6-DAY ESPERANCE ADVENTURE TOUR (Perth to Perth)

Secrets of Esperance

Be connected with nature and adventure on this all-inclusive camping tour to Esperance from Perth. Spend a whole day exploring one of Western Australia’s most pristine and iconic national parks, Cape Le Grand. Hit the hiking trails of the Stirling Ranges, marvel at the weird and wonderful Wave Rock and spend a day tasting your way around Margaret River.

Engage in one of Australia’s best Indigenous experiences and camp under the stars of the southern skies each night with your new friends. Your incredible local guide will take you off the beaten track to places you’d never find otherwise. This tour truly showcases the amazing diversity of the south-west of Western Australia, which we promise will be a highlight of your Australian adventure!

6 Days

$940 AUD

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Tour Highlights

Wave Rock and Fitzgerald River World Biosphere Region
Cape Le Grand National Park and its friendly kangaroos
Relax and swim at some of Australia’s best beaches
Feel inspired after hikes that will leave you speechless
Explore the ancient forests of the Walpole region
Taste your way around the Margaret River region
Experience the rugged coastline and rock formations of Albany
Engage with Indigenous culture at Koomal Dreaming

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Departures

Esperance Tours from Perth depart YHA Perth City, 300 Wellington Street at 7 am on the following Sundays.

Tours return to Perth at approximately 6 pm the following Friday.

2020
2021

Feb 9 & 16

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Apr 12 & 26

May 10

Sep 6 & 20

Oct 4 & 18

Nov 1, 15 & 29

Dec 6, 13, 20 & 27

Jan 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31

Feb 7, 14, 21 & 28

Mar 7, 14, 21 & 28

"Most memorable experience of my entire life"

Jeany - December 2018

This trip opened my eyes on how inspiring nature can be. I saw so many really pretty places in a short time, which gave me a powerful feeling of being alive. I can’t describe how amazing it is to sleep in a swag under a sky full of stars. It really remind me of the beauty and peace in nature and how powerful life can be. During this trip I figured out what is truly important in life. Also I met our cool tour guide Natalie who was like an older sister to me and will always have a place in my heart. I can really really recommend this trip, you will regret it, if you don’t do it.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Perth to Fitzgerald River National Park

Our Esperance tour from Perth begins as we travel east from Perth over the Darling Ranges with our first coffee break in the historic township of York, WA’s oldest inland town. A bit more driving and you’ll be eating lunch in the shadow of Wave Rock. By late afternoon, we’ll have arrived in Fitzgerald River National Park, an internationally recognised World Biosphere.

This is our biggest day of driving travelling around 10 hours with stops along the way. Walking time is about an hour. Tonight, we swag camp at Fitzgerald River National Park which has a toilet but no shower facilities.

Day 2

Esperance & Cape Le Grand National Park

Begin the morning with a brisk hike up East Mt Baron. Legs stretched, take the coastal route into Esperance for a coffee and mosey around. Then get ready for some of Australia’s most breathtaking scenery as we make our way towards Esperance. Set up camp in one of Western Australia most spectacular National Parks, Cape Le Grand iconic for its sunbathing kangaroos. Enjoy a free afternoon here to set out on a hike, get your kangaroo selfie, or just kick back with your new buds on the beach.

Today travel 2.5 hours with stops along the way. Walking time is about 3 hours and you’ll be swag camping with toilet and shower facilities at Cape Le Grand.

Day 3

Cape Le Grand National Park & Stirling Ranges

The views from the top of Frenchman Peak are pretty impressive, so this morning the top of Frenchman Peak is where we go. Following the hike, it’s back in the bus for the drive into the Stirling Ranges, with a lunch stop near Esperance along the way. Depending on the time of the year, in spring we might seek out the beautiful wildflowers, or in the heat of summer, some secret swimming spots.

Today driving time is about 6 hours and walking time is about 2 hours. Tonight, we swag camp at a private campground in the Stirling Ranges with shower and toilet facilities.

Day 4

Stirling Ranges & South West Coast

Today visit the oldest mountain range in the world, the Porongurups. They rise from the landscape like an island. Set out on a two-hour hike through some spectacular forests to Castle Rock. A bit of a climb but worth every bit of effort as you are rewarded with breathtaking views over the region. Jump back on the bus for a magnificent coastal drive towards Albany. Be wowed at The Gap and Natural Bridge before stopping for a dip at magical Elephant Rocks and Greens Pool in William Bay National Park near Denmark.

From the coast to the forest, discover the pristine wilderness and old growth forests of the Walpole region. The last stop of the day is at the largest Tingle Tree in Western Australia.

We do about 4.5 hours of driving today, with stops along the way. Tonight, we camp at a Quinnup Caravan Park which has shower and toilet facilities.

Day 5

Margaret River

After breakfast, those feeling brave can climb the 50 metre Diamond Tree. This native karri tree was once used as a fire lookout and is the only wooden treetop tower in the world. But today is all about tantalising your taste buds as we spend the rest of the day tasting our way around Margaret River. Visit boutique wineries, craft breweries, a chocolate factory and a cheese factory, sampling as we go. Cheers to that.

Today we drive around 4 hours making stops along the way. Tonight, we camp at Big Valley Caravan Park in Margaret River which has shower and toilet facilities.

Day 6

Margaret River to Perth

On the last day of the Esperance tour from Perth, you’ll wake to the now-familiar laugh of kookaburras. Roll up your swag one last time before jumping on the bus to Dunsborough. There, 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 underground didgeridoo performance. Taste native foods, and experience traditional fire-lighting on this unique Indigenous cultural experience.

As your Esperance tour from Perth draws to an end, we’ll have a last dip at the popular tourist town of Busselton, where it’s hard to miss the 19th-century Jetty stretching 1.8 km into Geographe Bay. One last stint on the road has us arriving into Perth around 6 pm.

Today we drive 4 hours and please make sure you have booked your Perth accommodation prior to departure.

What’s Included

All National Park and entry fees
All activities
Meals – 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Accommodation – Swag Camping with basic facilities
Transport – Air-conditioned Minibus (max 20 people)
Expert local guide

Important Info

Please advise of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking. We offer plenty of variety and do our best to provide fresh products. Snacks, soft drinks and alcohol are not included.
Camping locations on this tour are a mixture of national parks and campgrounds.
When camping, we use individual swags. Swags are ‘Aussie Bed Rolls’ made from sturdy canvas with a mattress built into the swag. Passengers need to provide their own sleeping bag and pillow to insert into the swag. Our wet weather option is a 3-person dome tent which is shared by 2 people, but these are only provided in the case of heavy rain.
A good level of fitness is required, and you need to be prepared for walks of between 3-9 kilometres on some days. This may involve rough ground and perhaps getting wet.
There is very limited phone reception

Payment Plan

When booking direct we offer a simple payment plan where you can pay a 20% deposit at the time of booking, and the 80% balance 30 days prior to your tour departure. This will be offered to you when you complete your booking.

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