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We take pride in the Wheatbelt Way region and are regularly updating our social media pages on Instagram and Facebook. You’ll find our latest images below.

Whether you are a local or are visiting we love seeing your photos so don’t forget to tag us @wheatbeltway #wheatbeltway

Wildflower season is officially here, but how well Wildflower season is officially here, but how well do you know your local flora? 🌸 basic tracking skills at the ready!

The magic of the Wheatbelt Way is that you'll spot completely different varieties as you travel along the loop. Swipe through to test your knowledge and see our most common wildflower types to keep an eye out for on your next drive. 🚗🌾

From delicate orchids to carpets of everlastings, nature is putting on an absolute masterclass. Which of these flora types are you most hoping to spot this month? Let us know in the comments! 👇
Wildflowers to expect to see in the Wheatbelt Way Wildflowers to expect to see in the Wheatbelt Way this winter 🌸 Which one is your favourite ? 🌺
We have exciting news 🌸✨ For those of you who are We have exciting news 🌸✨

For those of you who aren't on Instagram, you don't have to miss out on the latest local sightings that are being posted on our Wheatbelt Way Wildflower Watch Group! You can now view the exact photos and location pin drops shared directly by our Wildflower Watch group. 🗺️📍

We've added direct access right into our 2026 Wildflower Guide!

📲 How to find it: Click the link below to open the guide, head straight to Page 37, and explore our newly updated Wildflower Hotspot Map!
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We’re back at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days aga We’re back at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days again this year, and we can’t wait to catch up with everyone! 🌾🌸

Heading down? Come say g'day to the Wheatbelt Way team!

📍 Where to find us: Lionel John Metcalf Pavilion — Stand 534

⏰ When: Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

With wildflower season in full bloom across the region, we’ve got plenty of travel tips, trail maps, and local secrets to share with you for your next Wheatbelt adventure.

Drop by Stand 534 to pick up a guide or just have a yarn—see you there! 👋✨

#WheatbeltWay #DowerinMachineryFieldDays #RoadTripWA #WAFieldDays #ExploreWA #WildflowerSeason
Crisp morning air, big blue winter skies, and the Crisp morning air, big blue winter skies, and the open road stretching out before you. 🌤️🚗 This is exactly what the weekend looks like on the Wheatbelt Way during Wildflower Season.

Thanks to the fantastic recent rains, the region is looking refreshed, green, and ready to welcome you. It’s the perfect weekend to switch off the city noise, pull up a camp chair, and watch the landscape slowly burst into seasonal color.

Pack the car, fire up your road trip playlist, and come experience the country hospitality for yourself. The loop is waiting! 🎒✨
Out here on the Wheatbelt Way, there is so much to Out here on the Wheatbelt Way, there is so much to see, do, and explore—and you have all the time in the world to do it!

There is absolutely no need to rush. Taking your time, sticking to the speed limits, and driving to the conditions is the best way to ensure you, your passengers, and our local community stay safe on the road.

Together with the Western Australian Road Safety Commission, we want to remind you why a slower pace makes for a better road trip:

Enjoy the View safely: The Wheatbelt is famous for its stunning vistas, wildflowers, and granite outcrops. Keeping your speed down means you can actually enjoy the scenery—and safely spot any roadside wildlife like kangaroos or emus before it's too late.

No Stress, Just Cruise: Our road network shifts from smooth highways to unsealed gravel and narrow dirt tracks. When you aren't rushing, changing road surfaces won't catch you off guard.

Arrive Happy: A relaxed drive means you arrive at your next town or campsite fresh, alert, and ready to enjoy everything the Wheatbelt Way has to offer!

The destination isn't going anywhere. So stick to the limit, and truly enjoy the journey. 🛑❤️

Pledge to Drive so Others Survive.

#WheatbeltWay #RoadSafety #EnjoyTheJourney #DriveSafeWA #SlowDown

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Have you joined our official Wheatbelt Way Wildflo Have you joined our official Wheatbelt Way Wildflower Group on Instagram yet? 🌸✨

Tap the link below to jump in and start sharing your amazing local wildflower finds across the Wheatbelt Way this season! Whether you've spotted a hidden orchid or a blanket of everlastings, we can't wait to see what you discover out on the trail. 🚗🌾

📲 Join the group here: https://ig.me/j/AbbI_pIwzv8psF0I/
Ready to trade the city grind for bright skies and Ready to trade the city grind for bright skies and blooming horizons? 🚗🌸 The 2026 Wildflower Guide is here!

The Wheatbelt Way is getting ready to put on its magnificent annual show. Avoid the guesswork this August—our brand-new guide is packed with information about our trail towns and an ultimate breakdown of the incredible wildflower species you can keep an eye out for along the drive.

To learn and be up to date with all things wildflower season, comment EVERLASTING to receive our 2026 wildflower guide in your inbox 🌸
Now this is something you don’t see every day. 🌼🌾 Now this is something you don’t see every day. 🌼🌾

Wildflowers blooming right alongside the crop, taking the best seat in the house. It’s little moments like these that make exploring the Wheatbelt Way so special.

How lucky are we to come across sights like this?
Big skies, fresh rain, and early blooms. 🌤️🌱 Augus Big skies, fresh rain, and early blooms. 🌤️🌱 August is here, which means Wildflower Season is officially taking over the Wheatbelt Way!

With all the wonderful rainfall we’ve had over the recent months, we have a feeling this season is going to put on an unforgettable show. 🌧️🌸

💡 We have some major things planned to help you stay in the loop all season long, so make sure you're following along as the busy period kicks off!

