Wildflowers – Grampians
The Grampians region is one of Australia’s richest and most diverse flora areas, from subalpine forest, shrub woodland, heathlands and swamps to riverine. It is home to more than one third of the State’s flora and was once described as the Garden of Victoria by first Victorian Government botanist Ferdinand von Mueller.
Spring is the best time to see wildflowers throughout the region, but there are many plants in flower throughout the year. Discover 1,000 species of flowers, 24 of which are found only in the Grampians and 12 of which are found only in the Little Desert National Park.
The colourful display ranges from white to yellow, orange, reds, pinks and blues. Some of the many beautiful wildflowers to look out for are the Grampians Thryptomene, the Grampians Bauera, Flame Heath, Victorian Smoke-bush, grevilleas, and a wonderful variety of bush peas and orchids.
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Wildflowers can be viewed within the park in and around Halls Gap-Mt Zero Road (Heatherlie Quarry, Golton Gorge and Beehive Falls, Roses Gap Road in the northern Grampians and Halls Gap-Dunkeld Road in the southern Grampians.
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The Little Desert Nature Lodge offers personalised tours by 4WD or on foot exploring the natural attractions, wildflowers and wildlife of the region.
Nhill-Harrow Road, Nhill
Ph 03 5391 5232
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The Big Springmount Wildflower Farm
Between April and Christmas the Big Springmount Wildflower Farm produces and distributes Australian native wildflowers to local florists and wholesalers within Australia and to 15 countries around the world. Open to visitors by appointment.
Winfields Road, Laharum
Ph 03 5383 8235
Black Range Cashmere and Thryptomene Farm
Visit in early spring to see cashmere goat kids, or call in between May and October when a profusion of wildflowers bloom.
Red Rock Road, Mockinya near Brimpaen
Ph 03 5383 7506
Pomonal Wildflower Nursery
This nursery grows and sells a wide range of Australian native plants. Visitors are welcome to wander around the display garden.
Wildflower Drive, Pomonal
Ph 03 5356 6250
Wartook Gardens
Approximately 1,000 species of Australian Plants are grown in Wartook Gardens including many acacias, eucalypts, grevilleas, hakeas, banksias, dryandras, and dampieras. Visit in October, when plants are in flower. Tours of the garden are available.
Open by appointment (best July to December)
Mount Victoria Road, Wartook
Ph 03 5383 6200
