About the tour
Dryandra Woodlands | Stirling Range | Fitzgerald River | Albany | Ravensthorpe | Hopetoun | Esperance
Our 7 Day Southern WA Wildflower Tour gets you into the major hotspots of Southern Western Australia’s famous wildflowers.
WA Wildflower Tour Hot spots include Esperance, Fitzgerald River National Park, Stirling Range National Park and the ultimate of wilderness in the Frank Hann National Park and Cascades National Park
Tour itinerary
Experience 7 Day Southern WA Wildflower Tour highlights visit a farm this is highly regarded by WA botanists for the flora biodiversity and rare terrestrial orchids that are in abundance.
visit a marron farm and take a tour of the processing factory. Enjoy a delicious dinner of marron. watching the sun setting over in wheat farm.
Day 1 – Perth to Kukerin
Perth Bannister, Narrogin, Harrismith, Mary’s Farm Cottages, Kukerin
This morning our first stop is along the Albany Highway to visit an amazing area of high density of flora before visiting Dryandra Conservation Reserve. Made up of a mix woodland and Kwongan (heathland) covering an area of approx. of 50 Km radius includes degraded bush and farm land that has been reclaimed. Dryandra is renowned for rear and endanger fauna and flora. We drive through this region and make several stops to see if we can spot numbats and the wildflowers which are spectacular in this area.
Lunch is at Narrogin, visit Foxes Lair which is a local community endeavour to rehabilitate this area that has a vast variety of flowers and birds.
On the way to Harrismith visit Yillimining Rock to see spectacular panorama of the surrounding district of Narrogin. In the woodland adjacent is the The Wheatbelt’s “forgotten conservationist” George Brockway has been honoured with a towering salmon gum — the species he was most responsible for conserving — named after him at Yilliminning Rock. The tree was commemorates George Brockway’s work and history, including his contribution to woodlands preservation, a pioneer in bushfire control. The creator of conservation reserves in the Wheatbelt, and developed many of the first native flora nurseries in Australia.
The wildflowers of Harrismith sand plain area are the most spectacular to be found in this region. Mallee heath found here is dominated by the three largest botanical families in Australia; (Epacridaceae), the Bearded Heath, (Myrtaceae), the Verticordias, Eucalyptus and Calothamnus and (Proteaceae) the Banksias, Dryandras.
To finish our first day with the most extraordinary wildflowers of our 7 Day Southern WA Wildflower Tour continue to Kukerin our overnight stay at Mary’s Farm Cottages.
The Nenke family warmly welcome you to their eco village on their family farm near the town of Kukerin. Cambinata is a working farm and while you are here we visit the Nenkes’ family’s ‘state of the art’ yabby (fresh water crayfish) establishment. Cambinata Yabbies is the largest and most sophisticated yabby process
Tomorrow morning you can enjoy a tour of the yabby processing plant and can purchase delicious gourmet products that you can enjoy or take home as gifts.
Accommodation: Mary’s Farm Cottages Kukerin.
Day 2 – Kukerin to Esperance
Lake King, Frank Hahn National Park, Cascades, Esperance
Lake King is a stopping place for visitors travelling across the arid country around Frank Hahn National Park to Norseman. Outstanding wildflowers in late spring include rare and endangered species. East of Lake King is the Rabbit-Proof Fence boasting magnificent displays of wildflowers in season.
This Morning we explore the Kukerin & Lake Grace area known for priority flora occurring in this region. Continue to Lake King for lunch.
We take an outback road to Esperance via the Cascades going through Frank Hahn National Park. Frank Hahn National Park has been declared to protect sand-plain habitat and health flora Mallee and wattles, melaleucas. Travelling on through characteristic Mallee-heathland wilderness. Cascades Mallee – Heathland offer areas of masses of flowers and then into the Cascades – Esperance farming region. Both the National Park and Mallee-heathland have a spectacular range of wildflowers afforded by its isolation.
Esperance is Australia’s best-kept secret. The Esperance region is distinguished by spectacular coastal scenery and a diversity of wildlife including seals, dolphins, whales, emus and sea eagles plus pristine beaches and 110 islands that make up the Recherche Archipelago. With stunning national parks, this is one of a few places in Western Australia where you may see kangaroos sunbathing on the beach.
Accommodation: Two Nights Esperance Island View Apartments.
