Rufus Canal Road in Southwest

Rufus Canal Road in West Coast is a track. It runs in a southeast-northwest direction and ends at Lyell Highway, while the other end is a cul-de-sac.

Road Type
track
Route
southeast-northwest

Viewpoint

  • Surprise Valley – approx. 7,4 km.
  • Donaghys Lookout – approx. 17,3 km.
  • Lake Lookout – approx. 44,7 km.
  • Mount Huxley Lookout – approx. 45,1 km.
  • Princes Peak – approx. 45,2 km.
  • Split Rock – approx. 63,5 km.
  • Gordon Dam Lookout – approx. 64,4 km.
  • Knob Hill Lookout – approx. 64,5 km.
  • The Needle viewpoint – approx. 68,2 km.
  • White Spur Lookout – approx. 69,4 km.
  • Red Knoll Lookout – approx. 97,7 km.

Campsite

  • Loddon River East Bank (tents allowed). Hard dirt campsite immediately on the path next to the bridge. Maximum capacity 3 small tents. Muddy when wet. – approx. 18,4 km.
  • Loddon River West Bank (tents allowed). Good campsite with several sites along the river. Room for maybe 8 small-medium tents. – approx. 18,5 km.
  • Lakeside Campsite (tents allowed). Several campsites with capacity for around 10 tents in total. – approx. 24,1 km.
  • Thureau Hills Camping Area (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 40,3 km.
  • Lake Burbury South Boat Ramp – approx. 42,9 km.
  • Shelf Camp (tents allowed) – approx. 90,6 km.
  • Lonely Tarns Campsite (tents allowed) – approx. 92,0 km.
  • Junction Creek Campsite (tents allowed) – approx. 104,4 km.
  • Crossing River Campground (East side) (tents allowed) – approx. 104,9 km.
  • Crossing River Campground (West side) (tents allowed) – approx. 104,9 km.

Attraction

  • Heritage Landing – approx. 53,2 km.
  • Sarah Island – approx. 62,2 km.

Parking

  • Franklin River Picnic Area – approx. 11,3 km.

Artwork

  • Bitumen Bones – approx. 77,2 km.