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6
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$940AUD
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Discover the natural beauty of the Esperance region in Western Australia

Get down to Western Australia’s Esperance area and you’ll find yourself a region that offers up natural beauty and superb solitude on an unmatched level. This round-trip journey kicks off in Perth and surfs inland to Wave Rock, whose immense face curves up like the ultimate swell, before hitting the coast again at Fitzgerald River National Park. Hike up mountains and explore hidden coves, then bask in the wonder of Cape Le Grand – we’re talking white powder sands and the odd sunbathing kangaroo. Hit the walking trails of the Sterling Ranges, rub shoulders with colossal eucalypts in the Valley of the Giants, taste the bounty of Australia in Margaret River, then encounter ancient Aboriginal culture in Ngilgi Cave. In just 6 days you’ll experience the amazing attractions of Western Australia's southern gulf.

Start
Perth, Australia
Finish
Perth, Australia
Destinations
Western Australia, Outback, West Coast, Southern Ocean
Style
Basix
Theme
Overland
Code
PE6
Physical rating
Traveller’s rating
1 review
Ages
Min 8
Group size
Min 1, Max 21

Why you'll love this trip

  • The South West of Australia is one of the most pristine, untouched regions of Australia

  • See some of the most beautiful things nature can create, such as Wave Rock and towering forests

  • Be at one with nature, camp outdoors in stunning National Parks

Is this trip right for you?

  • This trip is swag camping only, and whilst we think this adds to the experience, it might be an interesting style of accommodation for you

  • There are quite basic facilities on this trip, and two nights with no shower available. National Parks are generally quite minimal with facilities offered

  • We will travel through some quite remote regions of the South West, most of the time we won't have phone reception or internet access

Woman looking over Albany Beach, Western Australia
Sunset at a beach in Western Australia
Cape le Grand Beach, Western Australia
Wine tasting in the Margaret River, Western Australia
Wave Rock, Western Australia

Itinerary
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Boasting beautiful beaches, sprawling parks and a thriving craft beer scene, Perth is well worth arriving in a few days pre-tour to get to know. Day 1 of our tour we set out early east across the city and over the Darling Ranges, stopping off for lunch at the unusual granite formations Hippo’s Yawn and Wave Rock. Millennia in the making and colossally spectacular, these epic natural sculptures are one very photogenic pit stop. Further south to Fitzgerald River National Park, there’ll be time for an afternoon beach stroll before pitching camp for the night.

Note: driving time today is approximately 10 hours, walking is approx 1 hour.
Accommodation
  • Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Hippo's Yawn and Wave Rock
Meals Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Welcome in the day with a hike up East Mt Barren for incredible views across the rugged coastline and waters of The Bight, or don’t – it’s your call. Sleep in if you’d prefer. Once on the road, we’ll stop in for a coffee and stretch in the charming little town of Esperance, then pass through some extraordinary landscapes to Cape Le Grand (we’re talking clear blue seas, chalky white beaches, hidden bays and sunbathing kangaroos). After setting up camp, there’ll be a free afternoon for swimming, bushwalking, stretching out on the sand, or whatever else your heart desires.

Note: driving time today is approximately 3 hours. Walking time is approximately 3 hours.
Accommodation
  • Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

The views from the top of Frenchman’s Peak are pretty impressive, so this morning the top of Frenchman’s Peak is where we go. Following the walk, it’s back in the van for the drive into the Stirling Ranges (with a lunch stop near Esperance along the way).

Note: driving time is about 6 hours, walking time is about 4.5 hours
Accommodation
  • Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Today’s an early start as we visit the oldest mountain range in the world, the unique Porongurups which rise from the landscape like an island. Set out on a two-hour hike through some spectacular forests to Castle Rock which is a bit of a climb but worth every bit of effort as you are rewarded with breathtaking views over the region.
Then traveling along Western Australia’s answer to Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, you’ll be treated to superb views of sun-bleached boulders, turquoise seas and dramatic red-rock cliffs shaped by eons of crashing waves and rolling tides. Visit the Gap, Natural Bridge, Elephant Rocks and Green Pools for a swim in a sheltered swim and then a stop at the largest Tingle Tree in Western Australia. The day’s last lot of driving brings us to Quinninup camp.

Note: driving time is about 4 hours, walking time is about 1.5 hours.
Accommodation
  • Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Ancient Empire Walk - Valley of the Giants
  • The Diamond Tree
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Discover the pristine wilderness region of Walpole and if feeling brave you can climb the 50 metre Diamond Tree, a native karri tree once used as a fire lookout and only 1 of 3 wooden top towers in the world. Next it’s time tantalise those tastebuds as we spend the rest of the day tasting our way around the Margaret River region visiting boutique wineries, breweries, a chocolate factory and a cheese factory, sampling as we go. Cheers to that.

Today we drive approx 5 hours making stops along the way.
Accommodation
  • Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

On the last day of the trip you’ll wake to the now-familiar warble of kookaburras and cockatoos before heading to Dunsborough where you’ll meet Wardandi custodian Josh, who will introduce you to the world’s oldest living culture with his authentic and personal interpretation. Go deep down into the Ngilgi Cave for a memorable didgeridoo cave experience, taste native foods, discover bush medicine and experience traditional fire lighting on this unique Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander cultural experience.
As our 6 day tour from Perth draws to an end as we have our final lunch and swim at the popular tourist town of Busselton, where it’s hard to miss the 19th-century Jetty stretching 1.8km into Geographe Bay. One last stint on the road see’s us arriving into Perth around 6pm and although there are no formal activities planned it is usual for the group to get together and reflect on the big journey together over a few drinks and meal

Please note: driving time today is approx. 4 hours
Included Activities
  • Ngilgi Cave Entrance
  • Koomal Dreaming Aboriginal Cultural Experience
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Meals

5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Swag Camping (5 nights)

Included activities

  • Hippo's Yawn and Wave Rock
  • Ancient Empire Walk - Valley of the Giants
  • The Diamond Tree
  • Ngilgi Cave Entrance
  • Koomal Dreaming Aboriginal Cultural Experience

Reviews

Our Esperance and Southwest Adventure trips score an average of 4 out of 5 based on 1 review in the last year.

Esperance and Southwest Adventure, January 2018

SHENG Tzu Chang

Review submitted 06 Feb 2018

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Important notes

1. This trip starts in Perth at approximately 7am and finishes on day 6 approximately 7pm. Onward travel to be booked the following day.
2. This trip requires a sleeping bag, you will need to provide your own
3. This trip is basix swag camping
4. Please note there is no single supplement is available for this trip

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