 Coorow is a northern wheat belt town two and a half hours drive northeast of Perth.
The area is famous for its abundance of wildflowers, a characteristic reflected by the local wildflower growing enterprises which cater for the cut ornamental flower market and provide native plants for commercial nurseries.
The Coorow-Latham Road, which links the small wheatbelt towns of Coorow and Latham, has been designated a ‘Flora Road’ and features large Salmon Gums lining the roadside verges. The stunning Wreath Flower, that grows in harsh gravel pits and gravel road edges, together with the colourful carpets of Everlastings, Spider and Donkey Orchids and Wattles can also be found along this road.
Along the roadside are some fine examples of the original woodland trees, York Gums with rough brown bark and Salmon gums with smooth bark that turn a glorious salmon-pink in late summer.
Heading towards the coast from Coorow (through Alexander Morrison National Park) adventurous tourists can explore numerous limestone caves (moderate four wheel driving and caution required).
On the coast nearby there is the idyllic fishing and mining town of Leeman and the picturesque and friendly community of Green Head. Both of these towns make an excellent base for the visitor, with good caravan parks and shopping facilities.
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