Nambung National Park

This national park, 19km from Cervantes, is home to the spectacular Pinnacles Desert, where thousands of limestone pillars rise up from the desert floor, their lime-rich sand originating from seashells that were compacted by rain and subsequently eroded. A loop road runs through the formations, but it's more fun to wander, especially at sunset, full moon or dawn, when the light is sublime and the crowds evaporate.

Nearby, Kangaroo Point and Hangover Bay, with BBQs and tables, both make nice picnic spots, while stromatolites inhabit the shoreline at Lake Thetis, and Hansen Bay Lookout has excellent views across the coast. In town, walkways wend along the coastline providing beach access.