Explore the glorious wonders of the Great Ocean Road

1 Day Pinnacles Tour

Take a day tour of the Pinnacles National Park and experience the breathtaking rock formations, stunning sunsets, and captivating starry skies. Learn about Aboriginal Astrology and enjoy listening to Dreamtime stories behind the stars and constellations.

This tour offers up-to-date telescope equipment, allowing you to easily connect your smartphone and capture breathtaking photos of the night sky.

DAYS 1
DEPARTS 12:00-02:00
RETURNS 9:30-23:00
PRICE $ 110-150

Tour highlights

  • You can visit the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park without the usual crowds from day tours.
  • You can observe the sunset over the panoramic landscape of the Indian Ocean.
  • You can enjoy stunning views from Nilgen Lookout while taking a walk along the Hangover Bay coast.
  • You may have the opportunity to stargaze using our telescope, depending on the conditions.
  • From the Lancelin lookout, you can observe the impressive dunes.
  • Discover the Dreamtime and Aboriginal astronomy.
  • You can have a locally sourced Australian picnic dinner under the Outback Stars. 

Itinerary

Experience a guided Pinnacles Day Tour that takes you through the breathtaking natural landscapes of the West Coast. Discover the beauty of the Pinnacles and encounter native wildlife as you explore this remarkable region.

Escape the city and explore Western Australia’s stunning natural wonders on a one-day trip.

After travelling for 1.5 hours from Perth, we stop at Lancelin Lookout. It offers views of the largest network of dunes in Western Australia. These dunes are snow-white and contrast with the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean in the distance. Before heading to the Nilgen Nature Reserve, make sure to shake the sand out of your shoes. This reserve is known for its abundant flora and fauna. You can see a variety of wildflowers, such as banksias, bottlebrushes, heath, grass trees, and kangaroo paws. If the flowers aren’t visible, visit Hangover Bay instead. Here, you can enjoy the crystal-clear waters or spot bottlenose dolphins and sea lions.

After filling our lungs with fresh sea air, it is time to visit Nambung National Park and witness the unique Pinnacles desert at sunset. Composed of shells, the Pinnacles have formed over millions of years when the land was submerged beneath the sea. It is recommended to explore this area during dusk when there are fewer people, allowing you to observe the thousands of limestone pillars emerging eerily from the desert. You can also witness the colours changing over the rocks, creating a lunar-like ambience.

Experience a picnic dinner with a glass of local wine while enjoying a stunning natural light show beneath the sky. As night falls, be mesmerized by the celestial beauty of the stars and planets in the sky. Learn about the ancient stories of the Aboriginal Dreamtime and observe the distant wonders of the universe.

  • Meals: Dinner
  • Driving distance: 420km
  • Walking distance: ~1km / 2km

Details​

Pricing Options

  • Any meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended
  • Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Dinner under the stars with a glass of wine
  • Telescope provided
  • Admissions to National Parks
  • Pinnacles guided walk
  • Hosted by an experienced driver guide
  • Air-conditioned mini-coach travel
  • Comprehensive local tour commentary
  • Selected Perth inner-city pick-up/drop-off points 
1L refillable water bottle, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen, all-weather clothing for the evening as the desert can get cold at night plus a windbreaker, warm jumper, comfortable walking shoes (tread closed-toe shoes), small day pack 5-7kg, money for snack and meals, camera to capture every moment!

In order to maximise the sunset experience, this tour’s departure time changes throughout the year.

Our central meeting point for this tour will be Criterion Hotel, 560 Hay St, Perth. Guests are to be waiting outside the main gates on Cavenagh Street for collection.

  • 13:00pm (Oct, Mar-Apr)
  • 13:30pm (Nov, Feb)
  • 14:00pm (Dec-Jan)
  • 12:30pm (May, Sep)
  • 12:00pm (Jun-Aug)


Below is a full list of our hotel pick locations, based on our central meeting point time:

+25mins prior – Mantra on Hay Perth, 201 Hay St, East Perth
+20mins prior – The Westin Perth, 480 Hay St, Perth
+15mins prior – Parmelia Hilton Perth, 14 Mill St, Perth
+10mins prior – Rendezvous Hotel Perth Central, 24 Mount St, Perth
0 central meeting point – Criterion Hotel, 560 Hay St, Perth
-10mins later – Hostel G, 80 Stirling St, Perth
-15mins later – Billabong Backpackers, 381 Beaufort St, Highgate
-20mins later – DoubleTree Hilton Perth, 100 James St, Northbridge
*Please arrive 5-10 mins prior to your nominated pickup time so as not to delay or miss your tour. 

The weather in Western Australia can fluctuate and be extreme at times. It is not unheard of for
temperatures to reach over 40+ degrees Celsius during the day, and the temperature drops
dramatically in the evening. Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are
travelling and have packed adequate clothing. 

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