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 3337.

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

Mondays  

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

• Yarra River Walk to St Georges Road – 31 August

• Scotchman’s Trail to Oakleigh Sports Centre – 7 September

• Bridge and River Trail, Toorak – 14 September

• Darling Gardens, South Yarra – 21 September

• Gardiners Creek Trail to Hawthorn East – 28 September

• Djerring Trail to Hughesdale – 5 October

• Hedgeley Dene Gardens – 12 October

• Urban Forest, East Malvern – 19 October

• Malvern East RSL to Ashburton – 26 October

• Gardiners Creek to Burnley Gardens – 2 November

• Kooyongkoot Trail from Nettleton Park – 9 November

• Malvern East to Hughesdale – 16 November

• Fawkner Park, South Yarra – 23 November

• Glen Iris Wetlands – 30 November

Thursdays   

• 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

• Scotchman’s Trail to Oakleigh Sports Centre – 10 September

• Bridge and River Trail, Toorak – 17 September

• Darling Gardens, South Yarra – 24 September

• Gardiners Creek Trail to Hawthorn East – 1 October

• Djerring Trail to Hughesdale – 8 October

• Hedgeley Dene Gardens – 15 October

• Urban Forest, East Malvern – Aussie Bird Count – 22 October

• Malvern East RSL to Ashburton – 29 October

• Gardiners Creek to Burnley Gardens – 5 November

• Kooyongkoot Trail from Nettleton Park – 12 November

• Malvern East to Hughesdale – 19 November

• Fawkner Park, South Yarra – 26 November

• Glen Iris Wetlands – 3 December

This event is part of our Engaged program.

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