The abundant waterways of the Geographe region give life to a vast diversity of flora and fauna -
in fact, the area is located in one of only 25 biodiversity hotspots in the world.

Tuart Forest

The coastal plain of the region is home to the Tuart Forest – with almost 2,000 hectares of this forest remaining it is one of the rarest in the world. A protected area of pristine Tuart Forest can be found in Bunbury at the southern end of Ocean Drive. This reserve is the habitat for a variety of wildlife including kangaroos, bandicoots and ringtail possums.

Jarrah Forest

As you move inland the Jarrah Forest becomes dominant. The thick Jarrah Forest of Collie River Valley is protected by the 4,000 hectare Wellington National Park which offers extenstive walk and mountain bike trails. In the Ferguson Valley near Dardanup is one of the largest Jarrah trees in the area – the King Jarrah. A protective boardwalk follows its circumference allowing an intimate view of this majestic old tree.

The Colours of Spring

Sunshine and wildflowers ensure Spring (September to November) in the Bunbury area is an extraordinary time. Call into the Bunbury Visitor Centre to find out what is blooming and where. Some of the best viewing locations are within close proximity to the city:

Manea Park
Winthrop Avenue, Bunbury

Maidens Reserve
Ocean Drive, Bunbury

Tuart Forest
Ocean Drive, Bunbury

Crooked Brook Forest
Crooked Brook Road, Dardanup

Wellington Dam
Coalfields Highway, Collie

Wildflower Picnic Site
South West Highway, Harvey

Find out more about Bunbury’s great outdoors and available tours.