Western Australia Wildflower season set to bloom

WA Wildflowers 

Western Australia will soon be awash with colour when more than 12,000 species of wildflowers begin to bloom with WA's wildflower season set to start soon.

The six-month flowering season generally begins in the north in June on the vast outback plains of the Pilbara, Goldfields and Coral Coast - where vibrant blooms contrast with pindan earth, rugged canyons and turquoise sea. By September, it will move south and reach Perth's botanical gardens, nature reserves and national parks, finishing with a flurry in October and November throughout the forests and coastal heaths of the South West.

More than 60 per cent of the State's wildflower species are found nowhere else in the world, it is the world's largest flower show – colouring the landscapes from coast to forest and city to outback.

Visitors can take in the spectacles of each region and season on the many wildflower scenic drives and walking trails located throughout the State. The WA Wildflower Guide contains some great information on where to see the best wildflowers on offer to help visitors plan their trip, and includes 11 self-drive trails.

For those looking for a guided option, hop on one of the specialist wildflower tours such as Luxury Outback Tours, ADAMS Pinnacle Tours, Casey Australia Tours, Australian Adventure Travel, Busaround Tours, Down Under Discoveries, Out of Sight Tours and Two Feet and a Heart Beat.

There are also a number of floral-themed events on across WA that celebrate the unique wildflower season, with a few listed below.

• Chittering Spring Fest, August 24 to September 15 – Bindoon, Destination Perth
• Nannup Flower and Garden Festival, August 15 to 18 – Nannup, Australia's South West
• Outback Bloom – Mullewa's Wildflower Festival, August TBC – Mullewa, Australia's Coral Coast
• Kings Park Festival, All of September – Perth, Destination Perth
• Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show & Spring Festival, September 10 to 22 – Ravensthorpe, Australia's Golden Outback
• Dalwallinu Wattle Week Festival, September 7 to 13 – Dalwallinu, Australia's Golden Outback
• Esperance Wildflower Festival, September 14 to 28 - Esperance, Australia's Golden Outback

For updates on how the 2019 wildflower season is tracking, visit the Australia's Coral Coast, Golden Outback and South West websites, which will post daily and/or weekly reports on wildflower hotspot locations during the season.