Four Day Southern Wildflower Tour 25

Day One

Perth Dryandra, Narrogin, Harrismith, Mary's Farm Cottages, Kukerin

A highlight for 3August departure are sun orchids and see the Queen of Sheba Orchid

This morning our first stop is at Williams for tea/ coffee and then visit nearby Dryandra Conservation Reserve. This reserve is made up of 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. 

We move onto Narrogin for visit Foxes Lair which is a local community endeavour to rehabilitate this area that has a vast variety of flowers and birds.  

Harrismith, we head out to Harrismith. The wildflowers of this 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,

Continue to Kukerin our overnight stay at Mary's Farm Cottages. Cambinata is a working farm and while you are here visit the Nenkes’ family's 'state of the art' yabby (fresh water crayfish) establishment. 

Cambinata Yabbies is the largest and most sophisticated yabby processing facility in Australia. Here you can enjoy a tour and can purchase delicious gourmet products that you can enjoy and take home as gifts. 

Accommodation Mary's Farm Cottages Kukerin

Day Two 

Kukerin, Lake Grace, Jerramungup, Fitzgerald River NP, Bremer Bay

This morning we visit the Cambinata yabby processing facility to hear the Nenke farming story and their foray into diversifying their farming program. 

On the way to Lake Grace visit the Tarin Rock Nature reserve which has amazing diversity of flora.  We will stop to view wildflowers in the region and note the bushland changes.

Tarin Rock Nature Reserve area is based 25 km west of Lake Grace located on the boundary of the Avon River and Blackwood River Catchments and are within the Shires of Lake Grace and Dumbleyung. This area forms part of the globally significant Southwest Australia Ecoregion (SAE). The area is classified as a biodiversity hotspot due to its rich diversity of species which are under considerable threat.

Lunch at Jerramungup on to the Fitzgerald River National Park to see the astounding Queen Victoria Hakea, perfect Albany Swamp Daisy, Banksia coccinea, Banksia lemanniana and many more flora highlights

Before we head to our accommodation at Bremer Bay, take in the spectacular view of the southern coastline at Tooroburup Hill and the surrounding area. 

Accommodation Bremer Bay Resort 

Day Three

Bremer Bay, Stirling Ranges, Albany,

You will find it very difficult to be drawn away from this unique bushland.

Travel to Stirling Range National Park for lunch and to explore the area for orchids and take the fabulous views of the National Park from Bluff Knoll car park.

At Albany visit The Gap and Natural Bridge, Mt Clarence overlooking Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound.

Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn

Day Four 

Albany, Mt Barker, Lucinda’s Everlasting Daisies, Kojonup, Perth

This morning we begin our trip back to Perth however you must see “Lucinda’s Everlasting Daisies” The grand finale of our wonderful Western Australian Southern Wildflower Tour.  

The flowers you need with the water you don’t have. 

These Everlasting Daisies, a rotational crop is a sight to behold. A huge area, a mass of Pink and White everlasting Daisies. Spectacular! You cannot imagine the vista until you see the paddock. 

Lucinda’s Everlastings is a family farm enterprise for Rob and Jen Warburton and their daughters. It was an idea that led to diversification, and an exciting new industry, partnering their existing cropping and sheep enterprises on their farm. 

Lunch at Kojonup. 

Closer to Perth we tour through Jarrah, Marri, Wandoo woodlands before descending the Darling Escarpment into Perth late afternoon.