← Back to Australia Experiences
Perth · Western Australia · Australia
6 Day Esperance & Margaret River Adventure Tour
Starting From
From $1,098.79 per person
Current Project Expedition rate
Experience inventory, live availability and secure booking provided by
Project Expedition
The Experience
What your day looks like
The southwestern reaches of Western Australia are defined by rolling vineyards, green forests, rugged coastlines, and white-sand beaches. Traversing the coast from Margaret River to Esperance, experience the freedom of the open road on a six-day adventure tour from Perth. Roam along bush-edged beaches in the company of kangaroos and stop at scores of natural wonders. Tame your inner wildling among vast, wide-open spaces, then fall asleep under star-filled skies. Be rewarded on incredible hikes, engage in authentic Indigenous culture, and participate in a meaningful wildlife conservation activity. The colossal ancient forests of the Walpole Wilderness Region, the white sandy beaches of Cape Le Grand National Park, and Australia's golden outback are your playground on the ultimate Esperance tour.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Traverse a section of the iconic CapetoCape Track
- Be mesmerized during the Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands experience
- Visit Margaret River and taste the region's wine and produce
- Participate in a meaningful wildlife volunteering experience
- Wander through the ancient forests of the Walpole region
- Experience the epic coastline and rock formations of Albany
- Connect to the Country during the authentic Dabungool Cultural Experience
- Unearth Cape Le Grand National Park and meet its friendly kangaroos
- Marvel at the weird and wonderful Wave Rock
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Adelaide
Hiking at Ngilgi Cave. Welcome to Australia! 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 organization, 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 who protect the region’s wildlife, such as the critically endangered Western Ringtail Possums 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. 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.
Continued
Perth
Wine Tasting. Tastings 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.
Continued
Perth
Swag camping at Big Valley Caravan Park, which has toilet and shower facilities.
Day 2
Perth
Hiking. Margaret River to Walpole 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 traveling 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.
Continued
Perth
Eco Tour. National park visit 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 meters 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.
Continued
Perth
Swag camping at Peaceful Bay Caravan Park, which has shower and toilet facilities. Swag camping at Peaceful Bay Caravan Park, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Day 3
Perth
Boating at Porongurup National Park. Boat ride After breakfast, we'll pack up and roam to William Bay National Park. Here, turquoise water and snow-white sand are primed for swimming at Greens Pool. Enjoy some free time and a bite to eat before cruising along a scenic stretch of coastline to Albany. See how years of natural erosion have crafted incredible rock sculptures and granite bluffs at the Natural Bridge and The Gap.
Continued
Perth
Eco Tour at Porongurup National Park. Check out the rock formations. Travel onwards to the Porongorups, which rise from the landscape like an island. Over 1,100 million years in the making, the striking granite outcrop of Castle Rock invites you to walk its 670-meter peak through tall Karri and Marri tree forest and take in the jaw-dropping view from the suspended Granite Skywalk. Then, back on the bus, a drive through the picturesque Stirling Ranges will bring us to our campsite for the night.
Continued
Perth
Swag camping at a private campsite at Mt Trio, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Day 4
Perth
Cultural Immersion. Dabungool Cultural Experience 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 the 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.
Continued
Perth
Leisure at Cape Le Grand National Park. Take a dip 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 colored with 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.
Continued
Perth
Swag camping for two nights in the well-equipped camping area at Lucky Bay which has shower and toilet facilities.
Day 5
Perth
Hiking. National park run 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.
Continued
Perth
Swag camping again at Lucky Bay.
Day 6
Perth
Sightseeing at Wave Rock. Sightseeing We have a lot of distance to cover today, so it's up early and on our way. Stopping for lunch at a quintessential outback town, we'll continue until we reach the 2,700-million-year-old Wave Rock. Rising 15 meters above the ground, surfing this natural granite wonder is a must-have photo opportunity. 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.
Continued
Perth
Thank you for visiting! Finally, roll into Perth around 6.30 pm after traveling around 780km with stops along the way. We are happy you came and hope to see you again soon!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
All National Park and entry fees All activities Transport – Air-conditioned minibus (max 20 people) Expert local guide
Not Included
Tips & Gratuity Persona expenses
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and bag for essentials
Meeting & Pickup
Let us know the details of your stay when booking so we can coordinate a smooth pick-up or meet at our designated point below Pickup Locations: Beaufort St Tourist Bus Stop at 6.15 am - Beaufort St Tourist Bus Stop, near corner, James Street Mall, Perth WA, Australia (15 Minutes before)
Languages Offered
[object Object]
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Featured Travel