Sep 7 – 20, 2026 · 14 days
A 14-day journey from Geraldton to Esperance and back to Perth — wildflowers, whales, granite coves and golden coastlines.
The Journey
This is a slow, considered loop through Western Australia's most striking landscapes — beginning in Geraldton's wildflower-painted hinterland and tracing the southern coast through Esperance, Albany and the karri forests of Walpole.
We finish in Margaret River wine country before returning to Perth. Timed for September — the brief, golden window when everlastings bloom, Southern Right Whales migrate close to shore, and the air still carries winter's clarity.
Highlights: Coalseam wildflowers, Wave Rock, Cape Le Grand, Torndirrup whale watching, Valley of the Giants, Margaret River cellars.
Day by Day
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Begin your journey in the heart of wildflower country. Coalseam Conservation Park is a renowned hotspot for everlasting wildflowers in September. Explore vibrant blooms and immerse yourself in the Mid-West's natural beauty.
Why September
Western Australia has many seasons — but few rival the third week of September, when wildflowers, whales and gentle weather all line up.
September is peak everlasting season. Coalseam Conservation Park, Mingenew and the Mid-West backroads erupt in pink, white and yellow carpets.
Mothers and calves hug the South Coast between June and October. Albany's Torndirrup cliffs and the Bremer Bay headlands are world-class viewing.
Time it with the Djilba Wildflower Festival (Sep 19–23) and the Margaret River Region Open Studios (Sep 12–27) for artists, makers and growers.
The shortlist
A 15-metre granite wave, frozen mid-break.
Lucky Bay's chalk-white sand and resident roos.
Treetop walk through ancient red tingle forest.
World-class chardonnay, cabernet and small producers.
1.8 km of timber stretching into Geographe Bay.
Southern Right Whales close to the granite cliffs.