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The Pinnacles
The Pinnacles · Nambung National Park, Western Australia
Thousands of limestone spires in the desert, like the surface of the moon
Antes de ir · Know before you go
- Don't climb the pillars (they're fragile)
- don't leave the track (vehicles can get stuck in the sand)
- keep quiet when stargazing at night.
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Culture
Cultura y costumbres
Contexto cultural
Limestone pillars up to 3.5 m tall, formed from shell deposits tens of thousands of years ago, scattered across yellow desert like alien ruins. Legends of the Indigenous Yued people and the golden changes of the pillars at sunrise and sunset fill the place with mystery; at night the Milky Way arches over the pillars — one of the most stunning starry skies in Western Australia.
Costumbres locales
- The national park requires a pass
- bring plenty of water and sun protection in the desert
- follow the marked route (you can drive through).
Religión y creencias
- Yued land, and the pillars are linked to Indigenous legends
- be respectful — don't climb them or take stones.
Etiquette
Normas y tabúes
Normas que se aplican aquí
Australian beaches: swim between the red and yellow flags
- Swim only between the red and yellow flags where lifeguards are on duty
- If you don't know the conditions, ask a lifeguard
- Swimming at unpatrolled beaches or outside the flags
Outside the flags there may be rip currents, and lifeguards cannot reach you in time.
Sin verificarFuente: Surf Life Saving Australia: beach safety signs
Uluru: climbing is not allowed
- Walk the base track around Uluru and learn about Anangu culture
- Climbing Uluru
The climb closed permanently on 26 October 2019; climbing breaks the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and is punished.
Verificado el 19 oct 2026Fuente: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park: climb closure
Entering Australia: food, plant and animal products must be declared
- Truthfully declare all food (even small, packaged snacks), plants and animal products on your arrival card
- If in doubt, declare it
- Bringing fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, seeds or wooden souvenirs without declaring them
You can be issued an infringement notice; your visa may be cancelled, you may be refused entry and barred from returning for up to 3 years.
Sin verificarFuente: Australian Department of Agriculture: travelling to Australia
No lo haga DON'T
- Don't climb the pillars (they're fragile)
- don't leave the track (vehicles can get stuck in the sand)
- keep quiet when stargazing at night.
Lo que aprecian los locales DO
Western Australians recommend going at sunset (when the pillars turn golden), and appreciate visitors who stargaze quietly without high beams.
Plan your visit
Información práctica
| Mejor época | Most beautiful in the August–October wildflower season, and sunset is the most stunning |
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Consejos de viaje
- Most beautiful in the August–October wildflower season, and sunset is the most stunning. Entry is about AUD 15 per vehicle
- it's about 2.5 hours' drive from Perth
- combine with sandboarding at Lancelin for a day trip.
Eat nearby
Qué comer cerca
There's no food inside the Pinnacles — eat in Cervantes
Imprescindible
- Western rock lobster
- Fish and chips
- Seafood
Western rock lobster (a speciality of places such as the Lobster Shack), fish and chips, seafood
| Dónde comer | Lobster restaurants and cafés in Cervantes, restaurants in Jurien Bay |
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| Normas en la mesa | Leave no trace in the national park; don't climb the rocks or feed wildlife |
| Precio orientativo por persona | AUD 30–60 ≈ CNY 141–282 (more for lobster) |
| Consejos | Lobster season (November–June) is freshest; if driving, bring food and water (there are no supplies along the way). |
Los precios son orientativos a octubre de 2026, no presupuestos exactos; en zonas con tipos de cambio muy variables solo se da un intervalo aproximado en yuanes.
WestOz · CC BY-SA 3.0
Photos
Fotos
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Michael_Spencer from Perth, WA, Australia · CC BY 2.0
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badjonni from Adelaide, Australia · CC BY-SA 2.0
W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0
Fuentes y notas de verificación
Compiled from Parks and Wildlife Service WA official information
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