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         Pinnacles Visitor Centre 
The Pinnacles Visitor Centre can help you with almost all of your Accommodation, Tours and
Information needs whilst travelling in Western Australia.
HELLO AND WELCOME TO CERVANTES Our township was named after an American Whaling Ship which was wrecked on our coast in 1844.  In 1962,  505 hectares  of the Nambung Reserve were allocated for the townsite, which was gazetted the following year. You will also notice our street names are of  Spanish origin.  Average Mean Temperature for February is Max – 30.7.c,  Min – 17.8.c,  Rainfall – 15.4mm (Jurien Bay Statistics).   Please view the Whats Going On information sheet for –  sun/moon rise & set and tide times, also weather forecast and whats happening in and around Pinnacles country. THIRSTY POINT –  West end off  Seville Street . Its name is from when the Army protected out coastline and there was no drinking water. Absolutely beautiful. Sit for awhile under the sheltered tables with chairs. Watch the waves criss cross, with the backdrop being Beautiful blue clear water and the Cervantes Islands. View the view from the Lookout. Public Toilets and cold  Showers are provided.     Most afternoons, it is a Popular spot for travelling wind and kite surfers.      EUROPA ANCHOR – Aragon Street. Off  the Europa Ship which was wrecked off  the coast of  Cervantes. The Europa is now sailing again.        HANSEN BAY LOOKOUT – Approx 1.5km down Hansen Bay Road. The view is absolutely stunning, well worth the 70 odd steps. See our Islands, Town and Lake Thetis from this vantage point. Keep driving along this gravel road to the end and you can view natural limestone pools with marine life in them. See if you can find the fresh water pools. Also some small holes and caves that you can walk through and explore with caution of course. JETTY/GROYNE – End of Catalonia Street. At night the Jetty is lit up, squid, tailor and herring can often be caught. SWIMMING – All the beaches surrounding Cervantes are safe and good for swimming.  WILDFLOWERS – Wildflowers are in bloom and the roadsides are full of colour. August, September and October - Are the peak months.   An abundance of wildflowers can be seen in most National Parks especially Lesueur, Nambung & Badgingarra. Just a simple stroll around our area and you will be pleasantly surprised as to what Mother Nature gives us all year round. ACCOMMODATION –  Please enquire at the Pinnacles Visitor Centre or our website       TOURS – Rock Lobster Factory Tours, Pinnacle Tours, morning and sunset leave daily. Full day tours including Pinnacles, Stockyard Gully Caves, Mt. Lesueur & Dynamite Bay.   Sea Lion Tours.  Fishing & Dive Charters,  Wildflower Tours.   These tours can be organinsed for you at the Pinnacles Visitor Centre            SPORTS –  Tennis,  Lawn Bowls,  Golf,  Soccer,  Windsurfing,  Skate Park.   More details on the What’s Going On information sheet – available at Pinnacles Visitor Centre. WALKING – All around Cervantes. Walk trail Thirsty Point Lookout to Hansen Bay Lookout approx 4km one way. Lake Thetis approx 1.5km.  Pinnacles. Beaches  and Paths.       PUBLIC PARKS – Tables & Chairs, Toilets. Cnr. Aragon & Catalonia Streets. South end Corunna Street -(BBQ also). Thirsty Point. Weston Street.  FISHING - Back Beach off Barcelona Drive. Ronsard Bay off Corunna Road,  where you can also drive onto the beach and launch your boat. The Jetty which is lit up at night - the end of Catalonia Street,  during the day  Please give way to the Crayfisherman,  Hansen Bay end off Hansen Bay Road.   LAKE THETIS – 1.3km down Hansen Bay Road. This lake contains Stromatolites, one of the earths oldest living life forms.  There is a Walk trail approx 1.5km, with boardwalk and viewing areas. The lake has a water level that rises and falls with the tide- Indicating a possible connection to the sea by seepage through an underground source.The circular mounds are up to 1m in diameter and 40cm in height. The lake water is 1.3 to 1.4 times more saline than normal seawater. Stromatolites produce oxygen. Without them we might not of evolved? Our lake was named after the sailing ship Thetis, which undertook a coastal survey in 1847.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
NAMBUNG NATIONAL PARK                               Entrance – Home to the Pinnacles.  Approx 3km from the township of Cervantes.
KANGAROO POINT–   Inside Nambung NP Approx 6km down Pinnacles Road. Keep your eyes open for Kangaroos, it was named after them for a reason.        View the wildflowers on the 2km unsealed road (suitable for normal cars) to the Point, Carpark and Beach.
HANGOVER BAY –      Inside Nambung NP Approx 10km down the Pinnacles Road. This beautiful bay is a must see for all visitors.
Approx 2km on an unsealed road (suitable for normal cars).    Wildflowers are also on display and maybe even some of the local fauna. Clear blue water, great for swimming and snorkelling.   Sometimes you can even catch a wave off the breakers. Tables, chairs, Gazebo, BBQ , Toilets are all provided for your use .          PINNACLES DESERT Entrance  – Approx 17km down the Pinnacles Road.
Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre  (WA Tourism Awards 2009 Gold Medal Tourism Development)  is open daily 9.30am – 4.30pm and well worth a visit and yes,   you will discover what is in many of the national parks in our area.   You can then drive around a 4km loop which is unsealed (suitable for normal cars) or park your car and walk   (approx 1 hour).    Marked bays along the way also enable you to park and walk. The Lookout (wheelchair friendly) gives you a great overall view, it’s hard to believe you are only 6km from the ocean. The Pinnacles were mistaken for the ruins of an ancient city by Dutch sailors off the coast in 1700.   The Pinnacles desert covers an area of approx 400 hectares and contains aeollian-limestone standing upto 3 metres high. Roughly cylindrical or fluted in shape, they have a diameter of 0.5 to 2 metres. Sunrise, sunset and full moon (01/03/10) are very special times.
EATING/DINING OUT                                                                    Fresh W.A. Seafood to purchase – Indian Ocean Rock Lobster.
Breakfast  –             Pinnacles Country Café, General Store for freshly baked goodies, Europa Anchor Restaurant, Seashells Café 8-11, Lunch  –    Ronsard Bay Tavern 12-2, Europa Anchor Restaurant, Seashells Café 12-2, Pinnacles Country Café, Seabreeze Café BYO,  Dinner  –                Europa Anchor Restaurant 6-8, Seabreeze Café BYO, Ronsard Bay Tavern 6-8, Cervantes Country Club 5.30-8.30,
Cuppa and something yummy –            Seashells Café,   Pinnacles Country Café, Cervantes General Store, Don Quixotes Restaurant, Seabreeze Café, Europa Anchor Restaurant,                ATM Machine - General Store, Lynnes Licka, Tavern, Country Club                                 
Sandboards for hire – Pinnacles Surf Shack.     Internet Access – Lynnes Licka, Cervantes Lodge,  Pinnacles Visitor Centre     SHOPPING –            Main Hub of Cervantes on Cadiz Street.   Light Industrial Area Police – 9652 1017,  Medical Needs - 9652 0200,  Health Direct - 1800 022 222,    Fire – 96527 394   or for all Emergencies dial 000.   Poisons Information 131 126,
Shire Ranger –  96520 800, D.E.C. Ranger – 96527 043. Radio Stations – tune into 99.5fm or 101.5fm  
Please drop in and see us,  inside  Pinnacles Post & News on Cadiz Street,   We are open Everyday 8am to 5pm.   This information sheet is kindly provided by us,  for you,  to experience all,  around our town.
  
