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Articles Beautiful NambungNambung National Park, spanning 17,487 hectares, has beautiful beaches, coastal dune systems, shady groves and low heathland rich in flowering plants. Wildflower season is spring (August to October), creating a memorable spectacle. more  Easy park accessThe Pinnacles are an easy day trip from Perth. The turn off to the park is on Cervantes Road, which runs off the Brand Highway. Easy. Once there the possibilities are many. more  From shells to spiresThe raw material for the limestone of the Pinnacles came from seashells. Crushed into sand and blown inland by the wind, forming dunes with a resilient surface that slowly eroded. The Pinnacles today are the harder limestone columns that remained.  Wildlife habitatsOn the coastal heathlands and open woodlands of Nambung National Park, western grey kangaroos, wallabies, possums, lizards, emus and white-tailed black cockatoos are often seen. Sometimes the less-common black-shouldered kite can be spotted hunting.  Worth a walkAt the Pinnacles, there are two- to three-hour walks to desert areas marked on the park brochure. They're not signposted, so seek directions from a ranger. Carry a litre of water per person, wear sturdy footwear, a hat, and maybe take a compass. |
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