Spring into regional WA with an active getaway and wildflowers
There’s always plenty of options to see more of our beautiful state, whether it’s close to home or further away. Have you planned your next regional WA road trip?
There’s nothing better than skipping away for a weekend to indulge in some R&R, fresh air, delicious feasting and a scenic drive or two.
Enjoy a slow-burn weekend away and return fired-up and full of energy.
Hiking in the South West and Great Southern
Cape to Cape
Ever considered trekking the 125km Cape to Cape?
If you’d like to try it out but aren’t keen on the full length, or simply want to get an idea of what to expect, start at places you can drive into for day hikes.
If coordinating people or cars is too hard, consider joining a tour group.
For a great day hike, follow trails from Injidup Beach to Moses Rock (about 11km, 3-4 hours) or from Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse to Dunsborough (about 16km, 4-5 hours).
This latter trail isn’t an official section of the Cape to Cape but offers a good variety of trails and would be ideal for a training session.
Both sections are fine for most ages, though hiking poles might be preferred for those who need additional comfort or support.
For longer stints try a two-night, three-day hike with incredible ocean views for most of the way, starting at the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and following the trail to Gracetown (about 60km).
Another option of similar length and time is from Redgate Beach to Hamelin Bay.
This trail starts and ends on the beach, but weaves into bushland and through camping sites as you go south.
Completing a section of the Cape to Cape when you’re in the South West, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and beautiful scenery, while still being able to indulge in the South West’s famous produce.
Bluff Knoll
Bluff Knoll is a mountain in the Great Southern and the highest peak of the Stirling Range. Sitting just under 1100m in elevation, it has also on occasion received snowfall.
The 6.8km hike will get your heart pumping but is achievable for most ages and fitness levels. It takes around 4-6 hours to complete, with stops along the way and photos at the top.
Along the trail, you’ll see a variety of flora and fauna including wildflowers, plus stunning views across the Stirling Ranges and surrounding farmland, lakes and, on clear days, the ocean around Albany.
Avoid starting in the afternoon in winter as it can be a bit tricky if you can’t see the trail at dusk and into the night.
In summer, avoid the heat by hiking in the early morning or late afternoon. The top will always be cooler in summer or potentially freezing in the colder months, so pack accordingly.
Bluff Knoll offers a fantastic weekend trip, – you can camp or stay nearby or drive in from Albany or Mount Barker – and the Porongurups are worth a visit.
Granite Skywalk
While in the Porongurups and Bluff Knoll area, don’t skip the Granite Skywalk at Castle Rock (pictured below). It’s just over 4.4km and about 1.5hrs return depending on how long you spend taking in the brilliant views.
You’ll need to use a staircase drilled into the rock and climb over a few large boulders to get to the skywalk, so if you struggle with heights or climbing there’s a lower lookout point as an alternative.
Look online at Trails WA for hiking (and mountain biking or river paddling) suggestions across WA. The website includes all the information you need to know, plus photographs and reviews from other hikers.
The Department of Parks and Wildlife website also offers great information, including alerts for park closures, general safety updates and emergency warnings.
You can also buy National Park Passes and book campgrounds via the website.
Scenic drives and wildflowers in regional WA
Take a drive into Southern WA right now and you’re likely to see winter greenery, rolling, pre-harvest farming countryside and, very soon, wildflowers.
Consider Coalseam Conservation Park (pictured below), where annual wildflowers are reliable and beautiful scenery is guaranteed.
Plan before you drive by downloading the Wildflower Guide and checking the WA Visitor Centre wildflower tracker.
Find where the wildflowers are blooming, plan a camping trip and don’t forget your Kwik-Gas cylinder for your barbecue.
Our handy retailer locator will also help you return or replace your Kwik-Gas cylinder when you’re on the road.
Keep in mind the safety of yourself, other travellers and the environment when travelling and camping with open fires or when using gas-fired barbecues and heaters.
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Cheers…
Quick stroll up the bluff.
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Thank you.
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Then into the natural beauty of the amazing bushland and nature trails with wildflowers, orchids and fragrant scents of the blooms of age old trees.
Once seen never forgotten ????
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Thank you Fay and Mark
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Thanks!
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Empire Retreat is the best medicine to finish off winter and swing into spring.
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As much as all the gas flow around my house making my life easier , I would like to flow into the retreat among flowers and nature with my partner and be grateful to Kleenheat !!! Thank you !! Your faithful customer
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I would love to win a stay at the Empire retreat to relax unwind and renew
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The SW is such a beautiful region with so many great hints to see and do, no better place to spend a weekend, or longer.
