Esperanceexperience Holiday Guide 2016/2017 Photo Courtesy of Dan Paris Photography Welcome

EsperanceExperience Holiday Guide 2016/2017 Photo courtesy of Dan Paris Photography Welcome...

In dramatic contrast to the red earth of the West Australian Outback, Esperance hosts an abundance of extraordinary beauty in some of the world’s best beaches and pristine coastline. Nowhere else can you experience hundreds of kilometres of easily accessible beaches that boast the brightest, whitest sand and crystal clear blue, green and turquoise water.

Escape to anyone. More information on what you can find end of options down here. To find out more about within these pristine wildernesses can be found on where to go for your next big catch, go to page 16. Regardless of your reason for wanting to get away page 8. from it all. Esperance will provide you with a tranquil Activities and Attractions… Perhaps your idea and unforgettable escape. Camping… Whether your idea of camping of filling time while on holiday involves adrenalin, or involves a swag on the beach or a caravan in a Whether you like a self-drive tour and camping or maybe it’s more like reading a book on the beach. park, you can find it here in Esperance. To find out whether you prefer the comfort of a fly/drive holiday Either way Esperance has heaps of ways to fill your more about creating that unforgettable camping staying in comfortable accommodation, the pristine days and many of them won’t cost you a cent! To see holiday with your family or that special someone location of Esperance has an abundance on offer. some of these suggestions turn to page 20. turn to page 9. From breathtaking national parks and some of the Accommodation… With everything from a luxury Fly/Drive… most spectacular beaches in the world to unique Esperance is often described as apartment through to a section of grass to put up attractions and secluded getaways, Esperance will ‘out of the way, out of this world’ so if a seven your tent or even a B&B with a stunning view, there hour drive through our beautiful state is not to provide you with a truly unforgettable holiday. are accommodation options aplenty on offer in your liking, a flight with Virgin Australia will take Esperance. To find out more about what might suit Nature and Leisure you from Perth to Esperance in an hour and a you turn to page 26. half. More information on flights can be found Arguably the world’s best beaches… Whether on the next page and the many car hire options Eating Out… Whether it’s a quick bite for lunch or it’s the stunningly fine white sand or the almost in our shopping section. a romantic dinner for two or perhaps a scrumptious magical clear blue waters, visitors from all over the globe are constantly proclaiming that the beaches in Self-drive Tours… If a holiday is as much about option somewhere in between, Esperance has a Esperance are simply the best they have ever seen. the journey as the destination for you, then why not multitude of different choices to suit your desires for page 34 Find out more about the magnificent splendour of take in some of the most spectacular scenery you great food. On you can find out where your the multitude of beaches in and around Esperance will ever encounter on the way to Esperance and try next delicious meal might come from. by going to page 6. a self-drive tour. More information on these can be Shopping Options… Whatever you forgot to found on page 5. National Parks… Breathtaking scenery awaits you bring or whatever you need while you’re down in at any one of the five nearby national parks. From the Fancy a spot of fishing…If throwing a line in for a Esperance you’ll find readily available. Everything lofty heights of Frenchman’s Peak at Cape Le Grand fish is what your holiday is all about then you will be from a haircut and pampering through to groceries to the prolific diversity of the flora and fauna at the spoilt for choice in Esperance. Whether it’s bonito and a chemist on a Sunday, it’s all here. Page 33 has Fitzgerald River National Park, there are unique and off a jetty, salmon on a beach, trevally off the rocks or all the information to help you find out what’s on spectacular elements on offer here that will appeal even bream sitting on the edge of a lake there are no offer and where to go to find it. For addtional copies of the Our thanks to the following PLAY IT SAFE ON GRAVEL ROADS 2016/2017 Esperance Holiday photographers for the generous Gravel roads can be treacherous if you are not supply of their artwork: careful. Like a wet road, braking distances are double that of a sealed road. Because of the Guide please contact: Dan Paris from Dan Paris Photography. loose top surface and corrugations you will not In Esperance: For more information on Dan’s portfolio please be able to turn as sharply as when on sealed Esperance Visitor Centre…………9083 1555 visit: www.danparis.com.au roads either. Outside Esperance: Tom Jessett from T-Rex Photography. We want you to enjoy your holiday here and TMP Distribution……………0411 024 528 or For more information on Tom’s portfolio please come back again, so please slow down on gravel www.tmp.net.au visit: Facebook.com/trexphotography.net roads and drive to your ability and the conditions.

