Flower power WA WILDFLOWERS

While this winter has been a particularly gloomy one for many Australians, Mother Nature could not give a flying fuchsia about Covid and does what she does best every spring. Namely, burst into riotous bloom. Thanks to plentiful rainfall, Western Australia is reporting its best floral carpet for years, with 12,000 species competing for attention. Whether you like your buds in a garden show or on the open plains, the state abounds with viewing opportunities. The WA Visitor Centre (wavisitorcentre.com.au) has even introduced a Wildflower Tracker so you can be assured of the best show any given time. Of course, that’s not the only state ablaze in the best possible way.