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2 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au 3 info & travel tips 5 events & MARKETS 10 the coast Esperance Foreshore The Beaches Great Ocean Drive Look Out Locations Beaches Out East & West Coastal National Parks Fishing 22 great outdoors The Oceanic Experience road trip Lake Hillier, Middle Island Often described as “out of the way, out of Stonehenge this world!” Esperance is a 7-8 hour drive from Perth and is located in the Goldfields- Beach Touring & Day Trips Esperance region of WA, on the pristine Woody Island Southern Ocean coastline. (Drive times Wildflowers next page). Regardless of your reason for wanting to get away, Esperance will provide Walks & Hikes a tranquil & unforgettable escape. 30 MAPS TRANSWA COACH Main Map TransWA’s luxury road coaches arrive Town Centre Enlargement in Esperance almost daily and travel from Perth & Kalgoorlie. Bookings at the Coastal Maps Esperance Visitor Centre. www.transwa.wa.gov.au or via telephone services 1300 662 205 for timetables, pricing, 32 & attractions bookings & discounts. FLYING TO ESPERANCE 34 ACCOMMODATION REX (Regional Express) Airlines flies daily between Esperance and Perth. Flight times food & drink are approx. 90 minutes. Bookings, dates & 36 times can be found at www.rex.com.au 40 local retail 42 THE GALLERIES 44 history & CULTURE 48 directory LISTINGS
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 3 Important Information
visitor centRE important contacts CONTRIBUTORS Museum Village, cnr Dempster & Kemp St, Esperance Taxi Service (08) 9071 1782 Wayward Nation Esperance, Western Australia, 6450 Dept. of Parks & Wildlife (08) 9083 2100 Publication Designer Ph: 08 9083 1555 or 1300 664 455 Department of Fisheries (08) 9071 1839 www.waywardnation.com.au (phone to obtain your copy of this Guide). DFES - Bushfire Advice 13 33 37 Facebook: @waywardnation.co Bookings: [email protected] Shire of Esperance (08) 9071 0666 Instagram: @wayward.nation Info: [email protected] WA Road Conditions 1800 013 314 Email: [email protected] Web: www.visitesperance.com Fire, Police & Ambulance 000 Jaimen Hudson Esperance Police Station (08) 9079 8999 Drone Photographer Esperance Fire & Rescue (08) 9071 3911 important national Jaimen’s prints are available at Esp. Sea Search & Rescue (08) 9071 1697 Esperance Diving & Fishing: park notes Esperance Hospital (08) 9079 8000 72 The Esplanade, Esperance WA Follow the signs & stay on roads. Normal Poisons Information Hotline 13 11 26 or through his online store. road rules apply. Help to protect our www.jaimen.com.au natural environment by staying on marked visiting with pets Instagram: @jaimenhudson tracks and avoid spreading mud (dieback Esperance provides many places to stay Facebook: @jaimen.hudson fungus), particularly following rain. Strictly with your dog whilst on holidays, with a list Email: [email protected] no firearms or pets, or unlicensed vehicles. of pet-friendly accommodation available Australia’s Golden Outback For more information on any of the National from the Esperance Visitor Centre. Be sure https://www.australiasgoldenoutback.com Parks including access, road conditions, to double check where your pooch can camping and entry fees etc, visit: visit, as Esperance is surrounded by several Tourism WA http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au National Parks where both dogs & cats are www.tourism.wa.gov.au Alternatively you can contact the area prohibited. There are, however, many areas Bulk Distribution specific DPaW officers, who are always of dog-friendly bushland & beaches. VANGUARD PRESS happy to help. Ph: (08) 9328 1388 Cape Le Grand NP: (08) 9075 9072 rV FACILITIES www.vanguardpress.com.au Cape Arid NP: (08) 9075 0055 The Shire of Esperance provides a Stokes NP: (08) 9076 8541 designated RV Dump Point on Shelden Rd Additional Image Credits Jarrad Seng, Lea Passeck, Will Creed, Esperance Office: (08) 9083 2100 (opposite the carwash). Sarah Moroney, Dan Paris, Jonty Scoble.
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4 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au whats on? The calendar of local events
JANUARY april & may november Australia Day in the Park ANZAC Day Ceremony Museum Village Markets Museum Village Markets & Sunset Markets Esperance Bay Yacht Club Season Esperance Growers Markets Esperance Growers Markets Museum Village Markets Esperance Bay Turf Club Race Season Cruise Ship Season Sunset Markets Esperance Bay Yacht Club Season Moving Movies (Outdoor Cinema): Esperance Growers Markets Esperance Speedway Season Summer Program Esperance Bay Turf Club Race Season JUNE & JUly december Esperance Cup Race Day Winter Solstice @ Esperance Stonehenge Edge of the Bay Festival Esperance Bay Yacht Club Season NAIDOC Week Community Christmas Pageant Esperance Speedway Season A French Weekend: Christmas Carols hosted by Lions Club French Film Night, Tour de Esperance, Cruise Ship Season februARY French Museum Village Markets Boxing Day Races Cruise Ship Season Esperance Growers Markets Summer Solstice @ Esperance Stonehenge Museum Village Markets Museum Village Markets Sunset Markets august Esperance Growers Markets Esperance Growers Markets Esperance Music Festival New Years Eve on the Foreshore Esperance Bay Turf Club Race Season Museum Village Markets Moving Movies (Outdoor Cinema): Esperance Bay Yacht Club Season Esperance Growers Markets Christmas Event Esperance Speedway Season september Esperance Bay Turf Club Race Season Esperance Bay Yacht Club Season march Esperance Wildflower Festival Esperance Speedway Season Esperance Deep Sea Angling Classic Museum Village Markets Esperance Bay Turf Club - Cup Day Esperance Growers Markets general event info Condingup P&C Fair october The local Visitor Centre offers an events Grass Patch Yabby Classic Esperance Agricultural Show guide on their “What’s On” page of their Esperance Bay Yacht Club Season Garage Sale Trail website: visitesperance.com Esperance Speedway Season Museum Village Markets Pick up the latest copy of Esperance Tide, Museum Village Markets & Sunset Markets Esperance Growers Markets a free local publication for what’s on around Esperance Growers Markets Esperance Bay Yacht Club Season town. www.esperancetide.com
SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER SPRING Perfect warm Summer weather, Calmer weather & balmy Winter marks the beginning Wildflower season is in full endless turquoise beaches and evenings make Autumn the of the Southern Right Whale bloom during the Springtime, pristine picturesque coastline perfect time for visiting the season, often seen migrating witness the endless colourful to explore. You’re sure to find a National Parks & exploring the along the coast or playing in the vistas & diverse array of local beach all to yourself... extensive walk trails. bays with their young... flora and fauna come to life.
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 5 events Community spirit and culture
ESPERANCE BAY TURF SUMMER & WINTER ESPERAnCE CLUB SEASON SOLSTICE AGRICULTURAL SHOw A day out at the Esperance Races is The Esperance Stonehenge (complete Held annually at the Esperance Show the perfect event for the whole family. replica of Stonehenge in the UK) was built Grounds on Black Street (in mid-October), Fortnightly from November through ‘til to align with the Summer & Winter Solstices this two day event features machinery March, you’ll discover a country race meet here in Esperance, WA. exhibits, fireworks display, sideshow alley, to relax & enjoy, or why not dress up to On the morning of the Summer Solstice Beaute Ute competition, children’s shows & make a special day of it!? (22nd December) the sun’s rays align with activities, Guru Gardener, Celebrity Chefs, The annual Esperance Cup takes place on the Station Stones and shine through to art & craft exhibitions, trade hall, equestrian the March long weekend. the altar stone. The sunset of the Winter displays, petting zoo, food vans & much Boxing Day Races: 26 December 2020 Solstice (21st June) repeats the same more. Along with displays of cattle, sheep, Esperance Cup Race Day: 1 March 2020 alignment in reverse. Both are an amazing shearing, alpacas & poultry. http://www.ebtc.com.au/ for further info. sight to witness. More information on pg 28. www.esperanceshow.com.au www.esperancestonehenge.com.au CHRISTMAS PAGEANT & CHRISTMAS CAROLS esperance SPEEDWAY The annual Community Christmas Pageant The Esperance Speedway season runs is taking place on Sunday 13 December from November through ‘til March 2020, 2020 and celebrates the festive season in and sees sprint cars, supermods and street Esperance with an afternoon street parade stocks take to the track. Providing quality of floats and vibrant community groups. family entertainment and first class racing The Lions’ Christmas Carols will take place for the Esperance community and beyond. The Esperance foreshore transforms into on Sunday 20 December 2020 at the a hive of activity over the first weekend in For details visit the Esperance Holden Soundshell. Bring your blanket and sing December, during the annual Edge of the Speedway website and Facebook page. along to your favourite Christmas Carols. Bay Festival. A jam-packed day of Skate, BMX and Scooter competitions, special performing guests, community activities, market stalls & food vendors. As the sun goes down, the Pop-up Bar & Eatery opens - with divine food and tap beer available in a vibrant, family friendly setting. As the evening’s Live Music kicks off, the festival continues till late. Edge of the Bay is a vibrant and integral community event that takes place annually and sees local & visitors of all ages converge to the iconic foreshore precinct.
6 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au cruise ship season ESPERANCE deep sea moving movies Running from December through to angling classic outdoor cinema February, passengers from around Australia With over $20,000 cash up for grabs, keen Truly encompassing the community spirit and around the globe; USA, UK, Canada, anglers from around the state converge on and embracing our warm balmy evenings, Croatia, New Zealand and Switzerland, Esperance every March, for their chance to Moving Movies puts on a summer program disembark from their Cruise Ships at the take home a share of the prize money for for the whole family. Bring a picnic & rug Esperance Port and flock to the town centre. best catch! Participate or simply watch the to lounge on. Movie snacks & drinks are Passengers spend their day exploring our spectacle of more than 115 boats depart also available to purchase. Located at the beaches, visiting attractions, eating at local the bay on their day’s adventure. Esperance Soundshell on Dempster Street, cafes & restaurants and shopping in our opposite the 24hr Caltex. For an up to date local retail stores. Enjoy all the excitement of the afternoon program visit: movingmovies.com.au Weigh-In, held at the Deep Sea Angling The largest of the cruise ships to regularly Club (Bandy Creek) and observe the foreshore events pass through include: the Radiance of best of many local fish species on show. 26 January sees hundreds flock to the the Sea & QE which carry approx. 2500 For information or to register contact Esperance Foreshore to partake in the passengers. During these months you can Murray at Southern Sports & Tackle on town’s official Australia Day party, whilst often witness these mammoth sea vessels 08 9071 3022. New Year’s Eve sees a fantastic display of sitting pretty in our gorgeous town bay. fireworks, stalls, entertainment & food. live music scene by our local KyzaP resents
Esperance has a well-established live music Open Mics, Workshops and intimate The Esperance Bay Yacht Club provides scene driven by a growing group of local ticketed gigs showcasing primarily local stunning views across the Esperance Bay, musicians and a constantly developing acts feature on the location’s calendar, all with a glorious rolling front lawn for the kids audience. The Cannery Arts Centre year round. Drop into The Cannery Arts to spend the afternoon. Over Summer the continues to develop its reputation as one Centre to check their live music calendar. venue offers occasional Sunday sessions of WA’s premier regional Live Music Venues, featuring four or more acoustic artists. hosting the likes of Eugene Hideaway The Pier Hotel Esperance provides a classic Bridges and Perth’s hottest act The pub atmosphere and regularly hosts live If you are visiting Esperance and want to Southern River Band. Touring acts aside, music on Saturday nights. If you enjoy a catch an outstanding live experience, check the Centre has developed as a focal point good meal & cold beverage with your live out what’s coming up for the local producer for the local music scene, with a key goal tunes, the Pier will certainly not disappoint. at: www.kyzapresents.com being the support of local artists. Image credit: Jonty Scoble
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 7 local growers market Fill your basket with goodies
The Esperance Growers Market is a Country kitchens are the source of some GROWERS WORKSHOPS community celebration of local fruit & veg of the finest preserves and pickles around Workshops are held throughout the year by growers, bakers and makers. Esperance both sweet and savoury. Sample beautiful various stall holders and teach the public has a growing industry of small scale freshly baked goods, pastries, cakes and anything from bee keeping, mushroom producers of pastured eggs, honey, award hot speciality foods or fill your basket with growing, pallet gardens to wicking beds. winning olives and extra virgin olive oil as the best seasonal fruits and vegetables well as many home producers who all come grown spray free with love. Follow the Esperance Growers Market together at this fortnightly event to share. @esperancegrowersmarket on Instagram, This is a family friendly event where you or join their Facebook Group – Esperance The Growers Market is located at the have the opportunity to chat to local Growers Market, to stay up to date with Esperance Scout Hall on the Esplanade, gardeners, growers, artisans and cooks, current dates and Growers events. and takes place every second weeked on all of whom are keen to share knowledge, Saturday mornings from 9am - 11am rain, swap stories and give hints and tips about hail or shine. our unique area.
