Category Archives: Walks

Great places to go walking in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast

Brisbane River Walk

Posted on Tuesday by Dianne McLay

I love Brisbane’s riverside pathways. They’re especially pleasant for a stroll during Brisbane’s balmy summer evenings. If you’re new to Brisbane, try the riverside path between South Bank and Kangaroo Point. The track is flat and lit at night and there’s … Continue reading →

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Brisbane Walks in the Courier Mail

Posted on Friday by Dianne McLay

A journalist from the Courier Mail, Michael Lund, contacted me to talk about the best places to walk in Brisbane. Michael was particularly interested in the many interesting things we often walk past without really seeing (because we’re too busy or too familiar with … Continue reading →

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Brisbane Riverwalk Replacement

Posted on Tuesday by Dianne McLay

Brisbane’s floating walkway, often called the Riverwalk, which was washed away in this year’s floods will be replaced. Take a look at a very brave tugboat skipper guiding a large chunk of the Riverwalk down the river after it broke … Continue reading →

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Brisbane History Walk

Posted on Thursday by Dianne McLay

The Mansions in Brisbane I love that you can walk through the streets of Brisbane’s CBD and see lots of historic buildings, often built from sandstone with intricate carvings and decorations.  Have you seen the cats sitting atop The Mansions in … Continue reading →

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Why Walking is Good For You

Posted on Wednesday by Dianne McLay

We all know that walking is a great form of physical exercise. Here are a few benefits you could get from being a regular walker: – lower body fat – less chance of heart attack or stroke – improvements in joint … Continue reading →

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New Walking Book for Melbourne

Posted on Friday by Dianne McLay

The Melbourne version of Woodslane Publishing’s Best Walks guide book is just being finished off by author, Julie Mundy.  She sent me a copy of the cover the other day. If you’ve ever had a book published, seeing your cover image … Continue reading →

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Great Walks in Australia

Posted on Tuesday by Dianne McLay

The cool weather we’re having makes this a great time for walking. We’re planning a trip to the Sunshine Coast and I’m looking forward to the beautiful walk from Sunshine Beach into Noosa National Park.  It goes up over a … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Coast Video

Posted on Monday by Dianne McLay

Tourism Queensland has added a new video to their YouTube channel showing some of the beautiful outdoor areas of the Sunshine Coast.  The video covers places where you can go walking and paddling. It features one of my favourite, still undiscovered … Continue reading →

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Book Launch at Mary Ryan’s

Posted on Wednesday by Dianne McLay

Mary Ryan’s in Bulimba will be hosting our book launch for Best Village & Coastal Walks of the Sunshine Coast and you’re invited.  Morning tea will be served while Virginia (my co-author) and I tell you about the best places for … Continue reading →

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Bribie Island

Posted on Wednesday by Dianne McLay

Our book – Best Village & Coastal Walks of the Sunshine Coast – has been featured in the 2011 Bribie Magazine. For a tourist freebie, it has lots of great reading, especially if you’re interested in local history or the environment. You can … Continue reading →

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