Albany and the surrounding southern regions are home to a wide range of rare and unique flora. Flowers such as orchids, kangaroo paws, milkmaids, mountain bells, and a host of others give colour to green pastures in an explosive way. Because of Western Australia’s broad climatic range, more than 12,000 wildflower species colour the state for about five months of the year, with September to November being the most prolific.

The nearby Porongurup's, Stirling Range and Fitzgerald River National Parks are popular wildflower regions and most celebrate the season with wildflower events annually and there are plenty of self guided or guided tours available

More than 150 species of orchids and 165 species of eucalypts are known to inhabit the area, along with grass trees, scented plants and more.

Please Note: The picking of wildflowers is prohibited by law throughout Western Australia. The purchase of dried wildflowers can be made from craft and souvenir shops.