TWILIGHT marketS Kick off the weekend Located at the Esperance Museum Village, the bustling Friday night “Twilight Markets” run during the summer months and right through ‘til April - taking advantage of the balmy evenings & holiday atmoshpere.
Featuring a range of local market stalls, food vendors, live music and the occasional pop-up bar - it’s the ultimate way to see the sundown...Browse the boutique Museum Village stores who open ‘til late, just for the evening!
Stay up to date with Twilight Market information and dates via the Esperance Visitor Centre or on the main Museum Village Markets’ instagram page.
8 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au museum village markets Weekend market days
SUNDAY markets Nestled in the beautifully historic Museum Village shopping precinct & art galleries, the Museum Village Markets operate from 8:30am – 12:30pm (weather dependant), fortnightly on a Sunday, with extra weekends during the Summer Holiday period.
Immerse yourself amongst an array of local artisans, makers & crafts people. Sample & taste the foodie delights on offer, and celebrate the local market culture. For more info contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or follow on @museumvillagemarkets
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 9 foreshore Experience and explore
there are few adventureland park ...places in the world where a five-minute Unique landscaping presents a myriad & miniature railway walk from the centre of town can bring you of native plants whilst historical art Located on the Esplanade, close to the to the beach. The Esperance waterfront installations tell the beautiful tale of our town centre, the Adventureland Playground celebrates our glorious coastline by linking ever evolving beach front. Level with Brazier is perfect for the kids to run wild, or explore the foreshore to the CBD. Follow paths Street, a smaller head land offers a lower the pathways through tranquil gardens & along the foreshore toward Castletown and platform from which people can appreciate feed the resident ducks. the Tanker Jetty Precinct. On the north side the stunning Bay of Isles almost at sea Have a hit of Mini Golf or hire a Jolly Jalopy of the Tanker Jetty Precinct is a world class level. Picnic shelters & BBQs make this a from the Esperance Mini Golf Shed. Kids discovery based nature playground. Enjoy perfect spot to stop & enjoy the ocean view. of all ages can ride the Miniature Railway a coffee, juice or foodie delight from one of Historical information panels and bronze (open Holidays & Weekends from October the rotating food vans, or utilise the BBQ & sculptural artworks bring Esperance’s through to April and opening at 9am). picnic areas. pirate history to life!
10 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au james st. precinct & weekend port tours skate park precinct the whale tail Bus site tours of the Port are conducted The newest redevelopment along the The James Street Precinct is a key part by the Esperance Apex Club every foreshore is the Esperance Skate Park, of the waterfront, providing direct beach Saturday at 1:30pm. The cost is by surrounded by an expansive grassed area access close to the town centre, as well donation, with all proceeds going to local and situated right on the town waterfront as an “all abilities” playground for younger community projects. For more information, recreational areas. children / toddlers. contact the Esperance Apex Club on The Skate Park precinct is utilised by all 0407 797 992 or Esperance Ports Sea and Featuring picnic shelters, gas BBQs, large generations with the design incorporating Land Reception on (08) 9072 3333 shaded area, seating with ocean views, a number of different skate elements to landscaped lawns, beach access stairs, taylor st. jetty provide continued progression for beginners showers & toilet facilities. Wander the Taylor Street Jetty precinct & through to experienced users. Wander the picturesque pathway to the admire the vessels penned up at the dock. Local youth groups assisted with the overall very tip of James Street headland, or take Take a stroll along the beach in front of the design & functionality of the space, with it your own photo in front of the iconic Whale Esperance Bay Yacht Club and view the being built to meet the needs of local youth Tail Sculpture (created by local artists Cindy giant ships loading up at the working port. - featuring enclosed bowl, flow park and Poole & Jason Wooldridge). street elements.
fREE WIFI AREA There is free public wifi along the forehsore, between the Whale Tail Sculpture & the Esperance Skatepark.
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 11 the beaches our picks for swimming
12 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au bandy creek ten mile lagoon A favourite with the locals and located Fantastic swimming beach 19km from town, next to Bandy Creek Fishing Boat Harbour, particularly for young families. A rocky shore close to town. This beach features a long acts as a natural breakwater, forming a long shallow bank that drops away suddenly majestic pool that is considerably warmer to provide access to the harbour for than the ocean. Suitable for paddling, boats and fishing vessels. The perfect swimming, boogie boarding and surfing location for paddling, swimming, paddle – whilst you’ll also spot people fishing off boarding, canoeing & fishing. The beach the reef. For naturalists, Esperance’s ‘free’ is accessible by 2WD vehicles & is (nudie) beach is located 200m further down. very sheltered. An ideal family beach. (Pet Friendly) Facilities: toilets at the boat harbour. (Pet Friendly). *Black Jack Charters depart blue haven beach from Bandy Creek Boat Harbour. A hidden treasure at the bottom of a winding staircase, tranquil turquoise waters castletown quays & extremely still (and protected) conditions & the town beach make this beach one of the most ideal for Fringed with pines and visited by whales & sheltered swimming. Take in the spectacular dolphins, the calm waters of Esperance’s vistas from the viewing platform on your foreshore and pristine town bay are perfect way down and don’t forget your snorkel, for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking bathers & towel! (Pet Friendly). and young families. The foreshore itself can be accessed all the way along the town’s eleven mile beach coastline. The James Street Jetty features With protected bays on both sides of the a waterslide & pontoon and the grassed coast, you are certain to find a picturesque foreshore area provides hours of fun for swimming spot. There is a lengthy lagoon families of all ages. The dog / pet friendly perfect for paddling in the calm shallows. beach is located at the end of Castletown For the more adventurous, 4WD access is Quays through to Bandy Creek. (5-8am available to beaches further out west, but & 4-8pm). Facilities: Gas BBQs, shade always be mindful of patrons on the beach. shelters, toilets & showers. (Pet Friendly).
twilight beach A spectacular family beach that is located only 10km from the town center, Twilight beach is renowned for its crystal clear waters and snow white sand. The beach is patrolled by life savers during the Summer weekends. The beach is very safe and suitable for swimming, paddling, surfing, snorkelling & paddle boarding. Easy to access with few stairs and a large parking area (RV’s, Caravans & Coaches). Facilities: outdoor showers & toilets.
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 13 the beaches surf the local breaks west beach & chapmans Point A favourite with Esperance residents and only 3km from town centre, this extraordinarily beautiful beach features swimming lagoons between the reef and shore, as well as popular surf breaks. Rips can be prevalent here, so the beach should be approached with caution.
Beautiful sweeping shorelines provide the perfect canvas for a stroll, or to simply watch the sun set over the ocean. View the iconic “Dempster Head” headland to the eastern end of the beach as it drops down into the sea, or surf the break off Chapman’s Point and explore this headland at the opposite end. Facilities: showers & toilets. (Pet Friendly)
observatory POINT Sweeping cliffs and an epic sheer drop into the ocean sets apart this hotspot - perfect for wind and kite surfers, promising awesome waves without the crowds, a surfing hot spot and the view from the carpark is remarkable. A sunset here is not to be missed! Facilities: toilets & look out. (Pet Friendly)
Fourth beach “Fourths” offers a sweeping endless beach, very popular for those who are passionate about water sports. Find the perfect spot for a surf, body board, paddle board, or kite surf along this long stretch of coast. Whales can also be spotted during Whale Season (July-Oct). (Pet Friendly)
wylie bay & cape le grand beach The first section of Wylie Bay is accessible to 2WD vehicles, featuring a sheltered headland with swimming area and calm waters (no camping allowed). This first section is pet friendly. 4WD vehicles can head further around the beach toward Cape Le Grand, across the white sandy beaches. Check tide / beach conditions.
14 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au the GREAT OCEAN DRIVE self drive adventure the great ocean 10 mile lagoon top lookout coastal drive wind farm locations The Great Ocean Drive is a 40km Situated on a coastal ridge 16km west of ROTARY LOOKOUT coastal self-drive route embracing Esperance on the Great Ocean Drive, the 10 Wireless Hill, 3.1km from town Esperance’s most spectacular coastline, Mile Lagoon Windfarm lies in the northern tranquil bays, soaring cliffs and sprawling extremities of the reliable “Roaring Forties” BLUE HAVEN 6.7 km from town views over the Recherche Archipelago winds, and consists of 9 225kw Vestawind (otherwise known as the Bay of Isles, a group turbines – giving a total generating capacity SALMON BEACH of 105 islands). The Drive encompasses a of just over 2 megawatts. Witness the true 7.2 km from town number of picturesque lookouts & coastal power of nature at work, overlooking some FOURTH BEACH vantage points. of Australia’s most spectacular coastline! Multiple pull off bays for photos
TWILIGHT BEACH 11.1 km from town With vehicle pull bay
OBSERVATORY POINT PINK LAKE 15.5 km from town
BEACH RD MILE VEN ELE 10 MILE LAGOON PINK LAKE RD & WIND FARM PINK LAKE LOOKOUT Wind turbine viewing area TOWN CENTRE ESPERANCE PORT 19 km from town
ELEVEN MILE WEST BEACH BEACH 11 MILE BEACH BLUE HAVEN 21 km from town WIND FARM FOURTH BEACH ROTARY LOOKOUT (WIRELESS HILL) TEN MILE LAGOON PINK LAKE LOOKOUT SALMON BEACH 5 km from town NINE MILE TWILIGHT BEACH CANNERY LOOKOUT OBSERVATORY POINT Located behind the Cannery Arts Centre in town overlooking the Bay Of Isles.
