Make the four hour drive from Exmouth to Onslow, looking out along the way for yellow flame grevilleas, Sturt’s desert rose, apple bush and green birdflower. After good rains, the region’s red sand dunes are transformed by the vivid magenta blooms of parakeelya. If your visit coincides with a full moon between March and October, head for Sunrise Beach at sunset. It’s one of only a handful of spots on Earth where you can catch the magical optical illusion of the Staircase to the Moon. Overnight in Onslow.