Getting outdoors!

Getting outdoors !

Back to COVID-19: News and Updates

With social distancing restrictions in place that will limit the opportunities for body contact sports and team events, why not get outside and try an outdoor activity instead –  go for walk, ride a bike or take a canoe out on the river.

Fresh air and sunshine are good for both your physical and mental health.

Live live outdoors!

 

Top Ten Outdoor Activities for you and all the family

With social distancing restrictions in place that will limit the opportunities for body contact sports and team events, why not get outside and try an outdoor activity instead –  see the list below for the top ten activities you can do by yourself or with the family.

Fresh air and sunshine are good for both your physical and mental health too!

The following are ten great activities to do outdoors:

  1. Walk or jog around your neighbourhood
  2. Go for a bike ride
  3. Go to a beach or lake
  4. Take your dog for a walk
  5. Throw a frisbee
  6. Go fishing
  7. Go on a bushwalk
  8. Climb a tree
  9. Fly a kite
  10. Visit your local park

The RESOURCES link in the main menu on the site has more detailed information on lots of outdoor activities, things you can do with family, things to keep the kids busy for hours and much, much more.

5 Outdoor Skills To Master During Quarantine

If you love outdoor adventure, being stuck at home during quarantine straight-up sucks. All of the things we love to do are now harder to do because we’re supposed to stay put. We’ve been trying to use this time to work on a few outdoor skills that are both useful and fun. They’re great for all ages, and will be beneficial when this is all over. Here are five outdoor skills we’ve been working on with our families. Read More
Source: Outdoors.com

Crack Climbing Cameron Semple

In an attempt to make a positive situation out of the negative during the COVID-19 crisis, the Sportageous editorial team brings you a range of climbing books, movies, documentaries, games, podcasts and YouTube and social media channels to satisfy your climbing cravings – even though you may not be able to grab your chalk and shoes and head over to the local gym!
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Source: Sportageous

Visit the Nature Play QLD website – https://www.natureplayqld.org.au/activity-finder for more great outdoor activities for children.

Memes

As a way to encourage people to get outdoors and get active during COVID-19, we developed a series of memes focused on the kind of outdoor activities that just about anyone can do and still maintain appropriate and safe social distancing.

 

Disclaimer

The information on this page has been taken from credible sources and is shared with the best of intentions. While we have have done our best to provide the most up to date information, we cannot take responsibility for any person or organisation suffering as a result of using the information shared on this page. It is the responsibility of all organisations to do their research, to comply with all relevant legislation and to be aware of current government advice.

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