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 15 beaches out east & west venture that little bit further
wharton beach & israelite bay quagi beach duke of orleans bay (EAST), For the more adventurous and (WEST), One of the most popular camping those seeking a true remote coastal camping sites for visitors to the Esperance area, (EAST), “The Duke” is a favourite with the getaway, Israelite Bay provides sandy offering beachside camping in a natural locals just as much as it is with visitors. beaches, outstanding coastal scenery and bush environment. 80km from town. Nestled between Cape Le Grand National great fishing. Discover the ruins of the old Facilities: campground (fees apply) & toilets. Park and Cape Arid National Park, the Duke Telegraph Station, which operated from offers a variety of small sheltered bays and 1877 – 1917. This area can be very difficult stokes inlet boasts magnificent coastal scenery. to access (last 100km is restricted to 4WD (WEST), Stokes Inlet National Park is During wildflower season the area in vehicles only) and no facilities are provided, home to one of the most picturesque and and around the Duke is brimming with meaning it is the ultimate destination for fully interesting estuaries along WA’s south unmissable blooms. 4WDs have access self-sufficient campers & explorers! Visitors east coast. Long beaches framed by to most beaches and you are sure to find should check road conditions before rocky headlands, behind which lie sand one that is sheltered enough for a swim – departure & carry their own fuel & water. dunes & heathland. After heavy winter rain, no matter the weather! The Duke is ideal 200km from town. witness the inlet break through to the beach for swimming, fishing, boating, paddle and fish the Estuary mouth. Follow the boarding, surfing and diving all year round. thomas river many beach tracks and discover the ruins & cape arid np. of the Moir Homestead. 90km from town. The Duke of Orleans Caravan Park offers (EAST), Offering an array of natural wonders Facilities: camp ground (fees apply), BBQs a range of camping accommodation & with abundant bird life and great fishing. & toilets. National Park entry fees apply. chalets and is the perfect base to explore This popular camping & fishing destination the surrounding areas. is perfect for families. All beaches have munglinup beach 4WD access – meaning you are sure to find The caravan park offers a shop, mini golf, (WEST), Bordered by natural reef, your own section of uninterrupted beach! tennis, playground, water, BBQs, toilets, you can swim, snorkel & experience washing machines, showers, and dogs are Don’t miss the sights of Yokinup & Little the local marine life in clear waters. allowed! 89km from town. Tagon Bays, as well as where the Thomas Fish from the beach or canoe on the Oldfield River meets the sea. 122km from town. Estuary. 130km from town. Facilities: Facilities: camping grounds (fees apply) camping ground (fees apply) & toilets. BBQs, toilets. Park entry fees apply.
16 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au lucky bay
(EAST), Cape Le Grand National Park Voted “The Whitest Beach in Australia” Located in the Cape Le Grand National Park and home to the iconic ‘Kangaroo on the Beach’, this unspoilt & spectacular beach features sand so fine and so clean it literally squeaks underfoot. Kangaroos are regularly spotted lazing on the beach, or in the nearby camping / BBQ picnic areas and love to say hello to visitors. The bay is well protected from the elements and is ideal for swimming, snorkelling, diving, fishing, boating and surfing. The hellfire bay recently upgraded camping facilities offer (EAST), Cape Le Grand National Park a fantastic bush setting overlooking the Magnificently sheltered, this bay offers turquoise water. beautiful conditions for a dip or boogie board with the kids, as well as enough Lucky Bay is also home to the Lucky space for a game of beach cricket. Explore Bean Café, one of the only places you can the many walk trails leading to and from purchase a barista made coffee right on the the beach, or park at the adjacent picnic beach and often in the good company of area and stop for a BBQ lunch. 56km the local kangaroos. the kangaroos of from town. Facilities: BBQs, toilets. When you’re not soaking up the sun, surf lucky bay National Park entry fees apply. and sand, explore the rest of the park area, which offers bush walking and several The Cape Le Grand National Park is home alexander bay to an iconic colony of beach-dwelling hiking trails nearby. 66km from town. (EAST), Enjoy sprawling views of the Facilities: BBQs, shade shelters, hot Western Greys. These Kangaoors are often coast and fine white sand. A long showers, toilets, however be sure to bring spotted meandering across the white sand sweeping beach and sheltered bay that is drinking water. National Park entry fees of Lucky Bay, interacting with visitors, and fantastic for swimming, fishing, camping & apply. Le Grand / Lucky Bay camping basking in the sun in the warmer months. surfing. Beach access is 4WD only. 108km must be booked online prior to arrival. Please remember to not feed the kangaroos from town. Facilities: camping ground (fees https://parkstaybookings.dbca.wa.gov.au or any of the other wildlife. apply) & toilets.
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 17 our coastal national parks
Did you know...? esperance’s coastal national parks cover 3,200 sq. kilometres
18 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au cape le grand national park
Possibly the most spectacular of the Boats may be launched with caution from Southern Coastal National Parks is Cape Le Lucky Bay Beach, as well as Le Grand Grand. Located approx. half an hour east of beach. Dunn’s Rock on the eastern end of Esperance, the park’s rolling heathlands are the National Park is also a picturesque & home to pygmy possums and the western popular fishing spot. 4WD only. grey kangaroo. The 20 kilometre ‘Le Grand Coastal Track’ The roos are often spotted lazing on the links many of the park’s most spectacular white sandy beaches, or skipping among coastal sections and features excellent views. the local campsites and socialising with More information can be found on page 31. visitors to the park. During wildflower season these trails are brimming with a diverse array of magnificent Home to many sheltered turquoise bays wildflowers, including dense thickets of where the clean white sand literally squeaks showy banksia. underfoot. Swim in a sheltered nook at Hellfire Bay, Lucky Bay or Thistle Cove (home to the Whistling Rocks). camping HERE The Le Grand & Lucky Bay Campgrounds Frenchman Peak (pictured left) was named both have camp kitchens, gas barbecues, by surveyor Alexander Forrest during an picnic tables, toilets, showers and non- expedition in search of good country for drinking water. No power is available and pasture in 1870. The peak’s shape was fires are not permitted. National Park entry thought to resemble the hats worn by fees apply. Le Grand / Lucky Bay camping French troops in the 1800s. must be booked online prior to arrival. A large cave near the summit is thought to www.parkstaybookings.dbca.wa.gov.au have formed by wave action and underwater The drive from Esperance to Cape currents during a period some 40 million Roads: Le Grand National Park is by sealed road. years ago when sea levels were at least Roads to all recreational sites within the 300 metres above their current level and park are also sealed, except for the road the peaks of Cape Le Grand were largely to Rossiter Bay, which is graded for 2WD. submerged.
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 19 cape arid national park
This exceptionally large National Park Camping: The Peak Charles National Park covers an area of 2,794 square kilometres has an area designated for camping, but and is best known for its stunningly there are no facilities apart from a bush beautiful beaches, clear blue seas and toilet & walk trail and for most of the year rocky headlands. Approx. 120km east of there is no fresh water. Therefore, it is Esperance and accessible by road, most of necessary to be fully self-sufficient and to the National Park itself is 4WD only. carry adequate water.
Cape Arid is a wildly beautiful and biodiverse Roads: All roads accessing the national area. Coastal sand heaths, mallee and low park are gravel, and 4WD is highly granite hills extend inland to Mount Ragged, recommended. Depending on the severity after which the vegetation is transformed of weather conditions, some roads entering into woodlands dominated by saltbush and the park can be closed. Contact DPaW for bluebush. The jagged Russell Range, which more info. rises to its highest point at Tower Peak (almost 600 metres), comprises of ancient uplifted quartzite. STOKES inlet NATIONAL PARK This near-pristine wilderness is an important conservation area for 1100 species of plants The Stokes National Park is located approx. and more than 160 bird species, several 80 km west of Esperance. The park features of which are threatened or endangered. one of the most picturesque estuaries along Migrating whales pass by close to the WA’s southern coastal region and is a great headlands in late winter and spring. place for fishing, camping, bushwalking and birdwatching. Together with Nuytsland Nature Reserve and Eucla National Park to the east, The 14 square kilometre inlet features long Cape Arid National Park forms an almost beaches and rocky headlands backed continuous nature conservation area to the by sand dunes. Dense bush and shady South Australian border. All areas within paperbark trees fringe the water’s edge and the Cape Arid National Park are remote is teeming with abundant birdlife. Stokes locations and it is crucial to be fully self- Inlet is the largest of a number of estuaries sufficient. Take camping gear, ample water, around Esperance, and the only one with non-perishable food, first aid kit, recoverey reasonably deep water. Visitors can walk to gear, CB radio and extra fuel. the Estuary Mouth if water levels allow. The inlet is also popular for fishing and Camping: Limited camping facilities (pit toilets, BBQs, no power or water) are canoeing and it is possible to launch small available at the Thomas River camp ground boats from the campsites. Be aware, and also at Thomas Fishery, Jorndee Creek however, that although the area of water and Mt Ragged. Camping at Seal Creek is looks large there are extensive areas of also permitted in designated camp areas shallows and rocks. Normal fisheries only. Camping fees apply. regulations apply in national parks. Species caught include black bream, Australian PEAK CHARLES salmon, King George whiting and mullet.
NATIONAL PARK Camping: Visitors can camp at Stokes Inlet Located 174km north-west of Esperance, (2WD), or Skippy Rock and Fanny Cove the National Park lies within the Great (4WD only). The Skippy Rock campground Western Woodlands, and is internationally provides toilets & BBQs and both entry & significant with great biological richness. camp fees apply. Camping at Fanny Cove Peak Charles towers 500m above the & Shoal Cape requires park entry fee only. surrounding plain and is visible for more Bring enough drinking water for your needs than 50km in all directions, also providing as there is none available in the park. All sweeping views over the surrounding heaths rubbish must be taken, as there are no bins. and saltlake system. Numerous birds live on Roads: Main entrance is from Stokes Inlet and around the peaks. Often several pairs Road, which is gravel & provides easy of majestic wedge-tailed eagles can be access for 2WD vehicles & large caravans. seen, circling high in the sky. The remainder of the park is 4WD only.
20 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au beach fishing boat launching Esperance & the entire southern coastline Boat launching facilties and ramps are offers an abundance of exceptional beach located at Bandy Creek Boat Harbour fishing locations to choose from, each with and on the Esplanade in town (next to the their own magnificent views from some of Scout Hall & Yacht Club). Boats can also be Australia’s most breathtaking coastline. launched with care from Lucky Bay Beach, Duke of Orleans Beach and Stokes Inlet. freshwater fishing For specific local advice on locations, rigs There are bountiful amounts of Black & bait - speak to one of our friendly local Bream in the fresh water lakes around the tackle shops. Esperance region. Lake Windabout has a plentiful supply, as does Bandy Creek - or for somewhere further out of town try diving Stokes Inlet. The many islands of Esperance’s Recherche Archipelago are bound by crystal clear FISHING FROM A BOAT turquoise water and provide large caves, Fishing in Esperance is not just limited boulders and swim-throughs for divers to the beach, offshore fishing provides to explore. There are many breathtaking anglers with a superior selection of deep shore dive sites to choose from, as well as sea fish species; Nannygai (Pink Snapper), wreck diving at the Sanko Harvest (174m Swallowtail, Queen Snapper (Blue Japanese bulk carrier & second largest Morwong), Samson fish, Break Sea Cod, wreck dive in the world) and the Lapwing Harlequin Fish, Groper, Tuna, Sargeant (32ft wooden hulled fishing vessel). Baker, Snook, Herring, Whiting, Skippy, Esperance is rated as one of the ten best Sweep & Wrasse are all commonly caught. dive locations in Australia and is one of the Boat fishing licence is required. few locations in the world that is home to the Leafy Sea Dragon. local beach fishing guide:
Accessability Fish Species 2WD Access 4WD onto beach 4WD Access ONLY Herring Skippy Salmon Tailor Flathead Whiting Mulloway Gummy Shark
Munglinup Beach
Margaret Cove
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Shoal Cape
Quagi Beach
Warrenup Beach
Roses Beach
Buttys Head
11 & 14 Mile Beach
9 & 10 Mile Beach
Fourth Beach
Salmon Beach
Bandy Creek
Wylie Bay
Cape Le Grand
Rossiter Bay
Dunn's Rock
Wharton Beach
Duke of Orleans Bay
Alexander Bay
Kennedys
Thomas River
Israelite Bay
Poison Creek
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 21 charter an oceanic experience Wildlife on the high seas
Take an Island Cruise through Esperance’s their knowledge throughout the cruise’s full White-bellied Sea Eagles (including feeding) iconic ‘Bay of Isles’, embarking first past commentary truly adds to the experience. and Southern Right Whales (season the Esperance foreshore & Port Authority. A diverse array of marine, bird and land dependent). Enjoy complimentary morning The vessel then makes its way around wildlife can be seen, up so close you tea in the protected bay of Thomas Island. Lovers Cove, West Beach & Blue Haven could almost reach out and touch them... Snorkeling equipment is provided for before heading out to various islands in Regular sightings include: New Zealand Fur those keen to enjoy the water. Cruise the the Recherche Archipelago. The crew are Seals, Australian Sea Lions, Cape Barren remaining islands before returning to town. passionate about local history & wildlife and Geese, Common & Bottlenose Dolphins, www.esperancecruises.com.au
22 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au Southern right SEA LIONS & the NEW dolphins whale season ZEALAND FUR SEAL Both the ‘common’ and the Bottlenose dolphins can be spotted playing off the The Southern Right Whale migrates along Australian Sea Lions are found on many Esperance coastline. Graceful & lively, the Esperance coast from June to October rocky outcrops throughout the Recherche these mammals can often be spotted from and can be seen frolicking in the water, or Archipelago. The male sea lions represent the shore, share the bay with swimmers, sheltering with their young in one of our only approx 10% of the population and ride a wave with fellow surfers, or cruise many protected bays. stand proud with a distinctive lion’s mane marking running down their back. the water with boats & vessels. Visit one of the many spectacular vantage points to witness their size & display: The New Zealand Fur Seal can be spotted Israelite Bay (4WD only), Cape Arid / offshore and enjoy putting on a display Thomas River, Cape Le Grand beaches, of impressive diving and synchronized the Esperance town bay, or one of the swimming. many lookouts on the Great Ocean Drive. Esperance Island Cruises offers an oceanic journey through the Recherche Archipelago where the Southern Rights can be spotted from the deck (seasonally dependant).
