Walk to National Gallery Victoria – 13 July

• TH King Oval to East Malvern Station – 20 July

• Anniversary Trail to Summerhill Park – 27 July

• Walk to Albert Park Melbourne – 3 August

• Malvern Valley Golf trail – 10 August

• Ferndale Trail to Summerhill Park – 17 August

• Royal Botanic Gardens, Fern Gully Rain Forest – 24 August

• Yarra River Walk to St Georges Road – 31 August

Thursdays 

• Gardiners Creek trail to Burnley Gardens – 14 May

• Malvern East Rail station to Linear Park, Chadstone – 21 May

• Glen Iris Wetlands – 28 May

• Chadstone Shopping Centre – 4 June

• Kooyong Creek Trail – 11 June

• Caulfield Park – 18 June

• Birrarung Trail walk to Punt Road – 25 June

• Malvern East to Linear Park Chadstone – 2 July

• Gardiners Creek trail Malvern East – 9 July

• Walk to National Gallery Victoria – 16 July

• TH King Oval to East Malvern Station – 23 July

• Anniversary Trail to Summerhill Park – 30 July

• Walk to Albert Park Melbourne – 6 August

• Malvern Valley Golf trail – 13 August

• Ferndale Trail to Summerhill Park – 20 August

• Royal Botanic Gardens, Fern Gully Rain Forest – 27 August

• Yarra River Walk to St Georges Road – 3 September

This event is part of our Engaged program, providing social and healthy living programs and special events for the Stonnington community.

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