Cervantes is approximately 245 kilometres or three hours' drive north of Perth and on the doorstep of the magical Pinnacles, Cervantes is a laid - back fishing village with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. In short, a great family getaway, just perfect for kicking back, forgetting your troubles and relaxing. With a wonderful parade of wildflowers in season at Nambung National Park, Cervantes caters for a wide range of interests.
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What to see and do:
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Take in stunning views from lookouts at Hansen Bay
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Drop a line in off the jetties
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Marvel at the massive turbines of the Wind Farm
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Stunning Views of the Ocean and natural environment are offered at many lookouts at Hansen Bay, one Kilometre south of town is a must for all visitors. It provides a magic view of Hansen Bay, the islands, lake thetis and the Cervantes townsite. For a different perspective of the bay and the islands, try Thirsty Point Lookout.
For different views again, scale the Molar Hill Lookout. Situated half way between Cervantes and Jurien Bay, Molar Hill Lookout provides sweeping views of the ocean, Cervantes and Jurien Bay.
If you love to fish, you'll love Cervantes. Hangover Bay and Kangaroo Point are renowned for the abundant fish to be caught from a boat or off the beach.
No trip to Cervantes is complete without a stroll past the jetties. This is a particularly exciting attraction during the Rock Lobster fishing season (mid November to end of June). The town of Cervantes thrives on the multi-million dollar rock lobster industry. Visitors can enjoy the incredible marine life found in the waters off the coast and have the opportunity to interact with sea lions, enjoy swimming, snorkelling, fishing and exploring the offshore reefs and islands in the area.
Use your four wheel drive for what it was built for. Tracks through the sand dunes from Lancelin to Cervantes make for fun filled adventures.
Check out the Emu Downs Wind Farm. This newly completed wind farm provides a fantastic spectacle with its 48 massive turbines extending almost 120m in the air when the blades are at their highest point. View the turbines from the car park on Bibby Road, 30km east of Cervantes.
Visit lake thetis and the stromatolites. This site, walking distance at just 2 kms south east of Cervantes, is one of only five in Western Australia which feature Stromatolites. These natural features grow in the lake and are made up of the oldest known organisms on earth. Some fossil remains have been dated as old as 3.6 billion years! The lake itself was named after the sailing ship Thetis which surveyed the coast between 1847 and 1848.
Cervantes offer a wide range of accommodation choices including motel, backpackers, caravan parks, holiday cottages and chalets. A full range of dining experiences from a la carte dining to takeaway and fast food is available.
For more information about accommodation and tours in Cervantes contact the Pinnacles Visitor Centre.