 www.visitpinnaclescountry.com.au                              Tel# 1800 610 660                                   enquiries@visitpinnaclescountry.com.au    
ENJOY,  RESPECT  AND  LOVE  OUR  TOWN,  LIKE  WE,  THAT  LIVE  HERE,  DO . . .

 

Lookouts
One of the unique attractions of the Turquoise coast is it’s abundance of pristine beaches protected by close in offshore reefs. This combination provides a safe environment for aqua sports, fishing, and recreation.The best views of the system can be gained from a number of lookouts provided to give the visitor a panoramic vista of this unique environment.

Thirsty Point Lookout
Situated at the end of Seville St in the townsite, this lookout offers superb views of Ronsard Bay, Hansen Bay, and the Cervantes Islands.

Hansen Bay Lookout
Just to the south of the town, on the Hansen Bay Rd, the Hansen Bay Lookout overlooks the expanse of Hansen bay and the townsite. The Hansen Bay and Thirsty Point lookouts are connected by a walk-trail offering a ‘beach and bush’ experience for visitors of all ages.

Molah Hill Lookout
Situated on the eastern side of the Cervantes-Jurien Rd roughly halfway between the two towns, offers sweeping views over Nambung Bay and the coastal heath of the area.

Grigson Lookout
23km north of Jurien on the Indian Ocean Drive, panoramic views over the coastal dunes, reef system, and heath-lands.

Sunsets
To many visitors, especially those from the east coast of Australia, the sight of the sun setting over the ocean is unique and inspiring. Further, viewing the Pinnacles at sunset is one of the local fascinations. Excellent views of the sunsets can be obtained from any of the lookouts, or from the beaches at Thirsty Point, Hansen Bay, Kangaroo Point, or from the jetties along the foreshore of town.
 
Walk Trails
As noted in the ‘Lookouts’ section, a bush and beach walk-trail connects the lookouts between Thirsty Point and Hansen Bay. Especially interesting during the wildflower season, this walk can be extended along the Hansen Bay Road to take in the Stromatalites at Lake Thetis then returning to town via Cervantes Road.
Another most popular walk is along the beach from the jetties to the north of the caravan park to Thirsty Point, returning via Seville St to either the commercial centre or your accommodation.
For those wishing to just stroll around town, there is a network of walkways joining most of the residential cells with the commercial centre and caravan park.
During wildflower season, a stroll around our golf course will delight the visitor with a wide array of diverse flora and occasionally Emu and Kangaroo.
 
Sporting Facilities
Sporting facilities in Cervantes are clustered around the Community Club and Recreation Centre opposite the Best Western Cervantes Pinnacles Motel in Aragon Street and include:

Australian Rules Football
Home of the Cervantes Tiger Sharks, the oval is situated at the junction of Cervantes Rd and Aragon St (opposite the Service Station). Competition football is played between April and September. Visitors and spectators always welcome. For fixtures, contact the Community Club.

Lawn Bowls
Modern synthetic rink immediately adjacent to the Community Club, the season runs from around the end of September to the end of April each year. Club competition day is Wednesday, and scroungers is played Thursday afternoon. A corporate bowls competition runs from early November to February. Visitors are welcome to join in all competitions. Enquire at the club or one of the stores for start times and other details.

Golf
A picturesque 18 hole sand green golf course is located immediately behind the Community Club building. Competition golf season begins late March, early April and continues until the end of October. Ladies day is Wednesday, Men’s, Saturday, with scroungers held every Thursday throughout the year. Visitors are welcome to play in all competitions, and at other times with payment of the appropriate green fees.  

 

            
 
Cervantes Golf Club