Australia's Golden Outback Holiday Planner 2022/23

Bush lookout

Offers indulgent accommodation in a beautiful luxury home just 5 minutes from Esperance CBD. Surrounded by lovely gardens and an extensive tree park and natural bushland which attracts plenty of birdlife. The home has 360° views overlooking a heritage listed wetland and stunning views across to Cape Le Grand and surrounding farm land. There are 3 queen bedrooms with private en-suites, aircon, electric blankets, Wi Fi, cakes/slices with your 24 hour tea/coffee facility. A hearty continental breakfast is included, cooked breakfast is extra. Cost: From $230 per double per night, $185 per single per night. Ten Mile Beach Wind Farm Located along the Great Ocean Drive, you’ll find a wind farm where you can get up close to the giant turbines. An ideal spot to picnic, you can discover the history of our wind farms and a short walk past the windmill will reward you with a stunning vista of the ocean and surrounding wind farm. Recherche Archipelago The 105 islands offer perfect spots for fishing, diving, snorkelling and sailing. This natural treasure is a haven for a variety of wildlife, as well as a playground for holidaymakers. Fishing charters and island cruises available. Kepwari Wetland Walk Trail Wander through the Windabout Lakes along 3.6kms of walking trail. Discover the birds that call the area Esperance Tranquil Retreat B&B

home and learn about the importance of the wetlands. For a different perspective, explore the lakes from kayak or canoe. Mount Ridley Head north out of Esperance and explore our hinterland. The coast is a distant memory out here but you may encounter ancient Aboriginal cave art that shows a whaling ship in action and also enjoy a surf on our very own ‘Wave Rock’. The climb to the summit is of medium difficulty but the spectacular views make it very worthwhile. you’ll find breathtaking beaches made of snow-white sand, washed by turquoise blue waters and framed with a backdrop of rugged granite peaks. Wharton Beach in particular is a sight to behold and for those averse to camping, there’s also a caravan park. This area is dog-friendly. Munglinup Beach & Oldfield Estuary West of Esperance, you’ll find Munglinup Beach and the Oldfield Estuary. Picturesque views of the winding inlet and a rugged coastline await. The Estuary offers small boat access for fishing and is a great place for canoeing, or strolling along the walk trail. The Munglinup Beach Holiday Park is not far if you would like a place to stay overnight. Unique places Esperance Stonehenge Esperance Stonehenge is an impressive Duke of Orleans Bay East of Cape le Grand National Park,

E: tranquilretreat@westnet.com.au T: (08) 9071 5392 | 0412 053 732 115 Tranquil Drive, Esperance www.tranquilretreat.com.au

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