Australia loves a big thing. From oversized fruit to giant animals and larger-than-life roadside attractions, finding them has become part of the great Australian road trip.

When people think of Carnarvon, they often picture palm-lined plantations, fresh tropical produce, turquoise coastlines and endless adventures along the Coral Coast. But visit between July and September, and you'll discover another side of the region, one that quietly unfolds after winter rain.

As the sun sets over the Gascoyne, something truly spectacular begins.