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Chairperson’s WelcomeIt is my pleasure to again welcome visitors to the 2014 Hidden Treasures Bloom Festival events in the Great Southern region of Western Australia.

With the realisation that what we as ‘locals’ knew and loved, could be of interest to the wider community and travellers, the Hidden Treasures of the Great Southern was born. As the name suggests, within our eight Shires, we have a wealth of ‘hidden treasures’ just waiting for you to discover and enjoy.

Spring paints our landscape in yellow and green as the crops and pasture look their very best and a short stop along the way will reveal many ‘hidden treasures’ including patches of wildflowers, natural scenery and photo opportunities.

This year, we have more than 40 ‘events’ or activities to introduce visitors to the wonders of the Great Southern including our magnificent wildflowers, natural attractions such as the Stirling Range, Fitzgerald and Porongurup National Parks, award winning wines and locally grown foods, open gardens in full bloom, train rides and whale-watching along the coast.

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Gnowangerup

There is something for everyone so take the time to seek out those other treasures including local cafes, war memorials, heritage buildings, museums in each town and much more.

I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our major partners Eventscorp, Great Southern Development Commission and Regional Development Australia for their assistance and encouragement. Thank you also to our dedicated volunteers and local Community Resource Centres who have assisted with the co-ordination, administration and preparation for the 2014 Bloom Festival.

The enthusiasm which all our partners and exhibitors bring to this Festival each year ensures that it will continue to ‘grow and blossom’ as a major attraction for the Great Southern region and I welcome you to enjoy this year’s Hidden Treasures Bloom Festival.

Di HollyChairperson

Porongurup Promotions Association, Inc.

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2014 BLOOM FESTIVAL

Calendar of Events 1 Hidden Treasures Orchid and Wildflower Tour15th Aug - 31st Oct

2 Hidden Treasures Dawn and Dusk Bird Walks15th Aug - 31st Oct

3 Open Garden at Tulips with a Difference28th August - 29th Sept, Thurs, Fri, Sat

4 Guided Wildflower - Orchid Walks1st Sept - 30th Nov

5 “Up-cycling in the Garden”4th Sept

6 “Up-cycling in the Garden” a demonstration on how to build compost bays and garden beds4th Sept

7 Beyond Gardens Travelling Roadshow6th Sept

8 Sustainable House Day7th Sept

9 Self Drive Trail13th Sept - 19th Oct

10 Farrar Nature Reserve13th Sept - 19th Oct

11 Guided Bird and Bush Walks13th Sept - 19th Oct (Mon, Wed and Thurs)

12 Kojonup Australian Bush Heritage Reserve 13th Sept - 19th Oct

13 Kojonup Rose Maze & Three Womens Stories Three Women, Three Cultures and Three Stories13th Sept - 19th Oct

14 Blooms of Broomehill Photographic Exhibition 13th Sept - 19th Oct

15 KAT MAC13th Sept

16 Bremer Bay Self Guided Orchid Walk13 Sept - 19 Oct

17 Katanning Self-Drive Treasure Trail19th Oct - 13th Sept

18 Myrtle Benn Flora & Fauna Sanctuary13th Sept - 19th Oct

19 Kojonup Self Drive Tour13th Sept - 19th Oct

20 Lady Forrest Wildflower Paintings 13th Sept - 19th Oct

21 Ongerup Wildflower Display15th Sept - 5th Oct

22 Katanning Arts & Crafts Open Day19th Sept

23 A Colour & Taste of Bremer Bay13th Sept

24 All Things Spring Market Day21st Sept

25 “Spirit of Kojonup” Kojonup Tourist Railway 21st, 27th, 28th Sept, and 5th, 19th Oct

26 Blooming Good Archery21st - 24th Sept

27 The Apricot Tree Cooking Class and Long Table Lunch25th Sept

28 Kojonup Annual Spring and Wildflower Bloom Festival26th Sept - 1st Oct

29 Through the Looking Glass27th Sept - 12th Oct

30 Spring Photographic Competition 27th Sept - 12th Oct

31 New from Old27th Sept -19th Oct (Mon, Wed and Thurs)

32 Art Exhibition27th Sept - 12th Oct (closed on Sundays except LWE)

33 Katanning Miniature Railway Inc. Fun Day All Ages Playground28th Sept and 12th Oct

34 Birds of Prey - Education through Entertainment27th Sept and 28th Sept

35 Art Exhibition27th Sept - 12th Oct

36 Cranbrook Primary School Vegetable Garden Open Day28th Sept and 5th Oct

37 Hidden Treasures Self Drive TourAny date

38 Guided Nocturnal Walk28th Sept

39 Night Stalk1st Oct

40 Pingrup Pottery’s Display2nd Oct, 3rd Oct and 4th

41 Spring Car Boot Sale4th Oct

42 Guided Bush Tucker Walk with Damper5th Oct

43 Open Garden and Airing of Quilts and Craft11th Oct

44 Vintage Hay Day18th Oct

45 CWA & Maggie Dent’s “Gather the Women” Seminar18th Oct

For more information go to: www.hiddentreasures.com.au or call 08 9827 1635 3

1 Hidden Treasures Orchid and Wildflower TourStirling Range Stirling Range Retreat, 8639 Chester Pass Rd

9am - 12 noon 15th Aug - 31st Oct

$49 includes Orchid list & “Wildflowers of Stirling Range” book

Ayleen Sands9827 9229 / [email protected]

