Australia's Golden Outback 2024 Holiday Planner

THE ROAD TO Wildflowers

A s late winter and early spring approach, the vast outback springs to life with over 12,000 varieties of wildflowers erupting from the earth. A myrid colours studded across sweeping plains herald the onset of spring. A wet winter, especially in the north, enhances this spectacle. From late July, as the season moves south, landscapes from golden canola fields to flower-studded cliffs beckon visitors to revel in their beauty. One of the most immersive ways to do so is on a self drive wildflower trail, which wind their

Hit the road and admire the magic of wildflower season in Western Australia’s Golden Outback, from endless inland plains to remote and rugged coast.

way around the region, offering an array of sights. Most are 2WD accessible, with accommodation options like farm stays and station stays welcoming travellers along the way. In the Gascoyne-Murchison region, wildflower season starts as early as July. Here, mulla mulla, sturt desert pea, and a host of other flowers thrive. The nine-day Road to the Rock road trip is the ultimate way to take in the region and its floral delights. Must-experience highlights of the route include the majestic Mount Augustus adorned with wildflowers,

By TORI WILSON

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