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WINE O’CLOCK BLOOMING WILDFLOWERS EXPLORE THE PINNACLES
Wine lovers rejoice! From Riesling to Chardonnay, With more than 12,000 species, over 60% of Explore one of Australia’s most intriguing
to Pinot Noir and Shiraz – Western Australia is which are found nowhere else on Earth, Western landscapes in Nambung National Park,
not short of a drop. There are eight wine regions Australia’s wildflowers colour the landscape from around 200 kilometres north-west of Perth.
from which to choose, all guaranteed to please the coast to the forest and from the city to the The Pinnacles Desert showcases a lunar-
the palate. Visit world-renowned Margaret River outback. In June and July, the north of the state like landscape consisting of thousands of tall
in the south-west with over 200 vineyards. Swan is covered with vibrant blooms. By October and limestone spires, shaped over millions of years
Valley, the state’s oldest wine region is less than November, it has moved south through Perth and by the forces of water and wind, rising eerily
a half hour drive from Perth. Cellar door hop into the south-west. Take in the splendour of each out of the yellow desert sands. Walk across the
and sample award-winning wines along with region and season on the many wildflower scenic moonscape-like surface and you’ll feel like you’ve
local gourmet delights. If wine doesn’t tempt drives and walking trails. Enjoy nature’s spectacle been transported to another world. For a bird’s-
your taste buds, there are an array of great in Kings Park Botanic Garden in Perth or head eye perspective, make your way to the Pinnacles
local breweries and distilleries offering craft beer to Kensington Bushland to see over 150 species Lookout, where you will be able to view the little
and spirits. in bloom. Painted Desert and the unusual white dunes.

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Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River The Pinnacles, Indian Ocean Drive

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