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Brisbane Riverwalk Replacement

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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Why Walking is Good For You

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

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

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

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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Spring in Brisbane

I love this time of year in Brisbane. It’s just warm enough for swimming, but still a pleasant temperature for taking a walk along Brisbane’s many beautiful walking tracks. Spring flowers are starting to bloom and you’ll see frangipani flowers … Continue reading

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Kangaroo Point Cliffs

The Kangaroo Point cliffs are a great spot for catching views of the river, City Botanic Gardens, and behind all of the green space, the tall city buildings. You can take in the view from the top of the cliffs … Continue reading

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