Time: 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

The walk follows a mostly flat 5 km route through parkland and Fitzroy, stopping at the Sir Douglas and Lady Gladys Nicholls Memorial and the Stolen Generations Marker for reflection, before finishing at Dights Falls Park.

Terrain: Mainly flat with small gradient inclines and walking trail.

Walking Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.

Distance: Approximately 5 km, 2–3 hours with stops at significant sites.

Registrations Open: 8:00.

Event/s: Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country on the steps of Parliament, 9:00–9:30 (before the walk).

Walk Start Time: 9:30.

Start Location: Steps of Parliament, Melbourne.

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 12:30.

End Location: Dights Falls Park.

Toilets: Public toilets in nearby parks.

Parking: Limited parking in the CBD – public transport recommended.

Time: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM.

Terrain: Suburban roads all on footpaths.

Walking Difficulty: Easy.

Distance: Approximately 0.7 km, 30 minutes non-stop.

Registrations Open: 13:30.

Event/s: Community event at Dights Falls Park from 13:00–14:00 (before the walk) and a community event at Victoria Park from 14:00–18:30 (after the walk).

Walk Start Time: 14:00.

Start Location: Dights Falls Park.

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 14:30.

End Location: Victoria Park, Collingwood.

Toilets/Parking: Toilets and parking available at start and end.

Time: 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM.

This walk connects two important Aboriginal community places through Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The route follows suburban streets and footpaths and is a longer walk, suited to participants with a reasonable level of fitness.

Terrain: Suburban roads all on footpaths.

Walking Difficulty: Hard.

Distance: Approximately 6.4 km, 4.5 hours including a 30 min stop.

Registrations Open: 9:30.

Event/s: Community event at Aborigines Advancement League in partnership with Darebin City Council from 9:00–10:00 (before the walk).

Walk Start Time: 10:00 (with a quick lunch stop in the middle, please bring your own food).

Start Location: Aborigines Advancement League.

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 14:30.

End Location: Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place.

Toilets/Parking: Toilets and parking available at start and end.

Time: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM.

This is a short and easy walk, designed to be accessible for people of all ages and fitness levels. It provides an opportunity to connect with community, celebrate culture, and witness the special Message Stick Handover between Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Taungurung at the end of the walk.

Terrain: Suburban roads all on footpaths.

Walking Difficulty: Easy.

Distance: Approximately 0.7 km, 30 minutes non-stop.

Registrations Open: 13:30.

Event/s: Message Stick Handover between Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Taungurung at the end of the walk.

Walk Start Time: 14:00.

Start Location: Wallan Community Park (bus stop on McCarthy/Cout/Watson Street).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 14:30.

End Location: Hadfield Park (near Watson St and Northern Hwy).

Toilets/Parking: Toilets and parking available at start and end.

Time: 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM.

This walk follows suburban streets and footpaths, connecting local parks along the route. At approximately 2 km, it is a moderate walk suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness.

Terrain: Suburban roads all on footpaths.

Walking Difficulty: Moderate.

Distance: Approximately 2 km, 1.5 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 8:30.

Event/s: N/A.

Walk Start Time: 9:00.

Start Location: Lions Park (corner of Tierney St and Manners Street).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 11:00.

End Location: Chittick Park Playground (Pollard St).

Toilets: Toilets available at start and end.

Parking: Car parking available at Lions Park, public transport near Chittick Park.

Time: 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM.

This section follows a combination of walking tracks and town footpaths along the Nagambie Lakes area. The route is relatively flat and accessible, passing through scenic lakeside surroundings and into the township.

Terrain: Walking track and footpaths.

Walking Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.

Distance: Approximately 3 km, 2 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 9:00.

Event/s: N/A.

Walk Start Time: 9:30.

Start Location: Lake Nagambie Boat Park (Lodding’s Lane).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 11:30.

End Location: High St Nagambie (opposite Nagambie Bowling Club).

Toilets/Parking: Toilets and parking available at start and end.

Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

This section follows a packed dirt track through riverside parkland and bushland areas. The uneven gravel surface and distance make this one of the more challenging sections.

Terrain: Packed dirt walking track (gravel/unpaved).

Walking Difficulty: Moderate to Hard.

Distance: Approximately 4 km, 2.5 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 9:00.

Event/s: Message stick handover at Queen’s Park at 14:30; Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence event at 17:30.

Walk Start Time: 9:30.

Start Location: Boer War Memorial (corner Elizabeth St & McLennan Street Service Road – carpark).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 12:00.

End Location: Tom Collins Drive Park (roundabout on Tom Collins Drive – parking area and playground next to swimming centre).

Toilets/Parking: Public toilets and parking available at start and end.

