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WESTERN AUSTRALIA’ S VISITOR GUIDE edition 8. contents WELCOME TO WILDFLOWER COUNTRY Experience the raw natural beauty, discover a rich pioneering history and enjoy the slower pace of life that Western Australia’s Wildflower Country offers. Located only a few hours north of Perth, immerse yourself amongst vibrant colourful carpets of wildflowers, relax under a clear country night sky filled with stars, forget the time, wake to the sound of birds chirping, breathe in the fresh air and switch off from the hustle and bustle of city life. Wildflower Country is by far WA’s best kept secret, so join us for an unforgettably unique experience... N explore Wildflower Country! All sites are clearly sign-posted and feature an engaging and informative W E interpretive panel and uniquely designed sculpture. Following these What It s all about INTERPRETIVE self drIve routes WILDFLOWERS and LOCATIONS routes are a great way to explore ' S wildflower country! Western Australia’s Wildflower Country is Wildflower Country runs from Moora For the most up to date wildflower the collective group of nine government in the south to Dalwallinu in the east, locations and tips, be sure to contact To Yalgoo + Mt Magnet ‘pick and mix’ from the sites areas located just north of Perth in and from Mullewa in the north to Green each town's Visitor Information Centres Mullewa ...on the map or follow one drive on the Western Australia; Carnamah, Coorow, Head and Geraldton in the West. or visit www.wildflowercountry.com.au Tenindewa 16 way up and come home via the other. Eradu Wilroy Dalwallinu, Greater Geraldton - including 17 Kojarena Nature 15 Nature Reserve Mullewa, Moora, Morowa, Mingenew, There are four main ways to explore Chapel 18 Q Reserve Butterabby Geraldton 123 19 Perenjori and Three Springs. Wildflower Country, Wildflower Way 20 Erangy Graves Springs Tardun WILDFLOWER WAY is the most Eastern Route or the newly 21 Road 14 Ellendale Coalseam Wildflower Way runs 309km from The purpose of Wildflower Country formed The Midlands Route is the O P Pool Conservation 13 Canna Dalwallinu in the south to Geraldton in Incorporated is to promote this beautiful most central route, avoiding the main Park Tracking N Bilya Gutha Hall the North, passing through Perenjori, region as a unique and captivating highways (see opposite page). Burma Road Station 12 11 Rock tourism destination, for the collective Nature Morawa and Mullewa on the way. A Reserve M 10 War Rock mutual benefit of the entire Wildflower Both the Brand Highway and the Indian series of 21 interpretative sites have been developed to educate travellers Country region. Ocean Drive will also lead you through Depot Hill L K Morawa Mingenew 9 Bowgada as they explore the sites along the to the heart of Wildflower Country & 116 Dongara Yandanooka Nature way. Each site highlights a diverse and Wildflower Country assists with offer access to the area's wealth of J 8 Reserve collaborative destination marketing, attractions. THE fascinating range of themes and issues. * Talc Perenjori and in producing memorable & positive Mine 7 MIDLANDS Arrino I visitor experiences, as well as assisting to H ROUTE Three Springs G Caron 6 WILDFLOWER WAY develop the tourism industry within the Macpherson Dam area. Wildflower Season showcases an Homestead Carnamah F E * amazing display of colours throughout Latham 5 the region, and Wildflower Country are Waddy Forest Hall the experts! Eneabba D Coorow B C Maya 4 Community Buntine To Paynes Find Leeman Farm 3 Rocks 95 A Marchagee Wubin CONTRIBUTORS Greenhead 2 116 Dalwallinu 1 P H O T O G R A P H I C Watheroo Daniel Wilkins Photography Peter Nicholas (DPaW), Prue Johnson, Gail THE MIDLANDS ROUTE Coomberdale 95 Reed, Stewart Allen, Simone Harris, Christina Miling The Midlands Route was opened in July 2017 and Laue, Peter Waterhouse, Christie Andrews, Moora Sandie Wallace, Ellie Morris, Simon Payne, included an additional 17 sites developed along Simon Brandenburg , Carolyn Barber, Ted Jack the Midlands Road, in a triangle bound by Coorow, Walebing Mullewa and Geraldton. These sites are a further 116 95 0 20 40 60 80 100 C O V E R I M A G E celebration of life and landscapes in Wildflower Country and tell an intriguing array of stories. Map scale 1cm : 20km Merkanooka, Morawa. Credit: Simon Payne To Perth R A C H E L W A L M S L E Y M A P K E Y + R O U T E S Wildflower Photography Tips & Locations 1 : Dalwallinu Discovery Centre K : Mingenew insta: @wooolly 2 : Wubin 12 : Bilya Rock A : Marchagee L : Depot Hill 3 : Buntine Rocks 13 : Canna B : Coorow M : Tracking Station K A T E H A Y E S 4 : Maya 14 : Tardun C : Community Farm N : Burma Road Designer & Art Director 5 : Latham 15 : Wilroy Nature Reserve D : Waddy Forrest Hall O : Ellendale Pool www.katehayes.com.au 6 : Caron Dam 16 : Mullewa E : Macpherson Homestead P : Coalseam Conservation Park insta: @katedoes_branddesign 7 : Perenjori 17 : Tenindewa F : Carnamah Q : Butterabby Graves 8 : Bowgada Nature Reserve 18 : Erangy Springs Road G : Three Springs HWY 116 : Great Northern Hwy R O S I E D U