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The Pinnacles

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DescriptionNumerous limestone columns formed by erosion of old sand dunes, in Nambung National Park
Location 30° 36′ CD" S       **.****
115° 09′ CD" E       **.****
Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84)
Location description : Approximately *** km NNW of Perth, WA
What's there  4WD  Fees  bbq  Picnic_table  Dunny  Lookout  BushWalk

General comments
The wildflowers of the area are quite spectacular at certain times of the year – September-October is the best time.

“Normal” access to Nambung NP National Park and The Pinnacles, ie 2WD, is via Cervantes as described in the directions provided. However there are also 4WD tracks leading north from Lancelin which have patches of deep sand in some. Access to The Pinnacles is by a 100.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Upsides
Weird landscape feature best enjoyed .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Downsides
No.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Access considerations
The carpark is accessible if towing a campertrailer or caravan. This.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Pictures (click on image to enlarge)
Map of the Nambung area : ../data/lrc426/lrc426_nambung_map.gif (available on CD)  Approaching The Pinnacles : ../data/lrc426/lrc426_pinnacles_1.jpg (available on CD)  Getting up close and personal : ../data/lrc426/lrc426_pinnacles_2.jpg (available on CD)  Standing silently in the desert : ../data/lrc426/lrc426_pinnacles_7.jpg (available on CD)  
This guy looks a little younger than the rest : ../data/lrc426/lrc426_pinnacles_8.jpg (available on CD)  

WWWeb Links
Nambung National Park

How do I get there
CD.x km   .... St & Alva Way) Drive north east on Seville S .....
CD.x km   .... en Bay Ro .....
CD.x km   .... nsen Ro .....
CD.x km   .... Pinnacl .....

Contact details for further information.
Jurien office of CALM on [08] 9652 1911
or the Ra.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Document revision history
David, Jane & Sarah Kedge PUB.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 03-02-2010