Western Australia Wildflowers
Let Australian plant lover Colin Barlow introduce you to the diverse natural wonders of southern Western Australia. Meet milkmaids, honeypots, green kangaroo paws and mountain bells in the wild, and catch the extravaganza of the Kings Park Wildflower Festival.
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Day 1
Saturday 5 September 2026
Check into the Duxton Hotel, your luxurious home near the Swan River for two nights. Join your fellow travellers at our Welcome Dinner tonight.
Accommodation: Duxton Hotel, Perth
- Day 2
- Sunday 6 September 2026
A profusion of wildflowers will decorate this road trip through some of Western Australia’s most biodiverse landscapes. The first hotspot, Wireless Hill Park, will be our introduction into this extraordinary world of wildflowers. Panoramic views of the city & Swan River are breathtaking! Free time here to explore.
Next stop is South Beach & Bold Park, Perth’s largest urban bushland park, with more wildflowers! Finish the day at Perth’s iconic Cottesloe Beach with dinner and sunset views overlooking the beach’s crystal clear waters and white sands.
Accommodation: Duxton Hotel, Perth
- Day 3
- Monday 7 September 2026
Today we head south to the historic port town of Albany. Our scenic route takes us through majestic forests of Marri Red Gums and ancient towering Jarrah trees. En route, stop for lunch at Kojonup, go hunting with Colin for delicate spider and cowslip orchids, and enjoy some of the best scenery Western Australia has to offer!
Check into our Albany hotel, home for the next 4 nights. Albany sits on the south coast of WA, considered one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. The South West also has one of the world’s best wildflower displays! Tonight is free to relax and explore this stunning location.
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn, Albany
- Day 4
- Tuesday 8 September 2026
A bucket list day! Ascend to the treetops of some of the tallest trees on earth. The Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk gives you a bird’s eye view of ancient red tingles (Eucalyptus jacksonii) – trees which occur nowhere else in the world and whose origins trace back to Gondwana!
Climbing 40 metres into the forest canopy and meandering through the treetops for 600 metres, the walking trail is the first of its kind, designed to maximise views and minimise human impact.
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn, Albany
- Day 5
- Wednesday 9 September 2026
Explore the unique beauty of WA’s ancient southern coastline and incredible floral diversity. First, we head to the Gap and Natural Bridge to witness the power of nature in creating these extraordinary landforms. Hold onto your hat here their beauty will blow you away!
The nearby Regional Wildflower Centre is a botanic hotspot with over 10,000 indigenous plants, many rare and endangered, the floral effect here is simply stunning! Immerse yourself in the beauty of wildflowers then step back in time at the historic Whaling Station to gain insight into the transformation of Albany from whaling to whale watching.
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn, Albany
- Day 6
- Thursday 10 September 2026
Explore the beautiful and diverse Stirling Range and Porongurup National Park regions today, some of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. There are more than 1500 species of plants in the Stirling Ranges alone.
Watch out for some of the 148 bird species, including electric blue fairy-wrens, brilliant parrots and soaring majestic wedge-tailed eagles.
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn, Albany
- Day 7
- Friday 11 September 2026
See a floral highlight at the Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show. For the last 43 years, this show has become one of the biggest & best in WA! The festival showcases local wildflowers. Over 500 botanically identified specimens are on display. Check into our Hopetoun Motel for 3 nights.
Accommodation: Wavecrest Village, Hopetoun
- Day 8
- Saturday 12 September 2026
More wildflowers today in Fitzgerald River National Park including Qualup Bells, Possum banksias, regelias, the bell-fruited mallee, Scarlet Banksia and the ‘jug’ flowers of Albany Woolly Bush.
Recognised as one of the most botanically significant parks in Australia, Fitzgerald River National Park is home to nearly 20% of Western Australia’s flora species, many of them endemic. We’ll find a perfect shady picnic spot for lunch!
Accommodation: Wavecrest Village, Hopetoun
- Day 9
- Sunday 13 September 2026
We’re off to explore the triangle between Hopetoun, Jerdacuttup and Ravensthorpe, recognised as one of the most botanically significant areas in Australia. See banksia artwork painted wheat silos and the Ravensthorpe Ranges.
