Pinnacles Desert
- Address: Nambung National Park, Pinnacles Drive, Cervantes
- Hours: Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre open daily 9:30am - 4:30pm. Closed Dec 25
- Admission: AU$11
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Nature & Wildlife,
Walking/Hiking,
Monument - Natural,
National Park
The eerie limestone shapes of the Pinnacles are a popular day trip from Perth, rising out of the desert floor like something from a lunar landscape. The weather-worn pillars were formed by zillions of seashells blown here from the sea many thousands of years ago.
The surrounding landscape is made up of desert and dunes. Bottlenose dolphins can be seen in nearby Hangover Bay, and in the park you’ll also see gray kangaroos, emus, cockatoos and other birds.
Learn more about the ecology and biodiversity of this country at the Pinnacles Desert Discovery interpretive center, with displays, information, shops and lookout.
While you’re here, take the opportunity to swim and laze on white-sand beaches, try fishing or snorkeling, or bring a picnic and cook up a storm on the park’s barbecues.
Latest Reviews
Review by JK, March 2013
Doing what: Pinnacles Desert, Koalas and Sandboarding 4WD Day Tour from Perth
Excellent
Review by jukejam, March 2013
Doing what: Pinnacles Desert, Koalas and Sandboarding 4WD Day Tour from Perth
Overall I really enjoyed this trip and the sandboarding was absolutely fabulous - even for a nearly 50 year old!!! The Pinnacles were impressive once you were among them, but the initial view was disappointing - but that is only my opinion. The lobster factory visit was interesting and previous comments about it being horrible and cruel I do not think were necessary - how else does this food source get to our tables? The quick visit to Caversham was good. The stop at York was however extremely brief and I think the information about morning coffee in York is possibly a little exagerated!! We had 20-25 minutes which only allowed me to actually "run" to the cafe (join a queue)and then "run" to the toilet queue and that was it. It's really only a toilet stop.
The 4WD over the dunes was excellent as well.
The driver was extremely good and informative about where we were passing as well. We saw emus and kangaroos in the bush which was brilliant.
Review by alyson0110, August 2012
Doing what: Pinnacles Desert, Koalas and Sandboarding 4WD Day Tour from Perth
Mega!! Loved all of this APART from the lobster factory, that was a bit grim. We didn't get a lot of time in the places, but, the distances we had to cover were huge, so that's understandable. I really enjoyed this day, but the lobster factory kind of ruined it a bit, seeing them all squished up. Felt like putting the manager in a little crate with sawdust to see how he liked it!
Practical Info
The Pinnacles are in Nambung National Park, 245 km (152 miles) north of Perth, around a three-hour drive by 4x4 or coach tour.
The best time to visit is spring (September to October) when Western Australia’s famous wildflowers bring the desert alive with color.
