Western Australian wildflowers in Kalbarri

Did you know that Western Australia has the largest variety of wildflowers in the world? From July to October, more than 12,000 wildflower species carpet the Mid West region with their vivid beauty and lush scent, 60 per cent of which are found nowhere else on Earth.

Kalbarri wildflowers

Beginning in late June, the dry sand plains and coastal gorges of Kalbarri National Park transform into a lush Garden of Eden. In the five months that follow, over 1,100 species of Western Australian wildflowers will burst into bloom across the Kalbarri region.

Wildflower reports

If you time your visit to coincide with the wildflower season, be sure to phone ahead or stop at the Kalbarri Visitor Centre for the latest wildflower viewing information. They receive constant updates from local guides, indicating which flowers are currently blooming and where they can be found.

Click the links blow to to view the latest newspaper articles reporting wildflower sightings

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Wildflower tours

The visitor centre also serves as booking agent for wildflower tours and can advise you on departure times, itineraries and special features. You couldn’t do better than to start your wildflower search right from the centre of town!

Please remember, all Western Australian wildflowers are protected under State law and it is an offence to pick them.

For wildflower updates throughout the State visit the Tourism Western Australia website.