Pinnacles Desert
LocationWestern Australia (Nambung NP)
ContinentAustralia
TypeSand
About Pinnacles Desert
Thousands of limestone pillars rise from yellow sand in Nambung National Park north of Perth. The limestone formed from ancient seashells. Some pillars reach several meters tall. Shifting sands periodically expose and bury them. A popular stop on the Indian Ocean Drive.
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