Save the Beeliar Wetlands

It's Not Too Late to Stop ROE 8!

Our Park, Our Future

The wetlands of Bibra Lake and North Lake lie at the heart of the Beeliar Regional Park. At a time when many of us have become disconnected from nature, the Bibra Lake and North Lake wetlands and reserves provide an irreplaceable refuge, not just for plants and animals but also for our ever-increasing population.


The Bibra Lake and North Lake Reserves serve a wide variety of ecological and social functions. The area is unique for several reasons:



  • It spans 384 hectares, making it larger than Kings Park bushland.

  • It is home to more than 220 plant species and 123 bird species including the endangered Carnaby’s Cockatoo and peregrine falcon.

  • A myriad of other animal species including bandicoots, several species of bats, brushtailed possums, and dozens of reptiles and amphibians, including 9 species of frogs, also inhabit the area.


The preservation of these reserves is not just important for plants and animals: it’s important for people too. These facilities provide physical and psychological benefits to the public. It is becoming increasingly evident that access to natural areas contributes a great deal to the well being of the community.


Bibra Lake


The Bibra Lake area has a number of remarkable features:



  • The Cockburn Wetlands Education Centre - This lies on the Northern edge of Bibra Lake. The centre is a community organisation that involves many volunteers and in 2009 the centre was awarded the overall sustainability award for the City of Cockburn. The centre is heavily involved with revegetation through the reserves and offers a full range of preschool to tertiary educational activities

  • Community facilities - This precinct is also home for the Native Animal Rehabilitation Centre and the 1st Bibra Lake Scouts, a large and active group.

  • Recreation areas - On the western side of Bibra Lake are several children’s playgrounds, BBQs and picnic shelters. A survey of users revealed that visitors from all over the metropolitan area use these facilities, so it is not just a local asset.

  • Sporting areas - Adjacent to the recreational area is a chipping range for the golf enthusiasts. Watch out for purple swamp hens though! On the eastern side of Bibra Lake is a skate park and a dual use path runs around the entire lake covering a distance of more than 7km.


North Lake


North Lake is suited to more leisurely pursuits with a walking track around its perimeter. The North Lake reserve puts on a spectacular display of wildflowers in spring and the wetland is very popular with nesting swans.


Find out more about the unique bird life or join our walking group to experience the beauty and serenity of area for yourself.