Wildflowers, Blossom and Blooms – 7 Spots to Bask in the Perth Hills this Spring
Springtime is bursting with blooms in the Perth Hills, from delicate pink and white blossom dusting the bare branches of fruit trees, to rare wildflowers deep in the bushland, and the spectacular annual tulip displays at Araluen Botanic Park. Just a short drive from the city, the Perth Hills make an easy spring day out – whether you’re chasing a family-friendly festival, a gentle bush walk or a picnic among the petals.
Check out why spring is blooming beautiful in the Perth Hills.
Feature image credit: Amanda Carlin
Blossom-filled Orchards
Wandering beneath rows of flowering fruit trees at S&R Orchard is a springtime must. The Walliston orchard opens for its Blossom Festival this 5-20 September, when pink and white blooms transform the grounds into a pastel-hued playground.
Bring a picnic rug to throw down under the trees, or make a day of it with food trucks, tractor rides, an animal farm and plenty of whimsical pink photo props scattered throughout the orchard. It’s a particularly good activity pick for families, couples and camera-wielding flower lovers.
In Roleystone, Raeburn Orchards offers a gentle take on blossom season. In September, when the stone-fruit trees are flowering, the orchard is sprinkled with soft pink and white petals. The family-run spot is a picture-perfect setting for a stroll, picnic, a little seasonal produce shopping in the orchard’s packing shed and a stop for coffee and cake. The orchard’s blooms are a beautiful excuse to take the scenic route through the Perth Hills.
Wildflower-lined Trails
The Perth Hills are at their most colourful in spring, with native wildflowers blooming beside walking trails, spilling across bushland and brightening roadside verges. You don’t need to travel far to find them – almost every trail has something pretty worth stopping for. Here are a few of our favourite spots for a wander or a scenic drive:
Spring brings plenty of colour at ground level on the Mundlimup Timber Trail forest walk near Jarrahdale. Take your time along the trail and look out for native shrubs and tiny wildflowers growing beside the path. It’s a refreshing way to pair the historic town’s history with a little botanical wonder.
This peaceful F.R. Berry Reserve rewards a slow visit. Follow the gravel tracks and keep your eyes close to the ground: delicate native orchids, golden wattles and rare wildflowers can be found among the undergrowth during late winter and spring months. Listen for birds, enjoy the rocky cascades and appreciate the smaller details at this Gidgegannup spot.
The name says it all. The Flora Roads around Gidgegannup are worth taking a scenic drive down during wildflower season, when roadside verges become a patchwork of native blooms. Cruise along certified “Flora Roads”: O’Brien Road, Berry Road, Reserve Road and Reen Road, spotting farmland, bushland and bursts of colour from native wildflowers like Blue Leschenaultia and Kangaroo Paws. Pack snacks, choose a scenic route and allow plenty of time for safe, designated stops along the way. Find more info here.
One of WA’s oldest national parks is made for a spring adventure. The trails around John Forrest National Parkweave through open forest and rocky gullies, with seasonal wildflowers adding pops of colour to the landscape. Combine your flower-spotting with a walk along the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail or a picnic near the waterfalls.
While you’re exploring, please be sure to admire the wildflowers without picking them. These delicate beauties play a vital role in the ecosystem, and leaving them undisturbed ensures they will be there for many wildflower seasons to come.
Image credit: Araluen Botanic Park
Blooming Beautiful Gardens
For spring colour on a grand scale, make a beeline for the world-renowned Araluen Botanic Park in Roleystone. From Friday 4 September, its annual ‘It’s Yates Springtime at Araluen Tulip Festival’ will turn the historic manicured gardens into a kaleidoscope of blooming bulbs, with swathes of tulips in every shade from lipstick red to sunshine yellow and brilliant white.
But it’s not just the tulips worth lingering for. Wander beneath towering trees, follow the garden paths beside stone walls and waterfalls, and find a quiet spot for a picnic among the daffodils, hyacinths, lilies, iris, camellias, and rhododendrons. The park’s spring program often includes family activities, music and special events, making it an easy all-day outing.
Image credit: Kalamunda Garden Festival
If the spring blooms have you plotting a greener backyard, head to Stirk Park for the seasonal edition of the Kalamunda Garden Festival. Held on the first Sunday of each season, the community event brings together plant growers, gardening experts, garden-art makers and nature-minded stallholders for a lively day among the trees.
The 2026 spring festival is on Sunday 6 September. Browse everything from native plants, orchids and edible varieties to pots, tools and garden sculptures, then pause for talks from guest speakers – included with entry. There’s also a plant crèche, so you can keep shopping without having to carry your new leafy additions around all day.
Explore the spring colours of the Perth Hills – they’re closer than you think.