4x4 Pinnacles Desert & Turquoise Coast Small Group Experience
Description
This isn’t your typical Pinnacles tour. Travel in a comfortable 4WD vehicle on a desert drive designed to go beyond the usual tourist stops. This exclusive access lets you explore the Pinnacles up close and from within, not just from the edge. Limited to a small group and hosted by a local guide, Cara offers an insiders perspective along your journey of the stunning Turquoise Coast. Explore pristine beaches, ancient eco systems and impressive sand dunes, all at a pace that lets you fully enjoy each destination. Your coastal lunch stop is "small town famous" with endless views out over the Indian Ocean. Relax, and immerse yourself in a personalised day where every detail is taken care of. Why choose this Pinnacles Tour? * Our 4WD vehicle takes you places the larger buses can’t reach. * Limited numbers for a more personal, comfortable experience. * Local guide with genuine ties to the region. * We stop where it feels right, at an unrushed pace with photo opportunities throughout.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your morning begins with a convenient 6:45am pickup at the iconic Bell Tower in Barrack Square, or request complimentary hotel pickup from selected Perth CBD locations. An early departure ensures you’ll enjoy the Pinnacles Desert before the crowds arrive, giving you a rare, almost private experience. Meet your guide and host for the day, Cara, who knows this region like a second home. On this trip you're not a tourist, you're a guest. With personalised attention, thoughtful hospitality and insider stories bringing the Turquoise Coast and Pinnacles Desert to life.
The scenic drive north from Perth takes us right into the heart of Nambung National Park and into the Pinnacles Desert. Leaving the crowds behind, our 4WD capabilities take you off the usual tourist routes, allowing us to explore the 4.5 km golden sandy driving loop. Along the way, Cara will guide you to the best photo stops, like "Chungs Rock Photo Frame" or the "Desert Rock Platform" You’ll have the freedom to walk up close among the thousands of striking pinnacles at your own pace, discovering hidden angles and moments that capture the desert’s surreal beauty from every perspective.
Visit the Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre to uncover the fascinating geological theories behind the limestone formations and explore the area’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Take a moment to browse the gift store, where you’ll find quirky and unique souvenirs to remember your day.
Next it’s time to find a relaxing spot for morning tea, depending on the day’s weather and local conditions, we’ll choose one of the region’s beautiful secluded beaches to park up on. Cara will organise hot tea or coffee, you can enjoy a biscuit or two while you take in the sights and sounds of the beach around you. You’re welcome to grab a deck chair, dip your toes in the water, take a stroll along the sandy beach, or simply unwind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Our journey continues to Lake Thetis to discover the remarkable Thrombolites. These ancient, rock like structures are living fossils, formed by microbial communities and represent some of the earliest signs of life on Earth. As you stroll along the easy boardwalk you'll see a rare glimpse into this ancient life and find out what makes these formations so special.
Enjoy a relaxed coastal lunch stop while watching the lobster boats come in to dock after cruising the Indian Ocean. Choose from buckets of prawns, Seafood chowder, Australian oysters, octopus salad, calamari or the classic fish and chips. As well as a selection of seafood delights, alternative meals are available as well as gluten free and vegetarian options. If you want to try the famous Western Australian Rock Lobster, this is the place to do it! Upgrade your ticket to include the Lobster meal at booking checkout.
In the afternoon, we head south to the vast white sands of the Lancelin Dunes, one of the largest sand dune fields in Western Australia. Choose your adventure, grab a sand board and ride the dunes, or kick back and take in the stunning views of endless sand meeting sea and sky.
Dune side beverages - A Perfect finish before returning to Perth. We'll find the perfect spot to enjoy a laid back Aussie sundowner. Sink into a deck chair with your drink of choice, either a chilled local beer, gin & tonic with WA botanicals, or a fresh Australian orange juice. Take some time to reminisce over your day, capture any last minute photo memories, or simply appreciate the unique landscapes you’ve explored.
