Experience the ultimate 6-day adventure tour from Perth to explore the natural wonders and indigenous culture of Esperance and Margaret River in Western Australia.
Perth to Margaret River
Busselton - A couple of hours south of Perth our adventure begins with a meaningful experience when we visit FAWNA to participate in a couple of hours of volunteer work. This wonderful not-for-profit organisation, run solely by volunteers, was established in 1984 to support wildlife rehabilitators to provide the best care for orphaned, injured, or abandoned wildlife. Tasks vary depending on the day but include things like cleaning wildlife enclosures, gardening or planting trees. Meet and learn from the passionate people that protect the region’s wildlife, such as the critically endangered Western Ringtail Possums to kangaroos, birdlife and reptiles.
Busselton Jetty - In the popular tourist town of Busselton. It’s hard to miss the 19th-century jetty stretching 1.8km into the turquoise Geographe Bay. Grab a coffee and chat about the exciting things to come on your Esperance tour.
Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Expereince - A little way down the road, arrive at the Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands, an immersive above and below-ground experience. Go beneath the earth’s surface for a 45-minute semi-guided tour of the exquisitely decorated Ngilgi Cave. Above ground, discover 600 million years of stories associated with the land and its people. Then above ground, follow a pathway through the native bushland bringing to life the creation of the land, cave formations, cultural connection and native flora and fauna through a series of experiential nodes.
Margaret River Region - After a picnic lunch, it’s time to taste the world-renowned Margaret River region. Visit a couple of cellar doors for tastings.
Big Valley Campsite - Arriving at our campsite to relax over dinner and spend your first night under the stars of the Milky Way.
Today’s driving distance is around 320km.
Margaret River to Walpole
Cape to Cape Track - This morning, embark on an inspiring 7km hike along one of the most scenic sections of the Cape to Cape Track from Conto’s to Redgate Beach.
Margaret River - Enjoy some free time to wander the main street, discover the eclectic mix of shops and galleries, and grab lunch.
Walpole & Albany Region
William Bay National Park - After breakfast, we’ll pack up camp and roam on to William Bay National Park. Here, turquoise water and snow-white sand are primed for swimming at Greens Pool.
Albany - Cruise along a scenic stretch of coastline to Albany, seeing how years of natural erosion have crafted incredible rock sculptures and granite bluffs.
The Gap and Natural Bridge - Natural Bridge and The Gap are two of our favourites.
Mt Trio to Cape Le Grand National Park
Esperance - This morning, we have some distance to cover, but come lunchtime, turquoise water will replace red dirt as we head into Esperance. This part of Western Australia has no less than nine national parks and some of the best beaches in the world.
Dempster Head - After lunch, connect to Country during a 90-minute Dabungool Cultural Experience. Join local Wudjari Nyungar mother and daughter as they guide you on a coastal walk to learn about the six seasons, bushfood and medicine plants that have sustained the Wudjari people for many thousands of years.
Cape Le Grand National Park - Travel a little further east to Cape Le Grand National Park, where we will set up camp at Lucky Bay. Here, you will find an ocean coloured all imaginable shades of blue and sand so white and fine it squeaks between your toes. The rest of the day is at your command. Bush walk through the untamed landscape or kick back on the beach and soak up the serenity.
Today, the driving distance is around 525km, with plenty of stops along the way.
Cape Le Grand National Park
Cape Le Grand National Park - Sunrise is a sacred time here, and it’s also when the friendly western grey kangaroos are at their most active. Wander onto the beach to say hello before we spend a whole day unearthing this incredible national park in one of Australia’s most biodiverse regions. Traverse through lush bushland, swim at fantastic bays and coves and learn about its abundant flora and fauna. There are several hikes to choose from, or you can kick back and relax on the beach.
This afternoon, embark on one of the best hikes of the tour, climbing Frenchman Peak to watch the sunset on our last night together.
There are only 10km of driving today within the national park.
Esperance to Perth
Wave Rock - Stopping for lunch at a quintessential outback town, we’ll continue until we reach the 2,700-million-year-old Wave Rock. Rising 15 metres above the ground, surfing this natural granite wonder is a must-have photo opportunity.
York - After, it’s back on the bus to see the historic township of York. Surrounded by pretty countryside, it’s easy to see why this location was the first inland settlement for Western Australia’s early colonists. Learn about the Rabbit-Proof Fence, built between 1901 and 1907 to keep rabbits and other agricultural pests from the east out of Western Australia.
Perth - Finally, roll into Perth around 6.30 pm after travelling around 780km with stops along the way.
- Expert local guide
- Air-conditioned minibus transportation
- 5 nights swag camping with basic facilities
- Daily lunch provided
- Daily dinner provided
- Daily breakfast provided
- All-inclusive activities
- Included parking fees
Explore the beauty of Western Australia’s southwestern territories, characterized by sprawling vineyards, lush green forests, rough shoreline, and pristine white beaches. Embark on a six-day thrilling journey from Perth, navigating the coast from Margaret River to Esperance. Experience the wild beauty of nature as you wander across beaches framed by bushland, inhabit the company of kangaroos, and discover numerous natural wonders. Embrace the vast openness, then rest beneath a canopy of twinkling stars. Undertake breathtaking hikes, immerse in genuine Indigenous culture, and contribute to important wildlife conservation efforts. Marvel at the spectacular ancient forests in the Walpole Wilderness Region, the perfect white beaches of Cape Le Grand National Park, and the sun-kissed Australian outback on the ultimate Esperance adventure.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
