The drive from Perth to Esperance will take you through some truly spectacular rural scenery that ends with the reward of one of Australia’s most stunning coastal regions. Along the way you will encounter a number of historically significant Wheatbelt towns in the Australia’s Golden Outback region.
Esperance and its surrounding areas will provide the visitor with a myriad of outdoor experiences that go way beyond the region’s striking wildflower displays. This is where you can also observe sea eagles, whales, dolphins and seals in their natural habitat. The nearby Cape Le Grand National Park will also present nature lovers with an unforgettable opportunity to experience some of our most pristine coastal environments.
In the Fitzgerald River National Park, nearly 20 per cent of the state’s plant species can be found and it is popular for bird and whale watching.
Esperance Trail Map Reference Points:
1 Boyagin Rock
2 Dryandra Forest
3 Narrogin
4 Harrismith
5 Kukerin – Tarin Rock Nature Reserve
6 Greater Lake Grace Area – Lake King Road, Emu Rock and Old Water Tanks
7 Peak Charles National Park
8 Cape Le Grand National Park
9 Monjingup Lake Reserve and Stokes Inlet National Park
10 Ravensthorpe Range
11 Fitzgerald River National Park
12 Quaalup
Esperance Trail - Must see and do
- Walk the Moorambine Heritage Trail, Pingelly
- Enjoy the scenic drive down Magdhaba Track to Roe Hill lookout, Lake King
- Look out for whales, seals and dolphins on a cruise of the Recherche Archipelago
- Take in the stunning coastal scenery of Cape Le Grand National Park
- Take the 40 kilometre Great Ocean Drive from Esperance
- Go fishing, windsurfing or walking around Hopetoun
- Explore early settlement areas along the Williams Heritage Trail
- Learn about sheep shearing at the Williams Woolshed
Esperance Trail - Special Events
Esperance Wildflower Festival
Wednesday 12 - Saturday 15 September 2007
Anglican Parish Centre, Andrew St, Esperance
Open: Daily 9.00am to 5.00pm
Admission: Small fee
Tel: (08) 9071 2330
The indoor display features over 400 identified wildflower species. Explore the native garden displays. Morning, afternoon teas and lunches are available.
Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show
Saturday 8 - Saturday 22 September 2007
Senior Citizens Hall, Morgans St, Ravensthorpe
Open: Daily 9.00am to 4.00pm
Admission: Adults $3, children free
Tel: (08) 9838 1277 or (08) 9838 3183
Features include an incredible display of over 700 wildflowers, many of which are unique to the Ravensthorpe area. Many of the region’s orchids will be on display.
Ongerup Wildflower Display
Monday 17 September - Sunday 7 October 2007
Ongerup & Needilup District Museum
Open: Daily 9.00am to 4.00pm
Admission: Adults $3, children free
Tel: (08) 9828 2282 or 0428 282 282
This display features some of the region’s 400 varieties of wildflowers. The natural history museum is also worth a visit and includes an Aboriginal bush foods display. There is also a delightful picnic park here.