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 23 lake hillier, middle island See the colour in person
the lake & island explore on foot Visit the world famous (and incredibly pink) Tours over to Middle Island are operated Lake Hillier, set on Middle Island - which is periodically in the peak season through the located 70 nautical miles from Esperance lovely folk at Esperance Island Cruises. and is part of the magnificent Bay of Isles. Upon arrival at the island (via vessel), surrounded by stunningly clear turquoise The island is an A Class Nature Reserve waters, passengers make their way along vested with the Department of Biodiversity, the walkway to Lake Hillier and also have Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), the opportunity to view early settler’s ruins and is in fact, the largest island in the and Australia’s only recorded pirate Black Recherche Archipelago. Local legend has Jack Anderson’s camp ground. For peak it that Black Jack Anderson, Australia’s season tour information and departure only known resident pirate, once inhabited dates: www.esperancecruises.com.au Middle Island for ten years.
A SCENIC FLYOVER Goldfields Air Services offer sensational scenic flights over the Esperance township, Esperance Bay & the picturesque coastline. Fly out to the famously pink Lake Hillier on Middle Island and enjoy the view over the Recherche Archipelago (over 100 islands) whilst your pilot points out all of the best coastal highlights, southern right whales (seasonally dependant) & interesting facts about each site.
Circling several times over Lake Hillier and all sides of Middle Island, allowing for endless photo / video opportunities, before heading back to town via the turquoise coastline and stunning white beaches. Goldfields Air Service’s flights can be booked via 1800 359 427 and depart from the Esperance Airport, Coolgardie-Esperance Hwy.
24 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au STONEHENGE Full sized replica S tonehenge
A full-size replica of the original (Salisbury Located 18km from the town centre on Esperance Stonehenge was built to align UK 3000BC), this Stonehenge appears Merivale Road (along the way to Cape Le with both the Summer (22nd December) as the original would have looked around Grand National Park) this homage to the and Winter (21st June) Solstices here in 1950BC. Built from 137 stones of Esperance original UK Stonehenge towers almost Western Australia. Both are an amazing Pink Granite which were all quarried locally, eight metres into the sky and overlooks the sight to witness, and a must do if visiting less than 1km from the Stonehenge’s final expansive farming vistas of the local area, during these times of year! resting place. with panoramic ocean views in the distance. beach touring & day trips
Be driven along Australia’s best beaches and meet the Kangaroo’s of Lucky Bay. suit your requirements or special charters in total comfort, and discover a land of Offering complete flexibility, small intimate are available for large groups. For the more untamed beauty combining breathtaking groups and a seriously personalised adventurous, bring your own 4WD along on beach drives, exhilarating coastal walks experience, our expert guides have a ‘Tag-Along’ Tour - a unique opportunity and hidden bush land. Discover a selection specialist knowledge of the local area to navigate your way through spectacular, of Esperance’s most iconic and spectacular and provide a fun and informative mostly unseen beaches, tracks and sand locations: Cape Le Grand National Park, interpretation of the history, flora and fauna. dunes driving your own vehicle! Duke of Orleans Bay, the Great Ocean Drive You can customise your own adventure to Bookings: esperancetours.com.au
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 25 woody ISLAND Discover this unique gem
Rich in history, Woody Island is one of the getting there ‘Glamp’ in style in one of their Safari Huts, 105 islands in the Recherche Archipelago Woody Island Eco Tours is the official step out onto your private balcony and located just 15km off the coast of Esperance. operator of the Island’s facilities, and offer take in the stunning views of Shearwater The island is ideally situated to provide you the opportunity to access, explore and Bay. Alternatively, take the hassle out of and your family/friends/colleagues a daytrip discover this unique gem on the Western your camping trip with a pre-set up tent. adventure out of Esperance. Australian South Coast, during a half day Available in 2 or 4 person size, these are pre-made with beds & linen. BYO camping Offering a delicious vista of flora, fauna & tour (including 40min ferry ride, morning tea equipment & utilise basic tent or swag sites. marine life, it’s remoteness in the Southern and guided walk). Ocean makes it a pristine haven for all Camp kitchen facilities are available to all kinds of wildlife, much of which can’t be STAYING ON THE ISLAND overnight guests. Equipped with BBQ’s, seen on the mainland - Fur Seals, Sea Woody Island Eco Tours provide tents and gas burners, fridge, microwave, kettle Lions, Dolphins, various marsupials, Grey safari huts for island guests, as well as a and limited plates, cutlery, pots and pans. Kangaroos and a range of exquisite birdlife Visitor Centre / kiosk with food, drinks, All accommodation must be booked with including the rare Sea Eagle. equipment for hire & Lisensed Bar facilties. Woody Island Eco Tours.
26 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au wildflower season Wildflower hot spot checklist
Esperance is blessed with an endless esperance’s FITZGERALD BIOSPHERE variety of extraordinary flora and from July wildflower festIval Approx. 190 km west of Esperance, near to November an incredible display of both The Esperance Wildflower Festival has been Ravensthorpe, and home to the “Fitzgerald inland and Coastal Heath wildflowers takes running for nearly 30 years and takes place River National Park”, the largest single place. The best way to truly experience the in September. It is an annual showcase of national park in the south-west of Western wildflowers is to park your car and explore around 500 local species of wildflowers Australia, home to 12 threatened fauna and on foot! The local visitor centre can provide which are picked under licence and put on 39 threatened flora species, and contains the most up to date wildflower locations display for all to appreciate. about 20 per cent of WA’s described plant (can vary between seasons). Treat yourself species, many of which are found nowhere Wildflower enthusiasts will also delight in to one, or all of the wildflower hot spots... else in the world. rotary look out / the photographic exhibition highlighting the local environment and student art CAPE LE GRAND dempster head exhibition. Located at the Anglican Parish NATIONAL PARK 360 degree views of the land and seascapes Centre (cnr Andrew & Windich St). Entry via 56km east of Esperance and various coastal walk trails. Featuring gold coin donation, school groups free. (information pg 19 & walks pg 29) several species of flowering Eucalypts, Dryandras, Twining Clematis, Australian Bluebell, Fringe Lilies in early summer, Pimelea, Agonis, and Hakea. GREAT OCEAN WALK See over page for more information. KEPWARI TRAILS See over page for more information. lake monjingup See over page for more information. Duke of Orleans bay A local favourite for wildflower spotting, a beautiful & diverse array of colour & variety. helms arboretum A mammoth reserve where large expanses of natural bushland are accessible by gravel roads. There are hundreds of named plantations containing Western Australian trees, as well as Australian species from other states and exotic pine species. These all flower at the specific time of year for their species. Red Flowering Gum and Tallerack in summer, Silver Princess late winter, Showy Banksia in spring and the glorious Royal Hakea is on show all year round.
Helms Arboretum is located 17kms north of Esperance on the Coolgardie / Esperance Hwy. Dogs are not permitted to enter Helms Arboretum. STOKES Known locally as the “Christmas tree” NATIONAL PARK the Nuytsia floribunda is a hemiparasitic plant found only in Western Australia, and 80km west of Esperance displays bright orange flowers (information pg 20 & walks pg 28) during Summer & Christmas time.
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 27 WALKS & HIKES Explore on foot
lake monjingup
Difficulty: EASY the kepwari Recently re-opened Lake Monjingup is a wetland trails stunning nature trail! Located just 10km out of Esperance, Lake Monjingup boasts Difficulty: EASY new walkways, trails, signage, picnic Lake Warden Wetland System areas, immense regrowth and flourishing (Kepwari is the local aboriginal word for vegetation, as well as a birdwatching shelter ‘place of moving water’) & information right on the Lake’s edge. Add this to your “must-explore” list when visiting 3.6km interpretive trail winding through Esperance! fringing Sedge lands, Melaleuca thickets, heathlands, under Banksia canopies MOUNT RIDLEY (NORTH) and over dune ridges, with views of the Difficulty: EASY internationally recognised wetland system 1hr North of Esperance, on Dempster Rd and surrounding catchment. The wetland (off Fisheries Rd). On route, the sides of trail features two bird hides which provide the road are brimming with wildflowers – be an opportunity to quietly observe waterbirds sure to use the designated pull over bays in their tranquil environment. if stopping to take photos! Mount Ridley A self-guided canoe trail also winds through itself features a picnic area & Esperance’s the lakes, with optimal canoeing conditions very own “Wave Rock”, as well as a glorious being towards the end of winter and into array of wildflowers. 4WD access is required early summer – when water levels are at during the winter months. their highest. Rich in both flora and fauna MOUNT RAGGED and only 5 minutes from town, access to WALK TRAIL the trail is via Windabout Way, or Lakes Road, both adjacent to Fisheries Road. (CAPE ARID NP, east) Difficulty: HARD great ocean walk 3km (3 hour) return journey. This trail includes a hike to the top of Tower Peak Difficulty: EASY - MEDIUM (585m). Mount Ragged is a steep-sided Take on the entire coastal trail via the Great pre-cambrian ridge surrounded by a wave Ocean Walk and after reaching Twilight cut platform at about one-third of its height. Beach (from town), wind through stunning Additional info on the Cape Arid National native bushland to the Pink Lake Lookout. Park, pg 20. Elevated limestone headlands, sheltered dunes and exposed heaths provide STOKES INLET wonderful vistas of seasonal natural flora. WALK TRAIL + MOIR Stop for a while along the way and take a HOMESTEAD RUINS closer look for intricate coastal wildflowers. (WEST) ESPERANCE BAY TO Difficulty: EASY-MEDIUM TWILIGHT BEACH Walk the Heritage Trail, a 4.3km (1.5 hour) return walk that includes on-site plaques Difficulty: EASY - MEDIUM describing changes that have occurred to 12km from Esperance Bay- Twilight Beach, the inlet environment. The path provides this sealed track is utlised by runners, magnificent views of the inlet and its walkers & cyclists and could be described as surrounds. Explore the beautiful “Moir one of the most stunning walk trails in WA! Homestead” Ruins, built over 140 years Whale watching between June - November. ago. Day visitors and bushwalkers can Take in the iconic Twilight panorama upon also enjoy Stokes Inlet, Skippy Rock, Shoal completing this section of the walk. Cape, and Fanny Cove.