#WheatbeltWay #WildflowerSeason #WesternAustralia #RoadTripWA #WAWildflowers #VisitOutbackWA #ChasingWildflowers
Salt lakes might look quiet and still, but there’s Salt lakes might look quiet and still, but there’s so much happening beneath the surface.

These incredible landscapes form where water collects in low-lying areas and slowly evaporates, leaving behind layers of salt and minerals. That’s what creates those bright white crusts you see in the dry months. After rain, the same space can transform into shallow reflective pools that mirror the sky above.

Some salt lakes even change colour depending on conditions — from crisp white to soft greens or pinkish tones, influenced by algae, minerals and light.

They’re also surprisingly active environments, with wildlife passing through and leaving footprints across the surface, reminding us these places are far from empty.

Every visit tells a different story — shaped by weather, light, and time itself.

📸West Aussie Mick, Pixel Pete Photos, Alex Baxter
Birds definitely get the best view of the Wheatbel Birds definitely get the best view of the Wheatbelt Way ⭐️
There’s something about the salt lakes that stays There’s something about the salt lakes that stays with you long after you leave.

At first glance, they can feel still, almost endless — just white ground meeting sky in every direction. But then you notice the detail… the crunch under your feet, the shifting colours as the light changes, the way the horizon seems to stretch further the longer you stand there.

People often come for a quick stop, a photo, a moment on their way through. But they end up slowing down. Watching the sky move across the surface. Noticing tracks from wildlife that passed through before them. Coming back at a different time of day just to see how it transforms.

And that’s the thing — it’s never the same twice. Every visit feels like a new place, even if you’re standing in the exact same spot.

Maybe that’s why people keep coming back.

📸Aaron Brown

📍Cowcowing Lakes
Proof that the simplest things are all you need. A Proof that the simplest things are all you need. A Wheatbelt Way sunset, good company, and a moment to soak it all in. ✨
It is a road trip, not a race! 🌾🚗 When you are ex It is a road trip, not a race! 🌾🚗

When you are exploring the Wheatbelt Way, there is no prize for arriving early. Travelling safely means driving to the road conditions and sticking to the recommended speed limits to keep yourself, your passengers, and those around you safe.

Country roads can throw plenty of unexpected elements your way, from loose gravel to sudden dust clouds. Together with the Western Australian Road Safety Commission, we want to remind you of a few simple ways to pace yourself:

Check the Limits: Speed limits on regional highways are a maximum, not a target. Drop your speed if visibility is low or the road surface changes.

Slow Down on Gravel: Loose unsealed tracks mean less tyre grip. Take your time and expand your following distance.

Don't Rush Past Heavies: If you are overtaking a road train, only do so when you have a completely clear, straight stretch of road ahead. Never rush the maneuver.

No one plans a crash, but the choices you make behind the wheel matter. Slow down, enjoy the incredible landscapes, and let’s make every journey a safe one! 🛑✨

Pledge to drive so others survive.

#WheatbeltWay #RoadSafety #DriveToConditions #SlowDown #TravelSafeWA

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Even the locals leave their mark 🐾 Emu footprints Even the locals leave their mark 🐾

Emu footprints across the salt lakes are a quiet reminder that this landscape is very much alive. While it might look still and empty at first glance, it’s home to wildlife that move through and enjoy it just as much as we do.

📸Alex Baxter

📍Lake Baladjie
Calling all wildflower hunters! 🌸🔎 Want real-time Calling all wildflower hunters! 🌸🔎 Want real-time updates on what's blooming across the region?

Join our brand-new Wheatbelt Way Wildflower Watch - Group on Instagram! This is going to be our ultimate hub for wildflower chasers to share their latest finds, swap trail photos, and share all things wildflower season along the loop.

Think of it as your direct insider connection to the field this winter. ✨

📲 How to join: Head to our main profile page, click the link in our bio or directly click this link: https://ig.me/j/AbbI_pIwzv8psF0I/ 

See you in the group! 🌾👇
Who knew a salt lake could look like this? 💚 At t Who knew a salt lake could look like this? 💚

At times, these landscapes shift into soft green tones, shaped by algae, minerals, and changing conditions — a reminder that no two visits are ever the same.

📸CJMaddock, Sean Scott
Like a mirror in the middle of nowhere — when the Like a mirror in the middle of nowhere — when the water settles, the salt lakes reflect everything above them. Sky, clouds, light… perfectly captured in a moment that feels almost unreal.

📸Sean Scott

📍Eaglestone
Exploring the iconic Wheatbelt Way is an unforgett Exploring the iconic Wheatbelt Way is an unforgettable adventure, but country driving comes with its own unique set of challenges. Long stretches of open road, changing track surfaces, and active local wildlife mean that staying vigilant is your absolute best tool for a safe trip. 🚗🌾

That’s why, together with the Western Australian Road Safety Commission, we want to ensure every single traveler makes it to their destination and back home safely.

Over the next 12 months, we will be sharing regular safety updates, practical driving tips, and vital reminders to highlight the importance of traveling safely across the entire Wheatbelt Way Self Drive Trail. Keep an eye on our feed to stay informed before you hook up the caravan!

Let's look out for one another out outback. 💛
👇 Pledge to drive so others survive!
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#WheatbeltWay #RoadSafety #DriveSafeWA #WesternAustralia #RoadTripWA #RegionalRoads
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