If you want to be healthier, feel better about yourself or if you've made a promise to the doctor to shed a few kilos then here's how to start - get on board the VicHealth 10,000 Steps Walking Challenge and keep walking.

http://www.10000steps.org.au...

http://www.10000steps.org.au/

Some areas of Victoria remain fire-affected but many parks have now reopened. Please check for park closures or changed conditions before you travel.

http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au...

http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1process_content.cfm?main=9&page=2

TravelSmart Australia brings together the many community and government based programs that are asking Australians to use alternatives to travelling in their private car.

http://www.travelsmart.gov.au...

http://www.travelsmart.gov.au/index.html

Contains a series of links to guides to Victoria's great walks and riding trails with information and maps.

http://www.visitvictoria.com...

http://www.visitvictoria.com/displayObject.cfm?objectid=00023EBA-79DF-1A90-AABA80C476A90330