Wildflowers of the South Coast

Rainbow Coast, Western Australia
The Rainbow Coast, the South Coast of Western Australia
along the Great South West Edge
Wildflowers of the South Coast of Western Australia

Wildflowers along the Rainbow Coast usually appear in the months of Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec

The wildflower seasons is outlined below as a guide. Below you will find the LOCATIONS OF WILDFLOWERS along the Coast as well as photographs of our favourite Wildflowers.

You can also find a calendar for specific wildflowers and the time they blossom, below.

Native WisteriaNative Wisteria: Hardenbergia comptoniana
September to November

Thelymitra, sun orchid, South Coast of WA

Wildflowers of the South Coast Calendar:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Birak
Bunuru
Djeran
Makuru
Djilba
Kambarang
Birak
Wildflowers
Wildflowers
Wildflowers
Wildflowers
Wildflowers
 
The Rainbow Coast and the South West of Australia is home to
one of the richest floras in the world.

Pixie Mops, Wildflower of WAStarting 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.

Native Wisteria

"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.

Vanilla LillyVanilla Lilly /Purple Tassel: Sowerbaea laxiflora
September to November

Common Location of Wildflowers on the South Coast:

Walpole-Nornalup National ParkWalpole-Nornalup National Park
Expansive, covering over twenty thousand hectares of the Walpole Wilderness Area. Visit Walpole-Nornalup National Park
Elephant RocksElephant Rocks
Giant rocks shaped like elephants stand together facing into the waves of the Great Southern Ocean Visit Elephant Rocks
Walpole-Nornalup National Park MapWalpole-Nornalup National Park Map
Map of the Walpole-Nornalup National Park Visit Walpole-Nornalup National Park Map
Mount FranklandMount Frankland
Starting in the karri trees you wind up and through towards the summit of Mt Frankland, way above the tree top canopy. Visit Mount Frankland
Torndirrup National ParkTorndirrup National Park
Including The Gap, Natural Bridge, The Blowholes, Jimmy Newells Harbour, Stony Hill, Cable Beach & Stony Hill. Visit Torndirrup National Park
Two Peoples Bay National ParkTwo Peoples Bay National Park
Located approximately 25 kilometres north-east of Albany. Rediscovery of the presumed extinct noisy scrub-bird. Visit Two Peoples Bay National Park
West Cape Howe National ParkWest Cape Howe National Park
Containing the southernmost point of Western Australia this national park is astounding. Visit West Cape Howe National Park
Two Peoples Bay Heritage TrailTwo Peoples Bay Heritage Trail
Heritage Trail from the Visitors Centre to Little Beach Visit Two Peoples Bay Heritage Trail
Shelley Beach LookoutShelley Beach Lookout
A beautiful scenic lookout with hang gliding and paragliding platforms. Visit Shelley Beach Lookout
Albany Wind FarmAlbany Wind Farm
Exciting for everyone. Green energy from the wind of the Torndirrup Peninsula, just outside Albany City. Visit Albany Wind Farm
Boat HarbourBoat Harbour
The path through Quarrum Nature Reserve which leads to Boat Harbour offers great views of the Southern Ocean. Visit Boat Harbour
Fernhook FallsFernhook Falls
Located along the Deep River Fernhook Falls is a popular swimming and picnic spot in summer, and during winter is a truly magnificent sight! Visit Fernhook Falls
Gull Rock National ParkGull Rock National Park
25k east of Albany, Gull Rock National Park is a reserve for many endangered animals, trees and birds. Visit Gull Rock National Park
Hilltop LookoutHilltop Lookout
On Hilltop Road, east of Walpole. Overlooking the Nornalup Inlet and Frankland River. Rocky Head and Saddle Island can be seen in the distance. Visit Hilltop Lookout
Knoll Scenic DriveKnoll Scenic Drive
A five kilometre circular drive on the peninsula between the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets. A distinctly well-kept rest area with picnic tables & toilets. Visit Knoll Scenic Drive
Lights BeachLights Beach
Inspiring lookout and beach offering spectacular views of William Bay from the east. A favourite local beach. Visit Lights Beach
Rockwood Trail at Mt FranklandRockwood Trail at Mt Frankland
Walk amongst the towering Karri trees at the base, surrounding Mount Frankland. Visit Rockwood Trail at Mt Frankland
Tower HillTower Hill
Located a kilometre north of Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks at the eastern side of William Bay National Park. Visit Tower Hill

 

Photographs of South Coast Wildflowers:

"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 CrossSouthern Cross: Xanthosia rotundifolia
August to December
Coral VineCoral Vine: Kennedia coccinea
September to December
Sticky Tail FlowerSticky Tail Flower: Anthoceris viscosa
September to December
Pixie MopsPixie Mops: Petrophile linearis
August to October
Eutaxia myrtifoliaEutaxia myrtifolia
October to November
Swamp bottlebrushSwamp bottlebrush: Beaufortia sparsa
October to December
Eutaxia myrtifolia Eutaxia myrtifolia
Eutaxia myrtifolia Eutaxia myrtifolia
Eutaxia myrtifolia Eutaxia myrtifolia
Eutaxia myrtifolia Eutaxia myrtifolia
Eutaxia myrtifolia Eutaxia myrtifolia
Eutaxia myrtifolia Eutaxia myrtifolia
Eutaxia myrtifolia Eutaxia myrtifolia
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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