Harvey Wildflower Ridge Walk is a must for wildflower enthusiasts. The walk is 1,4km loop and is quite easy with a few manageable slopes. As you climb higher, you will enjoy beautiful views of the ridge and nearby Harvey Dam. The trail is open all year round but is best enjoyed in spring when masses of wildflowers are blooming. These pictures were taken early October.
Boronia species (above left), Cowslip orchid Caladenia flava (above top right), Diuris longifolia Purple Pansy Orchid (above bottom right).
Stylidium androsaceum Book Triggerplant (above top left), Stylidium schoenoides Cow Kicks Triggerplant (above bottom left), Thelymitra macrophylla Scented Sun Orchid (above right).
Harvey Wildflower Ridge Walk location and extra info
Harvey Wildflower Rige Walk is located just outside of Harvey, in the South West, under 2 hours drive south from Perth. It is on Honeymoon Road, off South Western Highway.
There are secluded picnic facilities with gorgeous views but no toilets. Dogs are not allowed.
Foxes Lair is a bushland reserve, on the edge of Narrogin town in the Wheatbelt area. It is well known to wildflower enthusiasts and lovers of bird and wildlife. We visited it as part of our trip to Dryandra Woodland, searching for wildflowers, late September. It was a wonderful addition to our camping trip, as we took our time to take it slow and enjoy the outdoors.
Valley Loop Trail
What to do in Foxes Lair
Foxes Lair is a great place to enjoy nature, go hiking, cycling or picnicing. There are 5 walking trails within the reserve, all quite easy. In addition, there is also a cycle trail and 3 picnic grounds within the reserve. Facilities include shelter and picnic tables but no toilets (you can find public toilets a short drive away in Narrogin).
Marri picnic ground
Wildflowers at Foxes Lair
These are the flowers spotted late September along Valley Loop trail.
While you visit Foxes Lair nature reserve, it is worthwhile to drop at nearby Narrogin visitor centre. We were pleasantly surprised with this nice little information centre, run by friendly volunteers. The centre is well stocked with lots of information on the surrounding parks, reserves and other attractions.
Furthermore, Dryandra Country Visitor Centre in Narrogin has an interesting interactive display – diorama of Narrogin back in 1960s. Apparently, it is still work in progress, so next time you visit it, there might be a bigger and more detailed display on offer.
Diorama of Narrogin
Apart from the visitor centre, Narrogin is quite a nice town by itself. It is relatively large, which means you can easily stock up on food and fuel. Also, there are also a number of pretty and interesting parks within the town.
Memorial park in Narrogin
So, next time you are passing by, we recommend you stop by at Narrogin! And, of course, Foxes Lair is a must if you are searching for wildflowers.
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