Day 3 – Esperance
Duke of Orleans Bay, Wharton, Cape Le Grand
This morning we drive east of Esperance to spend to a day exploring Duke of Orleans Bay and Wharton Bay the local’s favourite beach a must visit and check the wildflowers.
Lunch at Condingup Tavern and visit Condingup Lookout for seasonal wildflowers and spectacular vistas of the region.
There aren’t too many places in Australia where you see kangaroos soaking up the sun on the beach, but at Cape Le Grand National Park this is just one of the many natural highs on offer. The landscape changes from massive granite outcrops to freshwater pools and unbelievably white sandy beaches with views over many islands. With stops for regional wildflowers and visit Lucky Bay to see the Kangaroos on the Beach.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Accommodation: Esperance Island View Apartments
Day 4 – Esperance to Hopetoun
Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun
This morning travel to Ravensthorpe via back roads and will be stopping to view regional red Lechenaultia Formosa, red four winged eucalyptus, and other amazing flowers.
Ravensthorpe & Hopetoun enjoy a temperate Mediterranean climate. Ravensthorpe is surrounded by ancient mountain ranges which have 1400 species of flora. Rocky hills, rugged river valleys, vast sand plains, estuaries and large inlets provide the area with a wealth of natural beauty, flora and birds.
7 Day Southern WA Wildflower Tour spends time in the Ravensthorpe region exploring the astounding flora and amazing diversification of flora.
A highlight this afternoon is visiting the lookout located on the Ravensthorpe Range offers spectacular views south the Fitzgerald River National Park. Ravensthorpe Range is another flora region and provides scenic drive and wildflower viewing opportunities.
Accommodation: Wave Crest Hopetoun
Day 5 – Hopetoun to Bremer Bay
Fitzgerald River National Park, Bremer Bay
Today we spend all day in the Fitzgerald River National Park to really explore this unique flora hot spot. Which has 20% of Western Australia’s flora.
Fitzgerald River National Park
This is one of the reasons Western Australia Wildflowers are highly regarded. The Fitzgerald River National Park is now recognised as one of the most diverse botanical regions on earth with over 1,800 species of flowering plants alone. In spring, the landscape is dotted with colourful wildflowers including banksias, hakeas, bottlebrush, feather flowers, Quaalup bell, orchids and many others.
Bremer Bay
Bremer Bay’s isolation is one of its finest features along with scenic beauty, magnificent turquoise waters of bays and beaches and diversity of flora and fauna.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Accommodation: Bremer Bay Motel.
Day 6 – Bremer Bay to Albany
Bremer Bay, Albany
This morning before we leave the region we will local spots for orchids and then visit Tozer’s Bush Camp which has natural bushland of high diversity of wildflowers and orchids. You will find it very difficult to be drawn away from this very unique bushland.
Travel to Stirling Range National Park for lunch and to explore the area for orchids and sight of the wonderful Stirling Range National Park.
Stirling Range National Park is home to one of the major mountain ranges in the southern area of WA, rising to more than 1000m above sea level. The Aboriginal name for the range, Koi Kyenunu-ruff, meaning ‘mist rolling around the mountains’ is a frequently seen occurrence.
In spring and early summer, the ranges come to life with an abundance of wildflowers and bird life.
Stirling Range is the second major hotspot for flora in WA with 1500 species endemic to the area. We will drive through the ranges making stops along the way for views and discovering the flora.
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Albany.
Day 7 – Albany to Perth
Albany, Perth
The Gap & Natural Bridge, Mt Clarence, Mt Barker, Kojonup, Perth.
This morning visit The Gap and Natural Bridge, Mt Clarence overlooking Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound.
Visit other Albany town sights Mt Clarence overlooking Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound, Middleton Beach.
On the return to Perth visit Kojonup for special hotspots for orchids.
We tour through Jarrah, Marri, Wandoo woodlands before descending the Darling Escarpment into Perth late afternoon.
Tour inclusions
Travel Arrangements
Experience the convenience of pickup from Perth before embarking on your journey. Travel in style and luxury aboard our Land Rover Discovery vehicles. Enjoy personalised small group touring with a maximum of 4 people, ensuring an intimate and exclusive experience.
Included Accommodation
Included Meals
All meals: Cook Breakfast/Continental, Lunch and Dinner.
Included Entry Fees
- Stirling Range NP
- Tree Top Walk
- Mt Romance Sandalwood Factory
