Wildflowers on the Rainbow Coast - Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec
 The wildflower seasons is outlined below as a guide.
Visit the Tourist Information for more details when you arrive.
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 The Rainbow Coast and the South West of Australia is home to one of the richest floras in the world.
Starting late in August and stretching into the summer months wildflowers can be seen throughout the region. The colours spring forth from the undergrowth like waterfalls of colour. From oceanside to far within the forest canopy wildflowers are captivating. Come and visit during the spring to experience the beauty and diversity of these amazing colourful creations.
"The Walpole Wilderness Reserve is a International Bio diversity area as within its 846,000 hectares it contains hundreds of flora and fauna otherwise extinct. There are more than 4000 species of flowering plants, of which 80% grow nowhere else* This proliferation occurred after the isolation of the region from Eastern Australia in the early Cretaceous age some 100 million years ago."
*Wildflowers of Southern Australia, Margaret G Corrick & Bruce A. Fuhrer.
Native Wisteria: Hardenbergia comptoniana
September to November |
 William Bay
National Park
Completely forested with native trees and flowers, the Bibbulmun Track passes directly through this wilderness coast. Visit William Bay National Park |
 William Bay National Park MAP
 Greens Pool, Elephant Rocks, Mazzoletti Beach, Tower Hill, Madfish Bay and Waterfall Beach... Visit William Bay National ParK MAP |
 Mount Frankland
Mount Frankland is spectacular. Wind up towards the top of Mount Frankland through the forest canopy to the summit. Visit Mount Frankland. |
 Mt Frankland Satellite Map
Satellite View of Mount Frankland including four stages of the ascent. Visit the Mount Frankland Satellite Map. |
Bushbooks: We found these Bush Books an invaluable resource for exploring the area and finding out more detail on the beauty of our National Parks.
"Bush Books currently cover 21 titles. The success of the Bush Books series not only reflects the enormous interest in this tremendous diversity, it also shows that people are genuine in their efforts to support conservation measures."
Bush Books cost $5.95 and are available from booksellers, tourist outlets, newsagents, CALM offices and through CALM's website, NatureBase at www.naturebase.net |
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 West Cape Howe NP
Western Australia's southern most point. Hang glide from the Shelley Beach platforms or admire the view to the point. Visit West Cape Howe National Park or see what's in the park geographically on the West Cape Howe National Park Map. |
 Map of West Cape Howe National Park & Surrounds
Cosy Corner is on the West Cape Howe NP & Surrounds Map. |
 Two Peoples Bay
Located approximately 25 kilometres north-east of Albany. Rediscovery of the presumed extinct noisy scrub-bird. Visit Two Peoples Bay National Park. |
 Map of Two Peoples Bay National Park
Get your bearings: visit the Two Peoples Bay National Park Map. |
"Another area of megadiversity is the Fitzgerald River National Park, an International Biosphere Reserve. This area of pristine wilderness has great scenic beauty. The isolated peaks of the barrens and the park's extensive heathlands have a wonderfully rich flora." *Wildflowers of the South Coast, Bushbooks, Dept of Environment and Conservation
We have been photographing as we wander, and have included a wildflower gallery below for you to browse: |
Southern Cross: Xanthosia rotundifolia
August to December
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Coral Vine: Kennedia coccinea
September to December |
Vanilla Lilly /Purple Tassel: Sowerbaea laxiflora
September to November |
Sticky Tail Flower: Anthoceris viscosa
September to December |
Pixie Mops: Petrophile linearis
August to October |
 Eutaxia myrtifolia
October to November
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Swamp bottlebrush: Beaufortia sparsa
October to December |
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| LOCAL WILDFLOWERS and most likely times to see them. |
Jan – April:
Albany Bottlebrush - Callistemon speciosus
Swamp Bottlebrush – Beaufortia sparsa
Feb – April:
Lanoline Bush – Franklandia fucifolia
May – October:
Qualup Bell – Pimelea physodes
May – Jan:
Scarlet Banksia – Banksia coccinea
June – July:
Royal Hakea – Hakea victoria
June – October:
Coral Vine - Kennedia coccinea
Blue Tinsel Lily – Calectasia grandiflora
June – Nov:
Rose Cornflower – Isopogan formosus
Red Leschenaultia – Lechenaultia Formosa |
July – Nov:
Winged Bornia – Boronia alata
July – December:
Scallops – Hakea cucullate
Large Waxflower – Chamelaucium megalopetalum
August – November:
Corky Honeymyrtle – Melaleuca suberosa
August – December:
Black Kennedia – Kennedia nigricans
Sept – Dec:
Hooded Lily – Johnsonia lupulina
Red Kangaroo Paw – Anigozanthos rufus
Sept – Jan:
Sticky Tailflower – Anthocercis viscosa
Nov – April:
Albany Pitcher Plant – Cephalotus follicularis
All year round:
Chittick – Lambertia inermis
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