With the arrival of spring, Western Australia is the perfect place for sightseeing and the best time to enjoy a wide variety of wildflowers. More than 12,000 species of wildflowers grow wild in a diverse natural environment, about 80% of which are endemic to Western Australia. The flowering season, which lasts for about six months, begins in July in the north and can be enjoyed on the south coast and inland until mid-December.
During this season, festivals are held in various places to celebrate the arrival of spring with "wildflowers". In Perth, the provincial capital, there are halfday/multi-day guided tours by tour companies, which offer a great opportunity to observe the most beautiful flowers in each region. Or you can opt to do it by yourself, which is also cool!
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In addition to the scenic area where you can encounter wildflowers, here are the things you can do and visit in Western Australia.
Wildflowers Encounter
From July to mid-December, a brilliant floral front moves southward across Western Australia's vast expanse of land, decorating it with a wide variety of flowers, including unique shapes, dainty flowers and carpets that fill the entire surface. Due to the different climates and topography of different regions, there are many different types of wildflowers that grow naturally. There are 11 wildflower trails in the state, including flowers that adorn the dry red earth, flowers that bloom on the coastline, and flowers that bloom in eucalyptus forests. In addition to trekking, self-drive trips are also recommended. Here are some scenic areas where you can encounter wildflowers.
Coalseam Nature Reserve, WA
Located 500 kilometres north of Perth (4-5 hours by car), the main attraction of the Coal Seam Nature Reserve is the Everlasting flower carpet. Pretty flowers of various colors such as pink, yellow, and white are in full bloom, and a spectacular scene spreads.
Location: 3424 Coalseam Rd, Holmwood WA 6522
Mullewa WA
About 50 km north of the Coal Seam Nature Reserve, the area around Murewa is one of the best wildflower colonies in Western Australia. In addition to rare wreath flowers, you can also see everlasting and feather flowers.
Wildflowers encountered while watching spectacular views on Cape-to-Cape trekking
Located on Margaret River, about a three-hour drive south of Perth, the Cape-to-Cape Track is a fascinating coastal trek route that stretches for about 140 kilometres. Clifftop paths, pristine beaches and occasional rocky walks overlooking the ocean for spectacular views. September to November is a particularly good time to see wildflowers such as pomeria, coral vine and acacia in bloom.
Wave Rock WA
Wave Rock, a popular tourist spot for day trips from Perth, is home to a huge granite monolith about 110 meters long and 15 meters high, shaped as if a huge wave had frozen in an instant. It has been eroded and formed over a long period of time since prehistory. From September to November, wildflower clusters are spectacular. A wide variety of plants can be observed in this area, including more than 2,500 species of orchids, donkey orchids (diuris corymbosa), pink candy orchids (caladenia), broom milkwort (comesperma scoparium), feather flowers, banksias, etc.
Location: Hyden WA 6359
Kalbarri National Park
Located about 600 km north of Perth, is a magnificent valley formed by the erosion of the Murchison River. The dynamic landscape is filled with canyons with exposed red strata and bush-covered land. From July to November, more than 183,000 hectares of outback, about 800 species of wildflowers bloom in the valley, a delight for visitors.
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Wildflower Festivals
Everlasting Kings Park Festival
In Kings Park, a green paradise overlooking Perth, about 3,000 species of wildflowers from all over Western Australia are gathered for this flower festival. Kings Park is one of the world's largest urban parks, voted one of Australia's top attractions in the 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards. Now in its 61st year, the festival attracts flower lovers from all over the world. Spread over 400 hectares, the site is divided into three areas: the southwest area, where native wildflower species are most pronounced, the Eremaan area, which has a desert climate with little rainfall, and the northern area, which is centered on the Kimberley, as well as workshops, guided tours and family-friendly events. In addition, you can see 1,700 species of flowers in the botanical garden and greenhouse even outside the event period.
When: Friday, September 13 – Sunday, September 29, 2024
Venue: Kings Park, Perth WA
Official website: https://www.australiasgoldenoutback.com/grounded-hiking-festival
Grounded Esperance
When: Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 22, 2024
Venue: Esperance WA
Official website: https://www.australiasgoldenoutback.com/grounded-hiking-festival
Bloom Festival
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 – Sunday, October 20, 2024
Location: Great Southern District, WA
Official Website：https://greatsoutherntreasures.com.au/bloom/
EverNow
When: Thursday, October 3 – Monday, October 7, 2024
Venue: Perth, WA
Official website：https://www.evernow.com.au
Reynoldson Reserve Wildflower Festival
Date: Friday, November 1, 2024 – Sunday, November 3, 2024
Venue: Wongan Hills WA
Official website：https://wongantourism.com.au/reynoldson-reserve-wildflower-festival/
Direct Flights to WA
If you're traveling from Japan or planning a trip to Japan from Perth, All Nippon Airways (ANA) Japan is set to resume its direct flights to Perth via Narita Airport starting on October 14, 2024.
Direct flights make your trip to Western Australia much more convenient and comfortable.
For more details about this flight, visit their website https://nonbiri-perth.com/.
Oh wow ang gandang attractions at sigurado ang bakasyonista dito ay talagang mag eenjoy
ReplyDeleteWow sobrang ganda pala ng Australia pag spring season 🤩 thank you for sharing po.
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