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Wildflowers in bloom:
Region and location:
Date spotted:

Australia's South West

Bunbury

Some species of wildflowers are flowering and many orchid beds are forming.  Wildflower season looks promising as we move into the spring weather.  Only two areas have been included in this first report, however as the weeks progress, further areas will be added.

Wildflowers in bloom: Kangaroo paws, jug orchids, snail orchids, greenhoods, kick bush, running postman, common buttercup bush, blue hovea bush, egg and bacon bush, climbing hovea, salt and pepper bush, wattle and hibbertia.
Region and location: Manea Park (College Grove). Take the Pultenaea Loop walk trail.
Date spotted: 30 August

Wildflowers in bloom: Kangaroo paws, climbing hovea, greenhood orchids, common buttercup bush, wattle, cotton heads, false boronia, salt and pepper bush, running postman.
Region and location: Katherine Chauhan Reserve (corner Parade Rd and Guile Fwy). Last season this Reserve had a wonderful display of white spider orchids so hopefully it will repeat the performance in a few weeks. As there are no sealed paths or tracks through this Reserve, please take care when walking through the area.
Date spotted: 30 August

For more information, please contact: Bunbury Visitor Centre  Phone: 08  9792 7205

 
Geographe Bay

Wildflowers in bloom:  Basket Bush, Native Wisteria, Donkey Orchid, Bull Banksia, Twining Flame Pea, Green Orchid, Snake Bush, Common Buttercups, Rigid Wattle, Lilies, Hibbertia, Dwarf Snail Orchids, Southern Rose.
Region and location: Ngilgi Cave, Yallingup.
Date spotted: 31 August

Wildflowers in bloom: Southern Rose, Native Wisteria.
Region and location: Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, Dunsborough.
Date spotted: 31 August

*Ambergate Reserve in Busselton also has some great wildflowers.

For more information, please contact: Geographe Bay Tourism Association  Phone: 08 9752 5801

Margaret River/Augusta

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact: Augusta Margaret River Visitor Centre  Phone: 08 9780 5911

Pemberton

Wildflowers in bloom:  Black-eyed Susan, Burchardia monantha, Hibbertia species, Holly-leaved Hovea, Jacksonia horrida, Karri BoroniaMyrtle Wattle, Native Wisteria, Northcliffe Kennedia, Pincushions, Pink Petticoats, Plumed Featherflower, Snail Orchids, Soap Bush, South Coast Spider Orchid, Star Grass, Tassel Bush, Tree Hovea, Variable Groundsel, White Clematis.
Region and location: Pemberton area.
Date spotted: 22 August

For more information, please contact: Pemberton Visitor Centre  Phone: 08 9776 1133

Ravensthorpe

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact: Ravensthorpe Visitor Centre    Phone: 08 9838 1277                             

Stirling Ranges to Albany

Wildflowers in bloom: Queen of Sheba, orange Peas ( Genus Gastrolobium & Genus Gompholobium), Banksia and Davesia; red Leschenaultia, Mountain Bells, Grevillea, Beaufortia and Banksia; white Drosera, and Curry Flowers; golden Showy Dryandra (Dryandra formosa), purple and gold Tinsel Lily/Star of Bethlehem and purple Hovea; pink Boronia and pale pink Isopogons. Hakeas in flower, include Green Flowered Hakea ( H. corymbosa) and Pink Cupped Hakea( H. cuculata).
Region and location: Stirling Range National Park.
Date spotted: 23 August

Wildflowers in bloom: Snail Orchids
Region and location: Old power line track, Mt Clarence (near Albany).
Date spotted: 17 August

For more information, please contact: Mt Barker Visitor Centre Phone: 08 9851 1163; Albany Visitor Centre  Phone: 08 9841 9290 
 

Walpole

Wildflowers in bloom:  At the moment the Golden Wattle is very much in bloom.
Region and location: From Manjimup all the way down to Walpole.
Date spotted: 31 August

Wildflowers in bloom: Hardenbergia, Clementis, Hibbertia and Pimelia are all just coming through now.
Region and location: Around the Walpole area.
Date spotted: 31 August

Wildflowers in bloom: Tree Hovea is also out at the moment.
Region and location: From Shannon (North West of Walpole) through to Manjimup.
Date spotted: 31 August

For more information, please contact: Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre    Phone: 08 9840 1111

       
Karri x Pink fairy and Warty Hammer orchid, Northcliffe.

Donkey Orchid

Experience Perth

Armadale

Wildflowers in bloom:  Cats Paw and Kangaroo Paw, Cutleaf & Woolly Banksia, Cowslip & Wispy Spider Orchid, Free Flowering Leschenaultia, Hooded Lily, Old Mans Beard, Waxflower.
Region and location: The best places to view the gorgeous wildflowers in the Armadale region are at Bungendore Park, Armadale Settlers Common, Serpentine National Park and Araluen Botanic Park. If you follow the Armadale Visitor Guide Scenic Drive through the Armadale foothills, you will pass by these beautiful wildflowers growing wildly on the side of the road!
Date spotted: 27 August

* As we head into September and October, hundreds more wildflowers will come into bloom.

For more information, please contact: 

 

Swan Valley / Perth Hills

Wildflowers in bloom:  We have heard reports that a range of wildflowers are blooming in Whiteman Park. We will have to wait a bit longer for the orchids though, as they are not yet out.

