Knowing your place is about connecting with your neighbourhood by walking, riding, skipping, skating, pushing, scootering, rolling and finding interesting landmarks along the way.
We have developed a series of walks so you can explore your neighbourhood on foot!
Choose the map you would like to walk:
Being active pathways
'Active transport’ is about how you get about by walking, gopher, wheelchair, bicycle, scooter and pram and includes journeys to public transport.
The City of Greater Geelong is working on connecting the cycle/walking paths around the municipality.
Walking facts
- Walking is free
- Walking is not only good for physical health but for mental health as well
- For every kilometre we walk we save approximately 1 kilogram of carbon
- Walking is a lifelong activity that begins when we are toddlers
- Walking provides opportunities for social interactions
- Walking connects us to people and our environment.
Join a walking group
If you would like a
fun, social and easy way to get active why not join or start a local walking
group.
You can view our list of walking groups in our Community Directory.
Walking respectfully
We must always remember that this land is, was and will always be the Wadawurrung Peoples traditional land.
Download a free app to map your walk
Mobile device Apps provide a fun and interactive way to monitor your fitness activity. You can map walks, monitor speed, duration, pace and keep track of distance travelled and calories burnt.
Check out some of these great free Apps and start exploring your neighbourhood today!
Map my Walk
For Android and iphone/ipad/ipod. Walkmeter GPS.
Geelong Arts and Cultures Trails
Unearth art studios and galleries, striking public artworks, creative spaces and exciting performing arts locations, and find new ways to connect with our Indigenous and post-settlement histories.
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