Create lifelong memories! Discover well camouflaged orchids, wildflower hot spots and the Mountain Bell (Darwinia lejostyla) which is only found in the Stirling Range National Park, internationally known as one of Australia’s most outstanding botanical reserves. We welcome you to join this 35 kilometre tour (with walkabouts) which changes daily to visit the best flowers. Terrain: mostly flat. Weather near the mountains is changeable. Layer dressing is recommended, weather proof jacket, long sleeved shirt, long trousers and strong non slip shoes. Morning tea with ANZAC biscuits, tea, coffee or hot chocolate is served. This is an existing event which has been offered every spring for 19 years.

2 Hidden Treasures Dawn and Dusk Bird WalksStirling Range Stirling Range Retreat, 8639 Chester Pass Rd

8am - 3pm 15th Aug - 31st Oct

$20 includes Binoculars and Bird List

Ayleen Sands9827 9229 / [email protected]

To discover birds in stunning breeding plumage, don’t miss this experience with BirdLife Australia volunteers! Walk through mallee country, which receives as much rain in a year as Byron Bay receives daily! Birds often sighted are the Rainbow Bee-Eater, Crested Strike Tit, Tawny Frogmouth, Owlet Night-Jar, Rufous Treecreeper, Western Yellow Robin, Sacred Kingfisher, Eagles, Black Cockatoo, Purple Crowned Lorikeet, Regent, Elegant and Red-capped parrots plus 62 species known to breed at the retreat. 100% of all fees collected for bird activities are donated to BirdLife Australia for the protection of threatened species habitat. This is an existing event offered every spring for 14 nesting seasons.

3 Open Garden at Tulips with a DifferenceKulikup 50km west of Kojonup, 249 Chambers Rd

10am - 4pm 28th August - 29th Sept, Thurs, Fri, Sat

$11 includes Devonshire tea

Lyn Chambers97673069 & 0427673069 / [email protected]

Spectacular open garden featuring over 130,000 flowering bulbs. Set on the beautiful rolling hills of Kulikup you will experience an amazing kaleidoscope of colour as you wander through our cottage gardens and enjoy seeing beautiful Blue Wrens plus many other birds. Devonshire tea is served in the garden. Art & Craft gallery with locally made items for sale along with potted plants and bulbs. You are most welcome to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy sitting under our huge old gum trees overlooking the gardens.


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4 Guided Wildflower - Orchid WalksAmelup Mt Trio Bush Camp, 4850 Salt River Rd

8.30am - 10am 1st Sept - 30th Nov

$20 Adults, $10 Children (Children must be accompanied by an adult)

Margot Byrne0419 751 801 / [email protected]

A 90 minute return walk graded “easy”. We will explore the bushland surrounding Mt Trio Bush Camp & Caravan Park and show you some of the magnificent orchids found in the Stirling Range National Park. Over 50 species of orchids have been discovered on our walks over the past few years. We enjoy sharing our local knowledge of the flora, fauna and bird life of the National Park. Everyone is welcome. There are powered and unpowered sites available at Mt Trio Bush Camp and Caravan Park. Powered sites are $30 per couple per night. Unpowered sites $12.50 per person per night. Children under 12 years are half price. BOOKINGS FOR WALKS ARE ESSENTIAL.

5 “Up-cycling in the Garden”Katanning Katanning Public Library, 16-24 Austral Terrace

11am - 12pm 4th Sept

Free Event Sue Eastcott9821 4300 / [email protected]

Yann Toussaint will be presenting a workshop on ‘Up-Cycling in the Garden’. Upcycling is taking an item that is no longer needed or wanted and giving it a new life as something that is either useful or creative. Yann is the community garden coordinator at the Rainbow Coast Neighborhood Centre in Albany. With a background that includes teaching community developement to university students and demonstrating hands-on composting workshops to people of all ages, Yann is well positioned to talk about the importance of creative approaches to waste management.

6 “Up-cycling in the Garden” a demonstration on how to build compost bays and garden beds

Katanning Katanning Public Library, 16-24 Austral Terrace

1pm - 3pm 4th Sept


Join this exciting hands on demonstration on how to build compost bays and garden beds. This event is a follow up from Yann Toussaint’s workshop ‘Up-cycling in the Garden’ held earlier in the day.


7 Beyond Gardens Travelling RoadshowKatanning Katanning Public Library, 16-24 Austral Terrace

10.30am - 2pm 6th Sept


The Beyong Gardens team will be attending the Katanning Eco Week Eco Fair on the 6th of September to present two workshops: Top 10 Garden Myths (10.30am to 11am) and Foodscaping (11am - 11.30am), follwed by a Q&A panel session (12pm - 1pm). You can then take the opportunity to talk with the team (1pm to 2pm). Beyond Gardens proudly boasts the talents of the most experienced/innovative team of sustainability specialists in WA. A group of independent, award winning consultants, landscapers, educators, environmental scientists, bush food specialists, e-learning specialists, marketing guru and a plantsman. The team love debunking myths, exposing covert sales hype and replacing the inappropriate with practical alternatives.