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Emergency Numbers Flying to Esperance History Fire, Police & Ambulance...... 000 Virgin Australia fly to Esperance from Perth daily. The flight lasts less than 90 French explorers are credited with making the first landing in Esperance, Esperance Police Station...... 9079 8999 minutes and is a fast and easy way to whilst sheltering from a storm in 1792. The town itself was named after a Esperance Fire and Rescue...... 9071 3911 get to Esperance. Call 13 67 89 or French ship, L’Espérance, which is French for ‘hope’. Esperance Sea Search and Rescue...... 9071 1697 visit www.virginaustralia.com for more In 1802 British navigator Matthew Flinders sailed through the Bay of Isles and Esperance Hospital ...... 9071 0888 information or to book. named several key Esperance locations, including Lucky Bay and Thistle Cove. Poisons Information Centre ...... 13 11 26 Our Seasons Aboriginal people have been in the Esperance area for over 200 000 years, Service Numbers Esperance is blessed with a and the Aboriginal name of the area is “Kepa Kurl”, which means “the place Mediterranean style climate which Esperance Taxi Service...... 9071 1782 where the waters lay down like a boomerang”. In 1841 Edward John Eyre provides us with a temperate and with his Aboriginal guide Wylie, met Captain Rossiter on their epic journey Department of Parks and Wildlife...... 9083 2100 enjoyable climate all year round. from Adelaide, aboard the French Whaler “Mississippi” in the bay which is Department of Fisheries...... 9071 1839 now known as Rossiter Bay. Wylie Bay was named by Eyre to honour his Shire of Esperance...... 9071 0666 SUMMER (December to February): Summer is guide. WA Road Conditions...... 1800 013 314 a magnificent time to visit Esperance! The Esperance town site was first settled by the Dempster brothers in the Tourist Information Centres With so many beautiful beaches to 1860s, when they walked from Northam to Esperance with their families, choose from, you can have an entire Aboriginal guides and over 3000 head of stock. The Esperance town was ■ Esperance Visitor Centre: beach to yourself. Esperance has formally gazetted in 1893 and farming and agriculture were the key industries. Museum Village incredible summer weather, with an Cnr Dempster and Kemp Sts, average temperature of 28 degrees. The town continued to flourish as a farming community, and in 1962 work Esperance commenced on the Port Authority, which saw the Esperance economy Phone: 08 9083 1555 or 1300 66 44 55 AUTUMN diversify. Bookings: [email protected] (March to May): Make the most of the stunning and still autumn days by In 2014 Esperance has a population of approximately 15 000 people, and has Information: [email protected] exploring some of our breathtaking a number of key industries, including tourism, mining, fishing and agriculture. Website: www.visitesperance.com national parks and walks. Autumn is a ■ Ravensthorpe Visitor Centre: favourite with the locals, with plenty of Morgans St (Main St of town, opposite exciting things to do on those balmy 24 Getting Here of BP service station on the corner of degree days.

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R season, with whales often spotted ■ Hopetoun Visitor Centre: swimming through the bay. Later in the 22hrs 20hrs 22hrs 28hrs 28hrs 25hrs 24hrs season wildflowers begin to emerge. Adelaide 40mins 40mins 45mins Hopetoun Community Resource The average temperature tops out in 4hrs 6hrs 6hrs 7hrs 6hrs Centre Perth 28hrs 8hrs the high teens. 35mins 30mins 45mins 50mins 10mins Veal St, Hopetoun 4hrs 3hrs 28hrs 9hrs 7hrs 3hrs 5hrs Albany 35mins 50mins Phone: 08 9838 3062 SPRING 22hrs 6hrs 6hrs 4hrs Email: [email protected] (September to November): Spring Kalgoorlie 9hrs 2hrs 6hrs 40mins 30mins 30mins 15mins is a blooming marvellous time of the 6hrs 3hrs 6hrs 4hrs 2hrs ■ Norseman Visitor Centre: Hopetoun 25hrs 40mins year, with the wildflower season in full 45mins 50mins 30mins 30mins 30mins 68 Roberts St, Norseman 20hrs 7hrs 4hrs 3hrs 2hrs swing. Explore the colourful scenery of 7hrs 2hrs Norseman 40mins 50mins 30mins 50mins 10mins Phone: 08 9039 1071 our beautiful town, with temperatures 6hrs 3hrs Email: [email protected] Ravensthorpe 24hrs 3hrs 6hrs 40mins 2hrs warming from the low to mid 20s. 10mins 50mins Website: www.norseman.info 22hrs 4hrs 2hrs 2hrs 8hrs 5hrs 2hrs Esperance 45mins 15mins 30mins 10mins www.visitesperance.com www.visitesperance.com 3 Transwa’s luxury road coach services depart Esperance 6 times per week for Perth and 3 times per week for Kalgoorlie

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Why not make the long drive to Esperance both more enjoyable and interesting by taking part in one of these self-drive tour suggestions:

