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.
18 Walk events
Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra ACT
The Memory Walk and Jog Canberra will return to the nation’s capital on Sunday 25th of February 2024. Choose from 2km, 5km or 10km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Penrith, Western Sydney NSW
The Memory Walk & Jog Western Sydney 2024 will take place on the 10th of March. Refer to website for further information.
Choose from 2km or 8km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Commonwealth Park, Canberra ACT
This March join Coastrek, Australia’s most iconic hiking challenge for women, on our NEW Coastrek Canberra route! Challenge yourself to walk 30km or a Twilight 20km, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation. Set against the shimmering backdrop of Lake Burley Griffin, you’ll experience Canberra’s natural beauty like never before.
Nowingi Place, Mildura TAS
Dementia Australia's Memory Walk and Jog heads to Mildura on the 23rd of March 2024. Choose from 2km, 5km or 9km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Glenelg, Adelaide SA
The Memory Walk & Jog Adelaide event will take place on the 24th of March 2024. Choose from 3km, 6km or 10km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Dennis Park, Boyne Island QLD
The Walking 4 Warriors Endurance Challenge, taking place on the 18th of April 2024, is a fundraising event. The event will test you physically, mentally and emotionally. Starting at Dennis Park in Boyne Island, run or walk non-stop for 6, 12 or 24 hours in this time-based challenge.
Lake Wendouree, Ballarat VIC
Dementia Australia's Memory Walk and Jog heads to Ballarat on the 21st of April 2024 at Lake Wendouree. Walk, jog or run the Steve Moneghetti track around the lake and help those impacted by dementia.
Eastern Beach Park, Geelong VIC
Dementia Australia returns to Geelong on the 28th of April 2024 at Eastern Beach Park. Register for the 2km, 6km and 8km and help those impacted by dementia.
North Sydney NSW
This March join Australia’s premier hiking challenge for women and walk 60km, 45km, or 30km along Sydney's spectacular coastline. Experience beautiful beaches, secret trails through national parks and jaw-dropping views of sparkling Sydney Harbour. Together let's walk for Mental Health.
Sydney
This May join Coastrek, Australia’s most iconic hiking challenge and walk 50km, 30km or the Twilight 20km along Sydney's spectacular Northern Beaches, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation. Experience a stunning coastal route, offering scenic views, wild rocky headlands, beautiful nature trails and the golden sands of Sydney.
Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne VIC
Dementia Australia returns to Melbourne for the annual Memory Walk & Jog on the 5th of May 2024 in Alexandra Gardens. Choose from 2km, 6. 5km or 10km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Speers Point Park, Hunter NSW
The Memory Walk & Jog Hunter event will take place on the 12th of May 2024. Dementia Australia is returning to the Hunter for the annual Memory Walk & Jog. Choose from 2km or 7. 5km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Bay Run, Lilyfield, Sydney NSW
Dementia Australia's Sydney Memory Walk & Jog will return to the Bay Run in Lilyfield on the 19th of May 2024. Choose from 2km or 7. 5km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Mornington Peninsula VIC
This May join Coastrek, Australia’s most iconic hiking challenge and walk 50km, 30km or the Twilight 20km along Victoria's spectacular Mornington Peninsula. Explore the dramatic cliffs, soft sand beaches and secluded bays of this world-class natural wonderland.
Seventeen Mile Rocks, Brisbane QLD
The Brisbane Memory Walk & Jog returns to Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks on the 26th of May 2024. Choose from 2km, 5km or 10km and walk, jog or run in the race against dementia.
Brisbane QLD
The Kokoda Challenge Brisbane will return in 2024 on the 1st - 2nd of June. 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 18km, 30km and 48km distances.
Gold Coast QLD
The Kokoda Challenge Gold Coast will return from the 13-14 July 2024. The Kokoda Challenge Gold Coast, is hailed as the toughest team endurance event in Australia.
Magnetic Island QLD
The Great Island Trek Magnetic Island 2024 will take place on the 7th of September. Trek, walk or run 15km, or 25km point to point across Magnetic Island. This event is an awesome adventure with spectacular scenery and a fundraiser for the mental health support organization, Beyond Blue.