From the Everlastings Trail, journey further north to experience a sensational show of wildflowers that cling to the vast landscape, adding brilliantly vivid colour to a harsh environment.
Travel the Indian Ocean Drive towards the white sands and crystal waters of Geraldton up past the breathtakingly high coastal cliffs of Kalbarri, to where the sleek and magical dolphins of Monkey Mia swim peacefully in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area.
Past historic settlements and across rugged, outback landscapes, the Trail takes you on to the colossal and challenging Mount Augustus. From there you may choose a return route to Perth, crossing vast and expansive sheep stations through a sea of colourful and dazzling wildflowers – often stretching to the horizon.
Northern Explorer Trail Map Reference Points
1 Greenough
2 Gregory
3 Kalbarri National Park
4 Riverside Sanctuary
5 Shark Bay World Heritage Area – Denham & Monkey Mia
6 Carnarvon
7 Kennedy Range National Park
8 Mount Augustus National Park
9 The Murchison Region
10 Paynes Find
11 Jibberding and Piawanning
12 Murchison Settlement and Roadhouse
Northern Explorer Trail - Must see and do
- Photograph Greenough’s amazing leaning trees
- Enjoy a tour of Geraldton’s lobster factory
- See the daily pelican feeding in Kalbarri
- Explore the Murchison River in Kalbarri National Park by boat or canoe
- Marvel at the vivid colours of white beaches, turquoise waters and rust red dunes of the World Heritage listed Shark Bay area
- Meet the friendly dolphins at Monkey Mia
- Walk along the One Mile Jetty, Carnarvon
- Explore Mount Augustus on the 49 kilometre circuit Burringurah Drive
- Explore the heritage buildings at New Norcia
SPECIAL EVENT
Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 September 2009
Wubin Town Hall, Arthur Street
Open: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Admission: Adults $3, children free
Tel: (08) 9664 1021 or 0427 553 622
View a display of over 200 wildflowers from the area.
