GREAT WILDFLOWER SPOTS FOR A DAY IN THE BUSH
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HIGHBURY NATURE RESERVE
Located in the township of Highbury 15 kms south of Narrogin, this reserve is a wildflower hotspot, particularly for stark white spider orchids in September. A 1 km easy walk trail features an amazing variety of orchids and other winter/spring wildflowers. Best time to visit is June to October, but there is also good bird watching at any time of the year. Dogs on leash are welcome. Picnic table, toilet and free RV camping are nearby in town opposite the general store and the tavern. Motel and farmstay accommodation are available. A day visit here could include historic Wolwolling Pool (100 metre walk to pool) or wildflower-rich Newman Block.
Located in the township of Highbury 15 kms south of Narrogin, this reserve is a wildflower hotspot, particularly for stark white spider orchids in September. A 1 km easy walk trail features an amazing variety of orchids and other winter/spring wildflowers. Best time to visit is June to October, but there is also good bird watching at any time of the year. Dogs on leash are welcome. Picnic table, toilet and free RV camping are nearby in town opposite the general store and the tavern. Motel and farmstay accommodation are available. A day visit here could include historic Wolwolling Pool (100 metre walk to pool) or wildflower-rich Newman Block.
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FOXES LAIR
in Narrogin town. Great range of winter/spring wildflowers, good bird watching, and kangaroos are often seen in early morning. Good spot for picnics with children, particularly at the Claypit and Arboretum picnic areas. Three picnic areas and five walk trails of varying difficulty. Arboretum. Cyclists welcome. Best time: June to October, but a pleasant place to walk on cool mornings in warmer months. Click seasonal guide button for information on seasonal wildflowers.
Good gravel roads that lead to the three picnic areas, are suitable for cars but not caravans or large buses
Dogs on leash are welcome. There is an adjoining dog free run area and mountain bike circuit
No fires or camping. Accommodation, caravan park and free RV area in town, and RV parking at Railway Dam
No toilet in the reserve but public toilets are nearby at the cemetery and in town.
in Narrogin town. Great range of winter/spring wildflowers, good bird watching, and kangaroos are often seen in early morning. Good spot for picnics with children, particularly at the Claypit and Arboretum picnic areas. Three picnic areas and five walk trails of varying difficulty. Arboretum. Cyclists welcome. Best time: June to October, but a pleasant place to walk on cool mornings in warmer months. Click seasonal guide button for information on seasonal wildflowers.
Good gravel roads that lead to the three picnic areas, are suitable for cars but not caravans or large buses
Dogs on leash are welcome. There is an adjoining dog free run area and mountain bike circuit
No fires or camping. Accommodation, caravan park and free RV area in town, and RV parking at Railway Dam
No toilet in the reserve but public toilets are nearby at the cemetery and in town.
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YILLIMINNING ROCK
Located 19 km east of Narrogin, Yilliminning Rock offers superb wildflower displays in the spring months and an impressive 48 metre high granite inselberg which offers panoramic views over the surrounding bush and farmland. This historic spot also has a memorial salmon gum tree with information for George Brockway, a little known but amazing forester and conservationist. The rock is part of a larger reserve with interesting kwongan gravel wildflowers in October. Excellent birdwatching. Dogs on leash are welcome.
Gas BBQ and picnic tables but no toilets. Fires and camping are not permitted. Visitors based at Narrogin can return via the historic Yilliminning townsite (has a wildflower reserve) and Marramucking Well (gravel and narrow bitumen roads).
Located 19 km east of Narrogin, Yilliminning Rock offers superb wildflower displays in the spring months and an impressive 48 metre high granite inselberg which offers panoramic views over the surrounding bush and farmland. This historic spot also has a memorial salmon gum tree with information for George Brockway, a little known but amazing forester and conservationist. The rock is part of a larger reserve with interesting kwongan gravel wildflowers in October. Excellent birdwatching. Dogs on leash are welcome.
Gas BBQ and picnic tables but no toilets. Fires and camping are not permitted. Visitors based at Narrogin can return via the historic Yilliminning townsite (has a wildflower reserve) and Marramucking Well (gravel and narrow bitumen roads).
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NEWMAN BLOCK
Located 24km south-west of Narrogin, this is a wonderful hiking, wildflower and bird watching place. The 8km road from Highbury to the reserve is gravel, and there are no facilities there. There a two excellent wildflower walks. The easy 1.5km Orchid walk is located near the entrance, and a narrow road that may have ruts and overhanging vegetation leads to a lovely spot for a picnic and the start of the Sandplain Walk. The 2.5 km grade3 walk is more of a challenge, but the occasional scramble over rock and breakaways is rewarded by uplifting views and interesting plants. There are no picnic areas, or other facilities, and camping is not permitted. Do not take pets as baits are laid in the reserve to protect the native wildlife from feral animals.