8 Sustainable House DayKatanning 309 Withers Rd and 258 Wallis Rd

10am - 4pm 7th Sept

Free Event Katanning Landcare9821 4327 / [email protected]

As part of Katanning’s inaugural Eco Week, Sustainable House Day in Katanning will feature two family homes - both offgrid solar powered, solar passive houses. The Whithers Rd property is a strawbale construction utilising a range of recycled materials whilst Wallis Rd features composting toilets and double insulation. Sustainable House Day is a national “Open House” event showcasing sustainable house design. Across Australia, eco-houses will open their doors to the public to give the community a chance to learn about the range of innovations in sustainable living. For more information check out www.sustainablehouseday.com or contact Katanning Landcare on 9821 4327.

9 Self Drive TrailShire of Kent 24-26 Richmond St

Any time 13th Sept - 19th Oct

Free Event Cathy Crosby 9829 1061 / [email protected]

A Self Drive Trail Map can be collected from the Shire of Kent office, Pingrup CRC or downloaded from the Hidden Treasures website. Come and see our local attractions. Visit places of interest, old school sites, wildflower sites and town services. Some of the features you can see when visiting the Shire of Kent include many salt (pink) lakes, abundant wildlife, numerous nature reserves, Lake Bryde, historical Holland’s Track and parts of the historical ‘rabbit proof fence’. Pick up your copy of the free map from Shire office Richmond St Nyabing or Pingrup Community Resource Centre Lot 2 Burston St, Pingrup.


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10 Farrar Nature ReserveKojonup Farrar Nature Reserve, Blackwood Rd


Free Event Glenys Russell 9831 0500 / [email protected]

The Farrar Reserve is 1,000 acres filled with rare and endangered wildflowers including a large number of orchids. Within the open woodland a variety of orchids can be found. You’ll be delighted by different species of orchids in the sheoak groves including Pink, White Fairies and Rattle Beaks. Not only is this reserve popular for its abundant flora, it is home to a piece of Kojonup History - the Farrar Dam which was originally built as a water source for Railway Steam engines. Map and brochures available from Kojonup Visitors Centre, 143 Albany Hwy, Kojonup.

11 Guided Bird and Bush WalksOngerup Yongernow Centre, Jaekel St

9am - 10am 13th Sept - 19th Oct (Mon, Wed and Thurs)

$18 Kirsty Boyd9828 2325 / [email protected]

Our experienced biologist will lead groups and individuals through our natural bush to discover and learn about our wonderful diversity of flora and fauna. Fees include entry to Yongergnow Australian Malleefowl Centre. Advance bookings are essential to avoid disappointment. Walks are conducted on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am. No minimum number required. Please note our Centre is closed on Tuesdays and Fridays. Concessions apply for concession card holders, pre-booked groups and families. Enjoy delicious morning, lunch and afternoon teas in our beautiful café overlooking the bush. Our coffee machine is always on and cakes are always fresh.

12 Kojonup Australian Bush Heritage Reserve Kojonup Mission Rd


Free Event Glenys Russell98310500 / [email protected]

Bush Heritage Australia purchased the Kojonup reserve in 1996 and registered a covenant on the title in June 1999. This chaotic, magical bushland filled with chattering birdlife is home to over 80 species of birds including the Golden Whistler, Carnaby Cockatoo, Rare Crested Shrike-Tit and the Peregrine Falcon. Flora is rich in Melaleuca thickets, Herbs, Heaths, Sedges and Orchids. The reserves protect animals such as the Carpet Python, Echidna and the rare Red-Tailed Phascogale which, when dusk settles, can be seen flying through the air leaping two metres at a time landing on the side of trees. Collect your free information brochure from the Kojonup Visitor Centre 143 Albany Hwy, Kojonup.


13 Kojonup Rose Maze & Three Womens Stories Three Women, Three Cultures and Three Stories

Kojonup Kodja Place, 143 Albany Hwy

9am - 5pm 13th Sept - 19th Oct

Free Event Glenys Russell 9831 0500 / [email protected]

The rose-hedged pathways of this enchanting garden are entwined with the life stories of Yoondi, Elizabeth and Maria. Woven into the Maze’s rich tapestry of roses, pergolas, seating and pathways are words and mosaics, a journal, and letters home which describe the different experiences in Kojonup last century that echo the lives of many other Australian country women. Discover pergolas as art and history! The pergola designs, and even the rose names, subtly link to eras in the Maze’s 20th century timeline. It may be a little early to enjoy magnificent perfumes in blooms of dusty pink, soft cream, dazzling red and lemon yellow, however, rose lovers will find 100 varieties of Australian-bred roses including Lorraine Lee, Milkmaid, Restless, Pacific Triumph, Carabella, Iced Parfait, Country Woman, Howard Florey, Onkaparinga and Flinders. Maze and brochure book available from Kojonup Visitor Centre - 143 Albany Hwy, Kojonup.

