Wildflower hotspots

Every spring, Western Australia’s wildflowers put on an epic display that dazzles visitors across the Golden Outback - though each year is a little different.

While Western Australia usually plays host to one of the best wildflower seasons in the world, there are a lot of factors that go into making a good wildflower season in WA - from the temperature to the rain, whether it was an early or late autumn or winter, and a whole bunch of other things. Yet, though some seasons are amazing, and others are not quite so epic, each has its own charms, and given that the region is so big, chances are that somewhere in the Golden Outback there are incredible wildflowers just waiting for you to visit them.

Throughout the upcoming season, we will collate the best information that we have, bringing you insight from all across the Golden Outback. We know where to start looking for flowers and all the secret wildflower hotspots where they bloom year on year on year.

If you need more information on where to see certain wildflowers - head to our 'Where to see Wildflowers' page for a detailed outline.

Discover our 2024 wildflower reports below, and stay tuned for our 2025 hotspots during the wildflower season 👇

Wildflower Report 2024

Western Australia Golden Outback is a treasure trove of wildflowers, offering an array of vibrant species from the carpets of everlastings to the yellow splendor of Acacia Wattle & Senna species. The Mulla Mulla Ptilotus Pussy-cat tails come in purple, pink, green and lime pompoms.

The iconic Eucalyptus trees, with their shedding bark, present a stunning display of rusty reds and golden greens, attracting a variety of birds to the golden outback this month.

Alison, from Forest Explorers, has spotted these beauties while travelling through Australia's Golden Outback.

Beverley - Brooking Street Wildflower Reserve

Snail, Pink Fairy and Silky Blue orchids, Purple Tassels.

Corrigin

Climbing Dorsa, Cowslip Orchid, Green Fringed Mantis Orchid, Little Pink Fairy Orchid, Sugar Orchid.

Gascoyne Murchison Region

North of Gascoyne Junction, full buds are forming, bolstered by significant rainfall. The journey from the Kennedy Ranges to Mt Augustus via the top road not only showcases the resilience of station life but also the breathtaking landscapes cherished by those who call the area home. With recent rainfall closing roads, the promise of rejuvenation has Mt Augustus Conservation Park staff and station owners celebrating.

Approximately 30km south of Mt Augustus on the Kingsford Smith Mail Run interpretation map, there is an abundance of wildflowers in bloom.

Gascoyne-Junction

Kennedy Ranges

Leonora

Travelling the Leonora Mt Ida south road to Lake Ballard reveals delightful patches of pink everlastings and water lingering on the roadways.

Merredin

Eight Nancy, Spider Orchid, Snail Orchid, Shell Orchid, Blue Fairy Orchid, Ant Orchid, Cowslip Orchid, Donkey Orchid, Pink Candy Orchid, Sugar Orchid

Talgomine Reserve Road

Mount Augustus

Mullewa

Mullewa, having received ample rainfall, is now bursting with freshness and ready to bloom. A visit to the friendly visitor center will greatly enhance your flora-viewing experience.

Murchison Settlement

Murchison Settlement was lust and green with water along the sides of the road a bounty of blooms here soon.

Peace Gorge, Meekatharra

Peace Gorge just west of Meekatharra has red Eremophilas and Mulla Mulla showing purple flowers & smokey grey folage. These flowering plants look brilliant dotted between ancient weathered boulders. One of members, Forest Explorers has captured these beauties while travelling through the Murchison region.

Perenjori

Sandstone

The area from Sandstone south to Agnew Old Road is currently flourishing with Mulla Mulla species and Sennas. Following significant rainfall in April, Leonora is set to dazzle with flowers as the weather warms.

Wooleen Station

Wongan Hills

Caladenia Multicalvia Lazy Spider Orchid

Shire of Wongan-Balidu, Flat Rocks near Cadoux

Acacia acuminata (Jam wattle tree), Caladenia flava (Cow slip orchid), Caldenia roeii (Ant or Clown Spider Orchid), Clematis delicata, Drosera stolonifera, Gravillea paniculata (Vanilla Bush), Pheladenia deformis (Blue beard orchid), Pink evelastings, Small gnamma

Yearling

Yearling and other reserves in the far southern Goldfields are also seeing a flourish of flowering plants, Bamksias, Eucalyptusand Grevillea.
Visiting reserves, conservation parks, and national parks in the Golden Outback not only offers the chance to witness unique flora, but also supports & encourages preservation efforts.