South West Wildflowers

I would be going to Kojonup as early in October as you can. Cranbrook is also on the way (to the Stirlings) for wild flower displays. As you go west the season gets later. A lot will depend on whether it rains or gets hot this months.

Neil

Hi John and Helen,

We travelled through that area in September 2009 (have a look at our blogs). In the wet forested areas there were a few wildflowers at that time, but the heathland and dry woodland areas were excellent especially in the Stirling Ranges NP where the western section was spectacular, and along the roadsides out on the peninsula south of Albany. But probably the best wildflower displays that we saw were on the road south from Jerramungup to Bremer Bay and in the Fitzgerald River NP - well worth the few extra kms.

In saying that I assume that you are prepared to stop every so often and get out of the vehicle for a close look. That way you will see, among other things, lots of ground orchids - quite small but amazingly intricate and beautiful.

That area is an amazing part of the world and one that we hope to be able to visit again before too long.

Cheers,

Val.

Hi John and Helen, We live in Busselton 20 k's or so from cape Naturaliste and the first of our Wildflowers have started to flower. Cowslips and Pink Fairy orchids are have started blooming in the last week. i presume that the areas further south, or further east would later flowering than our area. Happy travels