14 Blooms of Broomehill Photographic Exhibition Broomehill Henry Jones café, 36 India St


Free Event Annabel Witham9824 1513 / [email protected]

This photographic exchibition showcases just some of the wildflowers that can be found in and around the lovely natural bush areas of Broomehill. It is a tribute to local woman Vivian Holly, who was passionate about recording and sharing the wildflower diversity that can be found in the area through her camera lenses. Pick up a local map from Annabel, have a coffee or lunch and plan a little treasure hunt to see how many different wildflowers you can find in the area. We think you will be just as amazed as Viv with the diversity and beauty of the area.

15 KAT MACKatanning Kupura Park, Mcleod St

9am - 4pm 13th Sept

$10ea or $20 per car load of 2-5 people

Adrian Rooke 0428 144 360 / [email protected]

Check out the displays of vintage tractors, trucks, cars and small motors. A demonstration of sheep shearing and shearing equipment on show as well as working displays of small motors. For ladies, various crafts and other interests will be on show as well as a collection of greeting cards and postcards and a walk in the park to view wildflowers. There will be signs to the numerous wildflowers in the bush area surrounding the oval for you to find and look at. Morning and afternoon tea and lunches can be purchased from the clubrooms.


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16 Bremer Bay Self Guided Orchid WalkBremer Bay Bremer Bay CRC, Mary St

9am - 4pm 13 Sept - 19 Oct

Free Event Bremer Bay Community Resource Centre9837 4171 / [email protected]

Collect an Orchid brochure from the Bremer Bay CRC and enjoy a leisurely self guided walk through the peaceful town of Bremer Bay. One of the most interesting walks is the Wellstead Estuary walk, which takes you from town to the beach and has interperative signage explaining the history of the area, inlet and fishing. You can find some nine species of orchid on this walk and if you are lucky you could see a whale breeching once you get to the main Bremer Bay beach.

17 Katanning Self-Drive Treasure TrailKatanning Katanning Visitors Centre, 14 Austral Tce

Any time 19th Oct - 13th Sept

Free Event Shire of Katanning9821 9999 / [email protected]

Collect maps and clues from the Katanning Visitors Centre (9821 2634) 14 Austral Terrace or Shire Admin Building (9821 9999) 16-24 Austral Terrace, Katanning. Take an intriguing look around the Hidden Treasures of Katanning! Test your knowledge, spot the statues, find the missing letters, walk our secret wildflower spots, visit shops for bonus clues and discover our unique history en route! Or take part in our amazing race by picking up your self-drive treasure trail map and clues sheet from Katanning Visitor Centre, the Shire Admin Building or download from www.katanning.wa.gov.au or the Shire facebook page. If you want to take your activity to the next level, upload photos of your journey and floral finds to be in with a chance to win prizes. Either way the Treasures Trail drive makes an awesome family friendly activity on your day out in the Great Southern.

18 Myrtle Benn Flora & Fauna SanctuaryKojonup Tunney Rd


Free Event Glenys Russell9831 0500 / [email protected]

The Myrtle Benn Flora & Fauna Sanctuary is valued as a place to observe natural history with an abundance of orchids and other flowering plants. The Sanctuary is largely made up of Wandoo, Marri and Sheoak woodland and is a kaleidoscope of colour from July to November. Mammals recorded in the reserve include Western Grey Kangaroo, Brush Wallabies, Brush Tailed Possum, Red-Tailed Phascogale and Brush-Tail Phascogale. Echidna tracks have also been seen there. Birds are best observed in the early morning when the Fantails sometimes follow walkers who disturb insects. Follow your guide to explore the exciting range of wildflowers, birds and mammals. Please collect your guide from the Kojonup Visitors Centre 143 Albany Hwy, Kojonup.


19 Kojonup Self Drive TourKojonup Shire of Kojonup, 93-95 Albany Hwy


Free Event Glenys Russell9831 0500 / [email protected]

The Kojonup Self Drive Tours Booklet offers four easy to follow tours, that will take you through the scenic Shire of Kojonup’s diverse flora regions. Within these tours you will discover protected, significant species and communities of animals such as the Rufous Treecreeper, Red-Tailed Phascogale and the threatened Land Snail. Flora species inculde the Shy Feather Flower, Fringed Lily and Trigger plant, to mention a few. Diverse vegetation communities within the local reserve play host to Wandoo Woodland, Sheoak woodland, Heath and Brown Mallet. Collect your FREE self Drive Wildflower Tours Booklet today and explore. Available from the Kojonup Visitors Centre 143 Albany Highway, Kojonup.

20 Lady Forrest Wildflower Paintings Katanning Katanning Visitors Centre, 14 Austral Terrace


Free Event Isobel Bradbury 0487 167 789

View the collection of wildflower paintings, painted by ‘Lady Forrest’. Lady Forrest (Margaret Forrest) was one of Australia’ s early botanical artists, and the wife of Western Australia’s first Premier, John Forrest. The collection was painted in the late 1800’s and is credited as being the first botanically accurate record of specimens from this region. A collection of her work is displayed in the WA Gallery.