Time: 12:00 PM - 02:30 PM.

This section continues along a mix of packed dirt trails and paved footpaths through riverside parklands. Walkers will arrive at Queen’s Gardens in time for the Message Stick handover.

Terrain: Packed dirt walking track and footpaths (accessible paved footpaths).

Walking Difficulty: Moderate to Hard.

Distance: Approximately 3.5 km, 2.5 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 12:00.

Event/s: Message stick handover at Queen’s Park at 14:30; Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence event at 17:30.

Walk Start Time: 12:30.

Start Location: Tom Collins Drive Park.

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 14:30.

End Location: Queen’s Gardens.

Toilets/Parking: Public toilets and parking available at start and end.

Time: 02:30 PM - 06:00 PM.

The walk continues from Queen’s Gardens along local parkland tracks and footpaths, finishing at the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence for the end-of-day event.

Terrain: Packed dirt walking track and footpaths.

Walking Difficulty: Moderate to Hard.

Distance: Approximately 3.5 km, 2.5 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 14:30.

Event/s: Message stick handover at Queen’s Park at 14:30; Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence event at 17:30.

Walk Start Time: 15:30.

Start Location: Queen’s Gardens.

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 18:00.

End Location: Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence – Numurkah Rd (Sports Stadium).

Toilets/Parking: Public toilets and parking available at start and end.

Time: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

This walk follows part of the Lake Benalla track through parkland surrounding the lake. A stop will be made during the walk to visit and discuss a local massacre site.

Terrain: Packed dirt walking track.

Walking Difficulty: Moderate.

Distance: Approximately 3.5 km, 2.5 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 9:30.

Event/s: Visit and talk at massacre site during the walk.

Walk Start Time: 10:00.

Start Location: Corner of Ackerly Avenue & Lake Benalla Walking Track.

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 12:30.

End Location: Corner of Benalla St and Lake Benalla Walking Track (public walk finishes at Benalla Aboriginal Garden).

Toilets/Parking: Public toilets and parking near Benalla Botanical Gardens and near Benalla Splash pad.

Time: 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM.

This section travels along a mix of walking tracks and quiet suburban streets, finishing at Merriwa Park.

Terrain: Packed dirt walking track and suburban roads.

Walking Difficulty: Moderate.

Distance: Approximately 3 km, 2 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 13:00.

Event/s: N/A.

Walk Start Time: 13:30.

Start Location: Mitchell Ave Water Play Park (corner Mitchell Ave and Gemmell St).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 15:30.

End Location: Merriwa Park (just past corner of Ryley and Warby St).

Toilets/Parking: Toilets and parking available at start and finish points of the public route; route finishes less than 1 km from train station.

Time: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

This section follows the Wagirra Trail along the Murray River, with the Message Stick handover taking place during the walk before finishing at the Albury Botanical Gardens.

Terrain: Packed dirt walking track.

Walking Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.

Distance: Approximately 2 km, 2.5 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 9:30.

Event/s: Message Stick Handover during the walk.

Walk Start Time: 10:00.

Start Location: Oddies Creek Park – Wagirra Trail (off Wodonga Place).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 12:30.

End Location: Public water fountain – Albury Botanical Gardens, Wodonga Place.

Toilets/Parking: Public toilets and parking available at start and end.

Time: 01:30 PM - 04:00 PM.

This short, easy section follows a paved walking track between the golf course and Henty Memorial Park. The walk includes a planned stop for a yarn with Keicha Day and Suzannah Henty at the park, creating an opportunity to connect and listen before continuing.

Terrain: Paved walking track.

Walking Difficulty: Easy.

Distance: Approximately 1.6 km, 1 hour walking with a break in the middle.

Registrations Open: 13:30.

Event/s: Yarn with Keicha Day and Suzannah Henty at Henty Memorial Park on the walk route (14:30–15:30).

Walk Start Time: 14:00.

Start Location: Henty Golf Course (corner Rosler Parade & Sweetwater Drive).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 16:00.

End Location: Henty Memorial Park (corner Allan and Hayes Street).

Toilets/Parking: Public toilets at Henty Memorial Park, parking at start and end.

Time: 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM.

This section follows footpaths and walking tracks over a longer distance, making it more challenging. The Message Stick handover will take place during the walk before finishing at Wiradjuri Reserve.

Terrain: Footpaths and walking track.

Walking Difficulty: Moderate to Hard.

Distance: Approximately 5 km, 3 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 9:30.

Event/s: Message Stick handover on the public walk section and Gundagai Koorie Academy Clinic event (more information to come).

Walk Start Time: 10:00.

Start Location: Livvie's Place Playground (Morgan Street).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 13:00.

