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The first four days are spent discovering the beauty of the Cape to Cape track in the Margaret River region. Walk along dramatic limestone cliffs, pristine beaches, and through pretty heathlands, where the ever-changing scenery offers a feast for the senses. The Cape to Cape walk showcases the stunning coastal landscapes and native flora and fauna that make this region so unique. Indulge in the renowned wines of Margaret River and savour local produce during this part of the journey. For a truly unforgettable experience, enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over the coastline following a delicious lunch, providing a breathtaking aerial view of the landscapes you’ve explored on foot.
TRAIL DETAILS: 7.5kms. 4 hours walking with breaks. Easy Walk. Grade 2.
TERRAIN: Largely clear and well maintained. Some uneven sections with rocky limestone surfaces and some beach walking. Short inclines onto and off beaches, usually with stairs.
WALK ITINERARY: Meet your guides in the foyer of the DoubleTree Hotel Waterfront, Perth for your transfer to Margaret River. Today enjoy a relaxing walk from Injidup to Smiths Beach. Meander past vibrant granite formations, lagoon-like bays and limestone cliffs. Take in the remarkable Canal Rocks and the numerous picturesque lookouts, while you wander through scenic bushland. Upon arrival at beautiful Smiths Beach, you will be met by our representative and enjoy a short transfer to our accommodation for the next three nights at the superb Pullman Bunker Bay Resort. Enjoy free time to take a swim in the infinity pool or relax in our villa before joining the group for dinner in the charming Other Side of the Moon Restaurant, enjoy a la carte dining accompanied with Margaret River regional wines. A great way to finish the day.
Please note guests are able to opt out of any day’s walking and remain with our logistics guide to do sightseeing (or at the accommodation)
TRAIL DETAILS: 16kms. 8 hours wih breaks. Medium walk. Grade 3.
TERRAIN: Largely clear and well maintained trail; some steps. The walk starts with a few kilometres of sealed path and boardwalk before becoming a natural trail with sections of sand, a short beach walk and some rocky sections. It is rolling country, so expect a few ‘undulations’. The last few kilometres uses dirt vehicles tracks.
WALK ITINERARY: Enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting out from our accommodation to start our walk. Today’s walk will take you from Cape Naturaliste lighthouse back to Smiths. You will start off at the beautiful cliff-top scenery of Cape Naturaliste and meander towards the spectacular panoramas of Sugar Loaf Rock. Sugar Loaf Rock is a remarkable granite island-like rock formation situated in the ocean and it is the summer residence for red-tailed tropic birds. The coast mainly exists of the limestone cliffs, short beaches and low rocky areas. After continuing form Sugar Loaf Rock you will carry on towards the coastal hamlet of Yallingup while strolling along an extended section of carved limestone sea cliffs. After Yallingup, you will wander over the granite headland at Torpedo Rock before reaching the legendary Smiths Beach. Afterwards, we transfer to Margarets Beach Resort where you’ll enjoy the next 2 nights. Tonight enjoy a superb dinner at a local restaurant, accompanied with local Margaret River wines.
TRAIL DETAILS: 13kms. 6.5 hours with breaks. Medium walk. Grade 3.
TERRAIN: Some moderate descents and ascents and short inclines onto and off beaches, usually with stairs. Some uneven sections of rocky limestone. Overall the track is well maintained on a firm surface and combination of narrow, natural foot track and old roads. Expect some patches of sand and creek crossings.
WALK ITINERARY: After a lovely breakfast, we transfer to the start of our walk at Moses Rock. Today our walk will take us from Moses Rock to Grace Town. During this walk, you will marvel at the glorious panoramas of the coast from cliff-top lookouts and the looming granite-gneiss of Wilyabrup. You will pass through the low heath and low granite headland, known as Whaleback. Before reaching Gracetown, you will wander through an enchanting section with lichen-covered rocks and heaps of pink fairy orchids in spring. Afterwards, we transfer back to our accommodation. Tonight, enjoy a superb dinner at a local restaurant, accompanied with local Margaret River wines.
TRAIL DETAILS: 6kms. 3 hours with break. Easy walk. Grade 2.
TERRAIN: A bit of everything today; a creek crossing, beach walking, good surfaces using a series of vehicle tracks but mostly natural trail. There’s a steep descent over boulders, aided by a chain and sections of sandy trail. Some moderate descents and ascents.
WALK ITINERARY: Enjoy a hearty breakfast before we head out for our walk. Today we start at the favourite local surfing and fishing spot, the historic Redgate Beach. During the walk, we enjoy beautiful views in both directions from granite outcrops and we might even spot some kangaroos. The walk from Bob’s Hollow to Contos is possibly the most impressive section of the Cape to Cape Track, with breathtaking panoramas north and south. From here we transfer to a local winery for lunch. Here you’ll also get to experience a scenic helicopter flight to see aerials views of this beautiful region. After lunch we farewell our Cape to Cape walk and head to Pemberton to the start of our Bibbulmun walking section of our holiday. Tonight we spend the night at the Karri Valley Resort situated on pretty Lake Beedelup and surrounded by magnificent Karri Forest. Tonight enjoy dinner in the restaurant with stunning views across the lake.