21 Ongerup Wildflower DisplayOngerup Ongerup Museum, Eldridge St


$4 Adults, Children Free

Vicki O’Neill 0428 282 282 / [email protected]

A display of approximately 400 species of native flora which are found within the Ongerup area will be available for viewing. The collection will include a large number of local orchids. All of the orchids have their botanical name attached to enable you to indentify your discovery in the bush. At the museum you can also view the historic railway barracks building which houses the museum’s collection which inlcudes a Noongar foods & medicine display.


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22 Katanning Arts & Crafts Open DayKatanning 7 Dore St

9.30am - 3.30pm 19th Sept

Free Event Judy Kemp9824 1071 / [email protected]

The Katanning Arts & Crafts group welcome visitors and locals alike to stop in to puruse their wares, enjoy cake and a cuppa and explore the facilities on offer. There will be sales of produce, crafts, plants, cakes and more… Raffles for fantastic hampers, flower arranging demonstrations and a selection of floral themed creations from their various craft groups will be on display. Tea, coffee, morning tea and afternoon tea available. Free entry.

23 A Colour & Taste of Bremer BayBremer Bay Lot 52 Ocumup Rd

9am - 3pm 13th Sept

Free Event - Food available for purchase

Robert Tozer & Kylie Retallack 98374695 & 98371013 or 0457721176 [email protected]

An open day at Tozer’s Bush Camp will allow visitors to view flora on the bush walks. Morning tea by Sunkissed Baking, local wine tasting and lunch showcasing local produce by Bremer Bay Resort and Gnownbup Wines.

24 All Things Spring Market DayCranbrook Gillami Centre, 203 Climie St

10.30am - 4pm 21st Sept

Free Event Jenny Adams9826 1234 / [email protected]

As the name implies the “All Things Spring” Market Day highlights the blooming of spring with an agriculture connection. This is a great event for all the family with entertainment for the kids, with fresh produce available to stock the cupboard, stalls, events and activites for all.

To enjoy the Hidden Treasures of the Great Southern at any time of the year, pick up your copy of the Hidden Treasures Tourist Guide from a Visitor Centre or Community Resource Centre.

Alternatively call us on (08) 9827 1653 or visit www.hiddentreasures.com.au


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25 “Spirit of Kojonup” Kojonup Tourist Railway Kojonup Kojonup Railway Station, Benn Parade

11am and 2pm 21st, 27th, 28th Sept, and 5th, 19th Oct

$5.00 Ned Radford 98311200 / [email protected]

TOOT, TOOT!! It’s all aboard the Spirit of Kojonup, previously the hard working Perth Zoo Train. You will have to agree that chugging the equivalent to ten times around the world in seven years with a commentary for the driver lasting 432,000 minutes or 720 hours non-stop, is some feat. The train operated daily clocking up more than 400,000 kilometres. Travelling at a leisurely pace out of Kojonup, passengers will have an hour’s scenic tour of the countryside in spring with all its wildflowers. Share your memories with children and grandchildren - an ultimate viewing platform and lots of fun! Spirit of Kojonup runs on the first and third Sunday of each month at 11am. The Spirit of Kojonup is available for group bookings at other times by arrangement, a maximum 50 seats available for clubs, birthday parties, schools, caravan, camping and family groups. Space is available for two wheelchairs. Brochures are available from Kojonup Visitor Centre, 143 Albany Highway Kojonup.

26 Blooming Good ArcheryWoodanilling 25903 Great Southern Highway

9am - 4pm 21st - 24th Sept

$15 Keith Schurmann 9823 1196 or 0488 231 589 / [email protected]

At Woody Archery we will fit you out with saftey equipment and teach you the easiest and safest way to enjoy archery. We will then take you onto the practice range so that you can put into practice what you have learnt. When you have mastered your new skill, we will take you to the ten flower and spring themed ‘Blooming’ good targets for your attempt at your best score. Suitable for all ages over 10yrs.

27 The Apricot Tree Cooking Class and Long Table LunchBroomehill Henry Jones Café, 36 India St

9am - 4pm 25th Sept

$150 Emily Hardie9824 1239 / [email protected]

Jenny and Meredith from The Apricot Tree will delight the taste buds with a cooking class made to marry food and flowers. You will spend the morning learning, cooking and preparing lunch before sitting down to eat the spoils of your labour. Ticket price covers class, lunch and a glass of wine.


2014 BLOOM FESTIVAL

The Great Southern Development Commission (GSDC) is proud to be a major funding partner for the 2014 Hidden Tresures Bloom Festival.

Our support of the 2014 Bloom Festival continues a partnership with the Hidden Treasures group which spans over a decade and has assisted in bringing many of the innovative Hidden

Treasures projects to life.

The Bloom Festival is a truly special event, putting the spotlight on the colourful natural flora of our region, the equally colourful personalities and unique attractions that feature throughout

this beautiful corner of our region.

We congratulate the organisers for putting together a program which will continue to delight locals and visitors alike with its diversity and regional charm.

I encourage you to explore, experience and enjoy the 2014 Bloom Festival!