28 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au LEN OTTE PEAK CHARLES (NORTH) le grand NATURE TRAIL Difficulty: MEDIUM - HARD coastal track (CAPE ARID NP, east) The walk to the Peak Charles Lookout is a (east) Difficulty: EASY 1hr (2km) climb. This magnificent hill has Difficulty: HARD 1km (1 hour) walk. attracted the attention of many experienced rock climbers, as its steep eastern face The 20 kilometre ‘Le Grand Coastal Track’ With views over the national park, offering offers high quality climbs of up to 300m in links many of the park’s most spectacular a close look at the varied plant & animal life length. During wildflower season, numerous coastal sections and runs from Le Grand in the area. Perfect for wildflower season. species of orchids grow along the slopes Beach to Rossiter Bay (via Hellfire Bay) and TAGON COASTAL WALK and is renowned for being a wildflower hot- features excellent views. Always be sure to (CAPE ARID Np, east) spot. For the more adventurous, take the carry drinking water with you, and embark Peak Charles Summit 3hr (3.4km) climb. with appropriate footwear. During wildflower Difficulty: MEDIUM Numerous birds live on the peaks, an early season these trails are brimming with a 7km (4 hour) return journey. Offering views morning walk around the apron proving very diverse array of magnificent wildflowers, over the wild coastline. Spot a Southern rewarding for bird watching. including dense thickets of showy banksia. Right Whale, which often swim close to Several pairs of majestic wedge-tailed shore in the sheltered bays in winter. The frenchman peak eagles can often be seen circling in the sky, Dolphin Cove lookout is also a perfect hike (east) whilst the surrounding thickets, woodlands whale watching location. and flowering scrub are inhabited by more Difficulty: MEDIUM than 40 small bird species. A climb up Frenchman’s Peak (262m) will be rewarded with panoramic views of the park’s bushland, ocean, and islands that make up the Recherche Archipelago. The 3km trail leads from the carpark up the slope to the east of the summit, allow 1.5hrs to complete. This Image: At the top of Frenchman’s Peak
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www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 31 Emergency TOWN CENTRE ENLARGEMENT Department 5 TOWN CENTRE ENLARGEMENT 1. Esperance Public Library H ick 2. Museum Village s St St t ll S 3. Esperance Civic Centre e ich d d in W 4. Shire Administration Office Ran 5. Sound Shell For K rest 33 e 6. Parks & Wildlife Services Office St mp 13 S 7. Esperance Museum 36 t 8. James Street Precinct e 9. James Street Jetty & Pontoon ad C n o 9 pla 10. Esperance Youth Precinct unc Es 8 e il Pl 39 Th Ja GREAT OCEAN DRIVE (RIGHT) > m e s Pi 1. Cannery Arts Centre nk La S ke Rd t 2. Jetty Headland 3. James Street Precinct 4. Taylor Street Jetty 47 22 23 5. Southern Ports Tours APEX 6. Rotary Lookout & Walk Trail An dr ew 7. Lovers Cove S t 8. West Beach
mpster St 9. Chapmans Point e D Police 10. Salmon Beach Windfarm 11. Blue Haven Legend 12. Salmon Beach Roads Point of Interest 13. Fourth Beach Walk & Cycle Way Public Parking Visitor Centre Long Vehicle Parking 14. Twilight Cove Hospital Auto. Teller Machine Wil 15. Dolphin Cove lia Police Police Station Boat Ramp m S 27 16. Observatory Point t War Memorial Playgorund Post Office Picnic Bench 17. Observatory Beach Laundromat Sheltered Picnic Bench 18. Nine Mile Beach Skate Park Public Barbeque Supermarket TransWA Bus Station 19. Ten Mile Windfarm Petrol Station Solar Charging Bench 20. Ten Mile Lagoon Recycling Station Free Town Centre WIFI 21. Eleven Mile Beach 22. Pink Lake Lookout services & retail Esperance Smash Repairs 43 REX Airlines Coolgardie - Esp. Hwy, Gibson AVIS Car Hire Esperance 71 Norseman Rd Ph: (08) 9071 1916 Ph: 13 17 17 Map below pg 32 27 63 The Esplanade Ph: (08) 9071 3998 Esp Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corp. Southern Sports & Tackle Dan Paris Photography 18 Andrew St Ph: (08) 9072 0094 Shop 16, The Boulevard Ph: (08) 9071 3022 www.danparis.com.au Luna & Sage Boutique Southern Suspension & 4x4 Dwyer & Co. Accountancy Suite 10, 75-79 Dempster St 53 Norseman Rd Ph: (08) 9072 0917
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ARCHIPELAGO OF THE RECHERCHE 32 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au O SCALE 10km So ut 1. Esperance Public Library h C oas t Hi g 2. Museum Village h Windabout Lakes w a 3. Esperance Civic Centre y Lake Warden 4. Shire Administration Office
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M 1. Cannery Arts Centre n e v le 2. Jetty Headland E 3. James Street Precinct Great Ocean 4. Taylor Street Jetty Walk Trail 5. Southern Ports Tours APEX Scenic Loop 6. Rotary Lookout & Walk Trail Roads Beach Road Walk & Cycle Way ht 7. Lovers Cove ilig Tw Location/Beach Access 8. West Beach Esperance Visitor Centre h Road N ac Public Rest Rooms 9. Chapmans Point Be ht ilig Scenic Lookout 10. Salmon Beach Windfarm Tw Patrolled Beach 11. Blue Haven W E Whale Tail Sculpture 12. Salmon Beach Shark Detector Buoy 13. Fourth Beach 14. Twilight Cove S Charley Island 15. Dolphin Cove Observatory Island Cull Island 16. Observatory Point 17. Observatory Beach Recherche Archipelago 18. Nine Mile Beach Esperance Diving & Fishing Lucky Bay Brewing Ph: (08) 9071 5111 19. Ten Mile Windfarm ATTRACTIONS 1 29 Bandy Creek Road Ph: 0447 631 115 20. Ten Mile Lagoon Esperance Island Cruises (Main Map pg 31) 72 The Esplanade Ph: (08) 9071 5757 4U We Do Side Car Tours 21. Eleven Mile Beach (Main Map pg 30) Mermaid Leather Ph: 0458 021 841 22. Pink Lake Lookout 2 6 Wood Street Ph: 9071 5248 Esperance Stonehenge Black Jack Charters 6 (Main Map pg 30) Merivale Road Ph: 9075 9003 (Map below pg 33) 32 Ph: 0429 106 960 Main Map pg 31 Woody Island Eco Tours Fenwick 3 Cinemas Cindy Poole, Glass Gallery & Cafe 39 (Booking office @ Comfort Inn) 105 Dempster Street Ph: 9072 1344 15 Lot 5, Longbottom Lane Ph: (08) 9071 4059 Ph: 0484 327 580 (Town Centre pg 32) Main Map pg 30 Goldfields Air Services @ Esperance Airport White Sands Gallery 24 Coolgardie – Esp. Hwy, Gibson (Map below pg 32) ENAC Aboriginal Art Gallery 36 Shop 8, Museum Village Mob: 0419258 036 Ph: 1800 359 427 4 Wood St Ph: (08) 9071 5823 (Town Centre pg 32) Lucky Bean Café @ Lucky Bay Beach
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ARCHIPELAGO OF THE RECHERCHE www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 33 O SCALE 10km ACCOMMODATION A place to sleep for any length of stay
A PLACE TO CALL tent, swag and LUXury STAYS YOUR OWN motorhome Choose a stunning & intimate holiday home There’s a huge choice of self-catering Travelling carefree with just a few belongings or luxury apartment by the sea for your accommodation sure to suit any sized and a tent doesn’t mean you are restricted next indulgent getaway. Rent an executive travelling party, many within just a stone’s to where you can stay! Esperance offers a style house or resort style unit providing throw away from the beach. Whether range of lush, shaded & grassy sites where first class service & amenities and lavish you’re on a romantic getaway for two, you can pop up (or pull up) your temporary sleeping spaces. Spa suites & balcony or a group holiday, be sure to check out home & comfortably base yourself for views are sure to turn up the romance, Esperance’s range of fully self-contained endless adventures. Powered & unpowered as does the close proximity to a range of accommodation options: sites are available and are small or large fine dining restaurants, or a sunset walk by Yot Spot Apartments, Esperance Central enough to suit all sizes of self-sufficient the ocean. Check out the Jetty Resort, or Accommodation, Driftwood Apartments, travellers. Esperance Island View Apartments. Esperance Seafront Holiday Units, Goldies Book at Bathers Paradise, Esperance Bay HOsTEL Place or JJs Holiday Cottages. The Comfort Holiday Park, RAC Esperance Caravan Inn Bay of Isles, Hospitality Motel and Park, Pine Grove Holiday Park or Pink Lake The Esperance YHA is the only hostel in Bayview Motel also provide a great quality Tourist Park. Venture out of town & stay town and is conveniently located at home away from home. beachside at the Orleans Bay Caravan Park. 299 Goldfields Road, Phone: 9071 1040 bed & breakfast BUSHLAND SETTING Nothing symbolises ‘relaxing holiday’ quite Book to stay on one of Esperance’s semi- like lengthy sleep ins and having brekkie rural properties, such as La Cabane Retreat, cooked for you – this paired with invaluable A Tranquil Retreat B&B or Esperance Chalet ICON KEY local knowledge makes Esperance’s range of Village and you’ll wake to nature surrounding = MAP MARKER comfortable and luxurious Bed & Breakfasts you! If you’ve got a spare few hours, start 00 (location marker) the complete lodging experience. Try out the day by exploring the property, spot the A Tranquil Retreat B&B for the ultimate Bed birdlife, hunt for wildflowers & discover the = PET FRIENDLY (mention at time & Breakfast experience. natural surrounds. of booking)
34 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au HOTELS & MOTELS HOUSES & COTTAGES SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS & UNITS
