Kangaroo Point residents looking for a gentle way to stay active can join a free Zumba Gold session at Captain Burke Park, where familiar dance movements are adapted for older adults who prefer a slower-paced workout.
The Brisbane City Council activity is scheduled for Monday, 2 November, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with another session listed for Monday, 7 December, at the same time. Both are part of the Council’s Growing Older and Living Dangerously (GOLD) activities for seniors.
Unlike a conventional high-energy Zumba workout, Zumba Gold uses modified dance movements and easy-to-follow choreography. The emphasis is on balance, coordination and range of motion, giving participants a way to enjoy music and movement without the demands of a higher-intensity class.
A dance workout without the high-impact pace
For residents who find traditional group fitness classes too strenuous, Zumba Gold offers a different approach. Participants follow a sequence of movements at a lower intensity, with the focus on keeping up comfortably rather than performing complicated steps.
The class is designed for active older adults, although the suitability of individual exercises will depend on each person’s mobility and fitness. Participants can adjust their effort to suit their abilities and should seek appropriate advice if they are unsure about taking part.
Brisbane City Council describes the activity as a modified version of Zumba that retains the familiar dance format while placing greater emphasis on controlled movement and coordination.
The class also offers a social alternative to exercising alone. Rather than following a fitness video at home, participants have an opportunity to move alongside others in a public space, making the activity as much about shared participation as physical exercise.
Free Zumba Gold at Captain Burke Park
Dates: Monday
Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Venue: Captain Burke Park, 117 Holman Street, Kangaroo Point
Meeting point: Beside the playground
Suitable for: Seniors
Cost: Free; no bookings required
Enquiries: Haza, 0416 824 421
Check arrangements with the organiser if unsuitable weather is forecast.
Captain Burke Park offers a neighbourhood setting
The sessions take place at Captain Burke Park, at 117 Holman Street, beneath the Story Bridge. The park’s riverside location makes it a familiar destination for Kangaroo Point residents and visitors exploring the surrounding walking paths.
Participants are asked to meet by the playground, giving newcomers a specific location to find the group rather than having to search around the park.
For residents already accustomed to walking along the Kangaroo Point waterfront, the activity provides another option for incorporating movement into a morning outdoors. It also removes two common obstacles to joining organised exercise: the cost of attendance and the need to make a booking.
The park setting is a particularly local part of the appeal. Residents can attend an organised fitness activity without travelling to a gym or committing to a paid membership.
Part of Brisbane’s wider seniors’ activity programme
Zumba Gold forms part of Brisbane City Council’s GOLD programme, which offers activities intended to help older residents remain active and participate in community life.
The programme includes dance, yoga, Tai Chi and other recreational activities held at parks and community venues across Brisbane. Individual sessions vary in cost, booking requirements and suitability, so residents are encouraged to check the details before attending.
The Kangaroo Point Zumba Gold sessions are listed as free, with no advance registration required. Residents can contact the organiser, Haza, on 0416 824 421 for further information.
As the activity takes place outdoors, participants may also wish to confirm arrangements if rain or other unsuitable weather is forecast. The published event details do not specify a wet-weather alternative.
What residents need to know
The next listed session is Monday, 2 November, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with a further session scheduled for Monday, 7 December. Both take place at Captain Burke Park, with participants meeting beside the playground.
Residents do not need to book or pay to attend. Those interested in trying the activity can check the Brisbane City Council event listing for details of the December session.
Published 28-Oct-2026