Accommodation: Wavecrest Village, Hopetoun
- Day 10
- Monday 14 September 2026
Take the cross-country road through wetlands and mallee country to Esperance. See water birds and iconic wildflowers including red kangaroo paw and pretty lemon flowers of the grey cottonheads, Conostylis.
Check into our motel overlooking Esperance Bay for 2 nights with dinner included this evening.
Accommodation: Hospitality Inn, Esperance
- Day 11
- Tuesday 15 September 2026
First stop this morning is Cape Le Grand Beach to view Frenchman Peak, then onto Hellfire Fire Bay, Thistle Cove and Lucky Bay, where we will hopefully see kangaroos on the beach.
We will take the Merrivale Road to New Orleans Beach and Hamer Head and later in the afternoon we will arrive at Esperance Stonehenge, before we arrive at our hotel for the night.
Accommodation: Hospitality Inn, Esperance
- Day 12
- Wednesday 16 September 2026
As we head north today, we travel through Salmon Gum country where graceful pink barked eucalypts and carpets of wildflowers colour the dry landscape.
At Hyden, visit the world-famous Wave Rock, a 2,700 million-year-old granite rock that’s 15m high, 110metres long and looks remarkably like a giant wave about to break! Picnic lunch en route and dinner at the Wave Rock Hotel.
Accommodation: Wave Rock Hotel, Hyden
- Day 13
- Thursday 17 September 2026
Travel back to Perth through the famous Western Australian Wheatbelt Country. Stop at Corrigin, charmingly known as the ‘Town of Windmills’ due to the abundant supply of groundwater. Almost every home had a windmill until 1960 when the town was supplied with scheme water.
Carpets of everlasting daisies and fabulous proteaceae plants including banksias, grevilleas, hakeas and dryandras are a feature of this area.
Check into the Duxton Hotel in Perth for the next 2 nights.
Accommodation: Duxton Hotel, Perth
- Day 14
- Friday 18 September 2026
It’s festival time in Perth’s famous Kings Park, a most fitting way to end our botanic journey. The 400-hectare Botanic Garden boasts more than 1,700 native species. At the 63rd Kings Park Festival, there will be show-stopping floral displays. Farewell Dinner at the Duxton tonight.
Accommodation: Duxton Hotel, Perth
- Day 15
- Saturday 19 September 2026
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{Double/Twin room has become available}
A Double/Twin room for 2 people has become available on our very popular WA Wildflower Tour. To book this room, please call the office on 1300 233 200.
Let Australian plant lover Colin Barlow introduce you to the diverse natural wonders of southern Western Australia. Meet milkmaids, honeypots, green kangaroo paws and mountain bells in the wild, and catch the extravaganza of the Kings Park Wildflower Festival.
Tour Dates: 5 - 19 September 2026
For the full itinerary, please click here: www.rosstours.com/wa-wildflowers
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{New Tour}
Let Australian plant lover Colin Barlow introduce you to the diverse natural wonders of southern Western Australia. Meet milkmaids, honeypots, green kangaroo paws and mountain bells in the wild, and catch the extravaganza of the Kings Park Wildflower Festival.
Tour Dates: 5 - 19 September 2026
For the full itinerary, please go to our website: www.rosstours.com/tours/wa-wildflowers
This is a very popular tour, so book your seat today by calling the office on 1300 233 200 or go online.
Images: Colin Barlow & shutterstock
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{Bon Voyage}
We`re off to explore the diverse natural wonders of southern Western Australia. Our cameras are charged to see milkmaids, honeypots, green kangaroo paws and mountain bells in the wild, and to catch the extravaganza of the Kings Park Wildflower Festival.
Why not join us in 2026? Enquire via our website and be the first to receive our 2026 brochure.
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{New Tour - WA Wildlfowers}
Let Australian plant lover Colin Barlow introduce you to the diverse natural wonders of southern Western Australia. Meet milkmaids, honeypots, green kangaroo paws and mountain bells in the wild, and catch the extravaganza of the Kings Park Wildflower Festival.
