Southern Flora Tours

Southern Flora Wildflower and Bird Tours normally operate Wednesday to Sunday between 15th August and 15th November when there is an abundance of spring flowers. Tours outside these dates can be arranged with other attractions included in the tours. Bird tours can be conducted any month other than February and July.

The exact itinerary for these tours will be decided nearer the departure date depending on the flowering times of different species, seasonal conditions and time since fire in different reserves.

HALF & FULL DAY BRIDGETOWN WILDFLOWER AND BIRD TOURS

Wildflowers and birds of the Jarrah and Marri forest, Karri forest and Wandoo woodland will be experienced on these tours of National Parks and Reserves surrounding Bridgetown. Wildflowers and bush birds can be seen while wandering along scenic bush tracks at each site. The tracks are easy walking and less than 1km each to allow plenty of time for photographing wildflowers and birds and soaking up the peaceful ambience of the forests.

Guests for these tours can be collected from the Bridgetown Visitor Centre in the main street of Bridgetown, or from their local accommodation. Pick up time is usually 8am for full day or morning tours or 1pm for afternoon tours. The half day tours are approximately four hours duration and include morning or afternoon snacks and drinks. Picnic lunch is provided for the full day tours. Binoculars and Field Guide are provided for all tours. Guests will need to bring a hat, sturdy walking boots, camera and water bottle.

FULL DAY WILDFLOWER AND BIRD TOURS

Four one day tours travel further afield revealing different habitats, wildflowers and bird species and picturesque rural landscapes. Guests are met at the Bridgetown Visitor Centre, or collected from their accommodation in Bridgetown, Manjimup or Pemberton at 8am, returning by about 5pm. The tours include a picnic lunch, and morning and afternoon snacks and drinks. Binoculars and Field Guides are provided for these tours. Guests will need to bring a hat, sturdy walking boots, camera and water bottle.

Two and three day wildflower and nature-based tours can be arranged on request to venture further afield to Margaret River, Walpole or the Stirling Range to experience a wider range of stunning landscapes and intriguing wildflowers in the South-West.