Pinnacles Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
What your day looks like
Join us on tour for a Pinnacles Day Tour exploring some of the West Coast’s most stunning natural regions. Enjoy a star-studded adventure of twinkling twilight and wildlife in the native wonderland of the Pinnacles. Leave behind city life for a one-day treat to some of Western Australia’s best natural wonders. After 1.5 hours from Perth, our first stop is to stretch our legs and take in the views from the seaside town of Lancelin, home to the largest network of sand dunes in Western Australia. These gigantic snow-white dunes are a stark contrast to the glistening turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean in the distance. Shake the sand out of your shoes, before we travel on to the Nilgen Nature Reserve. In a region abundant with flora and fauna, we’ll wander through a kaleidoscopic of wildflowers, including the likes of banksias, bottlebrush, heath, grass trees, and kangaroo paws; all bursting with life, when in season. If the flowers are in hiding, we’ll instead head over to Hangover Bay, where you can dip your toes in the crystal-clear waters or spot the likes of bottlenose dolphins and sea lions. With our lungs full of fresh sea air, it’s time to journey on to the Nambung National Park to witness the remarkable Pinnacles desert at sunset. Made up of shells, the Pinnacles date back millions of years to a time when the land was beneath the sea. Best explored at dusk when the crowds evaporate and the thousands of limestone pillars rise eerily out of the desert; watch the colours change over the rocks, creating a lunar-like atmosphere. Enjoy a Picnic dinner accompanied by a glass of local product sparkling (all included), while we settle in for a spectacular light show of natural wonder, beneath the sky. As the darkness sets, it’s time to marvel at the other-worldly beauty of the stars and planets, swirling high above. Listen to the ancient stories of the Aboriginal Dreamtime and gaze light-years away. Meals: Dinner Driving distance: 420km. Walking distance: ~1km / 2km. *A moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks. This tour departs throughout the year at different times to maximize the sunset experience and as such the itinerary stops may change slightly.
The experience, in brief
- Visit the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park without all the day tour crowds.
- Watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean panoramic landscape.
- Take a stroll along the Hangover Bay coast and spectacular views from Nilgen Lookout.
- Stargaze with our Telescope (conditions permitting).
- Take in the views of the incredible sand dunes from the Lancelin lookout.
- Learn about the Dreamtime and Aboriginal astronomy.
- Enjoy a locally sourced Australian picnic dinner under the outback stars.
The journey, in full
Departs from Perth Lancelin lookout sand dunes Nilgen Nature Reserve Hangover Bay Nambung National Park The Pinnacles desert Return to Perth
Your day, step by step
Perth
Leisure at Hangover Bay.
Perth
Leisure at Nambung National Park.
Perth
Sightseeing at Hangover Bay.
Perth
Eco Tour at Nambung National Park.
What to know before booking
Included
Dinner under the stars with a glass of wine Telescope provided Admissions to National Parks Pinnacles guided walk Hosted by an experienced driver guide Air-conditioned mini-coach travel Comprehensive local tour commentary Text translation services available - select languages Selected Perth inner-city pick-up/drop-off points
Not Included
Any meals not indicated in the itinerary - breakfast and lunch not included Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point. Personal travel insurance is highly recommended Spending money for personal items
What to Bring
1L refillable water bottle Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen All-weather clothing for the day and evening as the desert can get cold Comfortable walking shoes (tread closed toe shoes) Raincoat, jumper or windbreaker Small day pack 5-7kg Money for snack and meals Camera to capture every moment!
Restrictions
Child fare prices apply from 6 to 12 years old. This tour is not suitable for children 5 years old and under, due to the nature and walking involved.
Meeting & Pickup
COMPREHENSIVE PICKUP LIST: Mantra on Hay Perth - 201 Hay St East Perth - (25 Minutes before) Pan Pacific Perth - 207 Adelaide Terrace Perth - (20 Minutes before) The Westin Perth - 480 Hay St Perth - (20 Minutes before) Parmelia Hilton Perth - 14 Mill St Perth - (15 Minutes before) Criterion Hotel - 560 Hay St Perth - (0 Minutes before) Hostel G - 80 Stirling St Perth - (-10 Minutes before) Spinners Backpackers - 342 Newcastle St Perth (-15 Minutes before) DoubleTree Hilton Perth - 100 James St Northbridge - (-20 Minutes before)
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Do you have any dietary requirements or food allergies?
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 6 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic