Active Geelong Walks: Kieser, Barwon River, Newtown
Activity Details
Heart Foundation Walking group located in Newtown (VIC).
Walking Speed: Slow pace
Frequency: Weekly
Dog Friendly: Yes
Pram Friendly: Yes
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| Activities : | Walking |
| Gender : | Mixed |
| Days : | Thursday |
| Age Group : | 18 to 25, 26 to 35, 36 to 50, 51 to 65, 65+ |
| Level : | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
About the provider
Heart Foundation Walking Groups
We want more Australians to walk more often, as it’s one of the best things we can do to protect our hearts.
Here at Heart Foundation Walking we work every day to achieve our goal – an Australia free of heart disease.
We do this by building and supporting a community of walkers.
Our program is Australia’s largest free walking network, and offers Australians multiple ways to walk with us.
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