Cervantes is a thriving fishing and resort town. The town’s name derives from an American whaling ship wrecked off the coast in 1844. The coastal lands surrounding Cervantes features intense displays of wildflowers, particularly from August to October each year.
Just 29km south of Cervantes in the Nambung National Park, is one of Australia’s most striking natural features,- The Pinnacles. A formation of limestone outer crops standing in a small sandy desert. The Pinnacles create an eerie atmosphere. Dutch sailors who spotted the columns from the sea prior to European settlement thought they were seeing the remains of an ancient city. Nambung National Park also features colorful displays of wildflowers and wattles.
Cervantes is 245km north of Perth via the Brand Highway (turn off at Bibby Road). Half-day coach tours of The Pinnacles are available from Cervantes, and full-day tours depart from Perth.
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