Armadale Setters Common is located in Bedfordale, Western Australia. It is a large bushland reserve that is known for a variety of wildflowers in spring, boasting 318 plant species. It is also home to diverse fauna.
There are a number of hiking trails in Armadale Settlers Common, offering a range of experiences, from easy walks to picnicking, wildlife observation and photography. We visited this place late August, searching for wildflowers. Surely enough, we found quite a selection of them.
Settlers Common East
This is the smaller part of the reserve, which has great picnic facilities with benches, picnic tables and shelters. Observation Circle has gravel trails, offering bushland hiking experience. Next to it, is paved path for pram and wheelchair access.
There is also the greater Settlers Common on the other side of Carradine Road with longer trails (all gravel). We haven’t covered that place, hence we can’t write much about it. So all the pictures were taken in Settlers Common East.
Lechenaultia Biloba (above left). Blue Squill – Chamaescilla corymbosa (above right).
Common Donkey Orchid – Diuris brumalis (above left). Hakea lissocarapha – Honey Bush (above right).
Kennedia coccinea – Coral Vine (above left). Kennedia prostrata – Running Postman (above right).
Lemon-scented Darwinia (above left). Milkmaids Burchardia congesta (above right).
Morning Iris – Orthrosanthus laxus (above left). Swan River Myrtle – Hypocalymma robustum (above right).
Hairy Jug Flower – Adenanthos barbiger (above left). Red Ink Sundew – Drosera erythrorhiza (above top right). Wilson’s Grevillea – above bottom right.
Location and additional info
In conclusion, there is some practical information. Armadale Settlers Common is about 40 minutes drive from Perth. You can access it from Canns Road or Carradine Road, Bedfordale. There is no entry fee and dogs are allowed in this place.
