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Welcome to AussieWalk

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AussieWalk IVV (AussieWalk) is a not-for-profit association, run by volunteers with the goals of:
(a) encouraging public health through non-competitive walking;
(b) providing opportunities for social engagement for people of all ages, ability and background;
(c) fostering international friendship; and
(d) organising and administering the IVV award program within Australia as a National Member of the IVV.
(e) organise and administer the IML Walking Association program and awards for member events within Australia.

Within Australia, participation in the following activities may earn you credit as part of the IVV award program:

  • Annual Aussie Peace Walk (previously Canberra Walking Festival, renamed in 2021) – an internationally recognised, non-competitive walking event, with participants of all ages from around Australia and the World. The next event will be held on 26-27 March 2022, with a number of pre-event walks also offered. The IVV and IML stamp is included in your entry for the event.
  • Walking For Pleasure walks – group walks are held on every day of the week in the ACT, except Mondays. There is no charge for IVV stamp for Walking For Pleasure members. Visitors are welcome but will be required to pay the standard IVV fee to obtain the stamp.
  • parkrun Australia – with 340+ weekly 5km parkruns/parkwalks across Australia. Sign up for free and join the AussieWalk “club” to get free credit for any parkrun completed in Australia. Don’t forget your parkrun barcode.
  • Heart Foundation Walking – join any Heart Foundation Walking (HFW) group across Australia and get free credit for any HFW walks that are greater than 5km. You will also need to join the AussieWalk group so we have visibility of your completed walks.
  • AussieWalk IVV events for World Walking Day in May and St Nicholas Day in December (details published in the Walking For Pleasure Calendar and on the AussieWalk Facebook page). There is no charge for the IVV stamp for these walks, but a donation is usually collected for the Heart Foundation or Rotary charity.
  • Complete any of the AussieWalk sanctioned permanent trails across Australia, in your own time. The IVV stamp will be provided upon payment of the nominated walk fee.
  • Undertake any organised Australian charity or challenge event (eg Mothers’ Day Classic, Bloody Long Walk, 7 Bridges Walk or Gold Coast Marathon etc) or multi-day walking tour (organised by a registered/licenced tour company). There is no additional cost to sanction the event and only the standard walk fee is paid for the IVV stamp. Evidence of participation is needed.

More information about the IVV and the award program is provided in the FAQ – Prospective IVV Walkers and Summary of IVV Benefits and Opportunities (including the benefits of AussieWalk IVV membership).

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Future Aussie Peace Walks

(Previously Canberra Walking Festivals)

26-27 March 2022
25-26 March 2023
23-24 March 2024
29-30 March 2025
28-29 March 2026

Mark your calendars, plan your travel, book your flights!

*Note, activities start on the Friday afternoon before the weekend of the event. Additional IVV walks are also offered each year, so let us know if you are travelling to Canberra.

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Recent Posts

  • Sneak Peek – 2021 Aussie Peace Walk Routes March 22, 2021
  • Tastes of the World January 9, 2020
  • Some rain did not deter walkers during the Canberra Walking Festival April 9, 2019

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AussieWalk - walking in Australia - coordinating the IML and IVV aspects of the Aussie Peace Walk, held in Canberra on the last weekend in March each year.
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Yesterday’s walk in the National Arboretum - just 15 walkers celebrating World Walking Day, including 3 out-of-towners (welcome Elisabeth, Judy & Ian). Congratulations to Elisabeth and Thea, who were both presented with their 15,000km IVV distance awards. An overcast day, with low cloud to start, but the rain stayed away for us.
Edit: $40 was also raised for the Heart Foundation
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Some photos from today’s walk - a great route with lots of variety and into some new territory for us - perfect walking weather too. Approx 11km with 10 walkers in attendance. We all really enjoyed this one!
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Canberra Walking Festival Information

  • Aussie Peace Walk – Information and Program of Events
  • Training Programs
  • Marathon Training Program
  • A Brief History
  • IVV
  • Canberra Walking Festival: Marathon Finishers 2019

IVV Information

  • IVV Information
  • Permanent Trails (IVV)
  • Special Award Programs
  • FAQs – Prospective Walkers
  • Summary of Benefits: 2019
  • FAQs – Prospective Clubs
  • FAQs – Visiting Walking Clubs/Tour Groups
  • Privacy Policy
  • IVV
  • Canberra Walking Festival: Marathon Finishers 2019
© AussieWalk by Canberra Two Day Walk Inc. and AussieWalk IVV Inc.. All rights reserved.

All of the Permanent Trails listed on this website are run on a “all care but no responsibility” basis, with the walker agreeing that he/she participates voluntarily and at his/her own risk.

AussieWalk Inc and it's office bearers and walk leaders accept no liability from any accident, injury, damage or loss suffered by any person while engaged in walking activities offered through this website.

If you choose to download any files and undertake any of the walks listed on this website, you acknowledge that you are doing so voluntarily and at your own risk, including on behalf of any other parties that accompany you.

About Routes: The routes have been chosen to provide an interesting walk opportunity. In many cases the routes are based on existing walking trails. Where possible, road crossings are at designated pedestrian crossing or traffic lights. At times parts of routes will be closed for maintenance and other reasons. Detours may or may not be offered. Walkers are advised to exercise caution and commonsense when participating in any walking activity. Motor vehicles, cyclists, other pedestrians, wildlife, weather conditions and uneven surfaces may all present risks to walkers, and care needs to be exercised at all times.

About GPX Files: The data is derived from a hand-held GPS unit and is therefore NOT accurate enough for navigation, but will provide assistance to walkers to choose the correct path.

The trails may include terrain which may be unsuitable or dangerous for certain persons. Before undertaking any walk, you are responsible for first satisfying yourself as to the suitability of the walk.