2 Day Self Drive 3 Day Self Drive 4 Day Self Drive Esperance and the Lakes Self Drive Coastal Esperance Self Drive Esperance and Wave Rock Self Drive Experience historic towns, picturesque farmlands, Discover Wheatbelt towns, pristine nature, wineries Why not travel to Esperance via Wave Rock and and outback wineries enroute to Esperance. and Australia’s award winning whitest beaches in Australia’s most spectacular woodlands country. Day 1: Perth – Lake Grace Esperance. Day 1: Perth – Wave Rock (Hyden) 350km, 4 hours Day 1: Perth – Albany 340km, 4 hours Slicing through WA’s southern regions, take in the 524km, 5.5 hours Head east from Perth, travelling through picturesque green fields and a patchwork of farmland as you An idyllic day’s drive through the Weatbelt’s quaint farmland to Corrigin (famous for its Dog in a Ute head to Williams and then on to Arthur River with towns. Stop at museums and sample local wines Competition and Dog Cemetery!). Enjoy lunch at its scenic riverside picnic spots. around Wandering, Narrogin and Mt Barker before local restaurants like Terra Vista before a short drive Journey through the heart of sheep farming territory arriving in Albany. to Wave Rock, 15 metres high and 110 metres long! to Lake Grace. Along the way you’ll see Wagin’s Accommodation Options: Motels, hotels, B&B’s, In the afternoon visit natural attractions including Giant Ram and historic Museum Village. caravan parks and camping. Hippo’s Yawn and Mulka’s Cave – home to Aboriginal Make sure you call in at Cambinata Yabbies Farm just Day 2: Albany – Hopetoun art. out of Kukerin. 340km, 3.5 hours Accommodation Options: Motel, cottages, caravan Accommodation Options: Outback Pub, motels, Depart historic Albany heading east via the park, apartment and B&B. caravan park, camping and B&B’s. Porongurup and Stirling Range National Parks to Day 2: Wave Rock – Norseman Day 2: Lake Grace – Esperance the historic mining town of Ravensthorpe. Continue 301km, 5.5 hours 428km, 5 hours to the coastal town of Hopetoun, nestled on the Head east along the Granite and Woodlands In the morning visit Australian Inland Mission Hospital tranquil shores of Mary Anne Haven, once the Discovery Trail. View 16 interpretive sites along this showcasing the work of the Royal Flying Doctor thriving port for the Phillips River goldfields. excellent unsealed road. See Norseman’s Tin Camels Service. Visit a true outback winery at Walkers Hill Accommodation Options: Motels, caravan parks, and view the town from Beacon Hill Lookout. Vineyard. outback pub, B&B’s chalets and camping. Accommodation Options: Motels, outback pub, Take in the views across the massive Lake Grace Day 3: Hopetoun – Esperance caravan park and camping. before heading to Lake King. Visit the historic mining 194km, 2 hours Day 3: Norseman – Esperance town of Ravensthorpe and continue to Hopetoun Spend the morning exploring the magnificent 203km, 2.5 hours and the Fitzgerald River National Park. Fitzgerald River National Park with its untouched Walk around Norseman viewing its history and then Later, drive on to Esperance, ideal for longer stays scenery and wildflowers during springtime. $40 drive the “Salmon Gum Highway” to Esperance. with a range of superb national parks, island cruises, million has recently been spent upgrading extensive Accommodation Options: Hotels, motels, attractions and Australia’s whitest beaches. scenic drives, placing interpretive signage and apartments, B&B’s, cottages, caravan parks and improving walk trails. camping at National Parks and Woody Island. From here travel via Munglinup Beach and Stokes Day 4: Esperance National Park to the picturesque seaside town of Stay as long as you like with five National Parks and Esperance. an abundance of other things to explore, all within a day’s drive www.visitesperance.com www.visitesperance.com 5 Photo courtesy of T-Rex Photography The Beaches...

Arguably the best beaches in the world... Whether you prefer lazing in the sun, reading a book in the shade, throwing in a line, snorkelling, surfing, swimming or just splashing about, Esperance has a beach just for you. In fact with more than 20 of the most spectacular beaches you will ever encounter nearby the only difficulty is deciding which one to visit today.

