Wildflower Hikes and Trails

Wander along scenic trails that wind through rolling hills, granite outcrops, and open bushland, all carpeted with everlastings, orchids, and rare native species during wildflower season. Wildflower Country offers a unique blend of biodiversity, cultural heritage and outback charm.

Mullewa Bushland Trail
Mullewa | Moderate | 2.37km | No National Park Fees
The trail begins and ends at the Mullewa Scenic Lookout, or can be accessed from the Information Bay on Gray Street via the Railway Heritage Loop. Interpretive signage along the trail highlights the area’s natural heritage and Indigenous cultural significance. Find out more.

Mullewa Wildflower Walk
Mullewa | Moderate | 2.68km | No National Park Fees
This trail begins and ends on Lovers Lane, opposite the caravan park. Alternatively, the trail can be accessed from the Town Heritage Trail via the Railway Heritage Loop (see map). Signposts along the way identify and provide descriptions of some of the most common and striking wildflower species. During the season volunteers will also tag spots of significance that helps travellers identify more wildflower species. Find out more.

Rail Heritage Loop
Mullewa | Easy | 1.7km | No National Park Fees
The trail connects with both the Bushland Trail and the Wildflower Walk. Discover the intriguing history of the Mullewa railway precinct, once a bustling hub of railway operations. Find out more.

Town Heritage Trail
Mullewa | Easy | 1.1km | No National Park Fees
The perfect trail for a relaxed stroll, using wide flat footpaths, the Town Heritage Trail is a great way to see and learn about the town's built heritage. Find out more.

Hawes Heritage Trail
Mullewa | Easy | 0.59km | No National Park Fees
This trail is 590 metres one-way – links the Town Hall to Hawes’ church and museum, and showcases the work of this remarkable priest-architect right across the mid-west. Find out more.

Plateau Loop Trail
Coalseam Conservation Park | Moderate | 3.2km | No National Park Fees
This walk trail in Coalseam Conservation Park is renowned for its spectacular spring wildflower display and fascinating geological history. The trail meanders through a rare eucalypt woodland and takes visitors to a plateau ridge to enjoy sweeping valley views over a majestic landscape. Look carefully and walk quietly to discover some of the park’s birds and reptiles along the way. Find out more.

The Northern Loop
Mullewa | Easy | 115km | No National Park Fees
This drive route includes the old Tenindewa settlement and school (with its historic causeway across the lake), and the nearby Wolya Well, a vital water point on the original road to the Murchison. You will then pass the fascinating Bindoo Glacier Beds on your way to the gorgeous Greenough River and Noondamurra Pool, a place of great significance to local aboriginal people. Bindoo Hill Nature Reserve is a grand example of the diversity of this landscape (especially in spring), and the Homesteads and Carbon Capture sites tell two vastly different stories of farm life in this area. The final section of the trail takes you to several historic sites on the old De Grey-Mullewa Stock Route, before returning to town via the poignant Pioneer Cemetery. Find out more.

The Southern Circuit
Mullewa | Easy | 145km | No National Park Fees
Another great drive trail within Wildflower Country. Visit the tragic Butterabby Graves site, a raw reminder of the clash of cultures that occurred when European settlers moved into Wajarri Country. Then travel via atmospheric Wongoondy Hall to visit Coalseam Conservation Park, an eclectic mix of spring wildflowers, early mining history and stunning cliff-top views. The once-bustling settlement of Tardun offers the bonus of also having Wildflower Way interpretive sculptures, and not far north is the remarkable Hawes-designed Christian Brothers Agricultural School (Note: no public access; view from Site or road only). Next comes Pindar, with its historic stone hotel building and its annual wreath flower displays, and then a historic rail siding and a little-known World War II military camp. Return to town via the old showgrounds and Mass Rock, two places redolent of Mullewa’s early history. Find out more.

Heritage Walk Trail
Carnamah | Easy-Moderate | 145km | No National Park Fees
A great walking or cycling trail, meander through the bush on the side of the Bunjil-Carnamah road, connecting up to the driveway of the historic Macpherson Homestead and then finishing at the homestead. Find out more.

Art & Heritage Trail
Carnamah | Easy | No National Park Fees
A trail of heritage plaques, murals, historic photographs, old advertisements and artworks. The trial begins with the mural outside IGA at 6 Yarra Street, continues in the windows of Wallace's News & Drapery, turns up Macpherson Street and runs up both sides of the street, finishing with the last plaque outside 46 Macpherson Street.

Coorow Farm
Coorow Farm | Coorow | Moderate-Hard | 6km | No National Park Fees
Walk. drive or cycle this stunning track. During wildlfower season the farm hosts an array of wildflowers - including orchids, everlastings and natives. It offers a scenic view of picturesque farmlands. Note: if a lot of rainfall has occurred recently - check road conditions as it is a dirk track.

Depot Hill
Mingenew | Easy | No National Park Fees
Allow 30 minutes (minimum) for this bushwalk. Bring wildflower booklets to help you identify the many species you will see along the way. These may include orchids, everlastings, cats paw, thriptomene, dampiera & many more. Depot Hill is accessible via the Allanooka Springs Rd (sealed & signposted) from Geraldton to Mingenew. It is a great spot for a picnic.

Mingenew Hill Walk
Mingenew | Moderate | 1km | No National Park Fees
A must-do when visiting the gorgeous town of Mingenew, trek up the iconic Mingenew Hill to see spectacular sweeping views of the countryside and a walk well worth the journey.

Three Springs Heritage Trail
Three Springs | Easy | No National Park Fees
A walk along the Heritage Trail will give you a brief outline of the history of the Three Springs area whilst also viewing wildflowers local to the site. Info board & BBQ facilities at the start of the walk.