6 Day Esperance & South West Adventure Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Perth to Fitzgerald River National Park

Stop At: Wave Rock, Hyden, Western Australia 6359 Australia
Our adventure 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.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fitzgerald River National Park, Bremer Bay, Western Australia 6346 Australia
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 toilet but no shower facilities.

Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Swag camping in Fitzgerald River National Park

Day 2: Esperance & Cape Le Grand National Park

Stop At: East Mount Barren, Hopetoun, Western Australia Australia
Begin the morning with a brisk hike up East Mt Baron.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: 92 Dempster St Cape Le Grand National Park, Esperance, Western Australia 6450 Australia
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. 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.

Duration: 16 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Swag camping with toilet and shower facilities at Cape Le Grand.

Day 3: Cape Le Grand National Park & Stirling Ranges

Stop At: Frenchman's Peak, Le Grand Road Cape Le Grand National Park, Esperance, Western Australia 6450 Australia
The views from the top of Frenchman Peak are pretty impressive, so this morning the top of Frenchman Peak is where we go.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Stirling Range Drive, Stirling Range National Park, Western Australia Australia
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.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tonight, we swag camp at a private campground in the Stirling Ranges with shower and toilet facilities.

Day 4: Stirling Ranges & South West Coast

Stop At: Porongurup National Park, via Mt Barker-Porongurup Rd Great Southern Region, Mount Barker, Western Australia 6323 Australia
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.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Torndirrup National Park, Turn Left Just Before End of Salmon Hole Rd, 10 Km South of Albany, Albany, Western Australia 6330 Australia
Jump back on the bus for a magnificent coastal drive towards Albany. Be wowed at The Gap and Natural Bridge.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: William Bay National Park, William Bay Rd, William Bay WA 6333, Australia
Stop for a dip at magical Elephant Rocks and Greens Pool in William Bay National Park near Denmark.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Walpole-Nornalup National Park, 120 Km West of Albany Great Southern Region, Walpole, Western Australia 6398 Australia
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.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tonight, we camp at a Quinnup Caravan Park which has shower and toilet facilities.

Day 5: Margaret River

Stop At: Margaret River Visitor Centre, 100 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River, Western Australia 6285 Australia
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 tree top 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.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tonight, we camp at Big Valley Caravan Park in Margaret River which has shower and toilet facilities.

Day 6: Margaret River to Perth

Stop At: Koomal Dreaming, Yallingup Caves Rd, Yallingup WA 6282, Australia
On the last day of the tour 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.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Busselton Jetty, Beach Front Busselton, Busselton, Western Australia 6280 Australia
As your tour 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 1.8km into Geographe Bay. One last stint on the road has us arriving into Perth around 6pm.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.