Ruffey Lake

This is an excellent walk along Ruffey Creek, past the Ruffey Lake to Templestowe Village.


Melway Map reference: 33 J10 -33 E4
"Maps reproduced from Melway Edition 35 with the permission of Melway Publishing Pty Ltd".

Toilet Facilities: Carpark of Ruffey Lake Park and Templestowe Village
Coffee Stop: Templestowe Village


Drive to Church Road, off King St., Doncaster and park in the roundabout there.
Follow the upper  track to the junction of Ruffey Creek and King St.
Cross King St. and continue along the track under Williamsons Road, through Montpellier Reserve and Eumerella avenue.
Walk along the Ruffey Creek track to Foote St.
Cross Foote St. to enter Maclachlan St.
Walk along Maclachlan St. and turn right into James St. and right again into Anderson St. . There are several coffee shops here where you may stop for coffee
On the return, follow the track along the right hand  edge of Ruffey Park, cross the bridge over Ruffey Lake and follow the track along the Lake and Ruffey Creek.  Follow the path back towards the playground and to the cars.