Weekly social walks for the Chelsea Heights community led by volunteer walk leaders. A friendly, low-cost drop-in activity during school terms offering fresh air, exercise and a post-walk cuppa.
Thursday 29 January 2026
to Thursday 17 December 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights VIC 3196, Australia
$2.50 per walk; $5 annual enrolment fee for new participants
Join The Wetlanders for a relaxed, social walking group in Chelsea Heights designed for busy parents and community members. These community walking sessions are led by volunteer walk leaders in partnership with Heart Foundation Walking, and are a lovely way to boost mental and physical health while meeting new friends in a safe, friendly environment.
You can expect a welcoming group atmosphere where walkers of varied fitness levels come together for a short local walk, typically 45 minutes to an hour. The emphasis is on social walking, gentle exercise, and community connection — ideal for middle-aged parents and carers looking for light fitness and friendly conversation.
Walks depart from the front of Chelsea Heights Community Centre at 10:00, so please aim to arrive about 10 minutes early to sign in. Walk leaders will outline the route before departure and adapt pace and distance to suit the group, ensuring a comfortable experience for everyone.
After the walk there is an informal cuppa and chat back at the centre, giving parents a chance to socialise, swap school run stories and feel part of a local community network.
This is a weekly, drop-in activity held on Thursdays during school terms, running between 10:00 and 12:00 with the walk itself lasting around 45 minutes to one hour. The sessions are run in partnership with Heart Foundation Walking and are suitable for a range of abilities, including walkers using mobility aids.
There is a small cost of $2.50 per walk, and new participants are asked to complete a form and pay a compulsory $5 annual class enrolment fee. The structure makes it easy for parents to fit the walk into school drop-off routines or mid-morning breaks.
Please note walks may be cancelled in severe weather; the centre will advise cancellations where necessary. If you have any health concerns or mobility limitations, speak with the walk leader on arrival so an appropriate route or pace can be selected.
Meet at the front of Chelsea Heights Community Centre, 160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights 3196. The centre provides disabled parking spaces, wheelchair and mobility access, a disabled toilet, baby change table and a secured fenced playground nearby for younger children.
Routes take in local paths and tracks around Chelsea Heights, offering easy, family-friendly walking environments with mostly flat terrain suitable for prams and casual strollers. The meeting point at the centre makes it simple to link the walk with other local errands or children’s activities.
Public transport and local parking options are available nearby; if driving, allow a few extra minutes for parking and sign-in so the walk can depart promptly at 10:00.
This activity is organised by volunteer walk leaders in partnership with Heart Foundation Walking. Walks are school-term only and are intended as light, social exercise rather than intense fitness training — perfect for parents seeking gentle activity and community connection.
All participants should arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled 10:00 departure to complete any necessary paperwork, especially new participants who must fill out a form and pay the $5 annual enrolment fee. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle, and dress for the weather.
Walks will be cancelled in the event of severe weather; callers can check with Chelsea Heights Community Centre for last-minute updates. If you need assistance or have a health condition, notify the volunteer leader on arrival so the group can accommodate your needs.
This is a drop-in activity so bookings are generally not required, making it flexible for parents juggling school schedules. The cost is $2.50 per walk, payable at the centre on arrival.
New participants are required to complete an enrolment form and pay a compulsory $5 annual class enrolment fee. Concessions or additional payment information can be obtained by contacting the community centre directly.
For further information or questions about accessibility, weather cancellations or membership, please contact Chelsea Heights Community Centre on the details provided below.
