The flora of the Mallee region is indigenous to the area, being adapted to the semi-arid conditions that prevail locally. The wildflowers bloom every year in the September school holidays. The Mallee Wildflower Festival is being held in 1998 from October 1 to October 4. Manangatang Manangatang is a small town of around 300 people located 55 km east of Ouyen on the Mallee Highway. Of possible interest to the visitor is the Manangatang Museum, a well-organised venture containing items pertaining to local history.
Admission is free.
Lake Walpeup Lake is a popular spot for picnics, swimming, canoeing, camping, walking and nature studies. Around the lake is the Timberoo Flora and Reserve which protects a rare remnant of pine-buloke woodland. There is a general store and the town's Tourist Park has a shop, picnic, toilet facilities and camping areas. Adjacent the park is the short 'Schubert Nature Walk' which identifies local plants. It takes in the town cemetery.