Data Walks documents daily walking activity as both empirical data and observational practice.
Each walk combines wearable datasets with environmental context and visual documentation. Together, they provide longitudinal evidence for studying pacing, pauses, spatial variation, and behavioural consistency over time.
Walking is treated here not as performance, but as a repeatable human activity shaped by environment, attention, and routine. These datasets support validation experiments within the Wearonomics Lab and ground theoretical work in lived movement.
Data Walks functions as an empirical archive and a methodological reference point for the research presented on this site.
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Malabar Headland Walk
Malabar, NSW - 4 km | 57 min | Elev 62 | 316 calories
A coastal trail carved along Sydney’s eastern cliffs, the Malabar Headland Walk follows open headlands, sandstone paths, and exposed ocean viewpoints, offering sweeping views and the constant sound of the Pacific below. The route moves through some of the region's most dramatic coastal terrain, with textured rock sections, wide horizons, and pockets of native scrub that give the walk a rugged, expansive feel. It is a short but striking escape where wind, light, and coastline come together.
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South Maroubra Walk
Maroubra Beach, NSW - 3 km | 70 min | Elev 200+ | 347 calories
The Maroubra Walk traces the coastline south of Randwick, following a wide mix of concrete paths, cliffside tracks, and open coastal stretches shaped by wind, salt spray, and shifting light. Unlike the shaded gully of Fred Hollows, this route opens immediately to the Pacific, offering long views, exposed rock platforms, and the rhythmic sound of the surf breaking below. Over roughly 3.1 kilometres and 70 minutes of movement, the walk reveals a steady pattern of ascent and descent, with more than 200 metres of elevation gain woven into the natural rise and fall of the coastline.
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Fred Hollows Walk
Randwick, NSW - 1 km | 23 min | Elev 41 m | 119 calories
The Fred Hollows Walk is a quiet trail tucked inside a leafy gully between Randwick and Coogee. Following raised boardwalks, soft soil paths, and small stair sections, the track winds through a cool, shaded reserve named in honour of Professor Fred Hollows and his legacy of care and restoration. It’s a short, refreshing walk where the sound of the creek, the dense ferns, and the filtered light create a calm escape right in the middle of the Eastern Suburbs. Perfect for a gentle reset — and a favourite for energetic dogs like Bluey who love exploring every corner.
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Fearnley Grounds Walk
Centennial Parklands, NSW - 5 km | 102 min | Elev 55 m | 470 calories
This walk follows one of the most interesting off-leash corridors in Centennial Park, circling the edges of Kensington and Busbys Ponds. The area blends shaded woodland, open grass fields, and quiet pond views, creating a route that feels both spacious and immersive.
As the terrain shifts, from soft leaf-covered tracks to wider paths and open clearings, the walk naturally breaks into small segments that change the rhythm of the experience.