About the Friends

The Friends of Lake Gwelup first came together as a group in 1994 to encourage the preservation and rehabilitation of the Lake Gwelup wetland and remnant bush land. The Friends work closely with the City of Stirling helping with the implementation of the City's Lake Gwelup Reserve Environmental Management Plan of 1992. more ...

About Lake Gwelup

Located about 15km North of Perth Western Australia and centered on the 25 hectare Lake Gwelup wetland, the 75 hectare Bush Forever Site (#212) and C-Class Reserve of Lake Gwelup is surrounded by woodland and grassed areas. The name "Gwelup" was derived from the Aboriginal word "Gwelgannow" meaning "to shift position" and refers to the small lake which was once a wider swampland spreading across the Mitchell Freeway to the east. more ...