Lake Monger
Lake Monger (Noongar: Keiermulu) is a large urban wetland on the Swan Coastal Plain in suburban Perth, Western Australia nestled between the suburbs of Leederville, Wembley and Glendalough.
| Lake Monger | |
|---|---|
| Keiermulu (Nyungar) | |
The view from the northern shore of Lake Monger with the Perth skyline in the background | |
Lake Monger | |
| Location | Perth, Western Australia |
| Coordinates | 31°55′46″S 115°49′35″E |
| Type | Wetland |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Designation | Lake Monger Reserve |
| Surface area | 0.7 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
| Shore length1 | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) |
| Islands | 1 |
| References | |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Located less than 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the city of Perth and situated alongside the Mitchell Freeway, it runs approximately north-west to south-east towards the Swan River and consists of 70 hectares (170 acres) of mainly open shallow water, with an island of 1.3 hectares (3.2 acres) in the south-west corner. The 110 hectares (270 acres) of lake and the surrounding parklands are known as the Lake Monger Reserve.
The lake is used extensively for recreation and is a major tourist attraction, with up to 12000 visitors per week. Activities include bird watching and exercise.
A 3.5-kilometre (2.2 mi) paved walking/cycling track encircles the lake. Car parking, playground equipment, and barbecue facilities are also provided.