Tour Dates: 6 - 20 September 2025
For the full itinerary, please click here: www.rosstours.com/wa-wildflowers
To book your seat, please call the office on 1300 233 200 or go online.
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{2025 Tours Programme}
If you are on our mailing list, our printed programme for next year should arrive in your mailbox this week. We have a packed programme full of new exciting tours like Bhutan & Nepal, Spain & Morocco, Ireland and Sabah and old favourites like Japan Spring Festivals, Northern India and Melbourne Flower Show.
You can see all our 2025 tours on our website: www.rosstours.com/tours
Or if you wish to receive our printed programme, please enquire via the website or call us on 1300 233 200.
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{Twilight Beach, Esperance WA}
We`re in love with those colours at Twilight Beach in Esperance, WA. 😍
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{On tour}
We have been exploring the breathtaking beauty of Western Australia`s wildflowers, blooming in vibrant colors - A true floral paradise!
Why not join us on our Western Australia Wildflower Tour in 2025? Enquire now via our website.
Images: Colin Barlow
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{New Tour}
Let Australian plant lover Colin Barlow introduce you to the diverse natural wonders of southern Western Australia. Meet milkmaids, honeypots, green kangaroo paws and mountain bells in the wild, and catch the extravaganza of the Kings Park Wildflower Festival.
Tour dates: 13 - 27 September 2024
For the full itinerary, please go here: https://rosstours.com/tours/wa-wildflowers/
To book your seat, please call the office on 1300 233 200 or book online.
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{On tour}
We`re currently in Western Australia and are amazed by the colours, varieties and sheer beauty of Australian wildflowers we found so far.
We will be coming back in 2024, so if you`re interested in joining our tour leader Colin Barlow, register your interest today: https://www.rosstours.com/enquiries/
Images: Colin Barlow
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Hidden on the outskirts of Munglinup lies one of my favourite secret orchid spots 🌸 Every spring, this magical little pocket bursts to life with rare and unusual native orchids and gorgeous wildflowers! From gleaming enamel orchids, to striking cowslips streaked with red, delicate spider orchids reaching to the sun or exotic red beak orchids and even some that are so tiny you have to slow down and look closely to find them! 🔍🌼
It’s like stepping into a treasure hunt where every step on the journey reveals another gem, and if you’re lucky, you might also spot a splash of fiery red Lechenaultia, pretty pink sundews or the bright blue Squill adding colour to the mix.
This hidden wildflower wonderland is one of those special places that makes you fall in love with Western Australia’s biodiversity all over again. 🌏💚
👉 Save this for your next wildflower adventure and don’t forget to follow for more hidden WA gems!
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Springdale Courtyard Café, where coffee and cake meets orchids!
Tucked away near Hopetoun, this charming café is only open for a couple of weeks each year! It is more than just a place for good food and great coffee, it’s surrounded by an extraordinary collection of plants including rare and unusual orchids. 🌸 From the intricate beauty of spider orchids to colourful cowslip orchids, each bloom feels like a tiny work of art. 🎨
Whether you’re a plant lover, a flower photographer, a coffee connoisseur or just chasing WA’s wildflower magic, this spot is a must-visit on your next adventure. 🌿☕🍰
📍 Add it to your Ravensthorpe & Hopetoun wildflower trail, your camera roll will thank you! 📷✨
👉 Save this post for your next trip and follow me for more wildflower adventures, hidden gardens, and travel inspiration across Western Australia. 🌸🌿
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Discover the wild beauty of Fitzgerald River National Park in Western Australia, a true paradise for nature lovers!
Stretching across a dramatic coastline, this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the state. From rugged mountain peaks and sweeping beaches to crystal-clear bays, every turn offers a postcard-perfect view.
But it’s not just about the landscapes, Fitzgerald is world-famous for its extraordinary flora. Home to nearly 20% of WA’s plant species, this is wildflower heaven! 🌸 Keep an eye out for the delicate Qualup Bells, the striking Barrens Regelia, and the regal Royal Hakea, all found only in this special part of the world. 🌺👑
Whether you’re hiking, whale watching, or simply soaking up the peaceful beauty, Fitzgerald National Park is a reminder of just how magical Australia’s wild places truly are. ✨
👉 Have you been here before? Which flower is your favourite?
