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GOLDEN OUTBACK WILDFLOWERS ARE AN UNMISSABLE SIGHT

THE BLOOMING OUTBACK by Charlotte and James Maddock

EVERY SPRING, THE WEST AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE ERUPTS WITH THOUSANDS OF STUNNING WILDFLOWERS. THE COUNTRYSIDE IS TRANSFORMED INTO A COLOURFUL PAINTING, WITH EVERY ROAD AND TRAIL SUDDENLY COMING ALIVE WITH BEAUTY. THE PERFECT COMPANION TO WA’S WILDFLOWERS IS A ROADTRIP.

purple mulla mulla, or the walls of Temple Gorge (in the Kennedy Range) beaming yellow with silver cassia. The bloom continues south through the Wheatbelt and Goldfields in the months of August and September. The ideal starting places are the towns of Morowa and Perenjori – home to thousands of species of wildflowers, including everlastings that bloom in beautiful widespread carpets and of course, the iconic wreath flower. We prefer to ditch the bitumen and embrace the adventure, following unassuming dirt roads into the heart of the West Australian outback. Koolanooka Springs is a personal favourite, and for those who like getting off the beaten track, continue further east to Karara Rangelands. TOP TO BO OM Top: Wildflowers in Morawa. Bottom left: Wildflowers in Boodalin Soak. Bottom right: Mulla Mulla at Mount Augusta (Burringurrah), Gascoyne Murchison.

Be prepared to find joy in the most unexpected of places, because a wildflower roadtrip is all about the journey. Those keen for an early start can visit the Gascoyne Murchison region from mid July. Rainfall is unpredictable in these hardy parts of the country, so each season varies greatly. But the payoff is unmatched – think Mount Augustus (Burringurrah) framed by vibrant

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