Best W.A. wildflower spots

Hi all, we are planning a trip next week north / northeast of Perth to view the wildflowers. Appreciate feedback from any members who may have recently been there and who could recommend the best spots to visit.

Also, we would appreciate info on any recommended bush camping sites up that way.

Cheers, Old Mal (going to smell the flowers)
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Reply By: new boy - Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 10:57

Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 10:57
Mate you haven't said how far you wanted to travel but I believe they are very very good Mingenew/Mullewa/Chapman valley wayGood camp sights are Ellendale pool out of Geraldton and Coalsteam park between Mingenew and Mullewa.Went out 2 Sunday's ago from Geraldton but didn't go far enough east for the best flowers but the canola crops were a picture.
Ended up at Ellendale Pool there were 3 vans in a group and one guy had put his running Genset behind the Public BBQ so they couldn't hear it.As it was lunch time people were using the BBQ if it had been me I would have picked it up and plooked it back in the middle of their group.
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Reply By: Notso - Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 11:18

Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 11:18
A really special place to visit is the Western Flora Caravan and Tourist park near Eneabba.

The owner is a Naturalist and does a guided tour and a session on the wildflowers of WA, how they evolved etc.

A great spot to stop over for a day or two as well.

http://members.westnet.com.au/westernflora.tinker/WFCP.htm
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Follow Up By: Notso - Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 11:19

Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 11:19
Here's the link

Western Flora
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Reply By: Member - RFLundgren (WA) - Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 11:40

Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 11:40
Mal

We just came down from Murchison to Mullewa last week and the wildflowers were awesome and everywhere on that road. Also from Murchison up towards Mt Augustus is also pretty good. There were plces that we coldnt drive more than 1 or 2 kms without stopping for another photo.

This year is supposed to be one of the best for some time now I believe.

Cheers

Richard

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Reply By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 13:29

Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 13:29
Folks staying with us went out in search of flowers yesterday but didn't find much - only went as far north as Gin Gin and as far south as Guildford. Saw lots of lilys, but no everlastings. Said the Walyuna NP was very nice though.
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Follow Up By: Neil & Pauline - Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 16:30

Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 16:30
It is actually better to get out of the metro area to see wild flowers.

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Reply By: Member - Davoe (Yalgoo) - Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 14:20

Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 14:20
South of Yalgoo about a month back they were only just starting.
should have some updated pics in a few days
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Reply By: macy - Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 15:10

Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 15:10
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Try the Dalwallinu area, Petrudor Rocks, Goodlands Road, the loop thru Wubin Rocks.
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Reply By: EaglePatrol - Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 15:37

Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 15:37
Saw great carpets of flowers between Cue & Paynes Find on the GNH a week ago. Some good station stays up that way too.
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Reply By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 18:06

Tuesday, Sep 09, 2008 at 18:06
I agree with Macy,
Dalwallinu , and the Caravan Pk is A1 and so is the caretakers,
Trish and Hubby will look after you.

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Reply By: _gmd_pps - Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008 at 04:54

Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008 at 04:54
http://www.wildflowerswa.com/en/Wildflower+Holiday+Guide/default.htm

this should answer your question

good luck

I am going Friday for a week.

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