Lake Gwelup

Starting from the car park on Huntriss Road, Gwelup, this walk takes you on a circuit around Lake Gwelup. If you're in Perth, you don't need to travel much to explore this little slice of heaven. Surprisingly good views await you in this rather effortless journey. Flat, partially-paved tracks allow you to enjoy the views without worrying about falling. Besides the scenic eye candy, there are heaps of bird species and other animals living here. Dogs are allowed off-leash here, but they need to be under your supervision at all times. Also, keep an ear out for cyclists. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Downloads GPX PDF

Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-31.8786568,115.7877515)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Karrinyup Road, Innaloo. Turn on to Huntriss Road then drive for 335 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Huntriss Road and drive for another 70 m Turn right and drive for another 75 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park on Huntriss Road (80 metres north of the intersection/roundabout with Stoneman Street), head towards the narrow paved path skirting the tennis courts. Head along the said path and pass by the tennis courts (to your right), then turn left at the T intersection. 70 metres later, keep left at the 3-way intersection to continue along Lake Gwelup Track (clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Karrinyup Reserve (about 60 m back from the start). Find the playground at the start.
	After another 60 m turn left. After another 70 m continue straight.
	After another 150 m continue straight. After another 80 m turn right.
	After another 180 m continue straight. After another 50 m continue straight.
	After another 285 m turn right.
	After another 135 m turn right. After another 230 m continue straight.
	After another 250 m continue straight. After another 25 m continue straight. After another 430 m pass the water tap (50 m on your left). After another 220 m continue straight. After another 90 m pass the water tap (on your left).
	After another 2 m continue straight. After another 135 m continue straight. After another 320 m continue straight.
	After another 90 m veer right.
	After another 75 m come to the viewpoint (about 10 m ahead). This viewpoint is wheelchair accessible. Turn left.
	After another 110 m turn right.
	After another 295 m turn left.
	After another 70 m turn right.
	After another 70 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Lake Gwelup

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	3.4 km
Time	45 min to 1 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track
Get more information

Videos

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Scarborough Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  25°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of fog in the south early this morning. Winds easterly 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 2:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  13°C → 26°C
  Mostly sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds easterly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon then becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to high 20s.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  15°C → 28°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds east to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h tending north to northeasterly during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  17°C → 29°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h turning north to northwesterly during the day then tending northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  18°C → 26°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  17°C → 23°C
  Showers. Becoming windy.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 15mm
  
  Showers. Becoming windy.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  12°C → 20°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Western Australia Parks Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check WA Park Alerts System for anything that may impact on your plans.

Weather Forecast

Alerts