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Active Geelong Walks Information

Welcome to Active Geelong Walks we would be delighted to have you as a part of our walking community.

Active Geelong aims to inspire community participation in a growing number of accessible and enjoyable physical activity opportunities.

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Tuesdays 10–11am, East Geelong

Meet point: Pavilion Café, 95 Eastern Beach rd.

Ample parking and public toilets are available near here. We walk west towards Cunningham Pier along the paved path. Plenty of seats along the way if you need a rest. We finish our walk back at Pavilion Café if you fancy a coffee afterwards.


Tuesdays 9:30–10:30am, Ocean Grove

Meet point: Outside The Dunes Café.

A scenic walk along the Ocean Grove fore-shore path. Walkers can select to walk east towards Point Lonsdale, or west towards Barwon Heads returning to the start withinn the hour. The distance can be modified to suit all levels of fitness. Public bathrooms are available at the meeting, and end, point. Enjoy a coffee and chat at The Dunes Café after your walk.


Thursdays 9:30–10:30am, Newtown

Meeting points: 9:30 at Kieser, Floor 1, 51 West Fyans St. Newtown or, 9:40am on the river path at the bottom of Pakington street ramp.

One walk, two meeting places choose which suits you best. Organised by our partners Kieser, open to members and non- members. Kieser staff will guide and support walkers. Coffee to finish at Line Up Café.


Thursdays 9:30–10:30am, Point Lonsdale

Meet point: BBQ area beside the playground.

A scenic walk along the Point Lonsdale foreshore, north towards Queenscliff and returning within the hour. The walk distance and speed can be modified to suit all levels of fitness. Public bathrooms are located at the meeting and end of walk. Enjoy a coffee and chat, afterwards at one of the many cafes across the road.


Thursdays 9:15–10:15am, Corio

Meet point: Rosewall Community Centre. 36 Sharland Rd. Corio.

The distance and pace is up to you. We walk around Rosewall Reserve, returning to the community centre café for a coffee and chat.


Thursdays 10–11:30am, Torquay

Meet point: Kieser 96 Surf Coast Highway.

A scenic walk along the Torquay foreshore, returning within the hour to Kieser. The walk distance and speed can be modified to suit all level of fitness. Bathrooms are available at Kieser. Enjoy a coffee and chat, afterwards at a local café.


Fridays 9:00– 10:00am, Ocean Grove

Meet point: Kingston Shopping Village 8-10 Coastal Blvd.

Look out for the blue Kieser flag! A friendly walk supported by a Kieser staff member. The distance and pace can be adapted to suit your needs. Coffee and a chat afterwards at the Village!

The Movement Movement Mag – The Women In Sport Edition. Issue #2

All the tools, tips, inspiration and ideas to help boost sport and physical activity in the Geelong region.

Active Geelong Events Guide

Welcome to the Active Geelong Events Guide. This guide, and supporting Exercise Guide will help you to incorporate physical activity into your next event.

The Movement Movement Mag – The Sports Edition. Issue #1

All the tools, tips, inspiration and ideas to help boost sport and physical activity in the Geelong region.

Active Geelong FY21 Plan

Whilst there were many things we couldn’t do we’re proud of what we’ve been able to achieve in 2020 and look forward to a bigger and better 2021.

If you’re keen to see what we’ve got planned for the year ahead, download our FY21 Plan here.

What is physical activity

Physical activity is more than sport and exercise classes. From walking up stairs to vacuuming the floor it includes any movement you do throughout your day. There are lots of ways to increase your physical activity when you understand what it actually is.

Workplace Stretches

If you sit at work use these simple stretches to keep your body moving.