Attractions
Cervantes and the Pinnacles Desert Region:
The Pinnacles Edge Resort is ideally located to use as a base to view the attractions and sites in the Nambung National Park. However, Cervantes also offers a wide range of other attractions
Jurien Bay Adventure Tours – We highly recommend this fantastic new service in Cervantes & Jurien Bay
Jurien Bay Adventures has everything you need to experience everything that Western Australia has to offer. From high adrenaline activities to exploring the natural wonders, there is something for everyone! Contact them today for more information on everything they have to offer! http://www.jurienbayadventuretours.com.au/
The Pinnacles
Pinnacles Desert covers an area of approximately 190 hectares and is around 60 meters above sea level. It contains thousands of limestone Pinnacles, with some reaching up to 5 meters high. The variation in colours of the Pinnacles against a backdrop of constantly shifting sand dunes creates an eerie landscape of ever changing moods, which is often viewed at its best when the shadows create remarkable patterns and shapes that ripple over the sands at either dawn or sunset.
The Lobster Shack - for Tours, Charters and Seafood Lunches
The Lobster Shack provides a close up encounter with the Western Rock Lobster. It offers a chance to watch the lobsters being brought in from the wild by a large fleet of boats, processed in the factory and then packaged up to be sent live to destinations all over the world. www.lobstershack.com.au. The range of tours includes Factory Tour, Sealion Tour, Fishing Tours, Fishing Charters, Lobster Pot Pulling Tours (for corporate and school groups).
Now offering Sealion Tours - tours are one hour duration. Cost is $50pp (or under 16 years $30pp)
Please note that tours are weather permitting, bookings are always necessary - +61 8 9652 7010 or email tours@iorl.com.au
Lake Thetis and Stromatalites
The lake is estimated to have been isolated from the sea about 4800 years ago, when sea levels dropped and coastal dunes formed around the Lake. It is one of only a few places in the world with living marine stromatolites, or 'Living fossils'. They are formed by a species of cyanobacteria, similar to those found in 3500, which are the earliest record of life on Earth. A new walk trail around Lake Thetis has been built and is wheelchair accessible. Pinnacles Edge Resort has some excellent wheelchair accessible accommodation.
Nambung National Park
The pinnacles dominate tourist guides to the region, but they are only part of this 17,491ha National Park. Beautiful beaches, coastal dune systems and the trees and flowering plants typical of the northern coastal plain are all part of Nambung.
Lesueur National Park
Lesueur is extremely rich in flora and fauna, with over 900 species (about 10% of the state’s known species) of plants, 50+ species of reptiles (the highest lizard diversity of any of the worlds Mediterranean climate ecosystems), and 120+ species of birds.
Jump the Beach! Skydive Jurien Bay
Australia’s Most Beautiful Beach Skydive is in Jurien Bay just 20 minutes North of Cervantes township. Tandem Skydive over the Turquoise Coast and land on the beach from up to 14,000 feet. For more information or to book please visit their site at www.skydivejurienbay.com.au
Tandem Skydive Prices
8,000 foot Tandem Skydive (about 20 seconds freefall): $300 tbc
10,000 foot Tandem Skydive (about 35 seconds freefall): $350 tbc
14,000 foot Tandem Skydive (more than a minute’s freefall): $450 tbc
These are the latest rates we have available,but please check in case of ay changes with the operator at www.skydivejurienbay.com
Wildflowers - beautiful, local Nature Trails
The mid-west is one of the most diverse wildflower areas in the world, with a great burst of colour during spring. Cervantes has a beautiful display of wildflowers every spring, and some great walk trails and maps available from Reception.
We have Itineraries and Trail information ready for your arrival. Our Team have toured the area first hand and can offer some great, local advice. You can also look at the fantastic information available on the Australia's Coral Coast website.
