6 Day Esperance and Margaret River Tour

A couple of hours south of Perth our adventure begins with a meaningful experience when we visit FAWNA to participate in an hour 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. In the popular tourist town of Busselton. It’s hard to miss the 19th-century jetty stretching 1.8km into the turquoise Geographe Bay. Stroll along this iconic jetty and chat about the exciting things to come on your Esperance tour.
A little way down the road, arrive at the Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands, an immersive above and belowground 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.
After a picnic lunch, it’s time to taste the world-renowned Margaret River region. Visit a couple of
cellar doors for tastings before 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.
Accommodation: Swag camping at Big Valley Caravan Park, which has toilet and shower facilities.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

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. Then, cool down with a swim before travelling a short distance to the Margaret River township. Enjoy some free time to wander the main street, discover the eclectic mix of shops and galleries, and grab lunch.
Continue south into the pristine forests of the Walpole Wilderness Region. Within the old-growth karri forest of Warren National Park, you will find the Bicentennial Tree. At 65 metres high, this magnificent tree was once used as a fire lookout, but these days visitors brave enough to climb the 165 pegs to the top are rewarded with magical views.
This evening, set up camp at idyllic Peaceful Bay and watch the sunset over the ocean. Settle in for another night of campfire tales under the stars.
Today we drive around 350km.
Accommodation: Swag camping at Peaceful Bay Caravan Park, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Take an early morning stroll along Peaceful Bay before heading to William Bay National Park. Be amazed by the paradise that is Greens Pool, a magical beach perfect for a swim.

Head into the stunning Great Southern Region, cruising along a glorious stretch of coastline to Albany, seeing how years of natural erosion have crafted incredible rock sculptures and granite bluffs. Natural Bridge and The Gap are two of our favourites.

Travel on to the Porongorups, which rise from the landscape like an island. Set out on a two-hour hike through some spectacular forest to Castle Rock. A bit of a climb but worth every bit of effort as you are rewarded with breathtaking views over the region.

Drive through the picturesque Stirling Ranges and come late afternoon, set up camp at a private campsite at Mt Trio, which has shower and toilet facilities.

Drive time today is around 3.5 hours, with plenty of stops along the way.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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.
Grab a bite in Esperance before connecting 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. Next, drive along one of the most enchanting stretches of oceanside road you’ll ever see. Take a dip at Twilight Beach, one of many breathtaking beaches along the iconic Great Ocean Drive. 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.
Accommodation: Swag camping for two nights in the well-equipped camping area at Lucky Bay which has shower and
toilet facilities.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Sunrise is spectacular here, and it’s also when the friendly western grey roos are at their most active. Wander onto the beach nice and early to see them before we spend a whole day exploring this incredible park. Set out on some hikes, swim at fantastic bays and coves and learn about its abundant flora and fauna.

Come late afternoon, embark on one of the best hikes of the tour, climbing Frenchman Peak to watch a spectacular sunset on our last night together.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We have a lot of distance to cover today, so it’s up early and on our way. Stopping for lunch in an outback town, we’ll continue until we are marvelling at the 2,700 million-year-old Wave Rock. Rising 15 metres above the ground in a bizarre fashion, surfing this wave is a must-have photo opportunity.

After some exploring, 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.

Your amazing 6-day adventure tour from Perth to Esperance and Margaret River comes to an end. You’ll roll into Perth around 6.30 pm after travelling around 9 hours with stops along the way.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch