Wildflowers of Western Australia
WILD, WILDFLOWER WEST September 2024 Western Australia is renowned for having the largest collection of wildflowers in the world! Home to over 12,000 species, around 60% are only found in WA. Between August and November, WA's botanically rich landscape comes alive with carpets of vibrant colours drawing visitors from all around the world. Departing a wet and cold Perth, we headed towards Kalbarri on the Coral Coast. We planned for the 6.5-hour (600km) drive to take all day including stops along the way. Greenough is a small historic settlement just south of Geraldton. Famous for its leaning tree's, the strong prevailing southerly winds cause the River Red Gums to grow sideways, giving them a leaning appearance. The Historic Settlement , which includes the Greenough Store, police station and courthouse, dates back to the 1800s and visitors can walk through the village, taking a glimpse into the past lives of pioneering European settlers in the area. Picnic in the old town, have...