26th to 29th September
Will depart earlier dates
We require minimum of two persons to operate this tour
Discover an area where the entire landscape bursts into a mass of colourful wildflowers every spring. We will be tracking our way through outback and mid-west regions to view stunning displays of regional wildflowers
Features of this tour are the Wreath Lechenaultia (lechenaultia macrantha) popular everlasting daisies as well as orchids, hakea, banksias and much more.
We will be travelling off road to experience up close the natural habitat of the native flora for you to take photos and to look around.
Day one
Depart Perth 7.00am
Heading into to northern wheat region and on to the fringes of the outback’
Our first stop is morning tea at Wongan Hills and then spend the day at close quarters in the natural habitat of the wildflowers. Highlighting the wreath lechenaultia with time for photos and then onto our overnight stay at Dongara.
Today we will be tracking through the wheat belt region. Visiting Dalwallinu, Buntine Rocks, Perenjori, Morawa, Coalseam Conservation Park Depot Hill .
Making use of the day in the wheat belt region viewing at first the wreath lechenaultia and then the world famous everlastings, the displays do vary dependant on seasonal rain.
Tonight will be staying at coastal township Dongara. Our accommodation is a country motel accommodation share or B&B depending on availability.
Day 2
We will look around Dongara before beginning our return trip south.
We visit local wildflower spots, to take in the scenic beauty the natural geology of the region.
Visit Eneabba region which includes, Mt Lesueur, Alexander Morrison National Park, Badgingarra. From here we make our way back to Perth arriving back about 5:30pm.
$735.00 per person
Inclusive of country motel accommodation share or B&B, all meals and entry fees.
Tour operates regularly during July, August, September, October.
Pickup 7am and drop-off 5.30pm
Our Outback – Wheatbelt Wildflower tour is very popular we do recommend you book ahead if possible.
If accommodation is not available at Mingenew go to Dongara (Booked for this tour) and day two visit Mt Lesueur, Badgingarra, Alexander Morrison National Park Perth.
From 1st August to 30th October 2008 our Personalised small group tours enable you to walk among countless species of wildflowers.
This tour is not only for the wildflower enthusiast but also for all nature lovers. We will be spending time to walk among countless species of wildflower in the bushland. You will enjoy discovering for yourself the wonderful variety and changing habitat of the wildflowers and bushland accompanied with your wildflower guide.
You will be travelling with a small group in a 4WD Land Rover Discovery with a maximum group of 6 people to get the most out of your wildflower experience. We visit the best floral displays north or south of Perth depending on the seasonal changes of the Wildflowers.
This Wildflower extravaganza tour experience includes fascinating wildflowers and orchids, native bushland, walk among a vast diversity of wildflowers, see wildlife, birds, lizards, emus and may be kangaroos and Emus.
Things to bring & wear:
Sturdy walking shoes, hat, Sun block lotion, bottle water, your cameras with plenty of film and stick space to record the floral spectacle.
And please wear long legged pants for comfort walking in the bush.
Enjoy a fun day in the Western Australian bushland experiencing nature at close hand.
Tour operates daily during August September October.
Saturday 6th September – Sunday 7th September 2008 Monday 6th October - Tuesday 7 October 2008
Kojonup, Stirling Ranges, Mount Barker
Orchids, Mountain Bell, Banksia and a profusion of Wildflowers
The tour features the stunning Queen of Sheba Orchid
Day One
Pick up 7am
Visit Bushland and reserves in the Kojonup region for the start of our wildflower extravaganza tour. Visit bushland in the Cranbrook region that has endemic wildflowers and orchids
After Lunch we will travel on to the Stirling Range National Park, which is a geographical feature that is very scenic. There are more than 1500 species of Wildflowers in the Stirling Range National Park.
We will be touring the East – West dirt road. We will spend time out of the vehicle to walk among the wildflowers and the bush land. Viewing spectacular varieties of flora endemic to the Stirling Ranges. You will enjoy discovering for your self the wonderful variety and changing habitat of the wildflowers and bushland and taking in the spectacle. The array is truly inspiring.
Our overnight stay at Stirling Range Retreat is chalet share accommodation.
