Ongerup 

From the Aboriginal word meaning 'place of the male kangaroo', Ongerup is located approx 5hrs drive southeast of Perth. With about 1,300 species of wildflower recorded, the Ongerup-Needilup district is part of one of the best wildflower areas in the world.

Ongerup’s wildflowers range in size from majestic salmon gums 30m high, to small annuals only 5mm high.

The Ongerup Wildflower Show is held in September and October each year. The main street on Ongerup boasts an excellent native plant garden. Late August until late October is the best period and a photographer's paradise.

The Ongerup and Needilup District Museum is housed in the old railway barracks. Noongar (local Aboriginal) artefacts, foods and medicinal plants, natural history items, old machinery & household goods from pioneer days.

The Malleefowl Preservation Group, based in Ongerup, has achieved national recognition for raising awareness of the plight of the malleefowl. This bird is becoming increasingly rare in many wheat belt shires due to a loss of habitat and introduced species. There are also salt lakes located to the north of Ongerup.

Things to do

• Learn about the Aboriginal culture at the Ongerup and Needilup Museum.
• Admire the native plant garden in the main street.
• Visit the Ongerup Wildflower Show held each September and October.
• Drive north to the magnificent salt lakes, north of Ongerup.