For more information, please contact: Swan Valley Visitor Centre  Ph: 08 9379 9400

Beacon

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact:  Beacon Visitor Centre Phone: 08 9686 1014

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact: York Visitor Centre  Phone 08 9641 1301

Toodyay

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact: Toodyay Visitor Centre  Phone:08 9574 2435
 

Dryandra

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact: Dryandra Country Visitor Centre  Phone: 08 9881 6312

Wireless Hill

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...

Dwellingup

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact: Visitor Centre  Phone: 08 9538 1108
 

Australias Coral Coast

Exmouth

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact:  Milyering Visitor Centre  Phone: 08 9949 2808

Shark Bay

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact:   Shark Bay World Heritage Discover & Visitor Centre  Phone: 08 9948 1237

Geraldton

There is an avenue of Wattles along the Walkaway-Nangetty Road. Oakabella Homestead (on highway between Geraldton & Northampton) has faxed through a long list of flowers on show. See our wildflower book for details. Batavia Tickets offer wildflower tours Tues and Sat, along with Geraldton 4WD tours offering an off-road wildflower tour. 

For more information, please contact: Geraldton-Greenough Visitor Centre  Phone: 08 9921 3999

Kalbarri

When travelling the coastal road from Northampton to Kalbarri, head 5km up the Yerina Springs Road (gravel) for beautiful orchids. Lots of kangaroo paws can be seen along the Olgilvie Road. Check roads if it has rained. Kalbarri has a variety of orchids, kangaroo paw and bush flowers coming along nicely. To see the myriad of flowers, it is best to walk amongst them. Watch soft sand shoulders on roadside. A tour departs from Kalbarri; check with the Visitor Centre.

For more information, please contact: Kalbarri Visitor Centre  Phone: 1800 639 468

North Eneabba

We are getting good reports from the Eneabba area that the sand plains are looking good. Alan Tinker of Western Flora Caravan Park conducts a wildflower walk/talk at 4.30pm for those staying in the park.
Updated: 26 August

For more information, please contact:  Western Flora Caravan Park (22km north of Eneabba), Allan & Lorraine Tinker  Phone: 08 9955 2030

Jurien Bay/Lesueur National Park

If travelling along the Indian Ocean Drive, you will be traversing some of Lesueur National Park. The Park has a great array of bush flowers, as well as a good variety of bird life, species of native mammals and insects.

For more information, please contact:  Jurien Visitor Centre  Phone: 08 9652 0800

Cervantes and Surrounds

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact:  Pinnacles Visitor Centre Phone: 1800 610 660

Mullewa region

Elsie from the Mullewa Information centre reports good shows of everlastings. The everlastings are situated within a 20km radius of Mullewa but unfortunately are a little sparser this year. The town walk (2.8km) is looking great with a good range of flowers, including orchids and everlastings. The Bushland walk (2.3km) gives great views over town.  The wreath flowers are still a little slow but there are some on Wongoondy-Tardun Rd (dirt).
Coalseam Conservation Park has drifts of everlastings at the look-out. Coalseam has interesting geological features and camping is allowed. Reports of Red-tailed Black Cockatoos in park. Care required after rain on dirt roads.

For more information, please contact:  Mullewa Tourist Information Centre  Phone: 08 9961 1500

Canna/Morawa

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...

For more information, please contact: Pick up a map from Canna Landmark for updated directions. Canna Landmark, Paul Offszanka  Phone: 08 9972 2022

Mingenew region

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact: : Mingenew Shire  Phone: 08 9928 1102

Three Springs

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact: Shire of Three Springs  Phone: 08 9954 1001

Perenjori

Wildflowers in bloom:  Wildflowers in bloom: Small wreath flowers, Donkey Orchids and a few other orchids.
Region and location: Spencer Road; Cunningham Road.
Date spotted: 31 August

Australia's Golden Outback

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact: : Mount Magnet Visitor Centre  phn: 08 9963 4172

Paynes Find

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact: Paynes Find Visitor Information phn: 08 9963 6513

Wubin

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact: Wubin Shire, Joy Warne  Phone: 0427 553 622

Dalwallinu

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact:  Dalwallinu information Phone: 08 9961 1805

Moora

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...

For more information, please contact:  Moora Telecentre & Visitor Centre  Phone: 08 9653 1053




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Lake Grace

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...

For more information, please contact: Shire of Lake Grace  Phone: 08 9890 2500

Lake King

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...

Bremer Bay

Wildflowers in bloom:  Coming soon...
For more information, please contact:  Bremer Bay Telecentre & Library  Phone: 08 9837 4171

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Wongan Hills

Wildflowers in bloom:  Orchids, Hakeas, teatrees, grevilleas and more.
Region and location:  The drive from Wongan Hills to Mt O’Brien Lookout.
Date spotted: 1 September

Wildflowers in bloom: Excellent everlastings, orchids and approx. 20 other species including some areas of posies/everlastings yellow, white and pink - small pockets, short but colourful.
Region and location: Wubin Rocks
Date Spotted: 1 September

* We have had good reports on walkers from Mt Matilda Walk Trail. We also have other reserves which are worth looking at, but we urge people to get out of their cars and go walking through our great outdoors. We are hoping to see some small wreath flowers on Goodlands Road in about 2 weeks.

For more information, please contact:  Wongan Hills Visitor Centre  Phone: 08 671 1973

*Updated 2/09/2010