Nambung national park is a national park in the wheatbelt region of western australia, 200 km northwest of perth, australia and 17 km south of the small coastal town of cervantes. Within the context of local street searches, angles and compass directions are very important, as well as ensuring that distances in all directions are shown at the same scale. Self drive to the pinnacles from perth city perth forum. From 2011, the park received about 150,000 visitors a year. The pinnacles australias coral coast western australia. To find the map for the shortest distance from perth to the pinnacles, please enter the source and destination and then select the shortest option in the mode dropdown. To find the driving direction from perth to pinnacles drive which is 204 by road, click on show directions after entering start and end locations in the calculator control. Exploring nambung pinnacles national park creative spirits. Nambung explore parks wa parks and wildlife service.
Map of western australia tourism western australia go to homepage. To better assist you with your travel plans, use our maps, itineraries and travelroad safety information guides available for download as pdfs. Best hotels near the pinnacles, cervantes tripadvisor. These shells were broken down into limerich sands that were blown inland to form high mobile dunes. Pinnacles desert tourism guide discover australia holidays. Large detailed map of western australia with cities and towns.
Fully self contained holiday houses with ocean views we do no charge booking, reservation or credit card fees. Maphill presents the map of western australia in a wide variety of map types and styles. The area contains thousands of weathered limestone pillars. For the best selection of accommodation available in cervantes. Road map the pinnacles nambung national park western australia. Pinnacles campground is located at the east entrance off of highway 25 from hollister, ca north and king city, ca south. Our oneday pinnacles desert tour from perth, western australia is the most popular day trip here at real aussie adventures. Enjoy impressive views down a branch of the tairua river and the rugged volcanic landforms of tauranikau and the pinnacles. Old pinnacles trailhead parking chaparral trailhead parking bear gulch day use area to north chalone peak to east entrance to west entrance high peaks. Simply click on the map below to visit each of the regions of the wa. The pinnacles are limestone formations within nambung national park, near the town of cervantes, western australia.
The maps here include a campground map, as well as the main map and inset map that come on the park brochure. Hi all, after searching around in the internet, realise there is no day tour to pinnacles only i. Free holiday planning guide western australias coral coast. This is the main pinnacles national park map, showing roads. Perth, western australia day trip to pinnacles desert. Hello perth has all of the perth maps you will need to enjoy your stay in perth. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. You can also browse the bestselling pinnacles maps and guidebooks on amazon. Looking to download free maps of western australia.
Jun 19, 2018 the pinnacles are a series of iconic limestone formations located in the nambung national park, near the town of cervantes, wa, and about 194km from perth. These limestone formations can be found in the sprawling expanse of the nambung national park near cervantes in western australia. We have included some of the popular destinations to give you give you an idea of where they are located in the state. Wa holiday guide maps of western australia free road map. Then enjoy a full, fun filled trip to the pinnacles desert with a visit to caversham wildlife park on the way, and a 4 x 4 adventure over lancelins sand dunes. The raw material for the limestone of the pinnacles came from seashells in an earlier era that was rich in marine life. Apr 23, 2017 you may notice the no drones sign at the very beginning. The park contains the pinnacles desert which is an area with thousands of. The pinnacles is a area inside of black range bouldering. If you want to see more maps use the navigation panel on the. We get booked up well in advance, so get in quick to secure your spot. The pinnacles are limestone formations within nambung national park, the most famous natural wonder of western australia right next to indian ocean.
The other free maps downloadable below are in pdf format which allows you to zoom in and out to focus on the whole map or a particular area using adobe reader. This fabulous walk is one around one of the main natural highlights of western australia. Europeans first visited the area in 1658 when dutch maps recorded north. With all the details prearranged, this jampacked day feels effortless and you can focus on enjoying the highlights. Perth maps downloadable for perth city, fremantle, rottnest.
Walk on the moonscape of the pinnacles, feast on fresh lobster and surf giant sand dunes. The value of maphill lies in the possibility to look at the same area from several perspectives. This map shows cities, towns, freeways, main roads, secondary roads, minor connecting roads, railways, fruit fly exclusion zones, cumulative distances, river and lakes in western australia. If youre travelling between july and october, youll see western australia in full colour, as the coastal landscapes are filled with the blooms of spring wildflowers. A drive through pinnacles desert, western australia. Restaurants near the pinnacles, cervantes, australia.
