Why we Love Margaret River and Esperance Adventure 

The South West corner of Western Australia features extraordinary natural beauty and extreme diversity and this six day Margaret River and Esperance accommodated tour from Perth you will be connected with nature, discovering all of its highlights as well as some hidden gems with your expert local guide.

Walk among colossal ancient forests in the Valley of the Giants, swim in the white sandy beaches of Cape Le Grand National Park, engage in one of Australia’s best indigenous cultural experiences, marvel at the weird and wonderful Wave Rock and taste your way around the world renowned Margaret River region.  

Featuring nature, wildlife, food and wine, hiking and culture, this tour truly showcases the best of the south west at a relaxed pace.

Nullarbor Traveller offer authentic and unique experiences with a passion for sustainability and the environment. An Australian family owned and operated company, they specialise in wilderness and wildlife adventures for small groups and have been sharing incredible destinations between Adelaide and Perth for the past 15 years

Your tour will include the following highlights;

• Taste your way around the Margaret River region
• Relax & swim in some of Australia’s best beaches
• Spend a whole day exploring Cape Le Grand National Park
• Engage in indigenous culture at Koomal Dreaming
• Walk among the forests at Valley of the Giants
• Castel Rock and Frenchmans Peak hikes
• Explore the rugged coastline and rock formations of Albany
• Explore Wave Rock and the outback

Inclusions

• 6 Days Fully Guided Tour
• All National Park and entry fees
• All activities
• 5 nights Hostel Accommodation
• Option to upgrade to private rooms
• Transport – Air-conditioned Minibus
• 5 Breakfast – 6 Lunch – 5 Dinner
• On-board water

Itinerary and Sleeping

Accommodation on this tour is in great backpacker hostels with the option to upgrade to private single/twin rooms subject to availability.

Day 1: Perth to Dunsborough

Our Margaret River and Esperance adventure begins as we travel south from Perth with our first stop at the popular tourist town of Busselton, where it’s hard to miss the 19th-century Jetty stretching 1.8km into Geographe Bay. Here we’ll have a coffee on the waterfront, stroll along the white sandy beach and chat about what exciting things are to come. A little way down the road we’ll stop at the breathtaking Meelup Beach where we’ll have some lunch and quick swim.

Saying goodbye to paradise (don’t worry there will be plenty more) it’s time tantalise those taste buds as we spend the whole afternoon tasting our way around the Margaret River region. We’ll visit boutique wineries, breweries, a chocolate factory and a cheese factory, sampling as we go. We’ll be having dinner and spending the night in popular tourist hotspot Dunsborough, loved for its sparkling calm clear water, white sandy beaches and great evening vibes.

Notes: 

• • Drive time today is about 3½ hours with lots of stops along the way
  • Lunch and dinner are included
  • Accommodation in Dunsborough: Multi-share or Single/Twin upgrade – shared bathroom facilities

Day 2: Dunsborough to Walpole

This morning you’ll meet Wardandi custodian Josh, who will introduce you to the world’s oldest living culture with his authentic and personal interpretation.  Go deep down into the Ngilgi Cave for a memorable didgeridoo cave experience, taste native foods, discover bush medicine and experience traditional fire lighting on this unique indigenous cultural experience.

Swing by the tiny town of Yallingup to check out some of the world’s best waves before arriving into the township of Margaret River, nestled between vineyards and towering Karri forests.  Premium wine & produce, surfing, art and a love for nature combine to be the soul of this town and you’ll have some free time here to explore the eclectic mix of shops and galleries.

We’ll stop at Hamlin Bay  before making our way to the 50 metre Diamond Tree, a native karri tree once used as a fire lookout and only one of three wooden top towers in the world. If you are feeling brave you can climb the tree before making our way into the pristine wilderness region of Walpole, home of the Valley of the Giants.

Notes: 

• • Drive time today is about 4 hours
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
  • Accommodation in Walpole: Multi-share or Single/Twin upgrade – shared bathroom facilities

Day 3: Walpole to Albany

This morning you’ll discover the stunning beauty of the Valley of the Giants, a giant forest of towering Red Tingle trees, many of which are over 400 years old. We’ll spent some time here doing the Ancient Empire walk and treetop canopy walk.

From the forest to the ocean as next its onto William Bay National Park where you will amazed by the paradise that is Greens Pool. A magical beach completely sheltered it’s the perfect place to have a swim before heading onto yet another laid back and beautiful township of Denmark for lunch.

After lunch we’ll cruise along a glorious stretch of coastline to Albany, seeing how years of natural erosion have crafted incredible rock sculptures and granite bluffs – the Natural Bridge and The Gap are two of our favourites. We’ll have some time have a look around the historical township before dinner. We’ll overnight in Albany after an easy day of driving of around 2 hours.

