Esperance Wonders Great Ocean Drive
Cruise around this 40 kilometre loop and take in a coastal environment that features stunning beaches, rocky headlands, bays, steep cliffs and hidden ocean pools. Touring the Great Ocean Drive is the best way to find a spot to snorkel, surf, swim or to look for whales (seasonal).
Salmon Beach Windfarm
Discover the site of Australia’s first commercial wind farm (now decommissioned) on this short heritage walk trail. Where six turbines once stood, one remains at site 1. Further along at site 2 a lookout tower provides elevated views of the Esperance coastline.
Esperance Jetty & Headland Playground
The final piece of the beautiful Esperance Waterfront! The Esperance Jetty is perfect for a friendly fish, to launch off for an ocean dive or to stroll and learn the magnificent history of the Jetty with a coffee or juice. The view from the end is truly stunning.
James St Beach Enclosure
The 300m enclosure offers a great alternative to the open ocean. Complementing the enclosure is a 5 lane lap pontoon, water slide and jumping jetty. Please note - no lifeguards are on duty at the enclosure.
Cape Le Grand National Park - 60km east
Feel Australia’s whitest sand squeak between your toes, enjoy coastal walk trails or marvel at the view from the summit of Frenchman Peak. Cape Le Grand National Park also features two campgrounds, so don’t limit yourself to just a day visit. If you’re lucky, you might come upon the local kangaroos sunbathing on the beach at Lucky Bay. Tours Available.
Stokes National Park - 80 kms west
Encompasses Stokes Inlet and features long beaches and rocky headlands backed by sand dunes and low hills. The inlet and associated lakes support a variety of wildlife.
Peak Charles National Park - 174km north
Towering 500m above the surrounding plain, Peak Charles is a hikers dream. The park lies within the Great Western Woodlands, an internationally significant area of great biological richness.
Cape Arid National Park - 125km east
A large and exceptionally scenic park best known for its stunningly beautiful beaches, clear blue seas and rocky headlands.
Wharton Beach & Duke of Orleans Bay - 90km east
“The Duke” is nestled between Cape le Grand and Cape Arid National Parks and offers a variety of sheltered bay and stunning coastal scenery. Perfect for a day trip or to stay for the week.
Lake Monjingup - 15km west
Lake Monjingup is a fantastic spot for bird watching, wildflower spotting or trail walking. It offers a brand new boardwalk trail, canoe and kayak trails, as well as picnic spots.
Helms Arboretum - 18km north
A botanical legacy sown in the ‘70s to determine what trees could grow in Esperance. The area features a mix of native and foreign species, creating a wildflower sanctuary.
Kepwari Trails - 7km north
Walk along the Kepwari Wetland trail and be exposed to pristine wetlands that provide an intimate experience with this critical and unique ecosystem.
Cruise the Recherche
Experience the real beauty of Esperance’s Recherche Archipelago. You can tour the coast from a new perspective or even visit Woody Island for a day (Esperance’s only island with facilities).
Explore by Air
Scenic flights are available to view Esperance from a different perspective, with various options of lengths and destinations. Covering the coastline, islands, pink and rainbow lakes, and even a pub crawl!
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