Dinner at a near by country café
This evening you have the option of attending a Slide Evening - Flora and Fauna of Stirling Range National Park. Very interesting and thoroughly enjoyable.
Day Two
Cooked Australian breakfast at the country café near by.
Join Orchid and Wildflower Tour.
See amazing varieties of orchids and endemic wildflowers in isolated places with a guide who is passionate about the region, habitat and of course the flora.
After Lunch
Visit Mt Barker Banksia Farm which has 77 varieties Banksia including the fabulous Banksia coccinea (scarlet Banksia) and 96 varieties Dryandra. Hear the fascinating account of these remarkable species from the owner of the Banksia Farm and wonder around the grove and nursery.
Arrive Perth 5.30pm
$735.00 per person
Group bookings Booking of three persons $665.00pp Booking of four persons $625.00pp
We require two persons to operate this tour
Tours depart 7am from Perth CBD to ensure we get away on time and comfortably for all participants and return 5.30pm
11-13 October 2008 (This tour can depart other dates must have minimum numbers of 4 persons)
Day One
Saturday 11 October 2008
Perth, Stirling Range
Depart Perth 7.00am
Morning tea at Williams
Visit Bushland and reserves in the Kojonup region for the start of our wildflower extravaganza tour. Visit bushland in the Cranbrook region that has endemic wildflowers and orchids
After Lunch we will travel on to the Stirling Range National Park, which is a geographical feature that is very scenic. There are more than 1500 species of Wildflowers in the Stirling Range National Park.
We will be touring the East – West dirt road. We will spend time out of the vehicle to walk among the wildflowers and the bush land. Viewing spectacular varieties of flora endemic to the Stirling Ranges. You will enjoy discovering for your self the wonderful variety and changing habitat of the wildflowers and bushland and taking in the spectacle. The array is truly inspiring.
Our overnight stay at Stirling Range Retreat is chalet share accommodation.
Dinner at a near by country café
Our overnight stay Stirling Range Retreat is adjoining the Stirling Range National Park. Enjoy bushland walks on the door step, Wildflowers and orchids at their peak and abundant bird and wildlife for you to take in and relax in your bushland surrounds
Day Two
Sunday 12 October
Stirling Range, Denmark
After breakfast join a guided tour for orchids and Wildflowers.
This afternoon we head south to Albany and visit local wildflower and orchids at Mount Martin Regional Botanic Park
We will take a look around Albany and visit The Gap and Natural Bridge
Travel to Denmark our overnight stay.
Our accommodation is Mount Lindesay View B&B which has panoramic mountain and valley views from the wide verandahs of this colonial Homestead, perched high on picturesque 5 acres - 2 kms from the heart of Denmark.
Dinner this evening is at the Denmark Hotel opposite the picturesque Denmark River so you can relax and enjoy meal taking the view.
Day Three
Monday 13 October
Denmark, Perth
Today we are heading north again back to Perth
First stop Mount Barker Banksia Farm which has stunning views of the Porongurup Ranges.
Visit Plantagenet Winery for wine tasting and after Lunch we go back to Perth
We will have you back in Perth by 5.30pm.
$1475.00 per person
Single supplement $75.00 applicable only at Denmark B&B
Fully inclusive of Double / Twin Share accommodation, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, all entry fees national parks, Nature reserves, local guides
This is an exceptional tour highlighting Western Australia’s two major hot spots for wildflowers emphasis on diversity of unique species and stunning scenic landscape.
Day One
Taking in Narrogin Harrismith Kukerin Newdegate Hopetoun
Day Two
Fitzgerald National Park, Stirling Ranges
Day Three
Albany Tree Top Walk Denmark
Day Four
Mt Barker Kojonup Perth
Two Persons $2385.00 per person fully inclusive
Group bookings Booking of three persons $2185.00 pp Booking of four persons $1985.00 pp
Single supplementary $150.00 for Hopetoun and Denmark
Not applicable at Stirling Range Retreat.
Pickup 7am and return 5.30pm
All meals, quality double/twin share motel, chalet and B&B accommodation, entry fees as noted in tour itinerary.
Extra wildflower tours featuring rare wildflowers and orchids, Tree Top Walk, Banksia Farm and wildflower show entry fees.