Bayview Motel ‘8 Taylor Street’ Archipelago Apartments 5 31 Dempster St Ph: 9071 1533 8 Taylor Street Mob: 0415 388 420 24 Goldfields Rd Town Centre pg 32 Ph: 9071 7100 Mob: 0427 608 097 At the Windmills Beach House Hospitality Motel Esperance 12 Windich St Mob: 0487 871 135 BJTs by the Sea 22 The Esplanade Ph: 9071 1999 87 Goldfields Rd Airyhemming Farmstay Town Centre pg 32 Mob: 0433 498 008 Lot 1 Old Smokey Rd Mob: 0432 871 290 Captain Huon Clearwater Motel Apartments Blue Haven Shell Studio 5 The Esplanade Ph: 9071 2383 1A William St Ph: 9071 3587 215 Twilight Beach Rd Mob: 0432 902 804 Comfort Inn Bay of Isles CWA Holiday Units Chestnut Cottage 8 32 The Esplanade Ph: 9071 9000 The Esplanade Mob: 0419 096 039 1 Chestnut St Mob: 0439 825 707 Free Call: 1800 095 563 Driftwood Apartments Town Centre pg 32 Cottage on Mitchell 69 The Esplanade 21 Mitchell St Mob: 0408 918 221 21 The Jetty Resort Ph: 9071 6677 Mob: 0428 716 677 7 1 The Esplanade Ph: 9071 3333 Dempster Charm Cottage Main Map pg 30 Main Map pg 31 12 Dempster St Eco Valley Retreat Ph Visitor Centre: 9083 1555 Travellers Inn Lot 1, Valley Road Mob: 0418 935 169 Goldfields Rd Ph: 9071 1677 Esperance Beach House Apartments Esperance Island View Apartments 13 20 The Esplanade Mob: 0427 774 287 14 14-15 The Esplanade Ph: 9072 0044 CARAVAN PARKS Town Centre pg 32 Main Map pg 30 Esperance Eagle View Esperance Central Accommodation Bathers Paradise Caravan Park 33 Collie St Mob: 0417 949 359 3 73 The Esplanade Ph: 9071 2257 Westmacott St Ph: 9071 1014 11 Main Map pg 30 Main Map pg 31 Esperance Esplanade Beach House 70 The Esplanade Mob: 0427 714 059 Esperance Beachfront Resort Bushlands Caravan Park 19 The Esplanade Ph: 9071 2513 Collier Rd High Tide 17 Goldfields Rd Mob: 0458 416 506 Ph: 9071 1346 Esperance Bird & Animal Park Cabins Norseman Coolgardie Hwy Ph: 9076 1067 Esperance Bay Holiday Park 17 JJ’s Cottage 19 (13kms north) 162 Dempster St Ph: 9071 2237 49 Mitchell St Mob: 0402 459 915 Main Map pg 31 Main Map pg 30 Esperance Chalet Village Frank Freeman Drive RAC Esperance Holiday Park JJ’s House 25 Ph: 9071 1861 Mob: 0400 457 398 Goldfields Rd Ph: 9071 1251 67A Westmacott St Mob: 0402 459 915 Main Map pg 31 Esperance Coastal Retreat Layton St Apartments 561 Fisheries Rd Ph: 9071 3222 16 Pine Grove Holiday Park 2 Layton St Mob: 0418 919 045 817 Harbour Rd Ph: 9071 4100 Esperance Seafront Holiday Units Main Map pg 30 The Lilypad Esperance 4 Norseman Rd Ph: 0408 903 004 Lot 32, Orana Drive Mob: 0418 556 463 Main Map pg 31 Pink Lake Tourist Park Pink Lake Rd Ph: 9071 2424 Nutcrackers Lodge Goldies Place 51 Goldfields Rd Ph: 9071 2879 Munglinup Beach Caravan Park 85 Orana Drive, Myrup Ph: 0428 038 790 Munglinup Beach Rd Ph: 9075 1155 Osprey Holiday House Grass Tree Hill (106km west) 16 Warrington St 25 Warden Rd Mob: 0447 908 311 Ph Visitor Centre: 9083 1555 37 Orleans Bay Caravan Park JJ’s Butler Street Units Orleans Bay Rd Ph: 9075 0033 Pine Court Holiday Cottage 23A & 23B Butler St Mob: 0402 459 915 (80kms east, Map pg 33) 11 Emily St Mob: 0415 356 846 La Cabane Retreat Salmon Gums Community Caravan Park Quays Escape Lot 5 Downes St Nulsen Street, Salmon Gums 4 Castletown Quays Mob: 0409 829 211 Ph: 9071 4106 Mob: 0412 936 916 Caretaker: 0467 880 443 Rustic Retreat Le Grand Chateau (106km west) 25 Daphne St Mob: 0400 226 272 6A Watson St Mob: 0427 720 182 or 0437 902 203 Seascape Beach House BED & BREAKFAST 11 Cornell St Ocean Beach Holiday Units Mob: 0427 383 751 or 0429 920 226 4 Dempster St Ph: 9071 5942 A Tranquil Retreat B&B 10 Lot 115 Tranquil Drive Ph: 9071 5392 Stowaway Beachside Apartment The Doo Drop Inn Mob: 0427 448 608 109 Twilight Beach Rd 3 Norseman Rd Main Map pg 31 Mob: 0429 301 066 Ph: 9071 5043 or Mob: 0408 881 862 Alexander Drive B&B Urchin Cottage 1 Yot Spot Apartments Alexander Drive Mob: 0418 938 350 18 Goldfields Rd Mob: 0427 383 751 72 The Esplanade Ph: 9071 5111 or Mob: 0417 707 345 Nakuru Farmstay B&B West Beach Holiday House Main Map pg 30 Stockyard Rd, Merivale Mob: 0458 759 004 16 Ingleton Place Mob: 0427 767 063
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 35 food & drink the guide to Dining Out
Anywhere Cafe Galore Fish & Chips 51a The Esplanade Ph: 0436 440 588 40 Norseman Road Ph: (08) 90717550
Aurelia’s Ice Creamery & Café Gibson Soak Hotel Ph: (08) 9075 4020 84-85 The Esplanade Ph: (08) 9072 0002 Coolgardie – Esp Hwy, Gibson
Bay of Isles Lunch Bar Golden Orient Chinese Restaurant 21 Norseman Road Ph: (08) 9071 1084 49 Dempster Street Ph: (08) 9071 3744
Big Bob’s Kitchen Xing’s Sushi & Noodle Bar 81 Pink Lake Rd Ph: (08) 9097 0146 6 Andrew Street Ph: (08) 9071 5826
Breakaway Cafe Loose Goose Bar & Restaurant 105 Dempster Street Ph: (08) 9055 3006 9a Andrew Street Ph: (08) 9071 2320
Brown Sugar Cafe Lucky Bay Brewing 94 Dempster Street Ph: (08) 9072 1805 29 Bandy Creek Rd, Bandy Creek Ph: 0447 631 115 (Map pg 31) Brumby’s Bakery (Shop 6) Boulevard Forrest St Ph: (08) 90714 222 Lucky Roe Snack Bar 80 Norseman Road Ph: (08) 9071 2005 Castletown Fish & Chips 67 Goldfields Road Ph: (08) 9071 3261 McDonalds Esperance 117 Dempster Street Ph: (08) 9071 6005 Cindy Poole: Gallery & Café (Map pg 30) 15 Lot 5, Longbottom Lane Ph: (08) 9071 4059 Museum Village Cafe, Museum Village Dempster St Ph: (08) 90721091 Condingup Tavern 12 Cnr Eyre & Parish Street Ph: (08) 9076 6024 Ocean Blue Restaurant (BYO) Condingup (Map pg 33) 19 The Esplanade Ph: (08) 9071 7107
Curry Palace Indian Restaurant Pink Lake Country Club 1 Mills Place West Beach Ph: (08) 9071 4622 (Friday Night Dinner only) Nicholson Road, Pink Lake (Town Map pg 32) 47 Dome Ph: (08) 9071 1000 19 Andrew Street Ph: (08) 9071 6160 Red Rooster Domino’s Pizza Esperance 1 Forrest Street (08) 9071 3825 Forrest Street, Boulevard Ph: (08) 9076 3220 Redz Pies Esperance Bakery Downtown Espresso Bar 74 Pink Lake Road 94c Dempster Street Ph: 0438 920 971 Ricardo’s Pizza (Town Map pg 32) Eljays Bar & Restaurant 51 The Esplanade Ph: (08) 9072 1244 9 32 The Esplanade Ph: (08) 9071 9000 Salmon Gums Hotel / Motel Emperor’s Garden Chinese Ph: (08) 9078 5040 123 Dempster Street Ph: (08) 9071 2866 Seasons Restaurant Esperance Bay Yacht Club (Friday night only) 23 44-46 The Esplanade Ph: (08) 9071 1999 72 The Esplanade Ph: (08) 9071 3323 (Town Centre Map pg 32) Esperance Bird & Animal Park Sheldon Lunch Box 549 Coolgardie-Esperance Hwy 23 Sheldon Road Ph: 0408 912 997 Ph: (08) 9076 1067 Subway Esperance French Hot Bread Shop Bakery 80 Dempster Street Ph: (08) 9072 1936 85 Dempster Street Ph: (08) 9071 7705 Taylor Street Quarters (Map pg 30) Esperance Kebab & Turkish Bakery 35 Taylor Street Jetty Ph: 0457 232 039 5 Andrew Street Ph: (08) 9071 7704 The Pier Hotel Esperance Dempster Street IGA Sandwich Bar 47 The Esplanade Ph: (08) 9071 1777 97 Dempster Street Top End Take-Away Esperance Travellers Inn 119 Dempster Street Ph: (08) 9071 2000 5 Goldfields Road Ph: (08) 9071 1677 Yirri Grove Witches Brew Drive Thru Coffee 1544 Fisheries Road Myrup 7 Forrest Street Ph: (08) 9071 6131 Ph: 0407 257 255 Fish Face Restaurant & Takeaway 1 Jane Street Ph: (08) 9071 1601 = DELIVERY AVAILABLE
36 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au the foodie vans tAYLOR STREET Theres something quintessentially “laid back” QUARTERS about purchasing your meal from a chatty vendor sitting high up in a brightly coloured Located beachside and overlooking the mobile food van. Set against Esperance’s Esperance Bay, Taylor Street Quarters is picturesque backdrop and the fresh air, perched on one of the most scenic locations our diverse range of foodie vans offer food, in town. “The Quarters” as it’s casually drink, and a taste of local atmosphere, as known to the locals, offers a Bar & Grill style well as that essential “holiday” experience. atmosphere, sensational food, coffee, wine, cocktails and tap beer (inlcuding locally coffee cat produced Lucky Bay brews). Situated on the foreshore, and overlooking Long tables are perfect for groups, happy the glorious bay at the Tanker Jetty precinct, hour and Sunday Sessions, or if a classy the bright red van churns out coffees, teas, dinner for two is more your scene then chai lattes & a whole bunch of locally baked choose from one of the multiple dining goodies from 7am – 2pm weekdays (and areas or grab a nook on the verandah. some public holidays). A must-visit for all coffee lovers – the complete experience! Taylor Street Quarters is super family friendly with a grassy outdoor area for the S’JUICE JUICE BAR kids, and a walk path to the beach. Live Also parked at the Tanker Jetty precinct, music sessions take place in the warmer S’juice offers fantastic quality fresh months over the weekends, and certainly fruit juices made to order, refreshing lend themselves to an all-arvo experience smoothies packed with fruit & veg, and with friends. healthy vegetarian winter soups. Sip your yirri grove way through the seasons with Mario’s olive farm marvellously delicious treats & look out for the bright green van – it’s hard to miss! Overlooking the sprawling farm land and the Recherche Archipelago beyond, Yirri BEAN BREAK Grove comprises of 12 acres of lush Olive Located out front of the RAC Esperance trees, nestled among a remaining 48 acres Caravan Park (Goldfields Rd), Bean Break of working property and farmland. coffee van is another of Esperance’s coffee On location you’ll discover a commercially hot spots. Spot the iconic white deck chairs producing Olive & Olive Oil Farm, as well along the foreshore and stop in to sample as a sustainable, wholesome and nationally their extensive range of coffees, teas and award winning business. iced drinks. Within moments of pulling up The Yirri Grove Restaurant and Farm Shop on location, coffees will be served! offers olive tastings, a range of local gifts & great coffee, cakes and lunches. Yirri Grove LUCKY BEAN CAFE Restaurant offers a real paddock to plate Located in the heart of the Cape Le grand experience. Naitonal Park, Lucky Bean Cafe is one of the only places you can purchase a barista made coffee right on the beach (and often in good company of the local Kangaroos!) Closed during winter, EFTPOS available. Follow on Facebook or instagram for opening hours. spudlicious What could be more iconic from a foodie van than a “baked spud”?! Spudlicious offers a supersized range of gourmet baked potato combos - and you’ll need to try them all. Head down to the Tanker Jetty Precinct to hook yourself up some lunch!
