Australia’s Wildflowers & Blooming Landscapes: Top Spots for Flowering Seasons and Scenic Drives

Where to see Australia’s Wildflowers & Blooming Landscapes

Wildflowers & Blooming Landscapes in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Location

Notes / Highlights

Address

Canberra Nature Park

Various wildflower species in spring

Multiple sites across ACT – e.g., Black Mountain, Mount Ainslie

Mount Stromlo

Wildflowers on hillsides

Cotter Rd, Stromlo ACT 2611

Namadgi National Park

Native orchids, wattles, and more

Tharwa ACT 2620

Wildflowers & Blooming Landscapes in New South Wales (NSW)

Location

Notes / Highlights

Address

Blue Mountains

Diverse wildflowers, especially in spring

Blue Mountains National Park, NSW – entry via Katoomba or Blackheath

Lavender Farm, Southern Highlands

Lavender fields with seasonal blooming

105 Old South Rd, Bowral NSW 2576 (e.g. The Australian Lavender Farm)

Murrumbidgee River Region

Riverine wildflowers and native plants

Along Murrumbidgee River, near Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

Orange Poppy Fields

Seasonal poppy flower fields in spring

Icely Rd, Orange NSW 2800 (exact location may vary yearly)

Pilliga Forest

Unique wildflower species and heathlands

Pilliga, via Narrabri NSW 2390

Tulip Top Gardens, Tumbarumba

Tulip fields in spring, family-friendly gardens

20 Old Hume Hwy, Sutton NSW 2620 (Note: Tulip Top Gardens is near Sutton, not Tumbarumba)

Wildflowers & Blooming Landscapes in the Northern Territory (NT)

Location

Notes / Highlights

Address

Alice Springs Desert Park

Desert blooms and native flora

Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs NT 0870

Nitmiluk National Park

Wildflowers along river gorges

Gorge Rd, Katherine NT 0850

West MacDonnell Ranges

Desert wildflowers and spectacular scenery

West of Alice Springs NT – access via Larapinta Dr

Wildflowers & Blooming Landscapes in Queensland (QLD)

Location

Notes / Highlights

Address

Carnarvon Gorge

Diverse native flowers and orchids

Carnarvon National Park, via Injune QLD 4454

Girraween National Park

Granite landscapes with spring blooms

Pyramids Rd, Ballandean QLD 4382

Glass House Mountains

Native wildflowers and rare species

Bruce Hwy, Glass House Mountains QLD 4518

Mount Barney National Park

Wildflower displays in sub-tropical forest

Mount Barney Rd, Mount Barney QLD 4287

The Big Pineapple, Sunshine Coast

Seasonal flower markets and festivals

76 Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye QLD 4559

Wildflowers & Blooming Landscapes in South Australia (SA)

Location

Notes / Highlights

Address

Barossa Valley

Wildflowers among vineyards

Barossa Valley, SA – around Tanunda and Nuriootpa

Eyre Peninsula

Coastal and inland wildflowers

Eyre Peninsula, SA – e.g. Port Lincoln and Coffin Bay

Flinders Ranges

Rich diversity of wildflowers in spring

Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, Wilpena SA 5434

Mount Remarkable National Park

Native orchids and colorful blooms

Mambray Creek, via Augusta Hwy SA 5495

Wildflowers & Blooming Landscapes in Tasmania (TAS)

Location

Notes / Highlights

Address

Bay of Fires

Coastal wildflowers and heathlands

North East Coast, access via St Helens TAS 7216

Bridestowe Lavender Estate

Famous for expansive lavender fields; bloom peak Dec–Jan

296 Gillespies Rd, Nabowla TAS 7260

Cradle Mountain

Alpine wildflowers in summer

Cradle Mountain Rd, Cradle Mountain TAS 7306

Freycinet National Park

Coastal wildflowers and heath

Coles Bay Rd, Coles Bay TAS 7215

Hillwood Blueberry Farm

Flowering blueberry fields in late spring

105 Hillwood Jetty Rd, Hillwood TAS 7252

Mount Field National Park

Native orchids and wildflower meadows

66 Lake Dobson Rd, Mount Field TAS 7140

Bridestowe Lavender Farm

Take a relaxing stroll through Bridestowe Lavender Farm and enjoy the fresh scent of lavender.

Wildflowers & Blooming Landscapes in Victoria (VIC)

Location

Notes / Highlights

Address

Dandenong Ranges

Forest wildflowers in spring

Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda VIC 3788

Grampians National Park

Diverse wildflower species

Halls Gap VIC 3381

Heathcote-Graytown National Park

Pink and white wildflowers

Heathcote-Nagambie Rd, Heathcote VIC 3523

Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Silvan

Large tulip festival each spring

357 Monbulk Rd, Silvan VIC 3795

Wilsons Promontory

Coastal and heathland wildflowers

Wilsons Promontory Rd, Tidal River VIC 3960

Wildflowers & Blooming Landscapes in Western Australia (WA)

Location

Notes / Highlights

Address

Albany Wildflower Fields

Expansive wildflower fields with many native species

Around Albany WA 6330 – e.g., Torndirrup National Park

Coral Coast (Kalbarri, Shark Bay)

Spectacular wildflower displays in spring

Kalbarri WA 6536 & Shark Bay WA 6537

Esperance

Coastal wildflowers and rare species

Esperance WA 6450 – Cape Le Grand National Park area

Fitzgerald River National Park

One of the richest wildflower areas

Hamersley Dr, Bremer Bay WA 6338

Kings Park (Perth)

Iconic wildflower displays close to the city

Fraser Ave, West Perth WA 6005

Margaret River Lavender Farm

Lavender fields and related products

280 Caves Rd, Margaret River WA 6285

Stirling Range

Alpine and heath wildflowers

Bluff Knoll Rd, Stirling Range National Park WA 6338

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