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

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Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley The Pinnacles

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