Peter RundleChairmanGreat Southern Development Commission

110 Serpentine Road, Albany

10 Dore Street, Katanning

T: 9842 4888

E: [email protected]

Building tourism and events for sustainable regional communit ies

28 Kojonup Annual Spring and Wildflower Bloom FestivalKojonup The Kodja Place, 143 Albany Hwy

9am - 5pm 26th Sept - 1st Oct

Gold Coin Donation

Glenys Russell9831 0500 / [email protected]

Marvel at the great diversity of orchids species, including the red-tounged spider, mantis, clubbed and white spider and pink enamels and the amazing collection of wildflowers from the Kojonup Shire. Follow bushland and forest walks to discover a myraid of orchid and wildflower species that thrive in the reserves and on the road edge as you discover the four self-drive tours. Collect your self-drive wildflower guides from the Kojonup Visitor Centre. Special Guest: Get up close and personal with Yvonne and the Birds of Prey.

29 Through the Looking GlassGnowangerup Yougenup Centre, 47 Yougenup Rd


Free Event Jan House 9827 1036 / [email protected]

The exhibition will showcase any interpretation of “through the looking glass” in any form or medium, allowing art & crafters to explore our natural environment through their eyes. It showcases work done by local artists and is part of the Bendigo Bank Southern Art & Craft Trail.


30 Spring Photographic Competition Frankland River Frankland River Hall, Wingebellup Road


Free Event Cassandra Stipanicev 9826 2206 / [email protected]

An exhibition of entries in a spring photographic competition exploring the local tapestry of the seasons in a rural community. The exhibition showcases the creativity and talent of photographic enthusiasts. Travelling from Albany, turn left from Albany Hwy onto Frankland River-Cranbrook Rd. Follow road to Frankland River town site (approx 45kms) and the Frankland River Hall is on the right diagonally opposite Foxy’s General Store.

31 New from OldOngerup Yongergnow Centre, Jaekel Rd

9am - 4pm 27th Sept -19th Oct (Mon, Wed and Thurs)

Free Event Kirsty Boyd9828 2325 / [email protected]

An exhibition centred around works of art created from rubbish and turned into something new and amazing. Several workshops will be run in conjunction with the exhibition to help people create their own work of art. Enjoy delicious morning, lunch and afternoon teas in our beautiful café overlooking the bush. Our coffee machine is always on and cakes are always fresh. Group bookings welcome. Bookings for groups of eight or more are essential.

32 Art ExhibitionFrankland River Ferngrove Vineyards, 276 Ferngrove Rd

10am-4pm 27th Sept - 12th Oct (closed on Sundays except LWE)

Free Event Alison Winfield9855 2378 / [email protected]

Art works from local artists Jan Stockdale and Heather Charlton. Enjoy wine tastings from our premium Orchid range of wines or enjoy coffee and cake in the picturesque gardens with vineyard views.

33 Katanning Miniature Railway Inc. Fun Day All Ages PlaygroundKatanning Corner of Clive St & Great Southern Highway

11.30am - 4pm 28th Sept and 12th Oct

$2 Julie Stock 9821 4390 or 0458214390 / [email protected]

Join us for a fun day riding on our miniature trains. Your ride will take you around our 700 metre track through the trees and over the creek. When you arrive back at the station you can enjoy morning or afternoon tea, cool drink in our tearooms by the fire or sit at our outside tables and watch the trains go by. In the playground are swings and slides for all ages, as well as covered areas and free electric BBQ. There is a skateboard track next to the playground. Covered shoes must be worn while riding the trains.


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34 Birds of Prey - Education through EntertainmentKojonup The Kodja Place, 143 Albany highway

10am - 4pm with approx 4-5 shows each day.

27th Sept and 28th Sept

Gold Coin Donation

Glenys Russell9831 0500 / [email protected]

Education through Entertainment at its best! Come along and meet the team Yvonne, Aussie, Micro, Pandora and Bee. It is an exciting and informative opportunity to get up close and personal with natures top predators while learning more about the environment from a bird’s point of view. At the displays you will learn about different flying styles, hunting techniques and other natural behaviours in the beautiful native bushland. A transportable gazebo houses the birds of this static display. The birds are displayed on the glove and on perches in a natural environment. Information is handed out on the day.

35 Art ExhibitionFrankland River Alkoomi Wines, 1141 Wingebellup Rd


Free Event Chris Coffey9855 2229 / [email protected]

Alkoomi Wines are hosting a diverse and interesting display of local talent including, Jim Parry - Orchid Display, Beta Fleay - Moris Poppy Jewellery, Chad Marwick - Urban Artist and Bill O’Halloran Sculpture.

36 Cranbrook Primary School Vegetable Garden Open DayCranbrook Cranbrook Primary School, Grenfell St

10.30am - 1pm 28th Sept and 5th Oct

Gold Coin Donation

Peter Slater0428077353 / [email protected]

These events will provide an opportunity for participants to have a look at the student’s vegetable garden including various crops, raised garden beds, compost bins, chicken coop, worm farms and worm tubes. Take the opportunity to speak with Peter the garden specialist - he will be able to provide you with advice on how each of the activities in the garden have been established and how you can implement them in your garden.

