Australia
Get inspired by the amazing walking events on offer around Australia. From stunning coastal walks to charity challenges and endurance treks, My Next Challenge is the place to find your next walk.
27 Walk events
Mt Buller VIC
Oscars100 Hut 2 Hut is Australia’s toughest and most spectacular trek / run challenge that takes runners and trekkers on a stunning journey through Victoria’s high country trails once used by mountain explorers, pioneers, cattlemen and brumby runners.
Cradle Mountain TAS
The JLF Trek Tasmania is a fundraising event for the Jodi Lee Foundation, which raises awareness for bowel cancer prevention. The JLF Trek Tasmania is partering with Huma Charity Challenge and the challenge will see you summit Cradle Mountain with an Ambassador of the Jodi Lee Foundation team.
Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra ACT
The Memory Walk and Jog Canberra will return to the nation’s capital on Sunday 23rd of February 2020. Choose from 2km, 5km or 10km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Nowingi Place, Mildura TAS
Dementia Australia's Memory Walk and Jog heads to Mildura on the 1st of March 2020. Choose from 2km, 5km or 9km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Ambrose Brown Park, Pottsville NSW
The Kingscliff Coast Charity Walk (formerly the Tweed Coast Charity walk) will return on the 14th of March 2020. The walk is a fundraising event for the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter.
Lake Wendouree, Ballarat VIC
Dementia Australia's Memory Walk and Jog heads to Ballarat on the 15th of March 2020 at Lake Wendouree. Walk, jog or run the Steve Moneghetti track around the lake and help those impacted by dementia.
Regatta Grounds, Hobart TAS
Dementia Australia heads to Hobart's Regatta Grounds on the 22nd of March 2020. Choose from 2km, 6km or 8km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Endeavour Hills VIC
The Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne 100km hike will take place from the 27-29 March 2020. The challenge: complete the 100km walk within 48 hours and finish with your full team of 4.
Sydney Coastline NSW
Join us for a 60km, 30km or 15km life-changing hike along the breathtaking Sydney Coastline in March 2020. Organise a team of 4, get fit and have fun whilst helping raise money for Beyond Blue.
Glenelg, Adelaide SA
Dementia Australia returns to Glenelg for the annual Memory Walk & Jog on the 29th of March 2020. Choose from 3km, 6km or 10km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Penrith, Western Sydney NSW
Dementia Australia's Memory Walk & Jog returns to Tench Reserve in Penrith on Sunday 5th of April 2020. Choose from 2km or 8km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne VIC
Dementia Australia returns to Melbourne for the annual Memory Walk & Jog on the 3rd of May 2020 in Alexandra Gardens. Choose from 2km, 5. 5km and 9. 5km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Eastern Beach Park, Geelong VIC
Dementia Australia returns to Geelong on the 17th of May 2020 at Eastern Beach Park. Register for the 2km, 6km and 8km and help those impacted by dementia.
Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne VIC
Join us for a 60km or 30km life-changing hike along the breathtaking Melbourne Coastline in May 2020. Organise a team of 4, get fit and have fun whilst helping raise money for Beyond Blue.
Bay Run, Lilyfield, Sydney NSW
Dementia Australia's Sydney Memory Walk & Jog will return to the Bay Run in Lilyfield on Sunday 24th May 2020. Choose from 2km or 7. 5km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Dening Park, Byron Bay NSW
The Byron Coast Charity Walk (formerly the Ballina to Byron Bay charity walk) will return on the 30th of May 2020.
Speers Point Park, Hunter NSW
Dementia Australia is returning to the Hunter for the annual Memory Walk & Jog. This year the event will again take place at Speers Point Park on Sunday 31st of May 2020. Choose from 2km or 7. 5km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Coffs Harbour NSW
The Coffs Coast Charity Walk will take place on the 6th of June 2020. The 15km walk starts from Lions Park, Sawtell and finishes at Diggers Beach. Participants can enter individually or in teams of 2-20 people. The event raises funds for the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter.
Brisbane QLD
The Kokoda Challenge Brisbane is an annual team endurance event located throughout the beautiful D'Aguilar National Park with 3 distances for teams to choose to participate including 15km, 30km and 48km distances.
Kawana Surf Club, Sunshine Coast QLD
Dementia Australia returns to the Sunshine Coast for the annual Memory Walk & Jog. This years event will again take place at Kawana Surf Club on Sunday the 7th of June 2020. Choose from 2. 5km, 5km or 9km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Tuscany, Italy
The Westpac Rescue Heicopter is offering a new fundraising challenge in 2020: the Tuscany Trek. This adventure is your chance to witness the incredible beauty of the Tuscan countryside, as you trek for five days across rolling hills, woodland and beautiful villages.
Seventeen Mile Rocks, Brisbane QLD
The Brisbane Memory Walk & Jog returns to Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks on Sunday the 14th of June 2020. Choose from 2. 5km, 5km or 10km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
D’Aguilar National Park QLD
Oxfam Trailwalker is Australia's original 100km team endurance event. Together in teams of four, you'll test your mind and your body as you help people in poverty. Teams have 48 hours to complete 100km. You start together, walk together, support each other and finish together.
Gold Coast QLD
The Kokoda Challenge Gold Coast, is hailed as the toughest team endurance event in Australia. Teams of four tackle 96km (the distance of the Kokoda Track) through the Gold Coast hinterland within a time limit of 39 hours.
Currimundi, Sunshine Coast QLD
Join the Sunshine Coastrek on the 24th of July 2020 for a 60km or 30km life-changing hike along the stunning Sunshine Coast from Currimundi to Noosa Heads. Organise a team of 4, get fit and have fun whilst helping raise money for charity.
Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne VIC
Commonly referred to as the toughest 30km we have in our series, Kokoda Challenge Melbourne takes participants through the gorgeous Dandenong Ranges.
Fleurieu Peninsula, Adelaide SA
This September walk 60km or 30km along Adelaide's stunning Fleurieu Peninsula. Join us for an epic and wild adventure of fun, fitness, friends and fundraising, supporting Beyond Blue. Together let's walk for Mental Health.