Valley Lake discovery, Keilor East
Valley Lake discovery, Keilor East
A flat stroll along Steele Creek leads to Valley Lake, and an option to climb the steps to the stunning lookout.
Summary
A flat stroll along Steele Creek leads to Valley Lake, and an option to climb the steps to the stunning lookout.
Description
A pram friendly easy walk along the Steele Creek opens up to the unique Valley Lake development.
Once the Niddrie Quarry producing basalt for Melbourne's roads, it is now the central focus of a new community!
Grassy areas with tables and chairs near the water provide a good spot for a break.
History of the Niddrie Quarry
6105 Views
Points of Interest
1. Granite Way path
Take the path to the left. The path to the right leads up to/down from Granite Way and connects to the cliff top walk. This is closed due to works as of Oct 2020.
2. Turn right here
Follow the Steele Creek Trail towards Valley Lake
3. Wide paths and flowers
And a good spot for dog walking...
4. 'The Watcher' sculpture in Valley Lake
The impact of this view is incredible as you approach, it seems such an unlikely thing to stumble across...
5. The Watcher (alternate angle)
Public art piece, The Watcher!
6. Spoonville with water views
A popular spoonville site for local families.
7. Picnic spots by the water
There are BBQ, a drinking water fountain, tables and shade here
9. The Valley Lake lookout
Sits high above the lake on one side of the quarry and is accessible from steps on Steele Creek Drive. Not suitable for pram walkers due to large number of steps.
10. Another view
This housing development certainly come as a surprise!
11. Steele Creek bridge
To continue South along the creek towards Rosehill Road, cross the creek here.
Features
Public Transport
Picnic spot
Drinking water available
Seating available
Pram friendly
Historical interest
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
