Wildflowers
Wildflower tours (pdf 350MB)
The wildflower season is one of Western Australia's most fascinating and precious natural treasures. For several months of each year, wildflowers are scattered across 2.5 million square kilometres of the WA countryside and attract thousands of tourists and scientists every year.
Rains and sunshine greatly influence the timing of the wildflower season causing it to span several months and regions. However, in the Experience Perth region, with warm daily temperatures of 20 to 25 degrees, springtime is the perfect time to enjoy the incredible range of beautiful wildflowers in the area.
Many tour operators offer packaged wildflower tours in and around Perth. Both day tours and extended tours are available and usually include hotel/motel collection in Perth CBD, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and easy wildflower walks. Tours can be reserved direct with operators or with your travel agent.
Around Perth you can discover in season beautiful and vibrant wildflowers throughout the whole region. However, visitors to Perth in September need only go as far as Kings Park in the heart of the city to view a stunning selection. The following is a list of some of the most popular places to view wildflowers in the Experience Perth region:
Kings Park and Western Australian Botanic Garden
Kings Park covers 400 hectares of natural bushland and the Kings Park Wildflower Festival, an annual event held in September, showcases the best of Western Australia's wildflower varieties and draws more than 50,00 visitors.
Flora - At the Botanic Garden, wildflowers enthusiasts can see more than 1,700 native species of wildflowers in a 17 hectare area.
There's also an endangered flora garden, and no visit is complete without seeing the Acacia Steps, the Banksia Gardens and the Water Garden.
Yanchep National Park - 51 kilometres north of Perth
A beautiful area of natural bushland with self-guided walk trails available to view the wildflowers in season. There are also limestone caves, a koala enclosure and Aboriginal dance performances.
Flora - Tuart trees, Banksia, one sided Bottlebrush, yellow buttercups, blue flowering Hardenbergia, parrotbush, honeymyrtle, grass tees and the Yanchep rose.
Whiteman Park Recreation and Conservation Reserve North East of Perth in the Swan Valley
Ten times the size of Kings Park, Whiteman Park features open woodland and is home to lots of wildlife, including kangaroos.
Flora - Marri, jarrah, pricklybark and banksia are found, together with Hibbertias and grass trees.
Walyunga National Park in the Darling Range, 40 kilometres north east of Perth, off the Northern Highway
Visit the Swan Valley and Perth Hills wine growing areas while here, or take a bushwalk in the Park - from 1.2 kilometres up to 10.6 kilometres.
Flora - 12 orchid species, as well as Hakeas, Grevilleas, Isopogons, Petrophiles, triggerplants and Verticordias.
Avon Valley National Park – 80 kilometres east of Perth, situated off the Toodyay Road
Visitors to the park can enjoy the cool shade of the wandoo and jarrah woodland areas.
Flora - A spring visit to the area enables visitors to view coneflowers, Grevilleas and tea trees.
John Forrest National Park - in the Darling Range east of Perth
Sweeping views across to the city can be enjoyed from an excellent lookout area. Visits to Hovea Falls, Rocky Pool and National Park Falls are recommended.
Flora - Jarrah and marri dominate the upland areas, with flooded gums and paperbarks along Jane Brook. The understorey has Banksia, wattle, Hakeas, Grevilleas, Dryandras, Pimelea, myrtles, triggerplants, kangaroo paws and the blue lechenaultia.
Perth Hills - in the Darling Range east of Perth
Featuring forest areas with jarrah, marri and flooded gums and accompanying forest life abound in this popular region for nature lovers.
Flora - A profusion of wildflowers such as grass trees, kangaroo paws, Hakeas, Grevilleas, wattles, orchids and peas.
Wireless Hill Park - South of Perth, off the Canning Highway towards Fremantle
This 40 hectare of natural bushland is abundant with wildflowers during spring. From here it's only a short drive to historic and lively Fremantle.
Flora - Stroll among kangaroo paws, cats paws, Lechenaultia and grass trees.
Rottnest Island – 19 kilometres off the coast of Fremantle
Home to wonderful beaches, secluded bays and unique flora.
Flora - About 1,500 native species flourish on the island including the Blue Rottnest daisy, Rottnest Island pine and Rottnest Island tea tree.
Jarrahdale and the Serpentine National Park - South Western Highway
A beautiful park south of Perth. Take a side trip to the heritage town of Jarrahdale and enjoy walking trails through the natural bush.
Flora - Kangaroo paws, Hakea, Hardenbergia, Chorizema, Verticordia and orchids.
Dwellingup and the Scarp Road Oakley Dam - South of Perth
At Dwellingup visit the Forest Heritage Centre for a unique insight into forest life. At Oakley Dam take a walking trail into the cool forest to view a beautiful waterfall, wonderful wildflowers and panoramic views.
Flora - Blue squill, tiny star and donkey orchids, golden dryandra, sea urchin hakeas, yellow and pink verticordias, red Bottlebrush and scented darwinia.
York - located north east of Perth
York was WA's first inland town. Visit the local Visitor Centre to pick up a local wildflower brochure.
Flora - An impressive variety including pygmy sundew, yellow Hibbertia, rosy cheeked donkey orchids, climbing fringed lily, mouse ears and Damperia.
Toodyay - located east of Perth on the Toodyay Road
Travel the Gidgegannup Wildflower Drive which is 53 kilometre drive off Toodyay Road. Around Toodyay you'll find many walk trails and picnic areas to view wildflowers in season.
Flora - Jarrah, marri and wandoo trees, with Melaleucua, grevillea, Darwinia, hovea, Kangaroo paw and orchids.