THINGS TO
See & Do CAPE LE GRAND NATIONAL PARK Located just under an hour’s drive from Esperance, Cape Le Grand National Park is among the best coastal scenery in Western Australia, with unbelievably white sandy beaches, crystal clear water and rugged coastline. This stunning area is ideal for swimming, surfing, fishing, bushwalking, and camping. Relax at the beaches and bays or hike Frenchman’s Peak with views over many islands. Entry $15 per car ($8 concession).
LUCKY BAY Lucky Bay, located in Cape Le Grand National Park, was recently named the best beach in the world! For an experience to remember, meet the kangaroos at Lucky Bay. Here the kangaroos come right down onto the beach to sunbathe on the whitest sand in Australia. We ask that you do not feed the kangaroos.
Frenchman Peak, Cape Le Grand National Park, Credit: Tourism Western Australia
HELLFIRE BAY Hellfire Bay is one of the most beautiful bays, also located in Cape Le Grand National Park. This secluded beach nestled between giant, granite rocks, and as it is a little less well known, you may even be lucky enough to have the entire beach to yourself.
BEACHES Esperance is spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches. The town beaches and nearby National Parks are covered with pristine white sand and some of the clearest, bluest waters you will ever see. There are many great beaches to add to your must-see list including Lucky Bay, Ten Mile Lagoon, Thistle Cove, Twilight Bay, Blue Haven Beach, Hellfire Bay and Wharton Beach.
Lucky Bay, Esperance, Credit: Tourism Western Australia
GREAT OCEAN DRIVE Esperance’s Great Ocean Drive is a 40km round trip that features a vast range of coastal elements such as stunning beaches, rocky headlands, small bays, steep cliffs and hidden ocean pools. There is so much to experience along with way including Rotary Lookout, Observatory Point, Twilight Cove and Australia’s first windfarm at Salmon Beach.
BANDY CREEK BOAT HARBOUR The hub of the region’s commercial fishing industry and a great place to drop a line in if you’re keen to fish.
CANNERY ARTS CENTRE A premier exhibition space located on Norseman Road with touring exhibitions, studios, and an art and crafts shop featuring local works that are for sale.
Twilight Beach, Esperance, Credit: Tourism Australia
HELMS ARBORETUM Acres of a diverse range of botanical species with wildflowers (in season), picnic areas and trails surrounded by natural bushland. Helm’s Arboretum is home to eucalyptus, melaleucas, casuarinas, acacias, and many pines from various countries. Guided tours are available during spring. Located 17kms north of Esperance.
LAKE MONJINGUP NATURE RESERVE Lake Monjingup is ideal for a picnic, great walks including a boardwalk on the lake, bird watching and wildflowers (in season). This 2.1km loop trail is considered a moderately challenging route and takes around 40 minutes to complete. Located 14kms from Esperance. Esperance Museum, Credit: Shire of Esperance