End Location: Wiradjuri Reserve (Narrung Street).

Toilets/Parking: Public toilets and parking available at start and end.

Time: 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM.

This section follows paved footpaths through local streets and park areas. The steady distance and duration make it a moderate walk, suitable for most participants.

Terrain: Paved footpaths.

Walking Difficulty: Moderate.

Distance: Approximately 2.2 km, 2 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 8:30.

Event/s: N/A.

Walk Start Time: 9:00.

Start Location: The Nation School Marker (Landon Street – near Oibell Drive).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 11:00.

End Location: Carberry Park (Sheridan Street).

Toilets/Parking: Public toilets and parking available at start and end.

Time: 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM.

This section follows a mix of paved footpaths and packed dirt tracks through town. The moderate distance allows for a steady, accessible pace, with the Message Stick handover taking place during the walk.

Terrain: Paved footpaths and packed dirt walking track.

Walking Difficulty: Moderate.

Distance: Approximately 2.9 km, 2 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 13:00.

Event/s: Message Stick handover on the public walk section.

Walk Start Time: 13:30.

Start Location: Henry Lawson Park (corner Glebe & Pollux Street).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 15:30.

End Location: Yass Valley Info Centre (Comur Street).

Toilets/Parking: Public toilets and parking available at start and end.

Time: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM.

This longer section follows paved footpaths and some packed dirt tracks through suburban areas. The distance and duration make it a more challenging walk, best suited to participants comfortable with extended walking.

Terrain: Paved footpaths and packed dirt walking track.

Walking Difficulty: Hard.

Distance: Approximately 5.4 km, 3.5 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 9:00.

Event/s: N/A.

Walk Start Time: 9:30.

Start Location: Spence Oval (corner Clarey Cres & Dunkley Place).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 13:00.

End Location: Kaleen Shopping Centre (Georgina Crescent).

Toilets/Parking: Public toilets are limited; parking available at start and end.

Time: 01:30 PM - 05:00 PM.

Continuing from Kaleen, this section follows similar terrain along footpaths and walking tracks. The length and steady pace make it another more challenging stretch to finish the day.

Terrain: Paved footpaths and packed dirt walking track.

Walking Difficulty: Hard.

Distance: Approximately 5.4 km, 3.5 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 13:30.

Event/s: N/A.

Walk Start Time: 14:00.

Start Location: Kaleen Shopping Centre (Georgina Crescent).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 17:00.

End Location: Netball ACT (across the road, Thurbon Road).

Toilets/Parking: Public toilets are limited; parking available at start and end.

Time: 07:30 AM - 10:00 AM.

This section follows paved footpaths and packed dirt tracks through suburban areas. The distance and terrain make it a challenging walk, with events hosted by ANU and AIATSIS taking place along the route.

Terrain: Paved footpaths and packed dirt walking track.

Walking Difficulty: Hard.

Distance: Approximately 5.4 km, 3.5 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 7:30.

Event/s: Two separate events hosted by ANU and AIATSIS (more information to come).

Walk Start Time: 8:00.

Start Location: Netball ACT (across the road, Thurbon Road).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 10:00.

End Location: Haig Park East (corner Northbourne Ave & Girrawheen Street).

Toilets/Parking: Public toilets are limited; parking available at start and end.

Time: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM.

Continuing along similar terrain, this section is another longer, challenging stretch. Participants will encounter events hosted by ANU and AIATSIS before finishing at Reconciliation Place.

Terrain: Paved footpaths and packed dirt walking track.

Walking Difficulty: Hard.

Distance: Approximately 5.4 km, 3.5 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 14:00.

Event/s: Two separate events hosted by ANU and AIATSIS (more information to come).

Walk Start Time: 14:30.

Start Location: AIATSIS (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies – Lennox Crossing).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 18:00.

End Location: Reconciliation Place (off Queen Elizabeth Terrace).

Toilets/Parking: Public toilets are limited; parking available at start and end.

Time: 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM.

On the final day, this short, easy section follows paved footpaths and packed tracks. The walk begins with a Smoking Ceremony and concludes with a celebratory event at Parliament Canberra.

Terrain: Paved footpaths and packed dirt walking track.

Walking Difficulty: Easy.

Distance: Approximately 1.3 km, 1.5 hours non-stop.

Registrations Open: 8:30.

Event/s: Smoking Ceremony at the start and a celebratory event on conclusion (more information to come).

Walk Start Time: 9:30.

Start Location: Reconciliation Place (off Queen Elizabeth Terrace).

Walk Finish Time (estimate): 11:00.

End Location: Parliament Canberra (Federation Mall).

Toilets/Parking: No public toilets and limited parking available at start and end.