Galup

Galup, commonly known as Lake Monger, is a large urban wetland and parkland reserve in Wembley within the Town of Cambridge, about 5 km northwest of Perth CBD. The 70-hectare reserve centres on a shallow freshwater lake surrounded by a 3.5 km shared path, parklands and bird habitat. It is notable for its Noongar heritage, extensive birdlife and as a popular recreational open space for walking, cycling and picnicking.

Visitors can expect a shallow urban lake surrounded by open parkland, reeds and paperbarks with a flat, paved 3.5 km shared walking and cycling circuit. The reserve offers birdwatching hides, viewing platforms, lawns, barbecue and playground areas, and seating. The setting is tranquil and largely natural within a suburban context, with views across the water to the Perth city skyline and frequent waterbird sightings.

Galup is a place of significance to the Whadjuk Noongar people, its traditional name meaning place of fire or camp. Following European settlement in the 1830s, the lake and surrounding wetlands were used for market gardens, dairying and as a water source, before being progressively reserved as public open space in the 20th century and restored as a managed urban wetland.

Galup holds cultural significance for the Whadjuk Noongar people as a traditional camping, hunting and gathering place. The dual naming as Galup (Lake Monger) recognises Noongar heritage. Today it is valued as a community recreational and natural heritage reserve within the Town of Cambridge.