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Join our botanist for a day in amazing Gurulmundi where conditions support a rare diversity of Australian native flora with over 200 species. 

  • Rose Aisthorpe botanist smiling amongst a field of wildflowers

  • Elderly couple standing amongst a field of Australian Wildflowers

  • Australian native display

  • Rose Aisthorpe posing besides a white 4WD tour bus

  • Field view of Gurulmundi wildflowers

  • Boobook Explore guests seated and enjoying morning tea in a bush setting

  • Group of people in Australian bush setting

  • Field of Australian native wildflowers

  • 4WD and Strolling
  • 1 day

  • Here in a protected web of biodiversity our botanist guide knows where to find extraordinary specimens and you’ll be inspired to see the bush through fresh eyes.

    This wildflower hotspot on the crest of the Great Dividing Range, 1.5 hours from Roma, puts on its best display inlate August/early September with colourful grevilleas, hakeas, wattles, bush peas and many more. This may be a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to see rare or threatened species and our local botanist can take you to the best areas to spot the Gurulmundi heath-myrtle and delicate ground orchids plus any other unusual blooms that have come out to greet the season.*

    Learn more about the different species and their growing conditions, and enjoy leisurely time to take plenty of photos.

    A generous morning tea and lunch is included and tastes even better relaxing in the fresh bushland air surrounded by our incredible Australian flora!

    Why this tour?

    • One of eastern Australia’s most diverse wildflower hotspots
    • Boobook’s senior botanist who guides you to the best spots and enriches the experience
    • Small groups to tread lightly and see more
    • Generous lunch and refreshments
    • Comfortable, air-conditioned 4WD mini-bus to Gurulmundi and around the area
    • Special departures for your gardening club or other group can be arranged.

    *The specific flora you’ll see will depend on the year’s growing season and climatic fluctuations 

    • Walking Difficulty:

      Easy (Grade 2)

    • Includes:

      • Transport to and from Roma via air-conditioned, 4WD mini-bus
      • Transport around various sites within the extensive Gurulmundi State Forest
      • Delicious morning tea and lunch
      • Experienced botanist guide
      • Wildflower spotters poster.

    • Tour Size:

      Up to 14 (minimum numbers apply)

    • Beginning & End Times:

      7am Departs Roma
      4:30pm Arrive back in Roma

       

      We can also pick you up in Jackson (near Miles), which is on our route, if you prefer.

       

      View the itinerary and more information here

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