Below is a list of INWA accredited Nordic Walking instructors.
You can make a booking with an instructor by clicking on the BOOK NOW button next to each instructor or contact them by email or phone for more information.
If you do not see any instructors in your area contact Nordic Walking Australia and we may be able to refer you to an instructor who can conduct classes outside their usual area.
Of course if you would like to become an instructor, click here for more information.
Heike Bentin-Carroll
Phone: 0400 432 957
Email: heike@nordicwalkingaustralia.com.au
Book a Class
Heike runs classes in the greater Brisbane area. Please contact Heike for details of upcoming classes.
In addition, through our partnership with Brisbane City Council and Moreton Bay Council, Heike runs a series of "come and try" classes as well as full lessons. The current program is as follows:
Brisbane Council:
RAW - Real Adventure Women
JC Slaughter Falls, Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Mt Coot-tha - meet at park entry
Every Saturday from 30th January to 27th March - 7.00-8.30 a.m.
Cost: $18 per person including hire of poles
Come and Try day
New Farm Park, Brunswick Street UBD Map 23 Ref R3
Meet at New Farm Park Library
Saturday 16th January - 8.00-9.00 a.m.
Active and Healthy Parks Program
Teralba Park, Osborne Road UBD Map 138 Ref M2
Activity Exercise Equipment off Osborne Road
Every Saturday from 23rd January to 13th February - 8.00-9.00 a.m.
Mt. Coot-tha, Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Botanic Gardens, UBD Map 158 Ref L 13
Meet at main entry gate of Botanic Gardens
Every Saturday from 6th to 27th March - 9.30-10.30 a.m.
Cost: $3.00 per person for hire of poles
GOLD Program
Westend - Orleigh Park, Cnr Hill End Tce & Riverside Dr.
Meet at the Cnr Hill End Tce & Riverside Dr.
Wed 14th April - 10.30-11.30 a.m.
Manly - Park next to Port of Brisbane boat harbour, Royal Esplanade
Meet at the picnic shelter near the Cambridge Road intersection
Friday 4th June - 10.30-11.30 a.m.
Sandgate - Lower Moora Park
Meet at the jetty
Wednesday 26th May - 10.30-11.30 a.m.
Cost: $3.00 per person for hire of poles
Moreton Bay Council
Older and Bolder Program
11th March - 8.30 - 9.30 a.m. Suttons Beach, Marine Parade, Redcliffe
19th March - 8.30 - 9.30 a.m. Pine Rivers Park, Gympie Road, Strathpine
25th March - 8.30 - 9.30 a.m. Centenary Lakes, Morayfield Road, Caboolture
Cost: $3.00 per person for hire of poles
RAW - Real Adventure Women
Pine Rivers Park, Gympie Road, Strathpine
Sunday 7th March - 7.00-8.30 a.m.
Sunday 14th March - 7.00-8.30 a.m.
Saturday 24th April - 7.00-8.30 a.m.
Saturday 15th May - 7.00-8.30 a.m.
Saturday 22nd May - 7.00-8.30 a.m.
Cost: $18 per person including hire of poles
Bookings required for all classes
Daniela Bachmaier
Phone: 0433 906 304
Book a Class
Daniela runs a regular program of classes and Free Trial Classes in various locations across Adelaide. The current program is:
Woodcroft Community Center near Woodcroft Shopping Centre, Bain Road
Free Trial Classes every Thursday 8.30 to 9.30 commencing 17th September, 2009
Regular classes commencing mid October.
For more information or to book a class, click on the "book a class" link above.
Dorothea and Tom Bassett
Phone: 0414 946 055
Email: dorothea.bassett@gmail.com
Book a Class
Dorothea and Tom run a program of regular classes and Free Trial Classes in various locations across Perth. The current program is as follows:
Tompkins Park (Parking place, Function Centre off Melville Beach Road): Wednesday and Friday 6.30am
Mosman Park (starting at Royal Perth Yacht Club): Wednesday 9.30am
Kings Park (meet at the Forrest car park): Sunday 8am - 9.30am
Free Trial Classes same location by demand
Claudia Fiess
Phone: 0402 063 659
Email: cfiess@hotmail.com
Book a Class
Claudia runs regular classes and Free Trial Classes on Sydney's Northern Beaches. The current program is shown below. If you would like to arrange other classes or a demonstration, please contact Claudia.
Freshwater Reserve, Harbord (meet on the lawn area next to Freshwater Beach Life Saving Club, Cnr. Moore Road and Gore Street)
Regular classes every Saturday at 8.30 a.m.
FREE trial classes every Saturday at 9.30 a.m.
Centennial ParkHans Wrang
Phone: 0417 205563
Email: hans@nordicwalkingaustralia.com.au
Book a Class
Hans is the founder of Nordic Walking Australia and also runs his own regular classes and Free Trial Classes in Centennial Park. The current program is as follows:
Regular classes every Saturday at 10.30 a.m. FREE trial classes first Saturday of every month at 9.30 a.m.
Under the entry for Bettina Lucini on the Central Coast, can you please change her entry to:
Bettina runs regular classes and Free Trial classes in various areas across the Central Coast. Regular classes and Free Trial Classes on Saturdays at 8.00 a.m. Please contact Bettina for bookings or to enquire about different class times.
Sutherland Shire:Vic Costi
Phone: 0412 213 570
Email: amass@ozemail.com.au
Book a Class
Vic runs classes in the Sutherland Shire and elsewhere on demand. Please contact Vic to arrange a classes or a demonstration.
Central CoastBettina Lucini
Phone: 0404 905 703
Email: bettina@lucini.id.au
Book a Class
Bettina runs regular classes and Free Trial classes in various areas across the Central Coast. Bettina also runs regular classes through the Central Coast Community College. The current program of classes is:
Regular classes and Free Trial Classes on Saturdays at 8.00 a.m. The next round of classes commences mid June, 2009. Dates to be advised.
Southern Highlands:John Macpherson
Phone: 0412 373 147
Email: planpact@aapt.net.au
Book a Class
John runs regular classes and Free Trial Classes in various locations in the Southern Highlands on demand. Please contact John to arrange a classes or a demonstration.
Andrew Stevenson
Phone: 0417 509 798
Email: svenlobster@yahoo.com.au
Book a Class
Andrew runs a regular program of classes and Free Trial Classes in various locations in the South Eastern Suburbs. The current program is in Parkville - Royal Park (meeting point Cnr Royal Pde & The Avenue). Please contact Andrew for details of upcoming classes.
South YarraStephanie Lee
Phone: 0408 517 915
Email: alivept@optusnet.com.au
Book a Class
Stephanie is a personal trainer and also runs a weekly Nordic Walking class on Mondays at 11.30 in Fawkner Park South Yarra (Next to Cordner Oval). Please contact Stephanie for details of upcoming classes.
Melbourne Northern SuburbsMaris Lakis and Angelika Lakis-Zimmermann
Phone: 0417 176 654
Email: maris@carto.com.au
Book a Class
Maris and Angelika are commencing classes in various locations in the Northern Suburbs soon. Please contact Maris to arrange a Free Trial Class and for information on upcoming classes.
Lara and Geelong:Jessica Andersen
Phone: 0419 612 745
Email: jsa68@hotmail.com
Book a Class
Jessica runs regular classes and Free Trial Classes in Lara and Geelong on demand. Please contact Jessica to arrange a classes or a demonstration.
Mornington PeninsulaPeninsula Physical Health & Nutrition
Mount Martha
Contact Kate Save
Phone: 03 5974 1011
Email: kate@healthandnutrition.com.au
Book a Class