Discover the diverse beauty of Western Australia’s flora with this guide to some of the most beautiful collections of natural beauty on display around the state. From nature reserves to national parks, explore the flora that adorn Western Australia and bring a burst of colour to the lush landscapes.
With your Hertz rental car, it’s easy to make the most of the nature on offer in this vast state. Once you arrive at Perth airport, pick up your vehicle from our friendly team and then get on your way to embark on a journey filled with unbelievable natural beauty.
Soak Up the Serenity at Avon Valley National Park
Once you’ve picked up your rental car, the first destination on your journey through Western Australia’s wildflower wonders is the serene Avon Valley National Park. Just an hour and fifteen minute drive northeast of Perth, this natural playground is home to a treasured collection of native flora waiting for you to explore. The national park is a match made in heaven of lush green forests and drier rocky landscapes that the northern part of the state is known for. Explore Avon Valley through the native forest in the park’s uplands or by the river and stream valleys that run throughout the bushland. You’ll discover a range of native flora, as well as the fauna that finds a home within these treasured grounds. Make your adventure even more special with a stay at Heyscape Tiny Cabins. These cabins bring the beauty of the bush to your back door and provide a luxury escape to relax in after a day of exploring. Equipped with a wine fridge, hot tubs and stunning views, these cabins will make your outback getaway just that bit more special.
Discover a Calm Escape at Toodyay and Nunile
Only a forty-minute drive from Avon Valley, you’ll happen upon the beautiful nature reserves of Toodyay and Nunile. Just ten minutes apart from each other, these nature reserves are easy to enjoy in conjunction with one another with a homebase at the tiny cabin on Toowoo Farm in Nunile. Begin your adventures in this region with a visit to Toodyay’sDawn Atwell Nature Reserve. A wildflower wonderland, Dawn Atwell is home to 65 hectares of pristine native vegetation, including the endangered Star Sun Orchid Thelymitra stellata and the Fire Wood Banksia menziesii. The flat terrain makes it easy to explore this peaceful landscape at your own pace, and the abundance of gorgeous flora is the perfect reason to take it slow and stop to smell the roses. Down the road in Nunile, you’ll discover the magnificent Wongamine Nature Reserve. 330 hectares of diverse vegetation, you could spend days traversing this historically important conservation reserve. You’ll find everything from the Mottlecah’s Eucalypt flower and the Brown Mallet to the Drummond’s Gum and the Salmon Gum.
Explore a Wildflower Haven at Wongan Hills
An hour’s drive north of Toodyay and Nunile, Wongan Hills’ Reynoldson Floral Reserve can be found nestled into a backdrop of lush bush. This spectacular array of over 1000 species of wildflowers is best visited between October and December each year when the flowers are in full bloom. To really make the most of this spectacular display of flora, consider visiting Reynoldson in November for the Reynoldson Reserve Festival. It’s a photographer’s wonderland stretched out across an area of easy walkways and vivid scenery. Wongan Hill is also home to a collection of other ways to experience the beauty of wildflowers, including Christmas Rock, Gathercole Walks, Mount Matilda and Mount O’Brien. 
Watch the Bush Come Alive in Dalwallinu
Only fifty minutes north of Wongan Hills, Dalwallinu makes for the ideal final stop on your wildflower journey. This farming town is known for its springtime flowers that colour the landscape. There are plenty of walking trails that you can venture out on to discover this flora-rich bushland, with the Dalwallinu Remnant Bushland a popular destination for observing these pops of vibrant colour covering the hills and plains. Indulge in a stay at the Old Convent Guesthouse to the south of Dalwallinu and explore the town’s beautiful offerings from a comfortable homebase. Known as the Gateway to World of Wattles, the region of Dalwallinu is home to more species of Wattles (Acacias) in one place than anywhere else in the world. There’s even a Wattle Festival every September for wattle enthusiasts to learn more about this spectacular type of flora. From pretty pinks to golden yellows, Dalwallinu’s wildflowers provide a spectacular backdrop as you explore the town and its surroundings.
From Avon Valley to Dalwallinu, the rich vibrancy of wildflowers will colour the bush as you journey throughout Western Australia’s Golden Outback in your Hertz rental car.
