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10,000 Steps Mackay

10,000 Steps Mackay Challenge

Since the 10,000 Steps Mackay project was launched in April 2005, two community challenges have been implemented, with over 700 people participating. There is currently no challenge running in Mackay.

Loan A Pedometer

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10,000 Steps pedometers can be borrowed from any of the Mackay City Council libraries:

  • Mackay City Library
    Gordon Street
    Ph: 4957 1787
  • Gordon White Library
    Mt Pleasant
    Ph: 4944 3000
  • Walkerston Library
    Dutton Street, Walkerston
    Ph: 4959 2545
  • Mobile Library
    (services the area from Midge Point in the north, to Chelona in the south and Eton in the west)
    Ph: 0408 775 936

Pedometers may be borrowed for the standard loan period of four weeks.  They may also be reserved, visit the Mackay Libraries website to reserve one today.  

Walkway Signage

Mackay has three signed walkways, all 5000 Steps in total, located at Northview Park, the Gooseponds and the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens. The circuits were sponsored by Vassallo Constructions, Theiss and Souths League Club respectively. 

Maps outlining these signed walkways can be found at Mackay Community Health Centre, the Mackay City Libraries and online. Visit the 10,00 Steps section of the Mackay City Council website to access the walkway maps online.

   
 Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens                        Gooseponds, North Mackay                 

Useful Links

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