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Take a trip to Pinnacles Desert on your Australia Vacation
The Pinnacles are ancient rock formations which can be added to just about any Western Australia vacation. They’re located just a few hours north of Perth in Nambung National Park. These limestone pillars protrude out of the sand across the desert, creating an incredibly unique landscape. The Pinnacles were formed from erosion by the wind and the rain and stand up to 3.5 metres/5 feet tall, coming in various shapes, jagged, rounded, sharp-edged, and combinations of these. There are literally thousands of them on display.
The best time to visit the Pinnacles is between August and October when the weather is cooler and the wildflowers bloom. They are best seen in the early morning or late afternoon at which time, the light brings out the colours and extends the shadows (the desert temperatures are also a bit cooler!). Most animals here are nocturnal but one can see emus and kangaroos during the daytime. The best way to travel around is by four-wheel drive, though it is possible to walk. So if your visit to Australia includes Perth, then ask us about one of our Pinnacles tours that explore the unique landscape of this region.
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Across Australia: Rail, Wildlife & Island Discovery
Western Australia, Pinnacles Desert, Perth, South Australia, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney Opera House, and Bondi BeachCross Australia in style on this Private-guided trip, pairing iconic cities and wildlife wonders with the epic journey of the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth.
13 days
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West Australia: Wine, Wildlife & Coast
Western Australia, Pinnacles Desert, and PerthExplore Western Australia on an independent escape, meeting koalas, racing down desert dunes and savouring coastal wines and wild ocean views.
6 days
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Sun, City & Sea: Sydney & Cairns
Western Australia, Pinnacles Desert, Perth, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney Opera House, and Bondi BeachAn Independent journey through Australia, from harbour icons and blue-tinged ranges to reef-bright seas and ancient rainforest alive with colour.
9 days
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Western Australia's Coral Coast: Pinnacles to Ningaloo Reef
Western Australia, Pinnacles Desert, and PerthExplore Australia’s Coral Coast, where pink lakes, ancient gorges, wild dolphins and vibrant reefs line a dazzling stretch of untouched, sun-drenched shoreline.
6 days
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Across Australia: Rail, Wildlife & Island Discovery
Western Australia, Pinnacles Desert, Perth, South Australia, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney Opera House, and Bondi BeachCross Australia in style on this Private-guided trip, pairing iconic cities and wildlife wonders with the epic journey of the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth.
13 days
From US$6,561/p.p.
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West Australia: Wine, Wildlife & Coast
Western Australia, Pinnacles Desert, and PerthExplore Western Australia on an independent escape, meeting koalas, racing down desert dunes and savouring coastal wines and wild ocean views.
6 days
From US$1,557/p.p.
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Sun, City & Sea: Sydney & Cairns
Western Australia, Pinnacles Desert, Perth, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney Opera House, and Bondi BeachAn Independent journey through Australia, from harbour icons and blue-tinged ranges to reef-bright seas and ancient rainforest alive with colour.
9 days
From US$4,409/p.p.
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Western Australia's Coral Coast: Pinnacles to Ningaloo Reef
Western Australia, Pinnacles Desert, and PerthExplore Australia’s Coral Coast, where pink lakes, ancient gorges, wild dolphins and vibrant reefs line a dazzling stretch of untouched, sun-drenched shoreline.
6 days
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Sydney and Melbourne are a great combination for first-time visitors to Australia, with Brisbane, Adelaide and/or the Outback added in, depending on how much time you have. Returnees should take in Perth, Darwin and the Kakadu National Park area and/or Tasmania if they can, plus spend some time in the cities they loved the first time around
It might sound cliche, but you really can visit year-round. Australia is a big country, so there is always somewhere with amazing weather!
Goway’s trips to Australia are not stock itineraries. We can put together trips of a few weeks or a few months, allowing you to see as much of the land Downunder as you can. And we offer a mix of travel options, from self-drives to train journeys to long stays.
Goway has partnerships with many unique inns and hotels in Australia. Among the most memorable are Qualia on Hamilton Island, Longitude 131 at Uluru and Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island.
Nambung National Park and the mystical Pinnacles
Walk the trail that includes an amazing lookout...
The Pinnacles Desert is one of country's best k...
Approximately a three hour drive north of Perth
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