Unexpected rainfall has meant the wildflower season has come early to WA’s Coral Coast, one of the best regions in the state to see the annual explosion of colour.
From vibrant mulla mulla to rare native orchids already in bloom, tourism bodies say the wildflower season ahead promises to be truly spectacular.
Traditionally flowering between late July and early October, this year’s blooms have defied expectations and are making their presence felt at the start of the month.
“It’s been busy as usual at the Mullewa Visitor Centre, and we’re gearing up for what looks set to be a bumper wildflower season,” said Natalie Hillier, Manager of the Mullewa Visitor Centre.
Conditions are looking good for the Pindar Wreath Flower. PIC: Australia’s Coral Coast
The region will see an explosion of colour. PIC: Australia’s Coral Coast
“With early blooms already appearing and strong interest from visitors, we’re looking forward to welcoming travellers eager to experience the incredible wildflower displays our region has to offer.”
Within Cape Range National Park, a diverse range of native wildflowers are already emerging … including Sturt’s desert pea, Candelabra grevillea, late feather flower, green bird flower, flannel flower, Cape Range grevillea with developing seed pods, and Cape Range poverty bush.
And locals around Pindar are reporting promising conditions for the rare Pindar Wreath Flower, a unique wildflower recognised for its delicate circular formations and frilled petals in shades of red, white and pink.
Western Australia is home to thousands of species of wildflowers, more than 50% of which can only be found in Australia’s Coral Coast. Many of these blooms cannot be found anywhere else on earth, making the region one of the best places to see Western Australia’s wildflowers.
Australia’s Coral Coast has launched its dedicated Wildflower Watch page, which is updated regularly with reports direct from locals and wildflower enthusiasts on the ground and is the most reliable and up-to-date resource for travellers.
WIN DENI UTE MUSTER TICKETS
Grey Nomad members are being given the chance to win one of three admission and camping packages to the iconic Deni Ute Muster event in the NSW town of Deniliquin.
Each package is valued at $800 and includes two General Admission tickets, a reserved campsite, and early entry from Wednesday for the event which this year runs from Friday, October 2, until Saturday, October 3.
Click here to learn more about the competition.
Going there in a fortnight, hoping the midwest mouse plague is passe. Plenty of off grid places to visit and lakes should be full.