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!
GALLERIES & STUDIOS
Cindy Poole Glass Gallery - Longbottom Lane Glass Art inspired by surroundings & experiences. Visit the studio of one of the artisans responsible for the Whale Tail sculpture. Tours available.
Mermaid Leather - Wood St
Uncover the unique beauty of Mermaid Leather, where fish skins become luxury leather items. Learn about the process that transforms fish skins into these beautiful products.
Cannery Arts Centre - Norseman Rd
A premier exhibition space close to town. The gallery doubles as an event space for the local music scene. Keep an eye out for events and workshops.
White Sands Gallery - Andrew St
Photo gallery and gift shop featuring local artists, located right in the heart of Esperance.
Anything and Everything Esperance - Dempster St
Locally designed and printed products, unique to Esperance. Offering prints, digital art and an array of souvenirs.
Mudjar Aboriginal Corporation - Wood St
Stocking Aboriginal art and traditional crafts from local artists and Aboriginal communities across Australia. Visit the Shop and Gallery to view the range of jewellery, paintings, and more.
Bruce Malloch Studio and Gallery - Lalor Drive
45 years’ experience being a professional artist, Bruce sketches inland towns and landscapes as well as the people that inhabit them - the stockmen, miners and other colourful characters.
La Breeze Esperance - Museum Village
Local handmade unique gifts and souvenirs, artwork and accessories by Picturesque by Elodie, Etcetera Designs, Kerarty and Mermaid Leather. Seasonal wildflower tours available.
HERITAGE & CULTURE
Esperance Museum & Skylab Memorial - James St
One of WA’s outstanding regional museums, it contains historical objects from the 1800’s, parts of the 1979 Skylab, and much more. The Skylab Memorial is located just outside.
Bijou Theatre - Dempster St
This ‘little gem’ opened in 1896 and has been used for dances, agricultural shows and a cinema. These days, the Bijou hosts community theatre performances by the Esperance Theatre Guild.
RSL Building & War Memorial - Dempster St
The RSL building (circa. 1896) was the first purpose built school in Esperance. Surrounded by 125 year old Norfolk Pines and the War Memorial, built in 1922 to remember our local lads who went to war.
Dempster Homestead - Dempster St
Built in 1867 by the first landholders in the Esperance region, the Dempster brothers. Dempster Homestead has been a number of different dwellings: a pastoral homestead, a hospital, miner’s accommodation and now a private residence. You can view this building from the road.
