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Kalbarri, Monkey Mia, New Norcia, Northampton, Perth. Wildflower trail., travel. Photography Kalbarri, Western Australia, wildflowers. Australia
We departed from Perth driving north up the Coral Coast through the state’s most spectacular displays of Western Australian wildflowers. Our destination was Monkey Mia.
We visited the towns of New Norcia, Northampton, Geraldton, Kalbarri and Denham with many roadside stops in between, viewing and photographing spectacular wildflower areas boasting carpets of yellow, white and pink everlasting wildflowers.
The wildflower collection in Western Australia is the largest on Earth. With more than 12,000 species, over 60% of which are found nowhere else on Earth, they colour the landscapes from coast to forest and city to outback.
Western Australia’s Coral Coast is wildflower country year round, however, displays are at their best between July and October when inland areas are in full bloom and carpets of brilliant colour blanket the region.
Wherever we went along the Coral Coast wildflower trail we were dazzled by the diverse range of wildflowers that were growing along the side of the road. My friends mentioned that the wild flowers were better last year but I was not disappointed with what we saw this year. Here are some of my photos. I hope you enjoy.
One week later we returned to Perth after a truly memorable time on the Coral Coast of Western Australia.
The golden wattle, Australia’s floral emblem.
Thank you Lyn, how absolutely beautiful the photos of all the amazing flowers are. Will definitely put the Coral Coast on my wish list to see. Have fun xx
Thanks Di. It was such a great experience especially sharing it with ladies who know the flowers. Monkey Mia has been on my wish list for many years so I was thrilled to spend time there. Lyn 💕
Thank you Lyn, how absolutely beautiful the photos of all the amazing flowers are. Will definitely put the Coral Coast on my wish list to see. Have fun xx
Beautiful!
Isn’t it. Thanks Lyn
Lovely. Wish I could have experienced this. Next time! Now I know what time of year to go. Thank you for your updates along the way. I also enjoyed pictures Jenny posted on Facebook. Loved your purple “Life on the Edge” T. Cheers, Linda
Thanks Linda. It was a wonderful week with lots of fab ladies. The purple T is my favourite. Life on the Edge post to come shortly 💕
Spectacular shots of wildflowers. Good advertisement to put on the to do list.
Thanks Gail. It was a fun trip with all the ladies, many of whom knew many of the flowers names.
Hi. I had no idea that so many types of wildflowers exist. You were in a wildflower paradise!
I sure was. I did not know there were so many either. Thanks Lyn
Looks like a great trip. How wonderful to have wildflowers all year long.
Pretty awesome for sure. Thanks Lyn
Lyn, it looks like you had a fab time photographing and enjoying those lovely W.Australian blooms. Amazing aren’t they, to be more precise how much beauty can survive in such arid conditions.
Yes Suzanne. It is so arid which makes it more amazing that they are so colourful. Thanks Lyn
Wonderful photos Lyn. Brought home so many memories for a true West Australian, and one who could go for bush walks at the back of my Grandparents home, and learn the names of those fabulous flowers growing wild. Thanks.
Thanks Kay. I thought of you guys every day I was there. It was very hot in some places. It makes we wonder some times how things survive. Certainly a fabulous experience.
I’ve heard a lot of those fields Lyn, it must be something to behold. So used to ‘scrub’ that it would seem like a magic place at this time of year 😀
Thanks Mark. Yes I often thought, how do these flowers, some very tiny, grow in this arid place in amongst all the scrub. Certainly a great experience. Lyn
Great photos Lyn….what a huge variety of wild flowers. Stunning!
I know Mary and I didn’t photograph them all. A very unique experience. Thanks Lyn
Wild vivid beauties!
Thanks for a great post Lyn, I have sent onto my friend who now lives in Perth and had mentioned the wild flowers but couldn’t recall where they were.
Thanks Sue. It surely was a very unique experience. I was always amazed to see so much beauty in some a dry hot place. Lyn
Glad you enjoyed the beauty of this area.
Me too thanks Denise. Lyn
Very beautiful seen it would be.thanks for sharing 💛💛🙂
Thanks Lyn
Welcome..
Truly magnificent photos Lyn thank you 💜
Thanks Leah, the flowers were pretty spectacular. x
Just stunning! I would love to see this in person.
Fantastic photos. I’ve been to Western Australia several times, but never when the wildflowers were out.
It was my first time Peggy and one of the main reasons for going. It is a very special time and the folks who live in the west are very proud and have every reason to be. Thanks, Lyn
Beautiful photos
Thanks Dale.
Great pictures 💫
Thanks