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 37 lucky bay brewing local beers on tap
Few breweries can claim to keep it as Using local barley directly into the brew ‘local’ as Lucky Bay Brewing in Esperance. house is something quite unique to the Owners Nigel Metz & Robyn Cail have an brewing industry, as normally the barley is impressive process that ensures home- malted at a malting factory before coming grown barley comes straight from local to the brewery. Each and every one of the farmers, directly to their brew house... Lucky Bay Brewing beers uses local barley to showcase the region’s grain production Nigel & Robyn have been creating beautiful and are aptly named after interesting & handcrafted beers since 2015 yet the unique Esperance locations or stories. foundations go back way further than You’ll notice the likes of: Thistle Cove, that! The pair have been working with Skippy Rock, Sandy Hook, The Tanker, The local farmers for over a decade in their Homestead, Cyclops, and Black Jack. fields of agricultural research and natural resource management. A combination of Their beers are available throughout many this technical work with grain quality linking local pubs and restaurants in Esperance into the brewing industry, plus a love of and the Goldfields region, alternatively get craft beer and an interest in flavour - lead your hands on it at their exciting new brew to the formation of Lucky Bay Brewing. house location on Bandy Creek Road.
38 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au condingup tavern, AKA: “the condy tav” good old fashioned country pub charm
Located 65kms out of Esperance and set coffee & cake. Chill outside in the shaded Adjoining the Tavern is a general store between the stunning Cape Le Grand and beer garden after a big day at the beach, or providing bait, ice, takeaway food & coffee, Cape Arid National Parks, the “Condy Tav” drink & dine inside to soak up the old school drinks, basic groceries as well as fuel. is the ultimate pit stop for any coastal trip pub styling. The main bar is constructed Condingup is also the gateway to a range along our eastern coastline. Open for lunch from stone, wood, iron & granite tiling whilst of wildflower hotspots, making the Condy & dinner 7 days a week, the Condy Tavern the restaurant areas offer several tables to Tav the perfect base to explore from after a is home to the famous “Condy Burger” and relax & eat by the open fire place. A range hearty pub lunch. freshly caught local Snapper, plus a range of interesting coastal & local history adorns of other superb pub grub, beer on tap, the walls, adding to the authenticity.
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 39 local RETAIL BOULEVARD treat yourself SHOPPING CENTRE Set just back from the main strip of town, Delve into the range of gorgeous local the Boulevard houses a range of retail stores that make up the popular shopping stores, as well as the local Woolworths. precincts within the town of Esperance. A two-minute stroll from the post office There’s a whole manner of goodies you and offering all of life’s essential stores in might just have to take home! one easy location. Clothing, groceries, giftwares, fishing tackle, bottle-shop, vanilla slice & even the local paper.
40 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au town centre LUNA & SAGE MUSEUM VILLAGE SHOPPING BOUTIQUE SHOPPING PRECINCT There’s a range of fashion, lifestyle & An eclectic mix of stylish Bohemian to Tucked away in the historical Museum Village swanky boutique stores lining the main inspire the wanderer at heart. Luna & Sage is is a plethora of artisans & crafts people that streets of town. Don’t be afraid to check in best known for its trademark boho inspired are represented within the different stores with the local shop owners, who are more clothing, complimentary basics, dreamy & galleries of the Museum Village shopping than happy to point out shopping hot spots jewellery and treasured accessories… all precinct. Meet the talented and home grown and assist with navigating the main strip. sourced for the wanderlust women at heart. artists who comprise part of a strong and The local surf shop keeps the surf & sea Think flowing feminine dresses, florals, lace, emerging arts culture in the region. Browse culture alive, the homewares shops offer up washed denim, leather, colour, beauty and the popular shops and discover an eclectic some beautiful lifestyle accessories, whilst freedom all with a subtle boho edge. Bring mix of unique gift wares, wellbeing luxuries the range of clothing stores provide plenty to life your inner wild and free – wherever and even an abundant stash of on trend while your partner is off doing whatever it you may be! (Image inset) shoes, bags & accessories. is they do…
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 41 the galleries local artisan treasures
cindy poole white sands mermaid leather gallery & studio gallery studio & gallery
Home to prominent and awarded glass White Sands Gallery is a premier photo Australia’s only specialist fish, shark and artist, Cindy Poole, her studio & café gallery & gift shop featuring stunning sting ray leather tannery, born from humble space encompasses a diverse range of landscape works by Sally Nevin & Gary Alan beginnings back in 1989, after being kiln-fired glasswork including bespoke plus other local wood, glass and sculptural inspired by professional fishermen, R.W. and conceptual artworks & sculpture, artists. Nestled in the Museum Village Bubb and Andrew MacDermott – who saw contemporary designer glass jewellery, Shopping Precinct, you can find White a need to use wasted skins from the fish functional & decorative glass objects, Sands Gallery occupying the historical processing industry. unique giftware and Australian souvenirs. ‘Police Sergeants Quarters’ building, where owner and photographer Sally opens This environmentally friendly philosophy Cindy is well-known for being one of the Monday - Saturday and every market day. and sustainable outlook is the anchor artists behind the iconic Esperance Whale behind this family fun business, who pride Tail and also the interactive ‘Direction’ All photographs are printed & framed locally themselves on exclusive handcrafted fish sculpture located at the Tanker Jetty by Gary and each one is hand signed. In fact, leather. Learn how the artisans make fish precinct. Her commissioned work includes most of the items at White Sands Gallery is & shark leather and browse an exclusive a diverse body of architectural, sculptural either handmade right here in Esperance range of quality handbags, wallets and and public artwork. The gallery itself has an by local artists, produced here or sourced leather accessories, as well as fish leather indepth display of the “behind the scenes” from a local supplier. White Sands Gallery gifts & souvenirs. For the discerning of the iconic Esperance Whale Tail sculpture is also the local stockist of EMU Australia traveller looking for a unique experience, and a unique new range of recycled glass sheepskin ugg boots, slippers and other tour through the Mermaid Leather Studio homwares - all delicately handcrafted in her woolen wares. Pick up a unique, locally between 2:00 – 5:00pm Tuesday to Sunday. Esperance studio. produced souvenir to remember your stay! Her creativity & craftsmanship has been recognized at local, state and international level with her artwork being represented by a number of galleries throughout Australia. Whilst perusing the art space, grab a barista made coffee & delicious treat from the cafe. Meet the artist herself, and get a sneak peek into her working studio. Check for up to date opening days / hours on her website. Closed Good Fri & Xmas. www.cindypoole.com.au
42 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au the local arts scene Image: Cannery Arts Centre experience the arts culture Jonty Scoble
ESPERANCE ESPERANCE arts & cannery arts centre COMMUNITY ARTS culture trail The Cannery Arts Centre is Esperance’s ECA is a local collective advocacy for arts. The Esperance Arts & Culture Trail is a premier arts hub. Located on the stunning They also partner on local arts projects self-guided tour of arts & culture in the foreshore, its historic building (originally built with individuals, community groups, region. The trail provides a snapshot of the as a fish cannery) and natural surrounds agencies and businesses to encourage significant contribution that arts and cultural offer the ideal location to experience all cultural prosperity, diversity and access for activities make to the life of our community! that the Esperance arts scene has to offer. all. Window display space at Esperance The Cannery delivers a diverse program of Community Arts Space at 67 Dempster The Guide Book & Map can be collected exhibitions, arts based workshops across Street (in the heart of town) is used to from various locations around town or several disciplines for children and adults, promote arts events and activities, while downloaded from the website, and features and a variety of events such as documentary the gift shop features work by local over 100 local arts & culture listings! films, open mics, and large scale music artists and crafts people. The workshop The Esperance Arts & Culture Trail events. The centre is comprised of the space is used as a community meeting is designed to link in with the bigger region’s main exhibition space, art, print, space by a range of local groups for Goldfields-Esperance Arts and Culture Trail. pottery & music rooms, as well as a shop drumming circles, dance classes, and craft Info & extra arts listings can also be found selling unique wares. The Cannery’s garden activities. Opening hours are 10am - 2pm on their website: and lookout are ideal spots to relax after taking in all the best of rural WA’s arts scene. Tuesdays - Fridays and by appointment. www.esperanceartsandculturetrail.com.au www.esperancecommunityarts.org.au www.canneryartscentre.com.au
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 43 OUR HISTORY & CULTURE from past to present
A SNAPSHOT IN TIME
French navigator Antoine Raymond Joseph Settlement in Esperance did not occur In September of 1895 Esperance was de Bruni d’Entrecasteaux is credited with until 1864, when the pioneering Dempster declared a municipality, however, in the making the first arrival in Esperance, whilst Brothers made the lengthy journey from years following, the district saw great his two ships took shelter near Observatory Northam to Esperance on foot. Along with population fluctuations as it endured both Island during a wild storm back in 1792. their Aboriginal guides they arrived to the good and hard times. It wasn’t until the The town was named after a French ship, town with over 3000 head of stock including 1960’s when the Esperance sand-plain L’Esperance, which is French for “hope”. sheep, cattle and horses, to establish the began to emerge as a major agricultural In 1802 British navigator Matthew Flinders Esperance Bay Pastoral Station. region. Farming and agriculture were key sailed through the Bay of Isles and named industries for the town, which continues The Esperance townsite was formally several significant Esperance locations, to flourish as a farming community today gazetted in 1893 after the discovery of including Lucky Bay & Thistle Cove. In 1841 and in 1962 work commenced on the gold in the Eastern Goldfields. Seemingly Edward John Eyre, along with his Aboriginal Esperance Port Authority, which saw the overnight, the little town experienced an guide Wylie, met Captain Rossiter on their local economy diversify. epic journey from Adelaide aboard the incredible transformation as fortune seekers The town of Esperance now has a population French Whaler “Mississippi”, in Rossiter from all over Australia and around the world of approx. 15,000 people, boasting key Bay. Wylie Bay was named by Edward Eyre flooded the once sleepy little port on their industries such as tourism, agriculture, to honour his local guide. way to the Goldfields. mining and fishing.
44 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au our ‘MUST-visit’ heritage site checkLIST: tick them off as you go DEMPSTER HOMESTEAD HISTORIC MUSEUM Built in 1867, Dempster Homestead VILLAGE was built by the first landholders in the A fascinating collection of historical Esperance region, the Dempster Brothers. buildings located on Dempster Street, Blocks of limestone were quarried for the which nowadays house craft shops, local thick walls, and shells were burnt for the artist’s galleries, retail stores, wellbeing mortar and plaster. centres and the Esperance Visitor Centre.
