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Four Seasons for Bush Walking and Wildflowers
It's an easy drive through the mountains along an ancient river bed and an easy walk from Stirling Range Retreat to the National Park, a nature lover's wonderland. The park boasts over 1530 species of flowering plants (more than 87 are endemic), 10 species of Mountain Bells (Darwinia) and 125 species of orchids. Walkers will be surprised to find flowers in the National Park at any time of the year.
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AUTUMN (FALL)- March, April and May
During autumn the weather is cooling down and dawn is not quite so early in the morning. It is a magic time for bush walking, and a head in the clouds experience!
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WINTER - June, July and August
When strong southerly winds and widespread frosty conditions occur, there is an increased likelihood of snow on top of the highest peaks. When snow is forecast weather conditions on the mountain tops are extreme. Snowfalls on the mountain tops have occured at other times of the year when these weather conditions prevail.
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SPRING - is spectacular from late August through September, October and November
On the mountain tops the flowers are at their best in December and January!
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- Spring starts in late August when the Acacias, Hakeas, Banksia and the Queen of Sheba Orchids bloom. The height of the Wildflower Season continues through September and October.
- In September, October and November Mountain Bells, which occur above the 300 metre contour level begin to bloom.
- From November through to mid January hikers find flowers as they approach the higher altitudes.
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Hidden Treasures Orchid and Wildflower Tours and Bird Walks
In September and October, we show the area's magnificent flora and bird life in our Hidden Treasures Orchid and Wildflower Tours and Hidden Treasures Dawn Bird Walks.
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Slide Evenings - Flora and Fauna of Stirling Range National Park
Held in Orchid Function Centre, Stirling Range Retreat. When: Flora - from Sept 1st to Oct 31st on Monday, Thursday and Saturday nights at 7pm. Birds - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights from mid September to Oct 31st. Cost: $3 per person. Duration: 1.5 hours.
SUMMER - December, January and February
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From November to mid January hikers find flowers at higher altitudes. They are best on the summits in December and January.
Summer is favoured by walkers who are invigorated by mountain walks at dawn. Dawn is at approximately 6:14am on January 1st and the mountains are magic early on a summer morning. This is the time when campers really enjoy rising with the sun, lazing around the pool and early nights.
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