The White Hat Guide to Walking & Jogging in Melbourne

Jogger and dog at South Melbourne Beach before storm Click here to buy this print

Melbourne's parks and gardens are ideal for walking or jogging. Needless to say, the larger the park, the longer the walk or run (unless you prefer to go around in circles.

The more serious jogger or runner may want to investigate 'The Tan' running track circuit in the Kings Domain close to the Botanic Gardens. (Ask your guide on a Hite Hat Tours why it is known as 'The Tan'.) Another circuit is available on the other side of the river at Birrarung Marr. The external concourse of Telstra Dome also makes a suitable jogging circuit - following the wall gives an 850m circuit while a trip around the outer edge is one kilometre.

For a cultivated park with European plantings, statues and monuments, it is hard to beat the four adjoining parks - Alexandra Gardens, Queen Victoria Gardens, Kings Domain and the Botanic Gardens. For a bushland walk close to the city we recommend Studley Park. To watch the world go by, put on your best lycra and head for the Esplanade and beachfront at St Kilda.

If you are interested in history and heritage, we would recommend a guided walking tour with someone who knows and loves the city.

You will also find jogging tracks at Royal Park, Prices Park, Fawkner Park, Fitzroy Gardens & Treasury Gardens.

For lengthier walks or runs, there is an excellent network of trails around the city and suburbs. You can find these documented at Cycling in Melbourne.

Bright Alpine Four Peaks Walk or run the four peaks of Mystic Hill, Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham& Mt Buffalo. November 2008 ? - Enquiries: (03) 5755 1507

White Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery Melbourne Cemetery is an ideal introduction to Melbourne's history - particularly with the entertaining and informative guide from White Hat. The final resting place of many famous Australians including Peter Lalor, judge Redmond Barry, Sir Robert Menzies, John Gorton, Marcus Clarke, Burke & Wills, Sir Isaac Isaacs, Walter Lindrum and many more. As chosen and recommended by the Qantas In Flight magazine in May 2007. More information on the cemetery tour >>. 1pm to 3pm, selected Sundays Melbourne General Cemetery - main entrance - $15 per head Bookings: (03) 9329 6055

Defence Lake Attack Defence Lake Attack is an event for everyone and includes an Inter-School Competition, Corporate Challenge as well as individual run/walk categories. This year's event will provide activities for the whole family with a Defence 'big band' and exciting Defence displays, including aircraft. There are children's activities, food stands, show bags and medals for all participants. The Toshiba Schools competition will again be a highlight with valuable prizes for participating schools, including a colour photocopier for the school with the largest number of students (per capita), participating in the event. Defence Lake Attack is all about having fun for a worthy cause. It does not matter if you are a first timer, a seasoned runner, an Albert Park resident or a Corporate - this event is for everyone. So get your friends, family, colleagues and school mates and join the Defence Force for what promises to be a family fun day. Most of all, you will be supporting a worthwhile community fundraising event while participating in a healthy activity with fun to boot. 5/10km walk/run. 24th August 2008 Grebe Picnic Area, Albert Park - Enquiries: (03) 9645 1333

'Maroondah Steps Up' Run/Walk The event will start in the morning and will be a 4k/8k Walk/Run with the route to include a loop past Maroondah Hospital and to Start/Finish at Ringwood Lake. The timing will allow for everyone to finish and participate in all the post event activities to include a BBQ lunch and a fun area for the kids. It starts at 9.30am with registration from 8am. 26th October 2008 Ringwood Lake - Enquiries: (03) 9871 3838 or 9871 3337

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