WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT
The coastal towns of the Shire of Dandaragan, Jurien Bay and Cervantes, are perfect as a base for your wildflower wandering with pristine white sandy beaches for swimming, snorkelling and fishing. Accommodation ranges from beachside camping to luxury holiday homes or self-contained units and cabins, all within a short drive from Perth or Geraldton.
The inland towns of Badgingarra and Dandaragan offer country town hospitality right on the doorstep of Wildflower country.
“MUST DO” EXPERIENCES
1. Lesueur National Park
2. Badgingarra National Park
3. Visit The Pinnacles
2. Explore the Stockyard Gully caves
4. Snorkel with the Sea Lions
5. Sky-dive for a rush or delve into the coastal military history of North Head
6. Wonder at the Wildflowers, snorkel, and fish the reef zones
7. Relax on a secluded beach.
Photo credit M. Osborn
WILDFLOWERS DRIVES
From mid-winter to late spring, the shire of Dandaragan offers a wildflower spectacle ranging from multi coloured Everlastings at Badgingarra to Black Kangaroo paws and delicate Orchids inland from the coast.
With 15 major National Parks, numerous nature reserves and drive trails within easy reach, we are spoilt for choice and wildflower diversity. There are recognised trails and walks but each season brings diversity and opportunities to explore outside of these recognised ‘hot spots’.
For up to date and localised information call into the Visitor Centre and we can direct you to locations that might suit your needs.
WILDFLOWERS AND LOCATIONS
Lesueur National Park
Lesueur National Park boasts an exceptionally diverse range of flora, with more than 900 species comprising over 10% of the State`s known flora. With an 18-kilometre sealed drive trail traversing the Park, 4 walk trails ranging from class one to class four, and trails ranging from a short 2.5-kilometre loop to a 26-kilometre overnight trail with camping facilities, there are viewing opportunities for all.
Vern Westbrook Walk
The Vern Westbrook Walk trails are located on Phoebes Reserve – a short distance from Badgingarra along North-West Road. There are three dedicated walks covering different terrain.
Iain Wilson Nature trail
Located within the 13,000-hectare Badgingarra National Park, this 2-kilometre return trail covering sandplain (Kwongan heath) and laterite breakaway features, are just some of the floras of the National Park. Rich in diversity, the walk trail passes banksia, eucalypt woodlands and Hakea forests with occasional carpets of flowering ground cover plants.
Access to the entry for the walk trail is directly opposite the Badgingarra Roadhouse.
Langs lookout
Located 18 kilometres north-east of Badgingarra on Watheroo West Road, this small and isolated patch of remnant vegetation has a diverse range of unique wildflower and orchid species.
The lookout site is small but well worth a visit for those wanting to tick off little known species from their viewing bucket list.
For wildflower tours please contact our local Turquoise Coast Visitor Centre on (08) 9652 0870.
DANDARAGAN’S SURROUNDINGS DISTRICTS
Jurien Bay / Cervantes / Badgingarra / Green Head
Travel to the rural heartland of Dandaragan to the wildflower hotspot of Badgingarra before exploring the coastal icons of Jurien Bay and Cervantes and Green Head on the Turquoise Coast.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & LOCAL CONTACTS
TURQUOISE COAST VISITOR CENTRE
Visit Turquoise Coast
TELEPHONE
(08) 9652 0870
WHERE TO FIND US
67 Bashford Street, Jurien Bay WA 6516
EMAIL
visitor@dandaragan.wa.gov.au
council@dandaragan.wa.gov.au
ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES
Accommodation
WEBSITE
www.visitturquoisecoast.com.au
www.dandaragan.wa.gov.au