Once through Perth we took the new coastal road "Indian Ocean Drive" which was established in 1962..at a cost of $95 million dollars... it cuts the travelling time dramatically... it's a very pleasant drive all the way up the coast....and no trucks are allowed on the road which makes it even better...On the side of the roads we passed 1000's of "Black Boy Plants" now known as "Grass Trees"and the area is also known for its beautiful white sand dunes... The snow-white dunes are popular for sandboarding, dune buggies, motorbikes and four-wheel driving.
Cervantes is approximately 256 kms out of Perth. using 505 hectares of land excised from the Nambung Reserve, the town site was created to serve the people engaged in the Cray fishing industry.The town is named after the American whaling ship “Cervantes”, a two masted barque, wrecked nearby on 29 June 1844.
Cervantes features spectacular white, pristine beaches showcasing the beautiful turquoise ocean and visitors can enjoy many water activities including swimming, snorkelling, and diving, boating, fishing and exploring the off shore islands and reefs in the area.
The main reason we stopped here was to visit the very popular and extraordinary ancient rock formations that make up the Pinnacles that are found just outside Cervantes.
Regarded as one of Australia's most unique landscapes, these incredible limestone spiers rise eerily out of the sand, some several metres tall. You can get up close to the Pinnacles on a scenic drive and walking trail which also includes an amazing lookout over the Nambung National Park. It's believed the Pinnacles were created millions of years ago as seashells were broken down into sand and then eroded by water and wind. They were just amazing to walk amongest them..
.Finished off going back to the bay to catch the sunset....
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