- Address: Nambung WA 6521, Australia
- Phone: +61 8 9652 7913
- Area: 192.7 km²
- Working hours: 9.30 - 16.30
- Cost: 11 Australian dollars
The green continent of Australia annually attracts more and more tourists, which is not surprising, because the significant areas of the already interesting mainland are the National Parks. Tell you about one amazing natural phenomenon - the National Park "Nambung" and the Pinnacles.
More about Nambung National Park
Nambung National Park is located 162 kilometers from the city of Perth in the north of Western Australia, in the north it borders on the amazing nature reserve "Southern Bikers", and in the south - with the protected territory of "Vanagarren". The park lies on the hills of the Swan Valley and covers an area of only 184 square kilometers.
Through the valley flows the Nambung River, from the local dialect its name translates as "curved", it was she who gave the name to this park. The river nourishes all around, in the park from August to October comes a lot of tourists to admire the riot of flowering vegetation and eucalyptus groves. The park is inhabited by gray kangaroos, ostriches of Emu, white-tailed eagle and black cockatoo, there are many different reptiles here, but they are not to be feared because they are absolutely safe for humans.
What is the Pinnaks?
The real mystery of the naturalist is the fact that among the green and flowering valley is the real Pinnakl Desert. And the Pinnacles are hundreds and thousands of limestone pillars, bizarre figures and towers of various sizes that rise above the desert. It can be said that the Nambung National Park and the Pinnacles are a popular and recognizable image of Australia.
It is known that the structure of the Pinnacle material is the remains of marine mollusks that died hundreds of thousands of years ago, when the territory of the mainland was still a seabed. But there is still no scientific justification for how the Pinnacles appeared and what creates them. They seem to rise and come out of the yellow sand, blown away by the wind. In general, this natural object is quite unique, disputes about it are still being conducted today. And if you are in Australia, do not visit the Nambung National Park and the Pinnacles simply can not.
How do I get to the Nambung National Park and the Pinnacles?
The most convenient way to get to the park from the city of Perth , the road lies along the coast, you need to go to the small town of Cervantes. A little before reaching Cervantes, at the signpost you turn right, and after about 5 kilometers will enter the National Park. In the park you can drive along the road or take a walk along the official paths. You can go with a tour group on the bus, or on your own in a rented car or taxi. In the flowering season from Cervantes to the park, a bus route runs, but it is quite rare.
The best time to admire the deserts and the Pinnaklamis is the time of sunrise and sunset, when mysterious figures throw dancing shadows on the sands. The park is open to visitors all year round from 9:30 to 16:30 except for Christmas (December 25). The fee is charged from each vehicle in the amount of 11 Australian dollars.
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