Nambung National Park

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Nambung National Park Description

17,500ha.

The main tourist attraction in Nambung National Park, an expanse of sand and dunes with a 26km coastline (good bathing and fishing), is the Pinnacles - thousands of limestone pillars, ranging in height between a few centimeters and 4 m, which rise out of a sandy plain almost devoid of vegetation. There has been some controversy over the origin of these bizarre rock pinnacles, but it seems that a process of chemical change caused by wind and water erosion led to the softer sandstones being washed away, leaving the harder limestone exposed.

Hobbies & Activities category: Fishing opportunity; Swimming & water activities; Hiking opportunity; Natural area; National park; Scenic site or route

Address

Department of Conservation and Land Management Midwest District Jurien Bay Office
96 Bashford Street
Jurien Bay, WA 6516
Australia

Tips

Best time to visit: spring, for the wild flowers which bloom at the end of winter and for the mild climate.
Access on Brand Highway, turning off at Cervantes. All the roads within the park are unsurfaced tracks. An alternative is the route through the interior by way of Badgingarra National Park to Cervantes.
Camping is not permitted in the park. There is no drinking water in the park. Open fires are prohibited.

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