Spend a full day from Perth exploring the Pinnacles’ limestone columns, hauling in rock lobster from Cervantes, and sliding the Lancelin dunes. This small-group 4WD and boat tour pairs geology, wildlife and hands-on fishing with a fresh-cooked lobster lunch.
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The day begins before sunrise as the 4WD slips north from Perth, the city shrinking behind you while the coast widens into turquoise. Salt-sweet air and the distant clack of lobster pots set the tempo. At Nambung National Park the van drives onto a 4.5 km track through serried limestone spires — the Pinnacles — where wind-sculpted columns rise from pale sand and the landscape feels both ancient and immediate.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers with moderate fitness; able to board a small boat and walk short uneven trails.
Wildlife
History
The Pinnacles are erosional remnants of ancient coastal dunes cemented by calcium carbonate; the area also sits within lands long occupied by Noongar people.
Conservation
Nambung National Park has marked tracks—stay on them; the rock lobster fishery is managed with permits, size limits and seasons to protect populations.
Reserve your spot on the Pinnacles Desert and Catch Your Own Lobster Lunch Safari. today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Start early to beat the heat
The Pinnacles and dune activities are best in the morning—temperatures rise quickly after mid-morning in summer.
Bring motion-sickness meds
The lobster boat can be bumpy; take preventative tablets if you’re prone to seasickness.
Wear sturdy footwear
Uneven limestone, sandy paths and boat decks require good traction and toe protection.
Respect marine rules
Do not touch sea lions and follow the guide when handling catch—WA fisheries are tightly regulated.
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Protects feet on rocky Pinnacles trails and on wet boat decks.
Wide-brim hat & sunglasses
Essential sun protection for exposed desert, coast and boat deck.
Motion-sickness tablets
Helpful for the boat segment if you’re prone to seasickness.
Light windproof layer
Coastal winds cool quickly during mornings and evenings, especially on the boat.