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Galup Trail

Lake Monger, Wembley

Urban Walk
Road
Trail difficulty
Easy
  • Length 3.5km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Dog friendly
  • Accessible trail
  • Circuit / loop
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16°C

22°

15°

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This 3.5km loop trail encircles Galup, formerly Lake Monger, a large urban wetland on the Swan Coastal Plain. The lake is a home to an abundance of local flora and fauna making it a popular location to observe a wide selection of WA's beautiful birdlife.

The trail is sealed and fully accessible, with interpretive plaques providing insights from a historical perspective. There are boardwalks and lookouts around the lake from where you can take in the reserve's natural beauty and watch birdlife. Thirty eight species of birds have been sighted including black swans, cormorants, spoonbills and pelicans. If you're lucky you may even spot southwestern snake-necked turtles, large skinks, and two species of native frogs.  A lookout on the north side of the lake has impressive views to the Perth city skyline.

 

 

Town of Cambridge

9347 6000

Western Australian (Perth City) Visitor Centre

(08) 9483 1111

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Time / Duration

Up to 1 hour

Length

3.5km loop walk

Trail Access

Road 2WD or public transport, 5km from Perth CBD

Trail Start

Various access points around the lake

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Trail End

When to go

All year, but best to do early morning in the Summer months

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Hazards & Warnings

Do not drink or allow dogs to drink the lake water

Facilities

Coach parking at the Dodd Street carpark only

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Coach Parking
  • Dog Friendly
  • All accessible parking
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • View Platform
  • Picnic Area
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Trail information updated
29th April 2026

Today May 13, 8:59am

16°C

Feels like 15°C

Max 22°

Min 15°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 4.9km/h N

8-day forecast

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4 trail goers have rated this trail as 4.75 out of 5!

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Georgia Hawthorn

Reviewed 1 Apr 2026, 7:50pm

Lovely walk, flat and easy, lots of friendly people and dogs!
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Maria Gultiano

Reviewed 4 Aug 2024, 11:22pm

Nice urban walking trail, with lots of places to stop are and rest including playgrounds, toilets, and food trucks.
WHEELING WARRIOR FAM

Reviewed 27 Jan 2024, 7:56pm

Absolutely beautiful and wheelchair accessible.
Stuart Shackell

Reviewed 17 Feb 2018, 12:02pm

Beautiful views, shaded areas, exercise areas, ablutions, water points, lots of bird life, flat asphalt walk with distance markers is ideal for a light walk or timed training. Parts of the loop have walking only paths and boardwalks. A popular and busy trail.

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