Beginner
Connect with beginner walking partners nearby for relaxed strolls, shorter distances and easy-paced walks.
Walking · Australia
Find your next walking partner nearby.
Find local walkers looking for a relaxed stroll, social walk or fitness-paced session.
From discovery to your next walk
Getting started takes a few minutes. Here is how most walking connections begin.
Find
Browse local walkers by suburb, pace and preferred distance.
Connect
Send a message, agree on a time and choose a public walking route.
Have a walk
Meet up, enjoy the route and walk at a pace that suits you.
Choose your level
Find a walking partner at your pace
Match with local walkers based on your preferred pace, distance and walking style.
Intermediate
Meet local walking buddies ready for brisker paces, longer routes and regular walks together.
Advanced
Find experienced walking partners near you for fast-paced sessions, longer distances and challenging terrain.
Walk your way
Choose the kind of walk you're looking for and find Hobbimates who want the same pace and experience.
Casual
- Enjoy a relaxed social walk with a Hobbimate.
Brisk
- Challenge yourself with faster or longer routes with a Hobbimate.
Training
- Build your fitness and endurance with a Hobbimate.
WALKING ACROSS AUSTRALIA
Walkers, wherever you are
Discover where Australia's walking community is most active on Hobbimate.
01
Sydney
From Rushcutters Bay and the eastern suburbs through to the inner west, north shore and beaches, find a walking buddy in Sydney on Hobbimate.
02
Melbourne
From the Yarra Trail and Merri Creek to St Kilda and Jells Park, find a walking buddy in Melbourne on Hobbimate.
03
Brisbane
From New Farm and Paddington through to West End and the southern suburbs, find a walking buddy in Brisbane on Hobbimate.
04
Perth
From Subiaco and Cottesloe through to Leederville and the northern suburbs, find a walking buddy in Perth on Hobbimate.
05
Adelaide
From the city parklands through to the eastern, inner-south and coastal suburbs, find a walking buddy in Adelaide on Hobbimate.
06
Canberra
Across Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong and the inner north, find a walking buddy in Canberra on Hobbimate.
01
Sydney
From Rushcutters Bay and the eastern suburbs through to the inner west, north shore and beaches, find a walking buddy in Sydney on Hobbimate.
02
Melbourne
From the Yarra Trail and Merri Creek to St Kilda and Jells Park, find a walking buddy in Melbourne on Hobbimate.
03
Brisbane
From New Farm and Paddington through to West End and the southern suburbs, find a walking buddy in Brisbane on Hobbimate.
04
Perth
From Subiaco and Cottesloe through to Leederville and the northern suburbs, find a walking buddy in Perth on Hobbimate.
05
Adelaide
From the city parklands through to the eastern, inner-south and coastal suburbs, find a walking buddy in Adelaide on Hobbimate.
06
Canberra
Across Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong and the inner north, find a walking buddy in Canberra on Hobbimate.
01
Sydney
From Rushcutters Bay and the eastern suburbs through to the inner west, north shore and beaches, find a walking buddy in Sydney on Hobbimate.
02
Melbourne
From the Yarra Trail and Merri Creek to St Kilda and Jells Park, find a walking buddy in Melbourne on Hobbimate.
03
Brisbane
From New Farm and Paddington through to West End and the southern suburbs, find a walking buddy in Brisbane on Hobbimate.
04
Perth
From Subiaco and Cottesloe through to Leederville and the northern suburbs, find a walking buddy in Perth on Hobbimate.
05
Adelaide
From the city parklands through to the eastern, inner-south and coastal suburbs, find a walking buddy in Adelaide on Hobbimate.
06
Canberra
Across Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong and the inner north, find a walking buddy in Canberra on Hobbimate.
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WALKING QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Everything you need for your next walk.
Practical answers for finding a local walking partner, matching your pace and organising a walk that suits you both.
01How do I find a walking buddy near me?
Hobbimate helps you discover local walkers by suburb, pace and preferred distance. Connect through the app, then meet for a stroll along the Yarra Trail or Merri Creek.
02What app can I use to find a walking partner in Australia?
Hobbimate is an Australian app that helps you connect with nearby people interested in relaxed strolls, social walks and fitness-paced sessions.
03How can beginners find someone to walk with?
Choose the beginner level to meet walkers who prefer shorter distances and a comfortable pace or are returning to regular activity after a break.
04How do I find someone who walks at my pace?
Share your preferred pace, distance and walking style to find a compatible partner. Confirm the route, expected duration and pace before meeting.
05Can I find someone for social walks or fitness walking?
Yes. Hobbimate helps you connect with people interested in conversational strolls, brisk walks, longer routes and regular fitness-focused sessions.
06Where can I find walking partners in Australia?
Discover walkers across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra, then connect with people in your local area.
