Why Walk?

As a society, we don’t walk as often, or as far, as generations before us did. In fact, in Melbourne alone around 40 per cent of the trips people make in cars are less than 2km long. That’s a pity, because these short trips can be walked, which is great for exercise, getting to know your neighbourhood and having fun!

There’s hardly a modern issue that walking doesn’t touch: it can improve health, strengthen social and community connections, reduce the cost of living, contribute to safer and more liveable communities and even help save the planet.

• Walking for Health Walk for a longer, happier and healthier life! Find out the many benefits of walking and how it works wonders for your health.
• Walking for Family Walking with your family is quality time. It's a great opportunity to find out what's happening in the world of your closest and dearest while enjoying a stroll.
• Walking for Community Walking cultivates community. The more we walk, the more we know about where we live, the people we meet and share our neighbourhood with.
• Walking for Social Connection Every walk is a new experience. There are beautiful frontyards, every day curiousities, smells and sounds of your suburb to enjoy.
• Walking for Happiness Walking gives your body all the right chemicals to give you an innger glow, a spring in your step, and put a smile on your face.
• Walking for the Planet Walking is a zero emissions form of transport. Reduce your carbon footprint by increasing your footsteps!
• Walking is Free Walking is free! It's the cheapest form of transport available and can actually save you money too.