TRACK DETAILS: 11kms. 5.5 hours with breaks. Medium walk. Grade 2
TERRAIN: Mostly flat walking. Well formed trail with a firm base. Some sections of boardwalk.
WALK ITINERARY: Wake up and enjoy a hearty breakfast in the restaurant overlooking the lake. This morning we walk a small section of the Bibbulmun track near our accommodation to pretty Beedelup falls. Marvel at the beautiful Karri forest, bird life and the series of rocky cascades of the falls. Afterwards, we continue on to the Giant Tingle Tree for the main walk of the day from through the Tingle Forest to Sappers Bridge. Would you believe the world’s largest forests are here! Our walk starts at the Giant Tingle Tree, a colossal buttressed eucalyptus tree with a hollowed-out base. While wandering through the Valley of the Giants, you will be amazed by the magnificent trees. The star of the Valley of the Giants is the red tingle tree. The red tingle tree is the biggest buttressing eucalypt with a base that can have a circumference of up to 20m. The karri tree is the tallest tree in Western Australia and the third tallest tree in the world. You will also wander past the yellow tingle trees and the marri trees. Afterwards, we head to our accommodation at the charming Tree Elle Retreat set in beautifully manicured gardens. This charming accommodation is like a home away from home. Tonight we’ll enjoy dinner at Nornabar including regional wines from the area.
TRACK DETAILS: 16kms. 8 hours with breaks. Medium walk. Grade 3
TERRAIN: We start with a steady ascent up to Conspicuous Cliffs. The rest of the day is gently undulating. Sections of soft sandy track and beach walking.
WALK ITINERARY:Enjoy breakfast before we head out. Today’s part of the trail explores the stunning coastline from Conspicuous Beach to Peaceful Bay. From Conspicuous Beach we meander along the limestone cliffs and granite headlands towards the top of Conspicuous Cliffs, where you can witness the breathtaking views of the coastal heathland containing swamp paperbark and the red flowering gum. We will end the days walk at the stunning Peaceful Bay. Peaceful Bay is a perfect place for a swim or to merely enjoy the astonishing coastline overlooking William Bay National Park. At Peaceful Bay we choose our fresh fish for tonight’s evening meal from the local fish n chips shop. It doesn’t get anymore local or fresher than this! (Other dinner options will be available for those who do not like fish). We head back to our accommodation at Tree Elle Retreat for dinner served with some wonderful South West Regional wines.
TRACK DETAILS: 18kms. 9 hours with breaks. Medium grade.
TERRAIN: We start with a short, steep up-hill, with many stairs, before the track becomes easier, undulating and with some sandy sections. There’s a nice downhill to the finish.
WALK ITINERARY: Enjoy a hearty breakfast before today’s walk will take you from Shelley Beach to Lowlands Beach. The walk will start at the stunning and powerful Shelley Beach. The beach is bordered by densely vegetated granite boulders. You will walk towards Lowlands Beach, which is an isolated beach surrounded by dune-draped slopes covered in vegetation. A freshwater creek flows across the beautiful white sand of the beach. The platforms at Lowlands Beach offer stunning views of the cliffs and sometimes even dolphins or whales. Afterwards, we head to our accommodation is at the charming Chimes Spa Resort set high on Mount Shadworth with distant views of the ocean. Tonight with enjoy a special celebratory dinner at Boston Brewery featuring wonderful local produce beer and wines.
TRACK DETAILS: 8kms. 4 hours walking with breaks. Easy walk with Grade 2.
TERRAIN: Some short climbs today, particularly up to Monkey Rock, but nothing overly challenging. Rocky uneven terrain to Monkey Rock otherwise sandy or firm trails and some management roads.
WALK ITINERARY: Enjoy breakfast before heading out to the last of our walks. Today’s walk takes us from Elephant Rocks to Monkey Rock. We start our journey at magnificent Elephant Rocks. The huge granite boulders of Elephant Rocks resemble a herd of elephants bathing in the shallow waters of the sea. The track then meanders past enormous granite rocks before reaching the lovely Lights Beach. From Lights Beach, we wander towards Monkey Rock, where spectacular views over William Bay National Park and Ratcliffe Bay are awaiting. We then have lunch at the Award-winning; Lake House Denmark. Afterwards, we head to Albany where our tour ends. Option to drive back to Perth (no additional cost) with the guide.
FINISH TIME: Albany approx. 5pm. Guests can fly from Albany to Perth or have the option to drive back to Perth the next day with the guide (no additional cost). Guests will need to overnight in Albany at their own expense.
Cape to Cape Walk Track, Gnarabup WA 6285
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Narrabeen, NSW
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Narrabeen, NSW
