Introducing Stirling Range National Park
Ever seen a Queen of Sheba orchid or a Stirling Bell? The spectacular wildflower season blooms from late August to early December. Rising abruptly from the surrounding flat and sandy plains, Stirling Range’s propensity to change colour through blues, reds and purples will captivate photographers. Try to squeeze in at least one half-day walk to Toll Peak (plentiful wildflowers), Toolbrunup Peak (for views and a good climb) or Bluff Knoll (1073m, the highest peak in the range).
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The well-run Stirling Range Retreat (08-9827 9229; www.stirlingrange.com.au; Chester Pass Rd; tent/caravan sites $9/22, budget dm/d $19/45, cabins $79-115) is on the park’s northern boundary. There’s a wide range of accommodation, from a backpackers lodge to self-contained, rammed-earth cabins.
You can stay and eat at Lily (08-9827 9205; www.thelily.com.au; Chester Pass Rd, Borden; cottage from $119; closed Mon), where lunch in the restaurant is a delight, and may be your only chance to eat real Dutch apple cake ($7) in rural WA.
Camping in the national park is at Moingup Springs on Chester Pass Rd, near the Toolbrunup Peak turn-off. Another good option is Mt Trio Bush Camping & Caravan Park (08-9827 9270; www.mounttrio.com.au; Salt River Rd; unpowered/powered sites per person $10/12), a big bush block on a farm property close to the walking tracks of the western half of the park. There are decent facilities, including wheelchair access to the showers.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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by wombatrois 27 July 2010
You can go to the Pinnacles and Ningaloo, but just be aware that they will be very hot - you may like that type of weather, but be warned,…
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