Badgingarra National Park

Welcome to Badgingarra National Park, a place that truly comes alive with the arrival of the spring rains. Located about two hours north of Perth along the Brand Highway, this park is a world-renowned destination for wildflower…

The Vern Westbrook Walk is an excellent starting point for your exploration of Badgingarra. This 1.65-kilometer loop trail is designed to showcase several different types of terrain within a relatively short distance. …

For those seeking a more immersive experience, the Ian Wilson Wildflower Walking Trail offers a 6.5-kilometer return journey through the heart of the Badgingarra wilderness. This trail takes you deeper into the sandplain…

The landscape of Badgingarra is a fascinating study in geomorphology. The park sits on ancient sandplains that have been weathered and leached over millions of years, resulting in soils that are extremely low in nutrients. …

Badgingarra is a haven for birdlife, and a walk through the park is often accompanied by the vibrant presence of native parrots. One of the most iconic residents is the pink and gray galah, a bird that can live for 70 to 80 years…

The town of Badgingarra, while small, is the gateway to the national park and serves as a vital service hub for travelers on the Brand Highway. The town site was moved to its current location in 1955 to coincide with the…

A short drive from the main town site is Phoebe's Reserve, a lovely area of bushland that holds a special place in the community’s history. The reserve is named after Phoebe Gully, affectionately known as the 'grandmother of…

As our tour of Badgingarra concludes, we reflect on the incredible resilience and beauty of this unique landscape. From the ephemeral wonder of the spring wildflowers to the enduring stories of the local community, Badgingarra is…