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13 Day / 14 night Wildflowers of WA Tour -27th August 2023 only
Arrival day into Perth- Sunday 27th Aug 2023 (D)
Upon arrival into Perth, please call our Perth Airport Hotel for a complimentary pick up to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure until dinner this evening, which will be our first as a group. Your driver guide and tour escort will run through the itinerary with you for the next week which is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers and our wildflower guide. Overnight accommodation- The Ingot Hotel at Perth Airport- motel room with en-suite
We depart the hotel at 7am to begin our 11 day WA Wildflowers tour.
The wildflower collection inWestern Australia is the largest on earth. With more than 12,000 species, over 60% of which are fund nowhere else on earth, they colour the landscapes from coast to forest and city to outback. The six month flowering season begin in the north in June and July on the vast outback plains of the Pilbara, Goldfields and Coral Coast and by September, it has moved south and reached Perth. Our first stop is the town of Moora, approx. 2 hours from Perth and situated on the banks of the Moore River in the Wheatbelt district. Rare and beautiful species can be found along the Moora Wildflower Drive, with nice views and plenty of excellent photo opportuni Our destination this afternoon is the town of Cervantes, the gateway to the Pinnacles Desert and Nambung NP. After checking in and freshening up, we continue 17kms south to Nambung NP, home of The Pinnacles. These amazing natural limestone structures, some standing as high as five metres, which were formed after the sea receded and left deposits of sea shells. Over time, coastal winds removed the surrounding sand, leaving the pillars exposed to the elements. You have a choice of taking the 1.2 km walk through the park, or simply meander down to the Pinnacles and wander around. We'll stay in the park for sunset photo opportunities and keep your eyes out for Kangaroo and Emu. Overnight accommodation- motel room with en-suite in Cervantes (3 night stay) Day 2 (B,L,D)- Tuesday 29th Aug Our first stop today is Lesueur NP, which is home to over 900 plant species- 10% of WA's known flora. Lesueur National Park is a biodiversity hot spot and ranks as one of the most important reserves for flora conservation in WA.
We take the one- way, 18.5km scenic drive loop, which has many opportunities to stop and take a closer look or follow marked trails deeper into the bush, to Mount Lesueur or down Cockleshell Gully. The park is also home to a wide variety of fauna including 122 species of birds, 15 species of native mammals, 52 species of reptile and a variety of insects including 29 species of the colourful jewel beetle, all of which are protected. These insects can be distinguished by their bright metallic colouring, usually yellow, blue, red or orange. Next we'll take the Carnamah- Eneabba Wildflower Drive, which provides one of the largest and most spectacular wildflower displays in Western Australia. We continue into historic Carnamah. The Carnamah Bell is an endangered wildflower found only within a 100km radius of Carnamah. Also known as the Harlequin Bell, this wildflower is a dwarf shrub with green, red or yellow shaped bell flowers. Overnight accommodation- motel room with en-suite in Cervantes Day 3 (B,L,D)- Wednesday 30th Aug Today we travel to is Coorow, where we'll hunt for wreath flowers. We also have some time to visit any places we didn't have time to go to yesterday and visit any extra locations that have a good variety of wildflowers at the moment. Sometimes we're surprised by the varieties of wildflowers we find whilst driving along and it's great to have the time to stop and enjoy these locations. Overnight accommodation- motel room with en-suite in Cervantes Day 4 (B,L,D)- Thursday 31st Aug Today we travel to the town of Mingenew, where we can take the Mingenew Wildflower Walk. This is an ideal place to experience many varieties of wildflower. We reach Geraldton and we visit the HMAS Sydney II Memorial, which commemorates the loss of The HMAS Sydney II and the ships company of 645 men on 19th November 1941. There's some free time before dinner. Overnight accommodation- Geraldton- motel room with en-suite Day 5 (B,L,D)- Friday 1st September Departing Geraldton, we drive east to the town of Mullewa, one of the few places in the world that the wreath flower grows. Here we can take the Wildflower Wal Continuing south, we drive to Morawa, with a visit to Canna, en-route. Carpets of everlastings are a feature and attraction, as well as the distinctive Wreath Flower. Our destination today is Dalwallinu and en-route we stop at Perenjoriand a couple of other spots if there's time. Overnight accommodation- motel room with en-suite in Dalwallinu (2 night stay) Day 6 (B,L,D)- Saturday 2nd September Today we travel south to the Wongan Hills region, in the Wheatbelt District. The name Wongan Hills comes from the Aboriginal words "Wongan Katta" which translates to "Talking Hills", referring to the wind whispering through the hills which rise North- West of the townsite. Gathercole Nature Reserve i The 2.5km Christmas Rock Walk is on the outskirts of town. Wander along the rock wall used to divert water to the town dam, listen to the many birds and see the variety of colourful wildflowers. Our accommodation this evening is in historic York, the first inland European settlement in WA and situated in the Avon Valley. Overnight accommodation- motel room with en-suite - The York Palace Hotel and Terraces Day 7 (B,L,D)- Sunday 3rd September Our wildflower guide leaves us today, as we have several botanical guided tours booked over the next few days. We have some free time this morning for you to have a look around historic York. You may like to take a walk to the nearby York Bush Garden. We now start to make our way south, with a stop at the Orchid Nature Conservation Reserve en-route. Protecting the rich orchid and wildflower diversity there, the reserve is dissected by 7 small tributari This morning we drive down to the township of Narrogin. This evening we have a wildlife experience at Barna Mia, a predator- proof