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Bursting with colour and community spirit, the Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show 2025 is in full bloom!
Held in the heart of Western Australia’s Great Southern region, this world-renowned event brings together over 700 species of wildflowers, from delicate orchids to flamboyant banksias, many of which can only be found in the Ravensthorpe region.
What makes it even more special? 💚 The incredible team of local volunteers who spend countless hours collecting, identifying, and displaying these stunning specimens with passion and care. Their love for the land and its rare flora transforms the show into more than just a display, it’s a celebration of biodiversity, conservation, and community.
Whether you’re a wildflower enthusiast, a nature photographer 📸, or just someone who loves wandering among vibrant blooms, the Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show is an unforgettable experience that captures the true magic of WA’s floral wonderland.
🌸 Have you ever been to a wildflower festival? Tell us your favourite bloom in the comments! 👇
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The Stirling Range is one of Western Australia’s most breathtaking mountain landscapes! Rising dramatically out of the plains, this rugged range is home to the state’s highest peak, Bluff Knoll, standing proud at 1,099m. Known for its misty summits and sweeping views, it’s the only place in WA where you might even see snow each year!
But it’s not just about the climb… the Stirling Range is a wildflower wonderland. Over 1,500 species of plants flourish here, and many are found nowhere else on Earth. From delicate orchids hiding in the undergrowth to bursts of heathland colour painting the hillsides, it’s a botanist’s and Instagrammer’s dream.
Whether you’re spotting rare blooms along the trails, or simply soaking in the serenity of this ancient landscape, the Stirling Range is pure magic.
Who’s adding this to their WA adventure list?
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Albany’s coastline may be rugged and windswept, but even in this wild environment, beauty finds a way to bloom.
The walk to The Gap and Natural Bridge gave us breathtaking views of the ocean’s power, while the wildflower garden at the Historic Whaling Station revealed the resilience and charm of WA’s native plants.
From beautiful Banksias to delicate Kunzea there’s so much colour hidden in this dramatic landscape. Which wildflower would be your pick? #plants #plantsofinstagram #rossgardentours #gardensfromeden #wildflower #wildflowers #wildflowerswa #wildflowerphotography #justanotherdayinwa #perthisok #albany #pimelea #tourismaustralia #tourismwa #wildflowerseason #wa #native #nativegarden #nativeplants #gardenlovers #wildflowersofinstagram #gardenloversofinstagram #rt_wildflowers #banksia #banksias #verticordia #melaleuca #seeaustralia #wanderoutyonder #amazingwa
Stepping into the Valley of the Giants feels like walking into another world 🌿✨.
High above the forest floor, the famous Tree Top Walk gently sways as you rise 40 metres into the canopy, an unforgettable way to see these ancient giants from a whole new perspective! 🌳💚
Back on the ground, the Ancient Empire Walk winds through enormous, hollowed-out trunks that are still very much alive. The legendary King Tingle and the beloved Grandma Tingle stole the show, sparking awe (and plenty of photos 📸) from our group.
It’s a place where nature’s resilience and beauty truly shine.
👉 What’s your favourite memory of the Valley of the Giants?
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The first stop of our WA Wildflowers trip was at Wireless Hill Park in Western Australia. The record winter rains have created the perfect environment for the orchids to thrive, and a couple of short showers didn’t dampen our enthusiasm. The pansy donkey orchids and majestic grass trees were a highlight!. #wildflower #wildflowers #wildflowers #wirelesshillpark #perthisok #westernaustralia #perth #nativeflowers #flower #flowers #flowerstagram #gardensfromeden #rt_wildflowers #nativeplants #australianplants #orchids #orchidlovers #wildflower #wildflowers #wildflowerlove #nativeplants
The iconic Valley of the Giants in the Walpole-Nornalup National Park. The world famous tree top walk rises steadily up to 40 metres high in the tree tops and was much loved by our group, even as it gently swayed! The Ancient Empire walk on the ground below featured burnt and hollowed out trees that were still alive and growing!
The anvcient King tingle and Grandma tingle were certainly a talking point and admired by all.
What is your favourite part of the Valley of the Giants?
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