Guided Wildflower Tour

Explore and discover the unique landscape, wildlife and wildflowers of Foxes Lair Nature Reserve, on your very own guided walking tour, led by Doug Sawkins. Mr Sawkins has dedicated three decades to conservation efforts in Narrogin and establishing the shire’s famous Foxes Lair Reserve, and was awarded the senior citizen of the year in 2026 for his efforts. As a founder of the Friends of Foxes Lair group established in the 1990s, Mr Sawkins designed the majority of the reserve’s walking trails and management plans that helped shaped the area into what it is today. He says that his work comes from a deeper personal tie to nature as well as wanting to encourage the community to connect with their local environment. Mr Hawkins is also very handy with a camera and can show you all the spots to find the incredible flora that abounds in the reserve.

​"Foxes Lair is a bushland reserve in the town of Narrogin, just a 10 minute drive from Cuballing. There are five fantastic walk trails in the reserve, which boast an incredible amount of native flora and fauna. There are over 240 species of wildflowers in the area too, from delicate Cowslip and Spider orchids, to electric blue clusters of dampiera and red leschenaultia. If you happen to be a bit of a twitcher, then this is a great place to explore and bring your binoculars.

You'll find a huge array of exquisite birdlife, from colourful parrots and robins to the very vocal Carnaby's and Red-Tail Black Cockatoo's and the eccentric looking Rainbow Bee-Eater: if you hear something that sounds like a miniature drone - that's them! 

Finally, keep an eye out for echidna's, bobtails and racehorse goanna's who are all active in the reserve. Dogs are welcome, but please keep them on leash at all times, stick to the paths to avoid snakes and ticks in the hotter months. These trails are also open to bicycles, but gravel/ mountain bikes are recommended as the trails are not sealed and some have stairs."

Read more here > https://trailswa.com.au/news-events/article/exploring-the-foxes-lair

When: Saturday Sept 19th 2026, 9.30am - 11.30am

Where: Foxes Lair, Narrogin

Meeting Point: Williams Road at the entrances to Foxes Lair, next to the caravan park

Cost:  $5 per person 

Bookings: RSVP essential

What to Bring / Good to Know

• Please bring your own water and refreshments as required.

• Wear comfortable and sensible footwear.

• Pack sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.

• Bring a camera along if you like!

• Toilets available at the nearby Narrogin Cemetery or in town

• Please bring any medication you require.

• Mobile phone reception can  limited - Download the free Emergency+ app before your tour. Use the app in an emergency to call for assistance. If there is no mobile phone coverage you WILL NOT be able to call 000 but the app will provide you with your GPS location.  Visit emergencyplus.com.au 

Itinerary

• To be advised

Stay & Play

Nearby camping and other accommodation options also available. See Stay Options >

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Image Credit: D. Sawkins

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