You’ve probably never seen the pink, yellow, or white carpets of everlastings in WA up close. It’s time for your next road trip to include a wildflower drive.
Nine shires are located north of Perth and constitute the unofficial “Wildflower Country” of WA. Each spring, these shires welcome an amazing array of wildflowers.
A road trip is the best way to discover this area filled with wildflowers. Make sure you stop at many memorable places along the way. This six-day itinerary is for both WA wildflower fans and those who are new to the area.
Day One: Perth to Dalwallinu
Moora is a two-hour drive north of Perth. The town, which is located on the banks of the Moore River and is surrounded by salmon gums, has parks and gardens that are bursting with wildflowers between August and October. Candy’s Bush Reserve is a great place to see native orchids. Jingemia Cave in the Watheroo National Park has bush cauliflowers and red featherflowers. A shady spot is available for a picnic near the cave.
Dalwallinu is your next stop. It’s known for the abundance of yellow wattle types that brighten roadsides. Visit the wildflower hotspots in the town before sunset if you have time. Check out the orchids in Mia Moon Reserve and Buntine Rock if they are in season (usually between July and October).
Day Two: Dalwallinu – Perenjori
Begin the day by searching for the famous wreath flower. Since the timing varies from season to season, you can contact the visitor centre to confirm if they are in bloom. They’re usually found along Goodlands Road and Wubin East Road.
If you want to know more about the history of the area, several self-drive routes depart from Dalwallinu. The 88km Heritage Wattle Trail or the 129km Heritage Rabbit Proof Fence Trail are two options. Two options are the 88km Heritage Wattle Trail and the 129km Heritage Rabbit Proof Fencing Trail (which takes you past a section of the original No. You can get detailed maps and itineraries at the visitor centre.
After leaving Dalwallinu, travel north towards the Wheatbelt city of Wubin. After winter rains, which usually occur in August or September, everlastings cover the pastoral land around Wubin. Wubin Rocks, located a few kilometers east of the township, is an ideal picnic spot.
Perenjori is your final stop of the day. You can find pink, yellow, and white everlasting in the town from July to October. Orchid Ridge, Caron Dam and other areas are the best places to see this town’s wide range of donkey orchids.
Day Three: Perenjori – Mullewa
Continue north from Perenjori and visit Koolanooka Springs or Canna Reserve to see wildflowers. Continue to Morawa, where you can find wildflower hotspots such as Pintha Dam and Bilya Rock.
On Depot Hill and Yandanooka Hall, you can also spot donkey orchids, snail orchids, and Spider orchids.
Enjoy a day of exploration in the Coalseam Conservation Park, located between Mingenew & Mullewa. This park is one of WA’s top wildflower destinations, thanks to its carpets and acacia shrubland. It also has winding walking trails. You can climb to the Johnson Shaft Viewing Platform and Irwin Lookout to get panoramic views of the park. You can also take the 3.2km Plateau Loop Trail to see the wildflowers below.
The Mullewa Scenic Lookout is the perfect place to catch the sunset if it’s still daylight when you arrive. The Mullewa Bushland Trail is 2.4km long and is home to wildflowers, rocky cliffs, and small caves.
Day four: Mullewa – Geraldton
The annual Mullewa Wildflower Show, which takes place in early or late September, is a must-see for wildflower lovers. The 2.8km Mullewa Wildflower Walk, which begins opposite the Mullewa Caravan Park, is a good way to see the town’s pom pom everlastings.
Stop at Bindoo Hills Nature Reserve on the way to Geraldton to see Banksias. Orchids and everlastings are also available. Visit Mills Point Lookout, located on Chapman Valley Road, to see the Chapman Valley and Geraldton in the distance.
Day five: Geraldton – Carnamah
Begin your day by exploring Geraldton’s Chapman River Regional Park. It is full of native flowers, birds and wildflowers, including bunny orchis and native yams.
Stop at Three Springs on your way to Carnamah to see a colourful mural of wildflowers beneath the old wheat silos. Visit the Yarra Yarra lakes to observe birdlife such as swans and pelicans or the Siberian Stilt. Learn about bush tucker and native plants at the Arrino Garden. Wildflowers can also be seen in the Mica Mine Thicket, which is located within Dookanooka National Park.
Take a walk along the Heritage Walk Trail that leads to Macpherson Homestead in Carnamah. Watch out for Carnamah Bell, a rare wildflower found only within a 100km radius of the town. The dwarf shrub has bell-shaped red, yellow, or green flowers.
Day six: Carnamah and Green Head
Head inland from Carnamah to the town of Coorow. The remnants of the farming history in this area are still visible, and they provide a striking contrast with its beautiful wildflowers. At Coorow Farm, you can see blue leschenaultias, orchids, and everlastings. Along Coorow-Green Head Road, banksias, scarlet featherflowers and yellow verticordias are also visible.
Alexander Morrison National Park is located along the coast. The Coorow-Green Head Road, which runs through the park and provides a great view of a variety of wildflowers from August to November, is the only facility. Look out for honeymyrtles and featherflowers, as well as dryandra flowers.
The peaceful town of Green Head is your final destination. You’ll find many bays to swim, snorkel and fish. Bushwalking trails in the township are dotted with wildflowers such as acacias. gastrolobiums, and hibbertias. You can walk along the Three Bays Walkway, which links South Bay, Dynamite Bay, and Anchorage Bay.
