At a Glance
The Cape to Cape Ultimate Luxury Walk 7D6N offers you the opportunity to walk on the best sections of the Cape to Cape Track while staying at luxurious boutique accommodation and indulging in gourmet food and wine the Magaret River region has to offer. This luxury walk features an exclusive 7 course lunch with wine matches at Leeuwin Estate, a dinner at Lamont's, and private chef in-villa dinner showcasing local produce.
Your trip starts from Perth and you'll stay at COMO The Treasury, occupying the 19th-century State Buildings. Then enjoy a private transfer to Margaret River where you will embark on walking the Cape to Cape Track for 5 days.
The Cape to Cape track is located in Australia's South-West, in the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia. The track covers ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 6 nights luxury/boutique accommodation (5 star) on a twin share basis
- Perth to Margaret River return private transfers
- Perth airport pickup
- 5 days private guided walking on the best sections of the Cape to Cape Track with a professional local guide
- Great food and wine, 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 gourmet dinners
- 2x dinners at Smiths Beach Resort
- 3x Four Course Chefs Tasting Menu at Cape Lodge Lakeside Restaurant with selected wines
- All picnic lunches provided for walking
- 1x 7 course tasting menu lunch with matching wine, coffee and tea at Leeuwin Estate
Itinerary
Arrive in Perth at your own arrangement. Your chauffeur will meet and greet you at the airport and transfer you to COMO The Treasury. This contemporary luxury hotel is located in the heart of Perth occupying the 19th-century State Buildings. Designed by Kerry Hill, COMO The Treasury also provides an elegant, restful base from which to explore the wilder lures of Western Australia. Dinner tonight is at your own arrangement. |
Walking distance: 14 km walking (Easy to Moderate Grade) After breakfast, head directly to Cape Naturaliste, your first taste of the Track. You will be provided with a fresh gourmet roll and snacks for you to enjoy at Sugarloaf Rock. Your accomodation for the next two nights is at Smiths Beach Resort, a member of Small Luxury Hotel of the World. Nestled between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin in Western Australia, Smiths Beach Resort is the quintessential Australian beachside experience. Pure heaven for beach lovers. Enjoy dinner at Lamont’s, regarded as one of the best dining experiences in the Cape region. It offers a superb a la carte selection of mouth-watering Australian cuisine. |
Walking distance: 18 km walking (Easy to Moderate Grade) From Yallingup, pass over the granite headland at Torpedo Rock and on to the fabled Smith’s Beach. After Smith’s Beach the topography changes quickly as giant granite marbles dominate near Canal Rocks. Travel high over the ridge and past Rotary Lookout, before dropping back down on to the beach at Injidup. Ascend over the ridge again, meandering through coastal tee tree and back onto the wild southwest facing coast. Weave through stunning areas of limestone cliff and granite before walking through the stunted vegetation and granite fields of Moses Rock. Return your accommodation at Smiths Beach Resort. Gourmet dinner is included.
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Walking distance: 16 km walking (Easy to Moderate Grade) The Track rises high over several large limestone headlands before flattening out on Willyabrup Beach. A wonderfully constructed staircase then guides walkers up and onto the stunning sea cliffs that form the famous climbing buttresses of Wilyabrup Cliffs. After passing the cliffs, the Track drops back down onto the beach, passing the famous, though severe, surfing breaks of Gallows and Guillotines. The coast then turns decidedly rocky as it ducks and weaves over picturesque granite boulders and finally into the pretty hamlet of Gracetown. Relax here and enjoy an afternoon swim to sooth the muscles and mind! Your accommodation for the next 3 nights is at Cape Lodge. Cape Lodge is likened to staying at a private country estate, yet with all the trappings and facilities of a world class private boutique hotel. You can enjoy a private, stylish and sophisticated country retreat, where the lifestyle norm is relaxation, indulgence and rejuvenation. At night, you will enjoy Four Course Chefs Tasting Menu at Cape Lodge Lakeside Restaurant with selected wine pairing for dinner tonight. |
Walking distance: 22.5 km walking (Moderate Grade) From the limestone ridge at Prevelly you will head down into the sheltered creekline of Boodjidup Brook. Continue on and experience the white sands of Boodjidup before reaching historic Redgate Beach. Next is very likely one of the best sections of the Cape to Cape Track: the scenic coastal cliffs at Bob's Hollow and Contos. Enter the majestic Karri forest, home to the world’s third tallest hardwood. A longer day, but the solid Track under foot and afternoon shade of the karri forest makes it all seem easy! Enjoy a superb Four Course Chefs Tasting Menu with matched wines for dinner tonight. |
Walking distance: 21.5 km walking (Moderate Grade) The last leg of the Cape to Cape Track faces more into the south than the rest of the coast. True wilderness with limited road access the sights are reserved for the local hooded plovers and you. Granite headlands are broken up by long sections of shoe-sucking sand. Formidable, but every step takes you closer to the Cape Leeuwin lighthouse and the moment of celebration. Enjoy a superb Four Course Chefs Tasting Menu with matched wines for dinner tonight. |
Upon arrival you will be greeted by the estate host and commence your experience in the private alfresco verandah setting with morning tea, inclusive of coffee or tea and freshly baked scones. Your host will escort you on a behind the scenes tour introducing the history and winemaking philosophy of Leeuwin Estate. After visiting the Art Gallery to view the unique collection of contemporary Australian artworks that feature on the labels of Leeuwin's premium ‘Art Series’ range of wines, the tour concludes with a tutored tasting of select Leeuwin Estate wines. Upon returning to the award winning restaurant, you will be presented with a seasonal 7-course degustation menu accompanied by carefully matched Estate wines. Each dish and wine match will be introduced by the culinary team. This tantalizing experience is tailored to ‘wow’ even the most experienced diner. Drop you back to Perth. * This itinerary is provided as an example only - prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
Accommodation
Dates & Prices
Daily departure on request. Please contact us for group bookings. The price is based on 4 people per group. $400pp surcharge for a group of 2 people.
More Info
- The departure point is Perth.
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Perth.
Day 1: No walk, arrive in Perth
Day 2: Approximately 14 km
Day 3: Approximately 18 km
Day 4: Approximately 16 km
Day 5: Approximately 22.5 km
Day 6: Approximately 21.5 km
Day 7: No walk, ultimate fine wine, food and the arts experience, return to Perth
Margaret River region is located only a few kilometres inland from the Indian Ocean and lends itself to a climate best described as Mediterranean, making it a year round destination. Long warm sunny days in Summer (17-32 degrees) with sea breezes, beautiful bright crisp Spring weather and snug Winter days ideal for drinking red wine by the fire (11-22 degrees). Climate Statistics for Cape Leeuwin
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.