Esperance

The Esperance region offers you the chance to escape to a paradise all of your own. The warm sun, fresh air and long stretches of isolated beach make this an ideal region to get away from it all.

Graced with a temperate climate year round and sugar-white sand bordered by brilliant blue-water bays, the peace and simplicity of the region is a large part of its appeal.

Devoid of high rise structures and crowds, the Esperance region is instead characterised by spectacular coastal scenery, an abundance of wildlife such as seals, dolphins, whales, emus and sea eagles, pristine beaches, hundreds of islands and extensive national parks. It is one of the only places in Western Australia where you will see kangaroos sunbathing on the beach.

The Esperance region is a paradise for lovers of the water and the sun. Its beaches are considered amongst the best in the world and, while they provide ideal conditions for fishing, surfing, sailing and sandboarding, they are just as popular with nature lovers and sunbathers seeking relaxation.

Explore Cape Le Grand and Cape Arid National Parks as well as the unique four wheel drive tours along the coast. Alternatively, wander amongst the spectacular wildflowers in season, or purchase a unique leather souvenir made from local shark and fish skin.

Esperance boasts a variety of breathtaking attractions; national parks, pristine beaches, internationally significant wetlands, over 500kms of southern ocean coastline, highly productive agricultural land, and the Great Western Woodlands to the north.

Our region is booming, and so are the tourist experiences on offer - now really is the time to visit Esperance! Treat yourself to a scenic flight or helicopter ride over the pristine coastline and bubble-gum pink Lake Hillier, or cross our beautiful Esperance Bay to camp on Woody Island. Experience the laidback ambience, and beer brewed from local grain, at Lucky Bay Brewery, and the unique craft gin flavoured with local botanicals at the Esperance Distillery. Visit Australia’s only fish leather producer – Mermaid Leather, and of course get a selfie with the kangaroos roaming Australia’s whitest beach at Lucky Bay - one for the bucket list.

I welcome you to Esperance, and hope you enjoy your time visiting here as much as I enjoy living here.

Ian Mickel Shire President