Natural Attractions
With larger than average nature reserves, the shire has many picnic spots and walk trails in the bushland heaths of native eucalypts, grevillea and banksia.
Granite Rock outcrops are found in abundance thoughout the area and form a reliable water catchment. Sit in a quiet spot and take in some bird watching, photography, wildflower discovery or marvel at our colourful salt lakes – the most notable feature of our shire.
There are many natural shallow salt lakes rimmed by samphire and tall paperbark shrubs and range in colour from crystal white to shades of pink, green, tan and mauve.
Please check out our Brochures page for maps of the region
Salt lakes
Lake Grace, Lake Bryde,Lake Biddy, Lake King
Geologically the Wheatbelt is an ancient stable area with a very low drainage profile. The rain that falls is very slow to drain away and is held in large shallow depressions. This leads to lots of evaporation and and the formation of lakes of salt. Unless the rainfall is very heavy over a number of seasons many of the salt lakes are dry for most of the year. Even in their dry state they offer stunning scenery and great photo opportunities.
Wildflowers
The wildflower season is one of the Eastern Wheatbelt’s most precious natural treasures attracting visitors, wildflower groups and scientists annually. To appreciate these remarkable displays there are many nature reserves with walk trails within the shire.
Although some varieties start in July the season is typically from late August through to late October.
Photo by Present moment Photography
Stargazing
When you’re visiting the Shire of Lake Grace, there are many great places to go to gaze at the beautiful night sky.
The second great advantage WA has is that we’re located in the Southern Hemisphere. Here, you have the best views of the Milky Way Galaxy. From the Southern Hemisphere you can see the quintessential Southern Cross, the Magellanic Clouds (which are satellite galaxies to our own Milky Way Galaxy) and the beautiful Aboriginal constellation of the “Emu in the Sky”.
When you head out to do some stargazing, remember to turn out all your lights. Artificial light destroys your ability to see the stars! The darker the night sky, the more stars you’ll be able to see.
Talk to our team at the Lake Grace Visitor Centre about our amazing night skies.
Photo by Present Moment Photography
Granite outcrops
Dragon Rock, Dingo Rock, DIckman Rock, Namma Rock.
Granite Outcrops are either inselbergs (isolated rock hills and knobs) or monoliths, (a single massive stone hill or rock). Erosion usually exposes these geological formations, which are often made out of very hard and solid metamorphic or igeous rock made from granite. Rising abruptly from the gently sloping or level surrounding plain they dominate the bushland.