Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing Tour from Perth

The limestone pillars glow at dusk, then disappear into a sky so dark the Milky Way becomes visible.

An eight-hour tour from Perth takes you to the Pinnacles Desert in Yanchep National Park for sunset and night-time stargazing, with stops at a koala colony and a traditional tavern dinner in Cervantes. You walk through the moon-like landscape of limestone formations, watch the light change as the sun sets behind the rock pillars, then stay to view stars without light pollution from the remote location.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pinnacle Desert sunset and stargazing

• Visit resident koala colony
• See local wild kangaroos
• Explore limestone rock formations
• Take photos of Pinnacles Desert
• Dinner at local tavern in Cervantes
• Watch sunset over Pinnacles Desert
• Stargaze with no light pollution

The experience

The tour leaves Perth and heads north to Yanchep National Park, where a brief stop lets you see the resident koala colony and wild kangaroos before moving on to the Pinnacles Desert itself. The landscape is built from limestone rock formations created millions of years ago when seashells broke down into sand and then eroded by water and wind. The result is a terrain unlike anywhere else in Western Australia. You'll have time to walk through the formations, take photos and explore at your own pace before the light starts to change.

Dinner happens at a traditional Western Australian tavern in the old fishing town of Cervantes, where you soak up the local atmosphere before heading back to the Pinnacles for the evening. As darkness falls, the sunset colours the limestone pillars, and with no light pollution in this remote location, the stars come into sharp detail. The exact timing shifts with the seasons, and the experience depends on clear skies: bad weather can shorten the tour or affect what you're able to see.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with afternoon tea, dinner, and commentary from the coach captain throughout the day. The tour runs eight hours total, and you'll need a moderate level of fitness for the walking through the desert. Children from age four are welcome, though infants travel on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Visit to the Pinnacles Desert and Yanchep National Park.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• afternoon tea and dinner at a local tavern.
• luxury coach travel with expert commentary from the coach captain.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and SaturdayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 48

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Australian Pinnacle Tours

Is this one for you?The eight-hour duration and moderate walking pace suit travelers who want to see both the desert landscape and the night sky without an early start or strenuous hike, and the fixed schedule means sunset and stargazing both fit into one afternoon and evening from Perth.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the Pinnacles and how were they formed?

The Pinnacles are limestone rock formations in the Pinnacles Desert, created millions of years ago when seashells broke down into sand and then eroded by water and wind, leaving behind the distinctive pillars you walk among.

Will I definitely see stars on this tour?

Stargazing depends on clear skies. Bad weather can affect visibility or shorten the tour. Sunset and star-gazing times also shift with the seasons, so exact viewing times vary throughout the year.

What happens at Yanchep National Park?

Yanchep National Park is a brief stop where you can see the resident koala colony and catch glimpses of wild kangaroos before the tour moves on to the Pinnacles Desert.

Is dinner included, and where do you eat?

Yes, dinner is included at a traditional Western Australian tavern in Cervantes, the old fishing town near the Pinnacles, where you experience the local atmosphere before returning to the desert for stargazing.

How much walking is involved?

You stroll through the limestone formations at the Pinnacles Desert with plenty of time to explore and take photos at your own pace. The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness.