Explore the Alpine Beauty of Australia’s Native Flora

Wildflowers of the High Country is your ultimate field companion to Australia’s alpine wildflowers. Whether you’re hiking the Bogong High Plains or exploring Mount Buffalo, this book helps you identify the native plants that colour the high country landscape.

Written by Luke Steenhuis, this 176-page guide focuses on wildflowers found in New South Wales and Victoria. You’ll discover over 240 native species along with 20 introduced plants. Each plant is photographed in full colour. Better still, each listing includes clear notes on identification, habitat, and flowering time.

The layout is clean and simple. You’ll find species grouped by flower colour, making the guide quick to navigate in the field. No need to fumble through pages while out on the trail. You can easily match what you see on the ground with what you see on the page.

What makes Wildflowers of the High Country stand out is its usability. The laminated soft cover resists dirt and rain. The compact size fits easily in your backpack. More importantly, it’s written in plain language. Even if you’re not a botanist, you’ll feel confident using this guide.

In addition, the book features over 400 high-resolution photographs. These images don’t just show you the plants—they immerse you in the delicate colours and textures of the alpine ecosystem. As you flip through the pages, you’ll start to recognise familiar plants and look more closely at the ground beneath your boots.

But this guide does more than inform. It inspires. It encourages you to pause, observe, and connect with the environment. With this book in hand, your next high country walk becomes a journey of discovery.

So whether you’re a seasoned field naturalist or a weekend hiker, Wildflowers of the High Country brings the alpine landscape to life. Keep it close on every adventure—you’ll see the bush in a whole new way.

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