Things to do in Cervantes & Pinnacles Desert
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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…
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Turquoise Coast Enviro Tours
At this excellent Cervantes outfit, ex-ranger Mike Newton runs three-hour morning (8am) and evening (2½ hours before sunset) Pinnacles trips, as well as a full-day Kwongan tour, including Lesueur National Park and the coast up to Leeman.
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Jurien Sea Lion Charters
Along the coast in Jurien, 22km from Cervantes, Jurien Sea Lion Charters offers an opportunity to visit sea lion colonies on offshore islands.
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Seashells Cafe
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Lesueur National Park
This botanical paradise, 50km north of Cervantes, contains a staggering 820 plant species, many of them rare and endemic, such as the pine banksia (Banksia tricupsis) and Mt Lesueur grevillea (Grevillea batrachioides). The park also provides habitat for the endangered Carnaby's cockatoo, and the heath erupts into a mass of colour in late winter. There's an 18km circuit drive on a good road, with lookouts and picnic areas. Flat-topped Mt Lesueur (4km return) has panoramic coastal views.
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Cervantes Country Club
Shorts and sandals are fine at this humble sporting club, which does incredible seafood platters for two ($55) with crays (in season), prawns, oysters, fish, calamari, salad and a mountain of chips.
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