Pinnacles, WA: Nambung National Park entry fee & best time

There is a $15 entry fee to visit the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park near Cervantes, Western Australia. The best time to visit the Pinnacles is sunset – both for good photos and stargazing.

What are the Pinnacles, Western Australia?

The Pinnacles in Western Australia is a short patch of desert, where thousands of limestone pillars emerge from the sand. Some of these limestone pillars are up to 3.5m tall.

The overall effect is both dramatic and unusual. Many visitors compare the experience of walking around the Pinnacles to being on an alien planet, or the moon.

The Pinnacles is a very popular day trip destination from Perth. There are several day tour options leaving from Perth. Pick the one that suits your tastes best here.

Arguably the best Pinnacles tour, however, is one that arrives at sunset, then includes a barbecue dinner and a stargazing session under the clear night sky. For more information on this tour, head this way.

Where are the Pinnacles?

The Pinnacles are in Nambung National Park, just to the south of Cervantes on Australia’s west coast. The drive from Perth to the Pinnacles is 189km long, with a driving time of around two hours and 24 minutes.

When is the best time to visit the Pinnacles?

The best time to visit the Pinnacles is arguably at sunset – particularly if you’re interested in getting good photos of the Pinnacles.

The advantage of taking the later Pinnacles sunset tour from Perth is that you arrive at prime time for taking photographs. Then, as there is little light pollution in Nambung National Park, it is an ideal place for learning about the southern hemisphere night sky after the sun has gone down.

5 great day trips from Perth – make your visit special

Rottnest Island ferry transfer – with bike hire and snorkelling gear. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Pinnacles desert – with koalas 🐨 and sandboarding.
Wave Rock day tour – with wildflowers & Aboriginal culture.
Margaret River wineries experience 🍷 – with tastings, caves & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
Full day Swan Valley wine tour 🍷– with lunch.

What is the Nambung National Park entry fee?

Nambung National Park is managed by Western Australian Government’s Parks and Wildlife Service. To help with the maintenance of the park, there is an entry fee.

The entry fee for the Nambung National Park is $15 per vehicle (or $8 for concessions). This entry fee is covered as part of the tour price if visiting as part of a Pinnacles tour.