37 Hidden Treasures Self Drive TourGreat Southern Any Community Resource Centre

Any time Any date

Free Event www.hiddentreasures.com.au

Collect a Hidden Treasures tourist guide and create your own drive trail finding hidden treasures in any of our eight shires. Stop for lunch, take a walk, visit a pub, find an orchid or two - its up to you. Post a photo of your adventure on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hiddentreasuresofthegreatsouthern.


38 Guided Nocturnal WalkAmelup Mt Trio Bush Camp, 4850 Salt River Rd

7pm - 8pm 28th Sept

$15 Adults, $7.50 Children under 12 years.(Children must be accompanied by an adult)


A 1 hour return walk graded “easy” for novice walkers. We will explore the Stirling Range bushland surrounding Mt Trio Bush Camp & Caravan Park and investigate its nocturnal life. Please bring your own torch. We enjoy sharing our local knowledge of the Stirling Ranges. Powered and Unpowered sites available at Mt Trio Bush Camp and Caravan Park.

39 Night StalkKatanning Meet at Police Pools Reserve, Police Pool Rd

6.30pm - 8.30pm 1st Oct

Free Event Katanning Landcare9821 4327 / [email protected]

An event for the whole family to enjoy together! Bring your torches, water, outdoor shoes and suitable clothing to spend an evening looking for native animals after dark in the lovely Police Pools Reserve. Keen spotter eyes will be required to find the quiet and secretive animals that live in the Australian bush. Information collected from the Night Stalk will be collated with hundreds of other events around Australia and made available online and passed on to relevant conservation groups. For more information see the Perth Zoo Night Stalk page http://perthzoo.wa.gov.au/act/night-stalk/. Contact Katanning Landcare to RSVP.

40 Pingrup Pottery’s DisplayNyabing Nyabing Hall, Richmond St

2pm - 4pm 2nd Oct, 3rd Oct and 4th

Free Event Cathy Crosby9829 1061 / [email protected]

Visit a display of our pottery work including pottery flowers, patchwork quilts and visit the Settlers Hall next door. Afternoon tea is available to purchase.

41 Spring Car Boot SaleKatanning Katanning CRC, 16 Albion St

8am - 11am 4th Oct

Free Event Julie Bucknell9821 4433 / [email protected]

To mark the Great Southern Bloom Festival come and enjoy the many stalls selling plants, flowers or fruit and vegetables.


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42 Guided Bush Tucker Walk with DamperAmelup Mt Trio Bush Camp, 4850 Salt River Rd

9am - 10.30am 5th Oct

$20 Adults, $10 Children under 12 years. (Children must be accompanied by an adult)


A 1 hour return walk graded “easy”. We will explore the bushland surrounding the Mt Trio Bush Camp & Caravan Park and show you some of the traditional bush tucker foods found in the Stirling Range National Park. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Stirlings. Gain an insight into its European and Aboriginal history as well as its flora and fauna by local tour guide and farmer John Byrne. What better way to end the walk than to enjoy damper and billy tea around the open fire. Powered and Unpowered sites available at Mt Trio Bush Camp and Caravan Park.

43 Open Garden and Airing of Quilts and CraftWoodanilling Robinson Rd East

10am - 4pm 11th Oct

$2 Marj Winstanley 9823 1112 / [email protected]

The Garden is five and a half years old with a variety of native and exotic plants. This open garden event is combined with the ‘Airing of Quilts’ and craft sales.

44 Vintage Hay DayGnowangerup Strathaven Rd, Opposite Caravan Park and Sports Ground

10am - 4pm 18th Oct

Gold Coin Donation

Ian McDonald 0428 271 377 / [email protected]

Demonstration of hay cutting with vintage machinery, a display of vintage machinery, cars, tractors and farm implements and working sheep dogs, Historical Centre records, written works, maps and photos. There is also a self drive tour for you to enjoy where you can spot a variety of wildflowers.

45 CWA & Maggie Dent’s “Gather the Women” SeminarNyabing Nyabing Sports Pavillion, Martin St

1.30pm - 5pm 18th Oct

$15-$20 Alyson Cooper98235136 / [email protected]

To celebrate 90 years of the Country Womens Association in WA, Nyabing branch are hosting a multigenerational ‘Gather the Women’ seminar presented by the Queen of Common Sense, Maggie Dent. Afternoon tea provided, great raffles and door prizes. A community sundowner follows at 5pm.



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Discovery Bay Spring FestivalSunday 5th – Sunday 12th October 2014

Discovery Bay is located near Albany and aims to preserve and showcase the unique biodiversity of this region on a scale that all visitors can appreciate and enjoy.

Featuring more than 100,000 native plants, in a breathtaking coastal setting including 130 endemic plant species in peak � ower now!

The Botanic Gardens and Australian Wildlife opens to the public in September 2014, and our inaugural Spring Festival is sure to delight nature lovers of all ages.

Sunday 5th October

O� cial opening of the Wildlife and Gardens, followed by a FREE celebration concert 12-3pm.