The moonscape scenery is made by the pillars rising out of the stark desert landscape of yellow quartz sand. Best trails in nambung national park western australia, australia. Hotels near the pinnacles, cervantes on tripadvisor. Map of western australia tourism western australia. Pinnacles desert area tourism guide destination information and pinnacles desert area travel deals. Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located perth hotels. To estimate the travel cost, find the trip cost from perth to the pinnacles. Places to visit in perth and surrounds tourism australia. Tracks pinnacles drive, 4km oneway loop there are parking bays along the drive 1. The pinnacles had approximately 653,000 visitors recorded by parks and wildlife from during the 20172018 financial year, making it western australias most visited attraction. Centered on the towns of cervantes, jurien bay and leeman, this destination features the world famous pinnacles desert, a diversity of wildflowers you wont believe, living stromatolites, unique fauna, pristine beaches, excellent fishing, and is slap bang in the middle of the renowned western rock.
If you have an upcoming booking to change or cancel, check the next steps and policies here. Some of the tallest pinnacles reach heights of up to 3. The best season to visit nambung national park is during september and october, when the wildflowers are blooming and vistas of wattles stretch from horizon to horizon, but in fine weather the park is interesting yearround. It is situated approximately 40 kilometres 25 mi south west of leinster and 116 kilometres 72 mi north west of leonora in the goldfieldsesperance region.
Best trails in nambung national park western australia. The park contains the pinnacles desert which is an area with thousands of limestone formations called pinnacles. Html guide warning guide view may take some time to load for areas with large numbers of routes. The pinnacles are a series of iconic limestone formations located in the nambung national park, near the town of cervantes, wa, and about 194km from perth.
The pinnacles are limestone formations contained within nambung national park, near the town of cervantes, western australia. Exploring the pinnacles at the nambung national park of wa. Balconies ol p n t w t chaparral trailhead parking pe j b. A visit to australias nambung national park and the pinnacles is a must. Maps of the coral coast australias coral coast western australia. Heading north from lancelin on indian ocean dr, youll pass the tiny fishingshack villages of wedge island au and grey. The many limestone pillars do seem just rise out of the landscape of. Maps of directions of the pinnacles nsw, 2460 for locals and travellers.
Perth officially holds the title as the sunniest city in australia and it regularly tops globalroundups as one of the most liveable cities, comfortably bringing together the benefits of modern sophistication with a laidback lifestyle. Here you can stretch your imagination on hundreds of limestone pillars or photograph them when the sun is low. Our holiday planning guide will provide you with essential information, insider tips and plenty of inspiration so that you can make the most of your coral coast adventure. I requested permission at rottnest island, but they only approve australian licensed commercial. The pinnacles is a rock in new zealand and has an elevation of 10 meters. The pinnacles desert discovery is a unique and spectacular experience within nambung national. Pinnacles visitor information centre for the best selection. Nov 23, 2016 to most australians, the pinnacles remained unknown until 1967.
For your safety and to protect the pinnacles, no climbing please. Australia is full of incredible natural wonders, and the pinnacles are one of the most fascinating. The pinnacle desert is one of western australias most wellknown natural tourist attractions. Explore western australia with our interactive map. Maps of western australia free road map wa holiday guide.
Pinnacles station is a pastoral lease that once operated as a cattle station and now operates as a sheep station in western australia. However, the manner in which such raw materials formed the pinnacles is the subject of debate. Exploring nambung pinnacles national park a national park for creative minds and photographers. Pinnacles hut and dancing camp campsite are a short walk down signposted side tracks. Restaurants near the pinnacles, cervantes on tripadvisor.
Find pdf map links and everything you are looking for here at wa holiday guide. It takes around 144 to reach perth to pinnacles drive. The pinnacles cervantes 2020 all you need to know before. Closest accommodation to the pinnacles accommodation surrounding the pinnacles turquoise coast.
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