Wildflower Season is in Full Bloom in Western Australia

  • August 20, 2015
Wildflower Season is in Full Bloom in Western Australia
Wildflowers begin to appear in the North West, Golden Outback and Coral Coast regions of the state in late-July, and extend through the South West until late-November. Over half of Australia's biodiversity hotspots and a significant percentage of its unique flora are found in Western Australia, making it home to the largest collection of wildflowers in the world.

See below for details on where to view wildflowers in each of Western Australia's five, unique regions, as well as festivals, events and wildflower tours.

WHEN TO GO AND WHERE



  • Experience Perth (September-October)–King's Park and Botanic Garden, one of the largest inner city parks in the world, is home to an extraordinary display of more than 1,700 native species, all in full bloom during the Wildflower Festival every September.

  • Australia's Golden Outback (July-November)–Fitzgerald National Park is one of the largest national parks in Australia, and where visitors can see more than 1,800 species of wildflowers, many of which are rare and unique to the area.

  • Australia's Coral Coast (July-November)–Top Wildflower viewing spots include Coalseam Conservation Park, Lesueur National Park, and Cape Range National Park.

  • Australia's South West (August-November)–Almost 80 percent of the plant species in the South West region are found nowhere else on earth, qualifying it as a biodiversity hotspot. There are over 8,000 flower species blooming in the region during the peak season.

  • Australia's North West (July-September)–The rugged landscapes of Australia's North West showcase over 2,000 species of wildflowers. The heavy summer rains nourish the ground from which the beautiful flowers grow, and the rocky surfaces retain water during the dry months to sustain plant life.


 

TOP WILDFLOWER TOURS



  • Luxury Outback Tours Western Australia–Operates wildflower tours for small and big groups, taking guests to see unusual, rare and endangered species of flowers throughout Western Australia. The guides are botanists and locals who show guests special hotspot locations for flora and fauna.

  • Out of Sight Tours–A small group tour where visitors can see all the ‘secret' locations where wildflowers and orchids bloom. Visitors can choose from tours of Denmark, Albany, the Porongurups or the Stirling Range in Australia's South West.

  • Casey Australia–Tour includes morning tea and lunch and a visit to the Bindoon Wildflower Show, a large flora exhibit just north of Perth. Day trips and extended overnight tours are offered in all regions throughout Western Australia.

  • Adams Pinnacle Tours– Departing from Perth, the full-day tour includes a visit to Wave Rock, a spectacular natural rock formation that is shaped like a tall breaking ocean wave. During the tour, visitors can see everlastings, orchids, red and green kangaroo paw, banksias, bottle brush and Western Australia's famous orange Christmas tree.

  • Funseeker Tours and Charter–Beginning in Perth, this five-day, four-night tour, includes stops at numerous wildflower hotspots in the South West region. Visitors will stay overnight at Bayiew Geographe Resort in Busselton, and visit the Margaret River region to spot more wildflowers.




WILDFLOWER EVENTS AND FESTIVALS



Western Australia, the largest state in Australia, is divided into five distinct regions. Travelers can truly “Experience Extraordinary” when exploring the State's many natural wonders unique to Western Australia. Australia's North West is home to spectacular natural attractions, including the Bungle Bungle Range in World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park, the world's only Horizontal Waterfalls, and the famed white sands and turquoise water at Broome's Cable Beach. Travelers to Australia's Coral Coast can swim with the world's largest fish, the whale shark, and explore Ningaloo Reef – the world's largest fringing reef which can be accessed from the shore. Australia's Golden Outback, the Gold Rush country of the 1890s, offers the ideal blend of history and heritage. Western Australia offers the largest collection of wildflowers on earth. The State's capital city, Perth, and its surrounding regions is a microcosm of Western Australia, boasting vineyards, fantastic restaurants, a lively and original music and arts scene, and stylish accommodations. Perth is also home to Kings Park and Botanic Garden, one of the world's largest inner city parks. Featuring beautiful beaches, tall tree forests, and award-winning wineries, the South West is home to the Margaret River region, which produces more than 25% of Australia's premium wine. With over 220 wine producers in the region, travelers can explore more than 100 cellar doors that are open to the public. For more information on the extraordinary experiences in Western Australia, please visit www.westernaustralia.com.

To learn more about Western Australia's wildflower season, please click About Western Australia.