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Natural Wonders of the Wheatbelt
Curtains of bark and the sleek shining trunks of stately salmon gum and gimlet greet visitors to the woodlands of the Wheatbelt in autumn (March to May).
Carpets of pink and yellow everlastings, roadside verges festooned in wattle and a great diversity of flowering shrubs delight the visitor in winter and spring (July to October).
Granite rock walks are wonderful at all times of the year.
The woodlands of the Wheatbelt contain a greater diversity of
flora
and
fauna
than the forests of the south west of the State. You may even see a mallee fowl wander by or encounter a kangaroo or echidna.
Magnificent
granite outcrops
are waiting to be explored. These range from
Hyden
in the south to Elachbutting in the north; from Kokerbin Rock in the west to Karalee in the east with numerous secluded and special spots in between.
Expansive
salt lakes
with their shrub margins are spectacular in all seasons.
Interpretative walks
offer an insight into the environment and are a great way of interacting with plants and animals.
Nature and Shire
Reserves
throughout the Central Wheatbelt area contain a wide variety of habitats. We ask you to respect reserves and leave no evidence of your visit. No camping is permitted in reserves unless indicated.
To get your eye in and learn about the flowers consider a half day wildflower
tour
from Merredin. Available August to October.
Many of the
self drive
itineraries include areas rich in wildflowers from July through to October.
The dedicated plant enthusiast or bird watcher
may like to try and find many of the species listed under
Flora species
and
Birds
.
To view a selection of native plants select
Tree Gallery
or
Wildflower Gallery.
See the Blue Tongue Lizard in its natural habitat
Natural Wonders
Granite Outcrops
Enjoy the spectacular views and rock formations of granite outcrops in the Wheatbelt
Salt Lakes
Take a sea change and enjoy...
Tree Species
List of common tree species in the Wheatbelt
Reserves
Nature and Shire Reserves
Wheatbelt Wildflowers
Spectacular displays of wildflowers can be found throughout the wheatbelt during the months of June to October.
Stop and admire the roadside wildflowers
Spot the pink and grey galah, a familiar sight throughout the Wheatbelt region
Capture the incredible display of wildflowers in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia