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Esperance & the Fitzgerald Coast

Explore Esperance There’s more to the region than beaches. On the outskirts of town is a full-size replica of Stonehenge, while Esperance Museum has the biggest and most comprehensive displays of Skylab, the American space station that famously broke up over WA in 1979. Immerse yourself in Esperance’s thriving arts scene. Discover local talent at the Cannery Arts Centre, or step back in time at the Museum Village, where heritage buildings are brought to life by creative studios and a bustling market every second Sunday. Try to resist the baked goods at Bread Local and offshoot Little Local. You can also try local drops at Lucky Bay Brewing, Esperance Distillery and Condingup Vineyard. Homeward bound We’re leaving the blue beaches and white sands behind for a drive through the southern Wheatbelt. You’ll see golden hues, rolling farmland and vast salt lakes as you pass through Kukerin and Lake Dumbleyung. Newdegate hosts silo art featuring the area’s local wildlife.

Breathtaking beaches Cape Le Grand National Park is home to world-renowned Lucky Bay, scientifically confirmed (by the CSIRO) to have the whitest beach sand in Australia. Swim, snorkel or just sunbathe while keeping an eye out for the inquisitive resident kangaroos. If climbing is more your thing, aim for the top of Frenchman Peak. The views make it worth the short but steep hike. Have a break from driving and spend some time lazing on one of Esperance’s many other beaches. Splurge on a scenic flight above the Recherche Archipelago (Bay of Isles), where rainbow-coloured lakes contrast with farmland, bush and blue ocean. Island cruises are also another way to explore the area.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Wave Rock Hyden, Silos at Ravensthorpe, Alexander Bay Esperance, James Street Jetty Beach Esperance.

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HOLIDAY PLANNER 2026