Mukinbudin local nature enthusiast and amateur photographer Ursina Gringer has been out and about again looking for wildflowers around the Wheatbelt Way. This time she went to Datjoin Well and Rock, 18kms east of Beacon in the Mt Marshall Shire.
Datjoin Well and Rock reserve has several unique rock formations located east of Beacon, an area opened to pastoral leases as far north as Datjoin in 1872 and the well was dug in early 1900’s by sandalwood cutters.
During the winter and spring months of July to October Datjoin Reserve is a popular picnic and tourist camp spot for travellers as well as those looking to find some of the best orchids and wildflowers the region has to offer.
Travel 18kms east of Beacon on Burakin/Wialki Road to the narrow track entrance to the Datjoin Well and camping areas, accessible to cars/4wds/camper trailers only, no caravans. Camp fires allowed April — September. Access to Datjoin Rock is another 2 kms eastwards on Clark Rd on the left at the top of the rise. No access to large vans. Track into Datjoin is ok for 2WD vehicles and camping is allowed for camper trailers, small caravans and tents.
Thank you again Sina for sharing your again your amazing photos! To see more great photos of Wheatbelt flora and fauna follow her on Instagram @snappedbysina
Pink Candy Orchid
Pink Candy Orchid
Dwarf Grass Tree
Common Spider Orchid
Common Spider Orchid
Common Spider Orchid
Hakea recurva
Hakea recurva
Blue Beard Orchid
Blue Beard Orchid
Carpets of Pink and White Everlastings about to bloom
Pink Everlasting
Flannel Bush
Goldfields Daisy Bush
Snail Orchid