“Esperance homestead, built on the site The group of buildings date back to as early ESPERANCE MUSEUM of Andrew’s choice, with its white walls as 1895 and include the old Salmon Gums The Esperance Museum is located near the set on the slope rising from the beach, School, Hospital Matron’s Quarters, Police Museum Park Period Village in the centre commanded enchanting views of the Bay Sergeants Quarters, the School Masters of town on James Street. Esperance has and its magnificent expanse of bright House, Sinclair House, the Old Courthouse, a rich maritime history and many of the water dotted with islands. On the west it Esperance’s very first Chemist building, exhibits feature this key part of the town’s was protected from the cold winter winds Doctors Surgery, Old Hospital (1896) and past, including the Esperance Museum by Dempster Head, and from it could be the Old Methodist Church (originally built building itself which was once an integral seen far to the east the blue lines of a bold in 1895). Wander the historical pathway part of the local shipping industry. headland known as Frenchman’s Cap. through the Museum Village & immerse Among the displays are artefacts from The surrounding bush was bright with yourself in the heritage of these structures, nearby shipwrecks, famously including the wildflowers and alive with birds. There by all of which have been completely restored. Sanko Harvest, and relics from the transient the blue and green waters of Esperance whaling and sealing industries that pre- Bay Andrew and his wife were to spend bijou theatre dated European settlement. most of their lives together.” (est. 1869) Dempster Homestead has been a number of Our early settlers left behind many Home to the Esperance Theatre Guild, the different dwellings: a pastoral homestead, reminders of their lives and livelihoods, and Bijou first opened its doors back in 1896 a hospital, miner’s accommodation and is the Esperance Museum proudly showcases and has captivated the minds of patrons now a private residence. an impressive collection of vintage ever since. Catch a live performance at vehicles and machinery, early agricultural the theatre, which take place regularly implements, furnishings, glassware and throughout the year, or join a guided tour of other invaluable memorabilia. Relive the RSL BUILDING & this oldest surviving wood and iron theatre charm of Esperance in the 19th century war memorial in Australia. On tour, discover the public in the Pioneers Display and experience a & private areas of the theatre and gain a The Returned and Services League (RSL) glimpse into life as a settler. unique insight into the history of Australian Esperance Branch comprises a single theatre. Located at 115 Dempster Street. Discover the Esperance Railway and storey Federation style, granite building www.thebijoutheatre.org.au ‘W919’ which steamed along the line surrounded by Norfolk Island Pines and Ph:0497 032 814 between Kalgoorlie and Esperance from includes the Esperance War Memorial. 1951 to 1969 and clocked up a massive The RSL building was the first purpose 559,076 kilometres over her lifetime. After built school at Esperance (1896) and then skylab MEMORIAL her retirement the Esperance Bay Historical served as Roads Board Offices/ Municipal Located outside the Esperance Museum. Society raised the funds to buy W919 from Chambers from 1897 to 1966, and library Skylab was the first space station NASA Westrail. She now rests peacefully in the from 1966 to 1970; the Norfolk Island Pines launched into orbit, and the second Esperance Museum. were planted in 1896-97; the War Memorial space station ever visited by human crew. Among many crowning jewels in the was erected c.1922 and relocated to a In the early hours of 12 July 1979 the Esperance Museum collection are displays different site within the same reserve in doomed Skylab spacecraft crossed the showing NASA’s space station ‘Skylab’ 1974. Indian Ocean heading towards Esperance, breaking up & burning across the sky... which crashed to earth nearby in 1979, an Esperance RSL is also home to a extensive collection of stunning local art decommissioned Leopard Tank, which can In the following days & years many pieces pieces, a former pilot boat that once served be viewed outside the building. It is nine of Skylab debris were found scattered over the Esperance Port and countless more metros long, five metres wide, 1.8 metres Esperance’s farming areas. Also visit the treasures waiting for you to discover. high and weighs approx. 42 tonnes. exhibition inside the Esperance Museum.
www.experienceesperance.com.au | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | 45 ABORIGINAL culture & heritage Did you know ?
Kepa Kurl (name for Esperance) (Kepa meaning Water & Kurl meaning Boomerang)
- “Where the water lies like a boomerang.” Kepa Kurl has been home for the local Noongar people “since time immemorial”.
The culture is embedded in the land, caring for the land means caring for our people, our culture, and our heritage. Nyungar people continue to hunt & gather food according to the six seasons, with traditional bushfoods consisting of kangaroo, emu, various seafood, roots and seeds. Tourists can observe these six seasons (listed below) when they visit Esperance.
Birak – December and January the first summer Bunuru – February and March the second summer Djeran – April and May, autumn Makuru – June and July, the first rains Djilba – August and September the second rains Kambarang – October and November the wildflower season
46 | EXPERIENCE ESPERANCE | www.experienceesperance.com.au TOMMY WINDICH TOMMY WINDICH A BRIEF HISTORY cultural PRECINCT In 1869 Tommy Windich accompanied John The Tommy Windich Cultural Precinct Forrest on an expedition to survey a land is a recently completed memorial at the route along the Great Australian Bight, to gravesite of Tommy Windich, expert help plan a possible telegraph link between horseman, marksman and aboriginal tracker the colonies of South Australia and Western who passed away in Esperance in 1876. Australia. The Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title The expedition party was also to assess Aboriginal Corporation worked with the whether land along the route was suitable support of the Southern Ports Authority – for pasture. This expedition team included Esperance to complete this project. Forrest’s brother Alexander, Tommy Windich Through the use of an old photograph of the and another tracker Billy Noongale, plus 16 original grave in the 1950s in conjunction horses. with the anomaly, they have been able to confirm the final resting place of Mr Windich. In 1874, Forrest lead another expedition The Tommy Windich Cultural Precinct is from Geraldton to the Murchison River, then located at the entrance of the Southern east through the unchartered centre of WA Ports Authority Esperance, with limited to the overland telegraph line from Darwin parking available for cars at the site. to Adelaide. Forrest’s team included Tommy Windich and another Aboriginal tracker, local Nyungar Tommy Pierre. After leaving Perth on 18 aboriginal giftshop March, the party often relied for it’s survival on Tommy’s skills to source water and trap + GALLERY food. He was also able to communicate The Esperance Nyungar Aboriginal with the many different Aboriginal groups Corporation Giftshop and Gallery is the party encountered along the expedition. stocked with a vast variety of items. All stock is either created by local or Western Early in 1876 Tommy Windich assisted the Australian Aboriginal artists. Stocking party constructing the overland telegraph stunning aboriginal art, music tapping line from Perth to Adelaide. He caught a sticks, didgeridoos and more - all made chill which later developed into pneumonia, individually by hand. The Gallery Giftshop during which he was nursed at Dempster also offers beautiful crockery, linen, Homestead. He died in Esperance on perfumed candles, bush tucker herbs, jams 20 February 1876 and was buried at the and spices, beautiful jewellery, scarves and site where the 1870 expedition party had lots lots more. Hand made floor rugs in the camped. John Forrest said of Tommy that most brilliant colours imaginable. “his name is almost a household word in this colony … I feel that I have lost an old Bush fragranced sprays and essential oils, and well tried companion and friend.” dolls and ceramic animals. The Esperance Nyungar Aboriginal Corporation Giftshop and Gallery support fair trade with every item stocked being individually made, and each and every design having it’s own story. ENAC is a not for profit Corporation and all royalties from the shop go back to the artists or the fair trade villages concerned.
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For business or leisure, there’s always a little something extra... • Central town location opposite the bay • Pool, restaurant, cocktail bar, BBQ & guest laundry
ACCOMMODATION • Free wireless broadband internet, FOXTEL • Free tea, coffee & biscuits in your motel room
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Members save up * to 20% The power of membership Relaxin absolute beachfront location Unwind after a busy day of exploring Esperance and the surrounding national parks. Stay at RAC Esperance Holiday Park, choose from large powered caravan and tent sites, or comfortable self-contained cabins.
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Pine Grove HOLIDAYPine PARK Grove EnchantingHOLIDAY Esperance PARK – SpaciousEnchanting Sites, Comfortable Esperance – Enjoy the magic of AccommodationSpacious Sites, ComfortableEsperance from this relaxingEnjoy and the magic of Accommodationspacious parkland Esperancesetting with fromfacilities this relaxing and GREAT LOCATION On site parking! Short stroll to beach, cruises, parks, jetty including pool, playgroundspacious and parkland 2 camp kitchens. setting with facilities & CBD. Four spacious, two bedroom self-contained single storey apartments Wide range of accommodationincluding pool, options playground including and cabins 2 camp kitchens. with private patio, BBQ an outdoor setting. Three modern, two storey and holiday homes, pet-friendly sites, ensuite sites and self-contained apartments with plasma TV’s, spa baths, dishwashers & Wide range of accommodation options including cabins large camping area, as well as budget RV sites off-season. washing machines. Each has an upstairs patio with BBQ and outdoor setting. and holiday homes, pet-friendly sites, ensuite sites and ** free wifi ** Linen supplied. Free transfer to/from bus depot. large camping area, as well as budget RV sites off-season. Enjoy a relaxing holiday with friendly country hospitality! ** free wifi ** PO Box 1954, Esperance. Bookings 0428716677 or email: [email protected] Web: www.driftwoodapartments.com.au 69 The Esplanade, Esperance (opposite yacht club) 8
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A small family friendly park situated 1km from the town centre (5-10 min walk). Walking distance to calm swimming beaches, Adventure Land Park and fishing jetties, with a variety of cafes, restaurants and hotels close by. A variety of self-contained, well appointed one & two bedroom chalets with lounge, large flat screen TV and DVD. All linen supplied. 11 Budget accommodation available in our basic cabins (sleeps up to 6 people, no ensuite). Catering for Caravans, Motorhomes, Camper trailers & tents. A range of grassed sites, cracker dust sites and slab sites available. All close to the park amenities. The park has 2 laundries, TV room, BBQ area, a small children’s playground & camp kitchen.
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CONTACT US DIRECTLY FOR OUR BEST RATES, OR TO PLAN YOUR NEXT TRIP ph/fax: (08) 9071 2237 FREECALL: 1800 999 923 e: [email protected] 73 6450 162 Dempster Street, Esperance WA 6450 0427 774 287 www.summerstar.com.au
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Situated 83km east of Esperance surrounded by breathtaking Luxurious 2 & 3RAC bedroom fully self-contained, swimming and fishing beaches. RAC ACCOMMODATION ne and two bedroom doubleLuxurious brick 2 Holiday& 3 bdr Units,fully self-contained, 7th night free. • Large powered + non powered dble brickLuxurious Holiday 2 & Units, 3 bdr fully 7th self-contained, night free. ull self contained Stylishlydble furnished, brick Holiday air Units, cond/heated. 7th night free. sites StylishlyStylishly furnished, furnished, air cond/heated, air cond/heated, MW & dishwasher, TV, CD, DVD, hairdryer. • Chalets • Park Homes W , aundr , MW & dishwasher,MW & dishwasher, TV, CD, TV, CD, DVD, DVD, hairdryer. hairdryer. re c cle a c. Own privateOwn laundry,private laundry, BBQ BBQ & under & under cover cover • Tennis • Mini Golf • Playground parking. No animals. Close to beach & jetty. reat beachfront iews ri ht on parking.parking. No All animals. linen supplied. Close to No beach animals. & jetty. • Small General Store the Esperance foreshore. Close to beach & only 2km from CBD. including Bait, Ice, Fuel, Takeaway Goldfields Road, Esperance 1 NorsemanTel: (08) Road, 9071 1251; Esperance 1300 788 999 Chris & Guy Royle 0 E E P N E, GoldfieldsFax: Road, (08) 9071 Esperance 7003 Wharton Rd via Condingup E PER N E W 4 0 Ph:Tel: (08)0408 9071Email: 903 1251; [email protected] 1300 788 999 u Fax: (08) 9071Website: 7003 www.esperanceseafront.com Ph: (08) 9075 0033 Fax: (08) 9076 60 06 Email: [email protected] ph: 04 4 8 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] e: [email protected] Website:Website: www.esperanceseafront.com www.esperanceseafront.com 5 10 3 A Tranquil Retreat B&B
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