F F Y 9 : Morawa 19 : Eradu Nature Reserve H: Talc Mine HWY 95 : Midlands Rd Editorial Director & Project Manager 10 : War Rock 20 : Kojarena Chapel I : Arrino HWY 123: Geraldton - e: [email protected] 11 : Gutha Hall 21 : Geraldton Visitor Centre J : Yandanooka Mount Magnet Road 4 www.wildflowercountry.com.au www.wildflowercountry.com.au 5 SOCIAL IN WILdFLOWER COUNTRY #wildflowercountry EVENT: BLUES IN THE BUSH Share your journey exploring the stunning Wildflower Perenjori, September Country & discover other amazing adventures. Facebook: WA's Wildflower Country Instagram: @wildflowercountry the FOUR SEASONS Experience the very best of Wildflower Country by immersing yourself in one of the many exciting events throughout Head to the coastal areas of Enjoy scenic driving through the region. Full of real outback culture, Green Head & Leeman to enjoy the expansive countryside. community spirit & entertainment - a spot of snorkelling, paddling, See the farmers busily putting event information can be obtained from 4 Wheel Driving and swimming. in their crops ahead of the individual Visitor Centres, Community Be sure to keep an eye out for rain, and discover authentic Resource Centres, or Shire Offices. Visit the popular local Sea Lion! Aussie country towns. www.wildflowercountry.com.au for the most up to date event details. JANUARY JUNE OCTOBER Australia Day Celebrations Morawa RFDS Queen’s Birthday Meet Blues for the Bush, Perenjori Contact individual shires for details Mullewa Muster & Rodeo Relay for Life, Geraldton Greenough Festivals of the Foreshore, Geraldton FEBRUARY JULY Gravel Grinder, Moora Perenjori’s Virtual Rotto Swim Christmas in July, Geraldton Moora Race Day Pithara Speedway Coorow Landmark Golf Day Moora Speedway Moora Speedway Pithara Speedway North Midlands Country Carnival Carnamah (bi-ennial) MARCH AUGUST Pithara Speedway Geraldton Gold Cup Dalwallinu & Districts Agricultural Show Important Travel Tips! Mingenew Races Irwin Polocrosse Carnival, Mingenew NOVEMBER Moora Triathlon Morawa Art Show, Aug. 2018 (bi-ennial) HMAS Sydney II Commemorative Watch Wildflower Country Our stunning wildflowers are Moora Speedway Mullewa Polocrosse Carnival Service, Geraldton come alive with the very best still in abundance, with many During heavy rain, some of the roads in Wildflower Country can Perenjori Off Road Race Mullewa Wildflower Show Melbourne Cup Day Celebrations, display of wildflowers Western fantastic events to be enjoyed become unsafe & impassable. Check with Main Roads or the local Valley View Concert & Air Display Mullewa Agricultural Show Geraldton Australia has to offer! in Wildflower Country during Shire before setting out, especially during inclement weather. Perenjori & Districts Agricultural Show Moora Speedway the spring time! https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au EASTER Pithara Speedway Windsurfing WA’s Windsurfing Carnival, Green Head Arts & Craft Expo Three Springs Wildflower Show Green Head Mingenew Midwest Expo Parts of Wildflower Country are remote & harsh, so if you plan to APRIL DECEMBER explore, ensure you are prepared. Carry ample supplies of water ANZAC Day Celebrations SEPTEMBER Annual Bed Race & Christmas Street & fuel and always advise someone you know where you intend on Contact individual shires for details Big Sky Writers Festival, Geraldton Festival, Moora going. If you become stranded, always remain with your vehicle. Geraldton Boat, Caravan & Camping Show Dalwallinu Creative Arts Festival (bi-ennial) Carols by Candlelight, Geraldton Pithara Speedway Moora Central Midlands Agricultural Show Christmas Street Party, Coorow Mullewa Midwest Golden Bowls Morawa Speedway Season begins Moora Community Carols Throught the publication we have utilised these symbols to Moora Horse Trials Pithara Speedway Geraldton Festival Race Day indicate each location's services & amenities. Moora Speedway Wattle Week Festival, Dalwallinu Dalwallinu Lions Street Party Three Springs Bowls Triples Carnival North Midlands Art Exhibition, Carnamah Moora Speedway Dump Point Hospital (bi-ennial) Mingenew Christmas Street Fair MAY Western Desert Races, Three Springs RV Friendly Town Pharmacy / Chemist Gateway to the Northern Bowling Tournament, Leeman 6 www.wildflowercountry.com.au Country Arts WA Tour www.wildflowercountry.com.au 7 things to see and do .. W I L D L I F E At first glance, besides the obvious larger animals such as kangaroos & emus it may appear that there's not much wildlife around... That is not the case! Wildflower Country is home to various rare & endangered species that call the reserves & national parks home. Rare wildlife includes a variety of lizards, snakes, frogs & mammals. The Honey Possum is found only in the Kwongan Region (western part) of Wildflower Country, in particular the Lesueur National Park. walks + traIls Image: Camel Soak, Perenjori Birds are sometimes easier to spot & moora mingenew MORAWA Wildflower Country offers a range of Carnaby's Cockatoo Interpretive Trail Depot Hill Canna Wildflower Walk N A T I O N A L P A R K S + R E S E R V E S habitats for them to live in.