Wildflower Holiday Guide - Western Australia

Wind your way through an
awe-inspiring corner of Western
Australia, be dwarfed by giant
karri trees, surrounded by
sun-drenched vineyards and
captivated by coastal vistas.
Follow bushland and forest walks
to discover a myriad of orchid and
wildflower species that thrive in the
region. Go back in time as you wander
beneath the towering karri, jarrah,
marri and tuart trees of ancient forests.
Cool and peaceful picnic areas along
the way encourage you to take a break
before marvelling at the rich natural
environment and unique heritage of
the region’s many national parks.
On the spectacular western
coastline from Cape Leeuwin
to Cape Naturaliste, discover
unspoilt beaches washed by the
waters of the Indian Ocean.
Jarrahland Trail
SPECIAL EVENTS
84th Busselton Wildflower Exhibition
Thursday 17 – Friday 18 September 2009
Uniting Church, Kent St, Busselton
Open: Thursday 9.00am to 6.00pm,
Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Tel: (08) 9755 8001
The rich floral diversity of the south-west
corner comes to life in this annual show that
features individual specimens, beautiful
orchid displays and massed bowls of flowers.
Festival of Country Gardens
Balingup, Bridgetown, Manjimup
and Nannup
Autumn Delights – Friday 1 and
Sunday 3 May 2009
Prelude – Friday 9 - Sunday 11
October 2009
Main Festival – Thursday 5 November -
Sunday 8 November 2009
Tel: 1800 001 357 and (08) 9761 4475
Web: countrygardens.com.au
Gardens will be open for viewing in
the four towns and in the surrounding
Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, near Margaret River
countryside during the festivals which
take place in autumn and in spring.
Greenbushes – New Zealand
Gully Wattle Walk
August 2009. The date is yet to be
confirmed in order to take advantage of
full blossom. Tel: (08) 9761 1740
Web: bridgetown.com.au.
Margaret River Region –
Wildflower and Orchid Season
Celebration and Tours
Specialist guided tours run from
September to the end of October.
Open: Caves open from 9.00am to 5.00pm
(Wildflower tour times TBA).
Admission: Wildflower Tours $15 pp.
Max 20 pax per tour. Special Offer:
Cave Entry, Wildflower Tour and
book only $30.
Bookings essential - (08) 9757 7411 or
caveworks@margaretriver.com
Location: Lake and Mammoth Caves,
Caves Road (20 minutes South of Augusta).
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