Picture: Westonia

Westonia A vibrant community lifestyle! “Step back in time” Westonia a remarkable, modern yet historic, feel. It is an impressive and unique project designed to preserve the heritage of the town.

Picture: EDNA MAY GOLDMINE WESTONIA

EDNA MAY GOLDMINE WESTONIA The opportunity to view a working mine site in action and the chance of watching a blast keep the Lookout firmly on the local must do list. The Lookout is located just off Warrachuppin Road on the northern edge of the townsite and provides great views of an operating open pit gold mine For more information and Blast times contact the Shire office on (08) 90467063 during office hours Read More

Picture: Hood-Penn Museum

Hood-Penn Museum The Hood-Penn Museum in Westonia is the result of an extremely generous donation of a large historical collection from the Hood-Penn family who previously owned the Burracoppin Store. Read More

Picture: Adventure Elachbutting

Adventure Elachbutting Elachbutting Rock is a massive granite outcrop, a very popular camping spot for 4x4 wheel clubs and for locals. It has a spectacular colourful wave similar to Hyden’s Wave Rock with the added beauty of ‘Monty’s Pass’, a 30m tunnel caused by a rock slide. An echoing cave similar to an amphitheatre is close by. The 6km track around the rock with its dense trees and shrubs hide many interesting species of flora. The east side is renowned for its masses of Donkey Orchids at the base to the rock. Read More

Wildflowers you can see this season in Westonia.

Hooded Orchid, Spider Orchid, Ant Orchid, Blue Fairy Orchid, Donkey Orchid & Pink Everlastings

Wildflower season in Westonia runs from August through to October every year. They are season reliant and it is always best to check when they are on show, before making the journey, as you could be disappointed. In the Shire of Westonia, you will find Pink and White carpets of Everlastings, many different varieties of Orchids such as Spider, Donkey, Ant, Hooded & fairy. You will also find spectacular flowering shrubs and trees throughout the wildflower season.

If you have any questions you can contact the shire on 9046 7063 or email library@westonia.wa.gov.au

To find out where and what is flowering this season please click on the link below.

Click here for the Westonia Wildflower Map