Flora

Wildflowers in the Shire of Koorda

Colourful flowering shrubs and wildflowers are a blaze of glory for many months of the year. Probably the most luxurious displays are the Everlastings, for their brief flowering period, and the various types of yellow and pink Verticordia, with especially brilliant Dampiera species being found in the area. Wattles, Bottlebrush and various types of Cassia line many roads in the spring time.

The small red Darwinia Rosea, which is plentiful in the area, and is commonly called the "Koorda Rose" is now being featured in many town gardens. Probably another fifty to sixty species can readily be found during their flowering periods, most particularly between July and October.

Some of the Reserves which are well worth a visit are:

Koorda (town)Approx. 920ha. Conservation of flora. Good bush walking.
Badgerin RockApprox. 800ha. Water and flora and fauna.
Noorajin SoakApprox. 250ha. Flora and fauna.
Kularin SoakApprox. 400ha. Water.
Mt. CollierApprox. 400ha. Water and flora and fauna. Unusual rock dam.
SamphireApprox. 160ha. Wildlife.
Mollerin RockApprox. 400ha. Wildlife, wildflowers. Water and panoramic views.
YowerdaWater and man-made, cement lined, earth dam.
Moningarin SoakWater and gnamma holes.
Nugget Water HoleSmall gnamma hole and excellent views of Lake Moore.

NOTE :-
"Water" in the above list refers to catchment of same. Refer to Locality Map Koorda Shire for locations of the reserves most of which are equiped with barbeque facilities.

Last modified 12-04-2005 05:34 PM