Rowville Lakes Walking Track
The rules at a glance
Reported on-lead
Not confirmed with the council for this exact track. Rules can change along a trail and between council areas, so follow the signs at each section and check the council's dog map.
Verified dog-friendly with Knox City Council
Rowville, VIC 3178
Rules verified 24 September 2026
- Dogs
- Welcome
- Where
- Rowville, VIC
- Policy checked
- 2026-09-24
Pet policy
Dogs on lead on the lake loop; the lakes are not a listed off-lead area and some wetland edges are signed for birds (Knox City Council).
Two lakes, a flat path and plenty of waterbirds make the Rowville Lakes Walking Track an easy daily loop. Knox City Council calls it the Rowville Lakes Walk, starting near the Rowville Community Centre on Fulham Road.
Lead rules
Keep dogs on lead around the lakes. Some sources suggest dogs can be off lead here, but the council does not list the lakes as an off-lead area, and parts of the wetland are signed to protect birds.
The walk
A paved, pram-friendly path loops around Suttons Lake and Hill Lake off Lakeside Boulevard. You pass open grassy reserves and a playground, with ducks and waterbirds on the water.
Mature trees shade some stretches, but parts beside the water are fully exposed. There are bins along the way and parking at the community centre.
Pair it with
Let the dog run at Emerson Place Fenced Dog Park, then refuel at Top Seeds Coffee.
Go early or late in summer, when the open sections are cooler and the birds are busy.
Policy verified 24 September 2026 Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
Stay nearby
5.9 km away · Dandenong
stay Dogs welcomeComfort Hotel Dandenong
It works best as a practical overnight base: flat, central, and close to the Lonsdale Street strip and the council's off-lead reserves.
6 km away · Dandenong
Quest Dandenong
Pets must be fully vaccinated and free of contagious disease, kept on a lead in shared areas, and approval has to be arranged at the time…
6.5 km away · Wantirna South
stay Dogs welcomePunthill Knox
Punthill accepts pets at some of its hotels, but it depends on each building, and some booking sites list Knox as pet-free.
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