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Esperance & the Fitzgerald Coast

Shire of Esperance

Eleven Mile Beach

Helms Arboretum

Peak Charles

Region at a glance 700km South-East of Perth Esperance. In your element. On WA’s southeast coast, the Esperance region is raw, wild and ruled by the elements. Beaches are bold. Coastlines unfiltered. Wetlands and hinterlands ancient. A place to dive in, hike out, or simply breathe. Stay a while. There’s so much to explore. Start with Cape le Grand and the Great Ocean Drive. Then go further. Cape Arid calls to adventurers. Ruins whisper stories. Hike rugged bush trails. Camp under big skies. 4WD tracks let you explore. Conditions change - plan ahead. Peak Charles National Park Climb granite peaks. Take in sweeping views. 4WD recommended. Explore Salmon Gums and the Great Western Woodlands.

Mount Ridley / Marbeleerup Ancient rock art. Outback scenery. 4WD only. Stay on the tracks. Tread lightly. Duke of Orleans Bay Snow-white sand. Turquoise water. A family favourite. Dog-friendly. Wharton Beach steals the show. Condingup on the way. Recherche Archipelago Over 100 islands. Dive, fish, snorkel, sail. Wildlife everywhere. Enjoy responsibly. Return home safely. Munglinup Beach & Oldfield Estuary Canoe. Fish. Walk nature’s trail. A quiet escape. Kepwari Walk Trail winds through Ramsar Wetlands. Bird hides and rest spots. Paddle the kayak trail for a different view. Lake Monjingup Nature Reserve. Picnic, bushwalks, birdwatch. The Environmental Centre shares stories of local wildlife and ancient plants.

Feel the pulse of a creative town. Artists and producers thrive with the seasons and the land. Esperance’s people give it soul. Markets, cafes, shops. A Foreshore dotted with public art. A short trip inland brings country pubs. The Esperance Museum holds rich history and Skylab relics. Explore galleries and studios scattered around town. Kids run wild at Adventureland Park. Skate, ride, and play at the Youth Precinct. Start your journey at the Visitor Centre in the Museum Village.

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Visitor Information Windich Street, Esperance WA 6450 T: (08) 9083 1555 E: shire@esperance.wa.gov.au W: esperance.wa.gov.au

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