Ecotourist Highlights in October
In average seasons early October has a wonderful show of wildflowers. September flowering orchids and other wildflowers are finishing and being replaced by October wildflowers like triggerplants, Verticordias and Dragon, Beard and Sun orchids.
In late October many unusual and lovely wildflowers appear on gravels and kwongan sandplain. There are great examples at Candy Block, Yilliminning Rock, Newman Block,
There are many great picnic areas in October, particularly at Contine Hill, Yornaning Dam, Dryandra Village, and Foxes Lair.
• Foxes Lair. Many species but special plants like the Leopard and Rattlebeak orchid are only found in one place. Check FL wildflower map.
• Yilliminning Rock. After climbing the rock to enjoy the view, see the Smooth-Lipped Spider orchid on the Orchid Walk. Look for special flowers in the low kwongan scrub adjoining Birdwhistle Road just past the turnoff to the rock.
• The Orchid Walk at Newman Block, has outstanding wildflowers. Also see the wildflower display on the Sandplain Walk
• Have a picnic at Yornaning Dam and see the special Custard Orchids on the wandoo flats.
• Consider some half to full day excursions that include a number of stops. For examples Yilliminning Rock to Toolibin Lake (see orchid opposite entrance) then Facey House at Wickepin, or Narrogin town Foxes Lair and Railway Dam, or Yornaning Dam/Dryandra.
• Book a tour to see endangered marsupials at the Barna Mia Nocturnal Animal Sanctuary. Tours: Friday, and Saturday (except for public holidays)
• Go on a numbat, echidna and bird spotting drive through Dryandra Woodland. (Get a guide from Dryandra Country Visitor Centre)
• Grab a coffee or bite at Narrogin cafes, Highbury Tavern and general store, Wickepin Motel and Cuballing Tavern.
In late October many unusual and lovely wildflowers appear on gravels and kwongan sandplain. There are great examples at Candy Block, Yilliminning Rock, Newman Block,
There are many great picnic areas in October, particularly at Contine Hill, Yornaning Dam, Dryandra Village, and Foxes Lair.
• Foxes Lair. Many species but special plants like the Leopard and Rattlebeak orchid are only found in one place. Check FL wildflower map.
• Yilliminning Rock. After climbing the rock to enjoy the view, see the Smooth-Lipped Spider orchid on the Orchid Walk. Look for special flowers in the low kwongan scrub adjoining Birdwhistle Road just past the turnoff to the rock.
• The Orchid Walk at Newman Block, has outstanding wildflowers. Also see the wildflower display on the Sandplain Walk
• Have a picnic at Yornaning Dam and see the special Custard Orchids on the wandoo flats.
• Consider some half to full day excursions that include a number of stops. For examples Yilliminning Rock to Toolibin Lake (see orchid opposite entrance) then Facey House at Wickepin, or Narrogin town Foxes Lair and Railway Dam, or Yornaning Dam/Dryandra.
• Book a tour to see endangered marsupials at the Barna Mia Nocturnal Animal Sanctuary. Tours: Friday, and Saturday (except for public holidays)
• Go on a numbat, echidna and bird spotting drive through Dryandra Woodland. (Get a guide from Dryandra Country Visitor Centre)
• Grab a coffee or bite at Narrogin cafes, Highbury Tavern and general store, Wickepin Motel and Cuballing Tavern.
