At a Glance
Explore Western Australia’s south on a 7-day walking journey through Cape Le Grand National Park past Esperance in the east, and Fitzgerald National Park boasting some of the most spectacular coastline on the planet, as well as interesting flora and good opportunities to see wildlife.
You begin your journey in Esperance, enjoy an arrival dinner and explore the delightful country town. Over the next few days explore Cape Le Grand National Park, known for its picturesque beaches and stunning scenery and embark on the Cape Le Grand Coastal Trai. Conquer Frenchman’s Peak, named after its resemblance to French troop hats in the 1800s and boasting incredible vistas of all the beaches of Cape Le Grand along with the nearby Recherche Archipelago. Next you will be taken to Hopetoun, the easter gateway ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- Transport is by a comfortable, air-conditioned mini bus
- Professional guiding and support each day by 2 guides
- Emergency support: guides carry satellite phones and a full first aid kit
- 6 night’s comfortable accommodation
- 7 x breakfasts – muesli, fruit, yogurt, toast, 6x morning teas, carried by your guide, 6x lunches – some packed and some delivered picnics, pre-dinner nibbles each night, 6x delicious two course dinners
Itinerary
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Your journey begins with an arrival transfer and a welcome dinner in Esperance. It is recommended to take the 2:15pm departure from Perth that arrives in Esperance at 3:50pm as it means you will have time to explore the area and settle in. Dependent on timing, you may have the opportunity to embark on a beautiful coastal drive and see some of the sights of the small country town. For the next three nights you will be staying at the comfortable Island View Apartments in Esperance, only a short walk from town. You will stay in 2 and 3 bedroom chalets, where you have the opportunity to mingle as well as have your own space. |
Island View apartments, Esperance
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Walking Information: Cape Le Grand Coastal Trail l 4.5 hours Today you will be taken to Cape Le Grand National Park amid some of the best beaches in the world. Walk a section of the Le Grand Coastal Trail while the rest will be completed tomorrow. Tread along alternating rocky headlands, coastal heath and sandy beaches and expect spectacular nature and gorgeous vistas along the way. |
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Walking Information: Cape Le Grand Coastal Trail + Frenchman’s Peak l 4.5 hours Complete the rest of the Cape Le Grand Coastal Trail on another spectacular section and conquer the formidable Frenchman’s Peak. The peak trail is quite steep but well worth the effort. As you reach the top you will come across a large cave, said to be formed some 40 million years ago by underwater currents and waves and the peaks of Cape Le Grand were largely submerged. Once you reach the top and you will be rewarded with incredible views. |
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Walking Information: Esperance to Hopetoun + East Mt Barren l 3 hours Today you will be drive to Hopetoun, the eastern gateway to Fitzgerald River National Park, one of the largest and most botanically significant parks within the country. After lunch, embark on a hike out to East Mount Barren to the summit on a 3km return trail. On a clear day you can see most of the peaks of the dramatic Barrrens Ranges, stretching west along the coast and the Doubtful Islands. Take in the spectacular vistas and natures serenity before returning to the bottom of the mountain to be taken to your accommodation where you will be residing for the rest of your journey. You will be staying at the centrally located Hopetoun Motel, spread between several motel rooms and 2-bedroom chalet where you will share meals with fellow walkers. |
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Walking Information: Hakea Trail l 15km Embark on a section of the Hakea Trail, an absolutely tremendous coastal walk-through health land, along beaches and over rocky headlands, boasting fantastic views of the ocean and along the coast. Be amazed by the incredibly beautiful plants and rocks before returning to Hopetoun in the late afternoon. In the afternoon, you may choose to enjoy some time in town or meander along the beach before dinner. |
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Walking Information: Hakea Trail l 11km This morning, you will be taken in a 4wd to the most remote area of the park before walking back to Hamerley inlet. You will truly feel removed from the world, as we are sure to have this spectacular coast all to ourselves. On your walk, keep an eye out for the colourful royal hakea that frequent the area. |
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Early today, you will be drive back to Perth making a stop at Wave Rock for morning tea where you can explore the strange and geologically fascinating piece of nature. After lunch, you will be driven back to Perth to arrive at approximately 5pm. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
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Please contact us for private charter or group bookings. Optional single supplement $350pp
More Info
- The departure point is Esperance
- The finish point is Perth
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Perth
The warmest month of the year in Esperance is February, where the average temperature gets to around 25℃, but temperatures can reach as high as 27℃ on the hottest days in summer. The weather at night in the winter, which is around July-time, can get down to a minimum of 9℃.
The tour starts in Esperance (guests will need to fly to Esperance at their own expense) and finishes in the Perth CBD (Guests will be driven back to Perth in the tour bus, which is included in the tour price). There are daily flights from Perth to Esperance, where we will pick you up from the airport and get you settled in.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
