If you’re itching to hit the road with your bestie and escape into nature’s embrace, now is the perfect time. As the seasons shift over the next few months, from August to November, our West Aussie landscape provides a breathtaking backdrop full of vibrant blooms that are only seen in spring, and crisp, cool air, perfectly complementing our abundant sunshine. Plus, it’s Milky Way season, so you can enjoy the flowers by day and gaze up at the stars by night as you get cosy in your caravan or accommodation.
We’ve teamed up with Australia’s Golden Outback to provide you with a month-to-month guide on what to expect and how to make the most of your adventure. From the majestic mountain ranges of Mount Augustus in the Gascoyne Murchison Region in the north to the rugged coastline of Esperance in the south, be sure to add these destinations to your spring bucket list. Right now is the perfect time to start in the northern part of the Golden Outback where carpets of everlastings begin to emerge in the Northern Wheatbelt around Dalwallinu.
As the weather warms up, you can head further south, following the wildflower wave. Flowers are already blooming in the Murchison and Gascoyne regions around Wooleen and Murchison Station. Consider taking the Wildflower Way , leading you from Dalwallinu through the picturesque Northern Wheatbelt towns, finishing in coastal Geraldton.
In Dalwallinu, you’ll encounter a wide variety of wattle, delicate orchids, and, if you’re lucky, the .