Wildflower Hunting in WA’s Wheatbelt – The Search Is On!

After a few days in Perth catching up on shopping and enjoying some wonderful hospitality from some of our Youtube followers, we were more than ready to hit the road again. Our next adventure? A roughly 3,100-kilometre journey along Western Australia’s Wildflower Way, with fingers crossed that we’d arrive at just the right time to see the famous wildflowers in bloom.

Our first stop was Gabby Quoi Quoi Lookout, where we settled into a lovely free camp overlooking green canola fields. After the recent rain, the sunset was spectacular, and sitting beside the campfire reminded us just how much we love being back out in the bush.

From there, we continued towards the Wheatbelt, stopping at Lake Ninan for a couple of days. This once-important freshwater source supplied water to the district, with water even transported by camel in earlier times. Sadly, increasing salinity has transformed the lake, making it far saltier than the sea. Although swimming was off the agenda, the unusual landscape and weathered trees made for some interesting exploring.

As we travelled further north, the scenery began to change, and little signs of spring appeared along the roadsides. We stopped whenever something caught our eye, even if the flowers weren’t quite what we were looking for. After all, when you're travelling Unshackled style, there's always time for a detour!

We eventually made our way towards Buntine Rock, finding a beautiful campsite where we could settle in for a few days and explore the surrounding countryside. Our mission was simple: find the famous wreath flowers!

It didn't take long before we were pulling over every few kilometres to admire the incredible displays of flowering plants. White everlasting daisies stretched across the landscape like a blanket of snow, while delicate purple and pink flowers added splashes of colour to the roadside.

Then, finally, success! Along Walsley Road near Wubin, we spotted our first wreath flowers. These remarkable little flowers grow in a circular shape resembling a wreath, and their delicate pink and white patterns were simply stunning. We were like kids in a lolly shop, amazed by the different colours and the fact that these beauties were growing right beside the road, surrounded by farmland.

We continued exploring the area including Jibberding Reserve and Mia Moon Reserve, hoping to discover even more wildflowers, including the elusive yellow pom-poms and native orchids. Some flowers were still budding, so it seems we may have arrived a little early for the full display. But that only gives us another reason to keep exploring!

One of the best things about this journey has been discovering just how much beauty can be found in places you might otherwise drive straight past. From quiet camps and sweeping farmland to carpets of wildflowers and unexpected roadside discoveries, the Western Australian Wheatbelt is certainly delivering.

Our wildflower hunt is far from over, and we're looking forward to seeing what else we can uncover along the way.

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