Waterside Walks In Manningham

The plentiful nature of walking tracks in Manningham provides many options for walks for any fitness level.

Bushland reserves, parks and playgrounds are linked in an extensive network of trails and sealed paths that ensure excellent access to the great outdoors – from avid bushwalkers to the family with a stroller or toddlers on trikes.

And there are the walks that take you along river banks, circling lakes or crossing streams and wetlands. If you’re searching for walks that feature water, here are some ideal ways to get moving in Manningham.

WARRANDYTE STATE PARK

Discover the Yarra River as it weaves through almost 600 hectares of bushland at Warrandyte State Park. An area of significance for the Wurundjeri people, Warrandyte has been known as a gold mining area, and today is a popular lifestyle choice for residents seeking the ‘best of both worlds.

Manna Gums and Wattle are significant features, and walking trails pass through sites of ecological significance along the banks of the Yarra and the reserve.

Pound Bend is a popular destination where you can cool down from a hot walk with a summer (or any season) swim.

Famous riverside walks in Warrandyte State Park include:

• Black Flat Walk (Starts at the end of Tills Drive - about 1 hour)
• Pound Bend Walk (20 mins - 1 hour)
• Mount Lofty (1.5 hours)

Other popular places to walk alongside the Yarra River include:

• Westerfolds Park Trail
• Finns Reserve, Lower Templestowe
• Main Yarra Trail
• Warrandyte Riverside Walk through Stiggants Reserve

RUFFEY LAKE PARK

With both a lake and a creek sourced from the Yarra River, Ruffey Lake Park is a picturesque walking destination that provides plenty of space and peace despite its proximity to city and suburban life.

Don't miss the Hill Top Circuit or the Ruffey Creek Circuit. The Ruffey Trail is marked by a sign at The Boulevarde and continues to Finns Reserve, where it joins the Main Yarra Trail.

There are plenty of picnic and playground facilities around the park.

And your doggo is welcome too.

MULLUM MULLUM CREEK LINEAR PARK

The Mullum Mullum trail extends for about 18.5 km along the banks of the Mullum Mullum Creek from the Yarra River to the Eastlink Trail in Donvale. Extensive planting conducted throughout the park has restored the Mullum Mullum Wetlands through regeneration of the native riparian bushland. Walkers can enjoy bird watching, frog spotting in wetlands, and even sighting the occasional koala.