Wildflower Events

  

August

Greenbushes – New Zealand Gully Wattle Walk

August 2008. The date is yet to be confirmed in order to take advantage of full blossom.
Tel: (08) 9761 1740
Web: bridgetown.com.au.

Mullewa Wildflower Show
Sunday 24 August - Sunday 31 August 2008
Mullewa Town Hall
Open: Daily 9.00am to 5.00pm
Admission: Adults $5 / Pensioners & Seniors $3
Tel: (08) 9961 1500
More than 200 species of the mid-west region’s spectacular wildflowers including the wreath flower are featured in this well-known show.


September

Dalwallinu Wattle Week Festival
Saturday 6 - Saturday 13 September 2008
Open: Daily
Tel: (08) 9664 1021 or (08) 9661 1001
Activities are organised each day in an area with some of the most diverse Acacia species in the world. Included are bush walk tours, evening barbecues and an evening barn dance.
A wildflower display at Wubin is also part of this festival.

Wubin Wildflower Display
Thursday 11 – Sunday 14 September 2008
Wubin Town Hall, Arthur Street
Open: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Admission: Adults $2.50, children free
Tel: (08) 9664 1021
View a display of over 200 wildflowers from the area.

Chittering Wildflower Show
Thursday 18 - Saturday 21 September 2008
Bindoon Town Hall
Open: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Admission: small fee
Tel: (08) 9576 1100
Plenty of attractions including a massed wildflower display, around 200 named specimens, guided tours, teas and wildlife marquee.

Kings Park and Botanic Garden Wildflower Festival
Monday 1 September - Wednesday 1 October 2008
Forrest Drive, Kings Park, West Perth
Open: Daily 9.00am to 5.00pm
Tel: (08) 9480 3600
As a showcase for Western Australia’s spectacular wildflowers, the Festival draws thousands of people each year. Display gardens and demonstrations are presented alongside a wealth of botanical information about many of the 12,000 species that grow wildwithin the state’s borders.

Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show
Saturday 6 - Saturday 20 September 2008
Senior Citizens Hall, Morgans St,
Ravensthorpe
Open: Daily 9.00am to 4.00pm
Admission: Adults $4, children free
Tel: (08) 9838 1277 or (08) 9838 3183
Features include an incredible display of over 700 wildflowers, many of which are unique to the Ravensthorpe area. The region’s orchids will be on display.

83rd Busselton Wildflower Exhibition
Thursday 18 – Friday 19 September 2008
Uniting Church, Kent St, Busselton
Open: Thursday 9.00am to 6.00pm,
Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Admission: Adults $5, Pensioners $4, children free.
Tel: (08) 9752 3935
The rich floral diversity of the south-west corner comes to life in this annual show that features individual specimens, beautiful orchid displays and massed bowls of flowers.

Albany Wildflower Festival
Wednesday 24 - Saturday 27 September 2008
St Johns Church Hall, York St, Albany
Open: 9.00am to 6.00pm (Wed-Fri),
9.00am to 1.00pm (Sat)
Admission: Adults $3, children free
Morning tea and light lunches available
Tel: (08) 9842 4545
Featuring district vases, beautiful orchids and massed displays of wildflowers from the area covering Denmark to Bremer Bay and north to Mount Barker, this festival offers approximately 500 named specimens on display.

Margaret River – Augusta Orchid Show
Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 September 2008
Watershed Winery, Bussell Highway Margaret River
Open: 10.00am - 4.00pm (Sat),
10.00am - 3.00pm (Sun)
Admission: Adults $3, children free
Tel: (08) 9757 2490
Numerous types of orchids will be on display, including some for sale.

Esperance Wildflower Festival
Wednesday 10th -Saturday 13 September 2008
Anglican Parish Centre, Andrew St, Esperance
Open: Daily 9.00am to 5.00pm
Admission: Small fee
Tel: (08) 9083 1555
The indoor display features over 400 identified wildflower species. Explore the native garden displays. Morning, afternoon teas and lunches are available.

Cranbrook Wildflower and Art Display
Saturday 27 September - Sunday 5 October 2008
Art Centre, Old Railway Station, Cranbrook
Open: Daily 9.30am to 4.30pm
Admission: Gold coin donation
Tel: (08) 9826 1008
Situated at the western end of the Stirling Range National Park, Cranbrook will provide visitors with a spectacular display of wildflowers including orchids and Banksia and featuring the beautiful Cranbrook Bell.

Ongerup Wildflower Display
Monday 15 September - Sunday 5 October 2008
Ongerup & Needilup District Museum
Open: Daily 9.00am to 4.00pm
Admission: Adults $3, children free
Tel: (08) 9828 2282 or 0428 282 282
This display features some of the region’s 400 varieties of wildflowers. Visit the natural history museum which includes an Aboriginal bush foods display. There is also a delightful picnic park here.

Mount Barker Celebration of Wildflowers
Saturday 1 September - Friday 31 October 2008
Banksia Farm, Pearce St, Mount Barker
Open: Daily 9.30am to 4.30pm
Tel: (08) 9851 1770
Named orchid displays, photographic displays, named species, scenic bushwalks with named species, orchid and wildflower hotspot information sheets, fine botanic artworks, books, craft, food and beverages.

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October   

Festival of Country Gardens
Balingup, Bridgetown, Manjimup and Nannup
Autumn Delights – Friday 2 & Sunday 4 May 2008
Prelude – Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 October 2008
Main Festival – Tuesday 28 October - Sunday 2 November 2008
Reprise – Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 November 2008
Tel: 1800 001 357 & (08) 9761 4475
Web: countrygardens.com.au
Gardens will be open for viewing in the four towns and in the surrounding countryside during the festivals which take place in autumn and in spring.    

Kojonup Spring Wildflower Festival
Friday 26 September - Wednesday 1 October 2008
Kojonup Visitor Centre, Albany Highway
Open: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Admission: Gold coin donation
Tel: (08) 9831 0500 or 0409 116 951
Magnificent wildflower displays feature more than 400 local species and organised bushwalks.

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November

3rd Annual Wongan Hills - Reynoldson Reserve Festival
Fri 7 November – Sun 9 November 2008.
Wongan Hills Visitor Centre: 08 96711973
E: wongantourism@westnet.com.au
Exhibition Opening:
5.00pm Friday: - Wine and Cheese,
Photography, Arts and Crafts.
Open all weekend. Devonshire teas, breakfast, live entertainment and stalls.
Reynoldson Reserve and Mt Matilda guided walks:
Saturday - BYO BBQ and live music at Mt O’Brien from 5.00pm.
Sunday - Thanksgiving Service with Community Voices Choir, BYO basket supper or BBQ 7.00pm.

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  • Blue lady orchid, near Greenbushes.Blue lady orchid, near Greenbushes.
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  • Splendid everlastings and bright PodolopisSplendid everlastings and bright Podolopis
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