Notes: 

• • Around 2 hours of drive time today
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
  • Accommodation in Albany: Multi-share or Single/Twin upgrade – shared bathroom facilities

Day 4: Albany to Esperance

A short drive from Albany brings us to the oldest mountain range in the world, the unique Porongurups which rise from the landscape like an island. We’ll be setting out on a two-hour hike through some spectacular forests to Castle Rock. It’s a bit of a climb but worth every bit of effort as you are rewarded with breathtaking views over the region.

Then get ready for a real highlight of your Margaret River and Esperance aventure with some of Australia’s most spectacular scenery. This part of WA has no less than 9 National Parks and some of the best beaches in the world.  We’ll be spending some time at Twilight Beach before continuing onto Esperance.  Here you’ll have some free time to explore the township before dinner.  We’ll be staying in our Esperance accommodation for two nights.

Notes: 

• • Around 5 hours of drive time today
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
  • Accommodation in Esperance: Multi-share or Single/Twin upgrade – shared bathroom facilities

Day 5: Cape Le Grand National Park

Cape Le Grand is one of Western Australia’s best known and most spectacular National Parks and is just a one-hour drive from Esperance.  Pristine and perfect are two words that reflect its absolute beauty. The ocean here is practically transparent, the local eastern grey kangaroos are regularly sun-baking on the beach and the sand at Lucky Bay has twice been judged Australia’s whitest. So beautiful is this park we will be spending the whole day here exploring, swimming, bushwalking and you’ll also have some free time to do whatever you please.

Today we’ll also embark on one of the best hikes of the tour up Frenchman’s Peak. We’ll have lunch here and watch a spectacular sunset with a cold beer before heading back to Esperance for dinner and our last together.

Notes: 

• • Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
  • Accommodation in Esperance: Multi-share or Single/Twin upgrade – shared bathroom facilities

Day 6: Esperance to Perth

On the last day of the tour we have a lot of distance to cover so its up early and on our way.  Stopping for lunch at an outback town we’ll continue on our way to the weird and wonderful Wave Rock.  After exploring the area we’ll head to the historic township of York, WA’s oldest inland town.  We’ll also see the Rabbit Proof Fence which was built between 1901 and 1907 to keep rabbits and other agricultural pests, from the east, out of Western Australia.

As our amazing 6-day adventure tour comes to an end we’ll roll into Perth around 6.30pm after travelling around 9 hours with stops along the way. Please make sure you have booked your Perth accommodation prior to departure.

You’ll get your breakfast and lunch and although there are no formal activities planned on your Margaret River and Esperance adventure last day. It is usual for the group to get together in the evening and reflect on the journey together over a few drinks and a meal (at own expense).

Notes: 

• • Around 5 hours of drive time today
  • Breakfast and lunch are included

Departs/Ends:

This tour runs throughout the year on an ‘every other week’ basis.

• Departs Perth:
  • Alternate Saturdays
    Accomodation pick-ups from 7:00am

• Ends Perth:
  • Day 6 approx. 6:30pm

What to Bring

• Wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, insect repellent
• Sustainable Water bottle/container (at least 1.5 litres)
• Walking shoes/boots,
• Toiletries, swim wear, towel
• Head Torch and Camera
• Overnight temperatures during winter can be very cold and temperatures during the Western Australian summer can reach over 40 degrees in the shade. Please be sure to bring adequate clothing for your visit.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

• If you cancel at least 15 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 20% cancellation fee.
• If you cancel between 8-14 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50% cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 7 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100% cancellation fee.
• Unless otherwise stated all refunds will incur a 10% administration fee

We recommend you purchase Travel Insurance which would cover for such things as road closures, flight,  bus or other travel cancellations that would contribute to you missing the departure of your tour.

Eco-Certification Awards

The following Eco-Accreditation from Eco Tourism Australia had been achieved.

• Advanced Ecotourism

Australia’s leading and most innovative ecotourism products that operate with minimal impact on the environment and provide opportunities to learn about the environment with operators who are committed to achieving best practice, using resources wisely, contributing to conserving the environment and helping local communities.

• Climate Action Innovator

Businesses have undertaken a set of adaption and emissions reduction strategies and are auditing and measuring their carbon footprint.

• Respect Our Culture (ROC)

The Respecting Our Culture (ROC) program encourages the tourism industry to operate in ways that respect and reinforce Indigenous cultural heritage and the living cultures of Indigenous communities.

ROC certified tourism operators are committed to protecting cultural authenticity and integrity, developing sound business practices, environmental protection and acknowledging Indigenous peoples spiritual connection to the land and water.

100% Carbon Neutral Business

Passengers on Nullarbor Traveller eco-tours in South Australia and Western Australia have peace of mind knowing that we are the only company in Australia that offsets its carbon footprint internally. We do this by planting 1.2 hectares of native vegetation on our property Coodlie Park Farm Retreat each year, with one third of the property set aside for environmental rehabilitation.