Story: Kings Park Everlasting Festival
Episode: 5
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Air Date: 19th September 2026

Sue explores the Kings Park Everlasting Festival, celebrating WA’s incredible wildflower diversity through a month of events, experiences and activities for the whole family.

• Celebrating wildflowers – Running for more than 60 years, the festival celebrates WA’s unique wildflowers and the incredible biodiversity that makes our state special.
• Something for everyone – From guided walks and wildflower photography to beginner botany classes, more than 60 free or low-cost events offer plenty of ways to explore Kings Park.
• A living laboratory – Beyond its beauty, Kings Park is an important research hub helping scientists and horticultural experts understand, conserve and protect WA’s unique flora.
• Family fun – Rio Tinto Naturescape offers children the chance to connect with nature, with Naturescape Play Day celebrating the natural heritage of Boorloo – Perth.
• A spectacular finale – For the first time, the festival concludes with three evenings of a Moortabiny drone and sound show celebrating the science, cultural heritage and remarkable plants of Kings Park.
• From wildflowers and science to culture and family experiences, the Everlasting Festival is a celebration of WA’s unique plant world. Visit kingsparkfestival.com.au for more details.