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WA Wildflowers: Chasing Orchids Across the South West

Follow a WA wildflowers road trip from Collie to Orchid Valley. Camp, spot orchids, and enjoy scenic South West WA drives in this guide for travellers 50+.


Camp, spot orchids and enjoy scenic drives across South West WA on this 50+ friendly trip.

The drive south to the Collie area was nothing less than spectacular. The weather might not have been perfect as it was overcast – but the fields were all covered in glorious green grass, and wildflowers were out in abundance. 

Before we knew it, it was already lunchtime and Glen Mervyn Dam was only 14 kilometres away, so we decided that it would be a good place to have lunch. 

The next day, everything started well. A beautiful morning at Glen Mervyn Dam and no wind, so I was able to get the drone out and get some quick video shots. It was only about an hour's drive to Boyup Brook, and the scenery along the way was spectacular.

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