The annual Blooming Wild Festival celebrates the wildflower season in the Southern Forests and Valleys. Celebrate the diversity and experience the magnificent natural gardens that make up the Southern Forests and Valleys region.
Encompassing the tall timber towns of Northcliffe, Pemberton, Manjimup and Walpole and the surrounding towns of Bridgetown, Greenbushes, Balingup and Nannup, the festival showcases the wide range of landscapes, flora and fauna over the Spring season.
Explore a range of self guided trails or join a guided tour or event.
BUGS AND BLOOMS WEEKEND | 11-13TH OCTOBER 2024
If you love bugs, blooms and photography then keep the weekend of 11-13 October free. Paul Irvine will be down to help us search for and photograph our local peacock spider species around Manjimup and Northcliffe. We will also have Beth Baker here for a flora photography workshop so it will be a great weekend. Once we have dates, times and costs finalised we will let you know.
GUIDED NORTHCLIFFE FLAURA WALK | 10TH OCTOBER 2024
Have you ever wondered what plant is that? Join Wendy for a 2.5km walk through the Northcliffe Forest Park to learn about the plants found there and how they function as part of our forest ecosystems.
Meet at the Northcliffe Visitor Centre by 10am. Please wear sturdy enclosed walking shoes and note we will be walking on uneven ground (customised flora tours for those who have limited mobility are available by prior arrangement).
Please book asap by contacting Wendy – wendy.eiby@warrencc.org.au or text 0434811474 as spaces are limited. Children must be supervised by an adult.
GUIDED WILDFLOWER, FARM & FOOD WALK | 12TH, 19TH and 26TH OCTOBER 2024
This tour gives you a glimpse into rural life in the South West. First meet your local guide at their property at 10am for a 45min guided walk through the adjoining Northcliffe forest to discover the unique flora of this region. Then stay on if you wish to have a tour of their family truffle farm, meet the truffle dogs and see their raised bed veggie garden system and fruit orchard. Wild flora, truffle farming and home food production all in the one tour.
Please wear sturdy enclosed walking shoes and note you will be walking on uneven ground. Cost: $10 per adult; $8 concession and children 17 years and under are free.
Please book asap by contacting the Northcliffe Visitor Centre on info@visitnorthcliffewa.com or 9776 7203 as spaces are limited. Children must be supervised by an adult.
To explore all events happening visit our website. Don’t forget to share your favourite photos of spring in the Southern Forest & Valleys region by tagging us on instagram @bloomingwildfestival