Returning to either Barrack Square Elizabeth Quay or your CBD hotel accomodation, Cara will get you back to Perth just after 5pm, giving you plenty of time to head out and enjoy Perth City for the evening.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please be ready outside your hotel at 6:20am I will either Park outside your lobby reception, or on the street in front of your hotel. You will be collected by Cara, driving a black mini van.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(9)
A great day out of Perth with Cara, who was an awesome guide, in a small group tour. Everything was thoughtfully done, with loo stops, coffee, tea and snacks, the amazing Pinnacles, a view of a lake, super lunch, and fun sand boarding at Lancelin. A great fun filled day, I would thoroughly recommend!
This was a fabulous experience. Cara was a terrific guide with lots of interesting facts and stories. The vehicle was very comfortable and the lobster lunch delicious. Cara made us feel that everything on the tour was about us and we had a fabulous day. Saw so many beautiful and fascinating sights and nothing was too much trouble.
Awesome service from Cara, very detailed in explanation. We had an enjoyable day at Pinncales Desert, Lobster Shack & Lancelin Sand Dunes.
It was a wonderful experience for us and we are grateful for such a memorable day. Our tour guide, Cara, was outstanding. She was warm, friendly and caring throughout the entire journey. She was also very flexible and attentive, making sure our needs were met at every step. We absolutely loved the Pinnacles Desert experience. Cara knew all the best spots and showed us where to capture amazing photos, which made the visit even more special. The Lobster Shack lunch was another highlight. We enjoyed the delicious lobster and the abalone in creamy garlic sauce. The afternoon sandboarding activity was great fun and a unique experience that we will always remember. Cara took fabulous photos and videos for us. Overall, this felt like a personal, private and privileged tour, one of the best we have ever experienced.
Our trip with Cara to the Pinnacles and Sand Dunes at Lancelin was possibly the highlight of our time in Perth. We were joined by one other couple, from the UK, and from the moment we were collected from our accommodation, to the time we were returned, we travelled in a spacious air-conditioned van with a very personalized and individual itinerary. Absolutely nothing was a bother for Cara when it came to our comfort and requests. Not only was she an excellent and competent driver, she was also extremely knowledgeable on a wide range of topics and we heard stories and saw places which would not have been possible with the larger bus tour groups. We were well catered for with a delicious lunch, as well as drinks along the way. We highly recommend Cara and her Take You There Tours to anyone wanting a special experience, tailored to your individual wishes.
Cara delivered a lovely day, from the moment she collected us from our hotel. It was a very personalised experience and the included lunch was very good. Highly recommended
This small group tour takes you to places big busses can't come. Because Cara, the guide, drives a minivan we could take a 4 kilometer path along the pinnacles. We made various stops along the way to take pictures. It was amazing to be so close to the pinnacles and walk around them. Cara has a lot of knowledge of the whole area we passed through during the day. Besides the pinnacles we also had some nice stops at a beach, at a very interesting lake and at the sand dunes were we did sandboarding. That was a lot of fun! The lunch was excellent at a very nice location. I highly recommend this tour. Cara takes well care of het guests and tells a lot of interesting stories.
My day trip with Cara to the Pinnacles and Turquoise Coast was amazing! The Pinnacles wow such a unique experience visiting there early and having the park virtually all to ourselves and being able to drive the loop of the park in the comfort of Cara’s van was so lovely! We moved along the coast to a gorgeous white sand beach for a nice cup of coffee and walk on the beach. Next stop was the Lobster Shack for lunch where the famous Western Australia Rock Lobster definitely didn’t disappoint. Onto Lake Thetis we saw the very impressive Thombolites and some wonderful local bird life. Last stop was the sand dunes of Lancelin where so many people were enjoying sand boarding, we were treated to sundowners and Cara made the most perfect G&T with a local product from a place we had driven through aptly named Gingin! I highly recommend this day for so many reasons but most importantly Cara goes out of her way to make each and every moment a memorable experience!
Great way to see a different part of Western Australia. Unusual "pinnacles", interesting Lake where we also saw Pelicans and exhillerating sandboarding
Thanks so much for your review, I'm happy you braved the sand dunes and enjoyed the ride !! Cara