Monday 6th – Friday 10th October

Workshops, Activities, Entertainment 10am-3pm daily.

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October

Kite Festival, Reptile RoadshowClosing concert 11am-3pm Sunday.

For full program please visit www.discoverybay.com.au

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2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the departure of the first ANZAC convoy from King Georges Sound in Albany Western Australia. A commemorative events program begins on 30 October 2014 and will continue through to 2018. Across the Great Southern region there will be a number of commemorative and community events and activities. Come and visit some of the many memorial sites around the Hidden Treasures region and we invite you to contact local RSL Clubs, the Shires of the Hidden Treasures, or visit the Hidden Treasures

website for information on events and activities being held during this time. www.hiddentreasures.com.au

Major events are also planned for Albany and more details can be found at www.anzacalbany.com.au

Come and see this beautiful region and take a moment to commemorate those lost and those who served at Gallipoli and on the Western Front, and all of those who have served our country.

ANZAC Memorials in the Hidden Treasures Region


Discovery Bay Spring FestivalSunday 5th – Sunday 12th October 2014

Discovery Bay is located near Albany and aims to preserve and showcase the unique biodiversity of this region on a scale that all visitors can appreciate and enjoy.

Featuring more than 100,000 native plants, in a breathtaking coastal setting including 130 endemic plant species in peak � ower now!

The Botanic Gardens and Australian Wildlife opens to the public in September 2014, and our inaugural Spring Festival is sure to delight nature lovers of all ages.

Sunday 5th October

O� cial opening of the Wildlife and Gardens, followed by a FREE celebration concert 12-3pm.

Monday 6th – Friday 10th October

Workshops, Activities, Entertainment 10am-3pm daily.

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October

Kite Festival, Reptile RoadshowClosing concert 11am-3pm Sunday.

For full program please visit www.discoverybay.com.au


2014 BLOOM FESTIVAL

Porongurup National Park Scenic Drive

The Porongurup National Park recognised for its natural history, ecological signifi cance and exceptional conservation value, has been set aside to be preserved as a national treasure. The unique ecosystem and habitat are acknowledged as a biodiversity hotpot with over 700 fl ora. A springtime drive or walk through its beauty reveals a profuse array of wildfl owers and birds among its ancient granites and majestic Karri forest. Visitors can also walk the trail to Tree in the Rock, Bolganup Heritage trail and visit the spectacular Granite Skywalk at Castle Rock.

Angwin Peak Part of the Porongurup National Park Environs

Dedication of a landmark plaque describing the peaks of the Stirling Range Saturday 4th October 2014 at 2.30pm Angwin Park Drive/Porongurup Scenic Drive. (about 90m west of entrance to Gibraltar Vineyard)

Twin Creeks Community Conservation Reserve Self Guided Wildfl ower Walks

The 511 hectare Twin Creeks Community Conservation Reserve, is included in Australia’s National Reserve System. It is situated on Knight Road Porongurup in the valley of the Kalgan, between the Porongurup National Park to the south and the Stirling Range National Park to the north. Twin Creeks is part of the Gondwana Link program and will ultimately become part of the greater Gondwana Link of Western Australia’s southwest. Self guided walks through Twin Creeks will provide visitors with an abundant display of Spring wildfl owers. It is a paradise for orchid lovers. Self Guided Walk Information is available at Twin Creeks which is open to the public at all times a gold coin donation is appreciated.

Maps and information are available from the Mount Barker Tourist Centre or the Porongurup Shop or online at www.porongurup.org.au or www.everytrail.com/guide/porongurup-national-park

This is a Free Event Open from October 1st to October 7th 11am to 4pmLocation: 2226 Porongurup Road Porongurup.

Wildfl ower Picking at Thorn's Mountain RetreatsThe Porongurup Promotions Association, inc. invites you to Thorn’s scenic property in the heart of the Porongurups where you may roam 40 acres of direct seeded wildfl owers and pick blooms to take home.

View with a RoomWith so many varieties of rare wildfl owers to see along the trails set in this classic granite range with its spectacular views at every turn, you may decide that one day is not enough.

Along the WayFloral bouquets rising from wine glasses are also in the Porongurups to experience and enjoy at any one of the wineries that surround this ancient mountain island. Its soils unique minerality and the elevation and micro-climate produce delightful fl avours to take back home with you and that will take your memory back to this magic place.

Go to www.porongurup.com or pick up one of the Porongurup Tourist Maps from visitor centres for a closer look at attractions and accommodations here for you.

The Hidden Treasures of the Great Southern welcome all members of the CMCA to our region in October 2015.

Come and discover our hidden treasures!

Enjoy the Bloom Festival in spring next year with a program full of exciting and diverse events similar to what you see in the program for 2014.

For your copy of next years program or a Hidden Treasures tourist guide, please register your interest at: www.hiddentreasures.com.au

Hidden Treasures of the Great Southern C/- Gnowangerup CRC 47 Yougenup Rd, Gnowangerup WA 6335 Phone: (08) 9827 1635 Email: [email protected]

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Contact: Gnowangerup Community Resource Centre on 08 9827 1635 or [email protected]: www.hiddentreasures.com.au

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