It would be lovely to get away with our loved ones
This would be a great birthday treat for the family. Thank you
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Age will not stop us enjoying a wonderful relaxing weekend, and enjoying the wild flowers
Wow Kleenheat, you really know how to tease a girl. This complete ”recharge and reconnect” package is perfect for this time of year as winter sports wind up. All the trainings, coaching and getting our little athletes from games and carnivals all around the south west is a tad tiresome (not that we would do it any other way). This Coach/Association Committee volunteer would love to reconnect with her very understanding and patient husband on this wonderful get-away. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
Shirl ?
I love the Stirling Ranges so much, this would be amazing!!! Go Kleenheat for a great prize.
How good would this be such a beautiful place
Love W.A.
Great competition Kleenheat :)
I have heard a lot of good things about the south west but have not been able to go – may be this time
Awesome competition! fingers crossed!
Fantastic opportunities with your prizes. It would be brilliant to win one.
Great opportunity to win a wonderful prize Kleenheat.
Great prizes Kleenheat.
Another great incentive to being a Kleenheat customer
Love our South West and Empire Retreat would make it a dream come true!!
Would love a retreat to rest my tired feet! Saying hello on the hike to people I”d meet. Followed a BBQ & wine! I”m sure it”d be just fine but probably crashed out by nine.
Oo a rhyme! How crafty of you Denise :D thanks for the comment! Good luck!
Granite skywalk was amazing when we went. Want to do it again!
great competition !!
Would love to win this great prize and explore the beautiful SW
I would truly count my blessings if I had to win. Looks beautiful, peaceful and tranquil! ?????
What an amazing competition Good Luck everyone!! Love South West :-)
Sounds glorious and such a wonderful location.
I”m already day-dreaming about it :-)
My idea of bliss!!
This single mum needs a much needed rest and rejuvenating getaway! Thanks for opportunity Kleenheat.
I can highly recommend Bluff Knoll.
Views from the top are amazing.
You can continue on and complete the Stirling Ridge Walk which takes 2 – 3 days.
You need to take all your water and hiking gear for cold/ wet weather as the Stirling Range has its own alphine climate. (Can get snow in winter)
Thanks for contributing to the convo Joe, great tips there too!
Excellent offer ?
Super competition
Nice offer for customers
Kleenheat are the best at looking after their customers, well done Kleenheat, I would love an indulge at Empire Retreat.
it would be great down south at this time of year, especially sitting in front of our Kleenheat Gas fire!
Great prize Kleenheat! Great work Kleenheat!
What a fantastic prize !! Thank you Kleenheat for the chance to win a weekend away.
Hmmm one can only dream ?
Do people actually win. For so many years I keep entering and nothing.
Hi Yvette, they definitely do! Check out kleenheat.com.au/about/competition-winners to see who’s won previously! Keep entering, you have to be in it, to win it! :D Good luck!
Kleenheat makes life flow when you are on the go so a weekend retreat would be so neat!
I woyld love to be able to treat my daughter to a weekend of pamperibg and luxury, she looks after me so well and deserves some time off. If only I could afford to send her anyway. Thanks Kleenheat for a fabulous competition.
Fantastic Comp and prize. Pick me please Kleenheat
Would love to be pampered in such a beautiful part of our state.
I would expect KLEENHEAT to come up with something that good !
I wish! Maxine.
This will be a great way to enjoy our 25th wedding anniversary with this weekend away.
My gas is flowing smoothly and and I’d love to be spoilt with this indulgent package!
Great to hear Sharon – good luck!
How fantastic, a couple of days in God”s backyard!
Time away is a precious gift :)
I am very happy with Kleenheat as they always given me a good deal as a customer and will stay with them.. Haven”t been there on holiday and would love to go
Would absolutely love to spend a weekend at Empire Retreat with my husband – especially as we were recently married after 32 years !! What a perfect setting to celebrants.
Perfect get-away for me and the fiance, and a much needed break from a 7 day week work, dreammyyyy
I love a hike and cape to cape sounds like my kind of deal
I love a hike and cape to Cape sounds great to me
I love a hike and cape to cape has interested me after a friend told me about it .Would enjoy that walk I”m sure
Would also enjoy some fantastic WA reds afterwards without a doubt
What a great surprise and this would be for my hard-working partner who really needs a break and some pampering. Have heard good stories about Empire Retreat ….
On my bucket list to climb Bluff Knoll with my wife and son, its such a beautiful part part of the Great Southern Region.
We have been with Kleenheat now for many years and love the service they provide.
Being a very ”mature” couple, Empire Retreat would would be just the thing for relieving our aches and pains in such a beautiful part of WA being an extra bonus.
Being a very ”mature” couple, Empire Retreat would be a real treat helping relieve our aches and pains and being in such a beautiful part of WA an extra bonus.
Yes please – looks like the closest thing to heaven on earth and it”s here in WA!
Great to have a break after a trying year l think we all deserve this break
Good luck to the winner?