animal sanctuary within the Dryandra Woodland. It's a place to discover threatened native marsupials in a natural setting and experience the wonders of the woodland. Once the sun has set, the action begins and our ranger tour guide takes us on a delightful journey through the sanctuary. With the guides special torches, you can see threatened native animals such as bilby, woylie, mala, quenda and boodie. Overnight accommodation- motel room with en-suite- Narrogin Day 8 (B,L,D)- Monday 4th September This morning we meet our wildflower expert guide at our motel, who will take us to the nearby Foxes Lair to explore. Foxes Lair is a 68 hectare bush reserve on the edge of Narrogin town. Situated between the Darling Range and the wheatbelt, Foxes Lair has landscapes, plants and birds from both regions. There are over Departing Narrogin, we now travel south towards the Stirling Ranges National Park. En- route we stop at Highbury Reserve, which has a large array of orchids and other wildflowers in the water- gaining sheoak woodland. The reserve is also great for bird watching and wildlife spotting. Our destination today is the Stirling Ranges National Park. The mountain ranges of Stirling Range National Park rise to more than 1000m above sea level, featuring stark cliff faces, sheltered gullies, magnificent views and a rich diversity of unique and colourful wildflowers. The park is one of the worlds most important areas for flora with 1500 species, many of which grow nowhere else, packed within it's boundries. There are also a variety of flowers to photograph and enjoy within the retreat grounds. Overnight accommodation at the Stirling Range Retreat, nestled against the majestic Stirling Ranges NP. We have a mixture of accommodation booked here and all have en-suites. It's rustic but clean and i think you'll agree it's a fantastic location ! (2 night stay) Day 9 (B,L,D)- Tuesday 5th September After breakfast we depart for a This afternoon we take the spectacular 115 kilometre mountain drive, filled with enthralling views and stops along the way. You can use your new- found knowledge of flowers from this morning tour, too. Overnight accommodation at the Stirling Range Retreat Day 10 (B,L,D)- Wednesday 6th September This morning we'll depart for the small coastal town of Bremer Bay. Many rare species are found only in and around Bremer Bay. The Fitzgerald National Park boasts an abundance of over 1800 unique species of flora and over 200 types of fauna. Orchids are also a big highlight of the area with many different species recorded and they can be seen walking around the townsite from the footpaths and walk trails. You have some free time this afternoon to explore Bremer Bay. Overnight accommodation- motel room with en-suite- Bremer Bay
Day 11 (B,L,D)- Thursday 7th September This morning we drive out to a nearby bush camp for a special tour of the property with their resident botanist. This is an eco tour in a sensitive area, bordering Fitzgerald National Park, so the group will be split into 2 for the day. These are small group tours for just our group and there's plenty of time to learn about the photograph the wildflowers. After the tours finish, we drive to Albany for our overnight accommodation. Day 12 (B,L,D)- Friday 8th September We head further west today, driving to Denmark and onto the tree- cloaked Walpole- Nornalup National Park, home to tingle forests, which occur nowhere else in the world. Here we take the Valley of the Giants- tree top walk, featuring a stunning walkway Our next stop is inland, to Pemberton and the Gloucester Tree. The Gloucester Tree is one of only 3 remaining tall Karri trees that were made into lookouts during the 1930's and 1940's. This was a way of spotting fires in the tall Karri forests. Visitors can take a lovely walk through the forest and have the option to climb the 61m for spectacular views of the Karri forest. The Southern Forests region is known for it's biodiversity with more than 2500 species of plants including over 100 terrestrial orchids. Overnight accommodation- motel room with en-suite- Pemberton Day 13 (B,L,D)- Saturday 9th September We start making our way back to Perth today, with a stop en-route for lunch. We arrive into Perth mid- afternoon and this evening we have our last group dinner together. Overnight accommodation- The Ingot Hotel at Perth Airport- motel room with en-suite Departure day from Perth (B) - Sunday 10th September After check out, please make your way to Perth Airport for your onward flight. A free shuttle service is available at the hotel. END ITINERARY
B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner This tour starts in Perth on 27th August 2023 only AUD $8645 PER ADULT, TWIN SHARE $10,125 PER PERSON SINGLE Subject to availability, including GST and valid until 31/10/2023 Wildflowers vary sightly from year to year, so while each nights accommodation will remain the same, the itinerary may be changed slightly , nearer the time, to give us the best wildflowers viewing opportunities. ** solo travellers must have single room, unless twin share of the same sex can be found. Solo travellers can also request single room and pay the single supplement** Maximum 15 passengers Inclusions: • Seat in 6WD coach, with professional driver guide, hostess and botanical guide for the first 6 days of the tour • Private wildflower tours of Foxes Lair, Stirling Ranges NP and Bremer Bay, with specialist local botanical guides • All meals • Park entry fees and permits • Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk • Private Barna Mia nocturnal mammal tour Exclusions: • Arrival / departure flights into Perth Itinerary is exclusive to Sacred Earth Safaris and is subject to availability, road, weather and cultural conditions.
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ties. We also stop at Candy's Bush Reserve in the town area.
positioned 40 metres above the ground amid the dizzying heights of the tingle forest canopy. Experience walking in the tree top canopies of tall Karri trees with views over core wilderness and then venture to the Ancient Empire of 400 year old red tingle trees along a boardwalk that meanders across the forest floor. The trail follows the story of the lost era of Gondwana.
