WA is home to a series of naturally occurring events that showcase the extraordinary.

See the largest collection of wildflowers on earth. WA is home to more than 12000 species of wildflowers and a season that starts in WA's north in June and sweeps south through to November each year. Colourful fields of Everlastings can be found through WA's Coral Coast and Golden Outback regions. Attending ATE, www.australiascoralcoast.com, www.australiasgoldenoutback.com. A 40 minute drive north of Perth, Yanchep National Park - also boasts beautiful Spring wildflowers. Attending ATE www.westernaustralia.com

Follow the Humpback Highway along the WA coast and witness one of the longest whale watching seasons on earth, and the world's largest population of visiting humpback whales, each June to December. Whale watching tours operate along the coast from Broome, Exmouth, Coral Bay, Kalbarri, Perth, Augusta and Albany. Close to Perth see these magnificent mammals up close on a whale watching tour with Rottnest Fast Ferries. Attending ATE www.rottnestfastferries.com.au.

Staircase to the Moon. Broome is where you'll catch this natural phenomenon when the full moon rises over the exposed mudflats of Roebuck Bay creating an optical illusion for three nights each month, from March to October. While in the region relax at luxury resorts such as Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa www.cablebeachclub.com or Pinctada Cable Beach www.pinctada.com.au or for more adventure explore the region with Kimberley Wild Expeditions www.kimblerleywild.com.au , all attending ATE.

Swim with the ocean's gentle giant and largest fish, the whale shark, at Coral Bay and Exmouth on World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef from April to July each year. Marine eco tourism operator, Ocean Eco Adventures, is just one of several operators that run whale shark cruises from Exmouth. www.oceanecoadventures.com.au, attending ATE.

Horizontal Waterfalls - take a seaplane flight over - then ride the world's only Horizontal Waterfalls in the Kimberley region of WA. Created by some of the largest tidal movements in the world this amazing sight is best experienced from April to October. For operators visit www.australiasnorthwest.com, attending ATE.


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