ALBANY WILDFLOWERS

Awash with wattle & wildflowers, this image was taken in late Oct. An easy 90 min return walk with stunning swimming spot at half way. Frenchmans Bay Rd from Albany, R Quaramup Reserve Rd. Park at Whalers Cove, enter trail at the Point Possession sign.

30 mins from town, Ulster Rd, continue to the turn-off for Two Peoples Bay (and Little Beach) view wildflowers along the roadside at around the 6km mark. Wildflowers not as prolific at Two Peoples Bay & Little Beach, both great spots to enjoy nature!

The forest walk to The Granite Skywalk is a fabulous place to see wildflowers during the spring.

5 minutes from town. Middleton Road to beach, walk along Boardwalk 10 - 15 minutes in a southerly direction and see many wildflower varieties, and some amazing views of the King George Sound and Islands. Whales may also be seen during August-October.

Driving to Albany WA, on Albany Highway, you will encounter many stunning varieties of wattle along the roadside Aug-Nov. Take a short walk into bushland and you may see some orchids and other varieties of wildflowers.

In Late September, the Albany Wildflower Association hold a display at a local venue, usually held at the Anglican Church Hall in York Street, Albany. The venue and opening hours are advertised on our events page in late September or for more information, visit the Wildflower association's website.

Head to the Stirlings (45 minute drive) via Chester Pass Rd from Albany. Choose one of the many nature trails to walk to see wildflowers.