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Emu Downs Wind FarmThis wind farm provides a fantasticspectacle with 48 massive turbinesextending almost 120 metres into the airwhen the blades are at their highest point.An informative display depicts staggeringfacts on wind and renewable energysources. View the turbines and displaysfrom the car park on Bibby Road, 30kilometres east of Cervantes.Wildflowers & WildlifeMade up of 17,000 hectares of coastalheathland, the Nambung National Park,is home to a wide variety of native plantand animal species. Such is the diversityof these species, that it created a richhabitat for the area’s Indigenous peoplewho referred to the land as “Kwongan”.The richness of the area becomes evenmore apparent in late winter and spring(July, August and September), as coastalwildfl owers burst into life. Kangaroo Point,located in the Nambung National Park isone of the best wildfl ower viewing areas.Molah Hill LookoutLocated half way between Cervantes andJurien Bay, Molah Hill offers uninterruptedviews of the surrounding region. A path leadsyou up to the lookout, where to the east youcan spot the distinctive Mount Lesueur andthe wind farm. Looking west you can watchthe sun set over the beautiful Indian Ocean.FishingIf you love to fi sh, you’ll love Cervantes.Hangover Bay and Kangaroo Pointrenowned for an abundance of fi sh.Thirsty Point, CervantesIndian Ocean Rock LobsterWestern Rock Lobster provide a lucrativeindustry for the coastal towns betweenCervantes and Kalbarri. BetweenNovember and June crayfi h boats headout to sea and return loaded with theirbounty for processing. In Cervantes, astroll past the jetties will take you to theIndian Ocean Rock Lobster Factory. Takea tour of the factory and learn how thelobster is processed, and be sure to pickup some delicious seafood to take awayor stop for a bite to eat in the outdoorpicnic area.Lake Thetis & StromatolitesLocated two kilometres south eastof Cervantes, is one of only fi ve sitesin Western Australia that featuresstromatolites. Growing in the lake, they aremade up of the oldest known organismson earth. Some fossil remains have beendated as old as 3.6 billion years! Enjoy thefantastic 1.5 kilometre walking trail withinterpretive signage.Lookouts & Walking TrailsStunning views of the ocean and naturalenvironment are offered at many lookoutsin and around Cervantes. The lookout atHansen Bay, one kilometre south of townprovides a magic view of the bay, LakeThetis and the Cervantes townsite. For adifferent perspective of the bay and theislands, try the Thirsty Point or Molah HillLookout. Thirsty Point was given its nameduring the war when the coastline wasguarded by the army and there was nodrinking water to be found.The Pinnacles DesertPurchase fresh seafood in CervantesPinnacles Desert Discovery CentreThirsty Point Lookoutaustraliascoralcoast.com | Page 17