This is a great reserve for bushwalkers and cyclists who can experience the variation in the landscape and wildflowers via fire access tracks.
Located 24km south-west of Narrogin, this is a wonderful hiking, wildflower and bird watching place. The 8km road from Highbury to the reserve is gravel, and there are no facilities there. There a two excellent wildflower walks. The easy 1.5km Orchid walk is located near the entrance, and a narrow road that may have ruts and overhanging vegetation leads to a lovely spot for a picnic and the start of the Sandplain Walk. The 2.5 km grade3 walk is more of a challenge, but the occasional scramble over rock and breakaways is rewarded by uplifting views and interesting plants. There are no picnic areas, or other facilities, and camping is not permitted. Do not take pets as baits are laid in the reserve to protect the native wildlife from feral animals.
This is a great reserve for bushwalkers and cyclists who can experience the variation in the landscape and wildflowers via fire access tracks.
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HARRISMITH NATURE RESERVE
Harrismith reserve adjoins the township of Harrismith, 73 kilometres east of Narrogin and 55 kilometres south-east of Wickepin. The Oasis Hotel has accommodation, lunches, drinks and snacks. With an adjoining caravan park, Harrismith is a good spot to camp overnight and enjoy the wildflowers.
Harrismith reserve is a great spot for wildflower enthusiasts in spring. The trail and Toolibin Nature Reserve is a good day trip from Narrogin or Wickepin.
Harrismith reserve adjoins the township of Harrismith, 73 kilometres east of Narrogin and 55 kilometres south-east of Wickepin. The Oasis Hotel has accommodation, lunches, drinks and snacks. With an adjoining caravan park, Harrismith is a good spot to camp overnight and enjoy the wildflowers.
Harrismith reserve is a great spot for wildflower enthusiasts in spring. The trail and Toolibin Nature Reserve is a good day trip from Narrogin or Wickepin.
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CANDY BLOCK
Located 19 km north of Narrogin, Candy Block is a Dryandra Woodland “satellite” block. The landscape is steeper and more varied then the main Dryandra Block, with some surprising areas and unusual wildflowers, and good bird watching. Gravel roads to the two walk trails are well maintained and suitable for small to medium sized vehicles. There are no picnic areas, or other facilities, and camping is not permitted. Do not take pets as baits are laid in the reserve to protect the native wildlife from feral animals. The 3.5km grade 3 Three Mesa Walk meanders over three separate laterite mesas via breakaways and valleys, with the woodland and associated wildflowers varying on each mesa and valley. This walk has some steep sections. The Kwongan Walk is an easy 1.5km walk through mainly sandy soils. The highlight is yellow sand kwongan scrub with a wealth of flowering shrubs that reach a peak around October. The country changes to sandy marri-parrot bush woodland with cowslip orchids and fragrant white Honey myrtle shrubs in spring.
Located 19 km north of Narrogin, Candy Block is a Dryandra Woodland “satellite” block. The landscape is steeper and more varied then the main Dryandra Block, with some surprising areas and unusual wildflowers, and good bird watching. Gravel roads to the two walk trails are well maintained and suitable for small to medium sized vehicles. There are no picnic areas, or other facilities, and camping is not permitted. Do not take pets as baits are laid in the reserve to protect the native wildlife from feral animals. The 3.5km grade 3 Three Mesa Walk meanders over three separate laterite mesas via breakaways and valleys, with the woodland and associated wildflowers varying on each mesa and valley. This walk has some steep sections. The Kwongan Walk is an easy 1.5km walk through mainly sandy soils. The highlight is yellow sand kwongan scrub with a wealth of flowering shrubs that reach a peak around October. The country changes to sandy marri-parrot bush woodland with cowslip orchids and fragrant white Honey myrtle shrubs in spring.
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YORNANING DAM
Located 24 km north of Narrogin, the Yornaning dam reserve is a great birdwatching, wildflower and picnic spot. With picnic tables, gas BBQ and swings beside the scenic Yornaning dam, this is a great spot for a picnic for most of the year. This is an excellent place for easy bushwalking, bird watching, bushwalking and winter/spring wildflowers.
A mountain bike circuit is opposite the entrance to the reserve.
There is a toilet and a walking trail. Dogs on leash are welcome but camping and fires are not permitted.
Located 24 km north of Narrogin, the Yornaning dam reserve is a great birdwatching, wildflower and picnic spot. With picnic tables, gas BBQ and swings beside the scenic Yornaning dam, this is a great spot for a picnic for most of the year. This is an excellent place for easy bushwalking, bird watching, bushwalking and winter/spring wildflowers.
A mountain bike circuit is opposite the entrance to the reserve.
There is a toilet and a walking trail. Dogs on leash are welcome but camping and fires are not permitted.
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