Esperance Foreshore and should be approached with caution, as rips are Fourth Beach Castletown Quays prevalent here. Local residents can be found swimming in the lagoon pools between the reef and Renowned for its sweeping beaches, Fourth Beach The pristine Esperance Bay is fringed with pines shore when conditions are safe. Activities include is quite popular with those passionate about water and visited by whales, dolphins and seals and each surfing and walking. Facilities: Toilets & showers sports. beach has its own special attraction. Calm waters Distance: 3 km. in front of the Yacht Club are particularly good for Twilight Beach young families, the James Street Jetty has a great Blue Haven (Voted ‘Most Popular Beach in WA’) slide and swimming pontoon, while Castletown Hidden at the bottom of a long flight of stairs, Blue Twilight Beach is a spectacular family beach with Quay’s long white beach with gentle waves is Haven’s pristine waters, sheltered swimming and crystal clear waters and snow white sand. As perfect for families with ‘beginner surfers’ in tow. good fishing make this a great family beach. Don’t let the beach curves to the south west it becomes During the summer months Elto’s Waterpark visits the stairs put you off from visiting though – the view increasingly protected by its orientation and two the Esperance Foreshore providing hours of fun and from the platform at the top is spectacular. offshore rocks. The beach is patrolled by surf entertainment for all ages. lifesavers during the summer weekends. Activities Facilities: Gas barbecues and shade shelters, toilets, Salmon Beach include swimming and surfing. disabled access toilets, showers. Salmon Beach is a very popular fishing spot for locals, Distance: 7 km who will often be seen casting a line from the beach. Facilities: Toilets & Showers West Beach The waters can be quite rough at Salmon Beach and A favourite with surfers, this very beautiful beach it is therefore not safe for swimming. Observatory Beach Observatory Beach is a hot spot for wind and kite surfers, promising awesome waves without the crowds. Relatively unknown, this beach is also great for surfing and boogie boarding. Distance: 9.5 km Facilities: Toilets, disabled access toilets Ten Mile Lagoon Ten Mile Lagoon is a great swimming beach, especially for families with young children. A rocky shore acts as a natural breakwater, forming a long shallow pool that’s considerably warmer than the ocean. Activities include swimming, surfing and boogie boarding, while you’ll also see people fishing off the reef. For naturalists, Esperance’s ‘free’ beach is 100 metres further down. Distance: 14 km

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Beaches West of Esperance camping at Cape le Grand National Park. the pristine white sands of Alexander Bay. This Quagi Beach Distance: 10 – 56 km 4WD only, sheltered bay is fantastic for swimming Facilities: Bring drinking water. Gas barbecues, shade and is perfect for beach fishing and camping. Other Quagi is one of the most popular camping sites for shelters, camping ground at Cape le Grand National activities include diving, surfing, boating, bush walking visitors to the Esperance area, offering a unique Park (Department of Parks and Wildlife fees apply), and 4WD. opportunity for visitors to enjoy beachside camping toilets, disabled access toilets. Distance: 108 km in a natural bush environment. Popular activities Facilities: Camping ground (Shire fees apply), toilets. include swimming, bird watching, fishing, camping Hellfire Bay and walking. The magnificent sheltered Hellfire Bay offers plenty of Thomas River to Cape Arid National Park Distance: 80 km walking trails and the beach is fantastic for swimming, Thomas River offers an array of natural wonders Facilities: Camping ground (Shire fees apply), toilets. beach cricket, boogie boarding and fishing. Other with abundant bird life and great fishing. This popular Stokes Inlet (Stokes National Park) activities include diving, surfing and bush walking. camping and fishing location is perfect for families. Distance: 56 km Don’t miss the sights of Yokinup and Little Tagon Bays. Stokes Inlet is one of the most picturesque and Facilities: Gas barbecues (Department of Parks and Activities include swimming, diving, fishing, camping, interesting estuaries along Western Australia’s south Wildlife fees apply), toilets, disabled access toilets. boating and bush walking. eastern coast. Long beaches are framed by rocky Distance: 122 km headlands, behind which lie sand dunes, low hills and Lucky Bay Facilities: Two camping grounds (Department of heath land. Activities include bird watching, camping, (Voted ‘the Whitest Beach in Australia’) Parks and Wildlife fees apply), gas barbecues, toilets. fishing, canoeing and walking. Located between Thistle Cove and Rossiter Bay Distance: 90 km in the Cape le Grand National Park, ‘unspoilt’ Israelite Bay Facilities: Camping ground (Department of Parks and and ‘spectacular’ are two words that reflect the Israelite Bay offers remote sandy beaches and Wildlife fees apply), gas barbecues, toilets. absolute beauty of Lucky Bay; even the kangaroos excellent coastal scenery, and is where the ruins of appreciate the sun and sand. They are regularly Munglinup Beach the Israelite Bay Telegraph Station, which operated spotted lazing on the beach and keeping visitors from 1877-1917, can be seen. Although very difficult Munglinup Beach is bordered by a natural reef at the nearby camp ground entertained. The to access, (the last 100 km is restricted to four where you can swim, snorkel and experience the sand here is so fine and clean that it squeaks wheel drive vehicles only and there are no facilities), local marine life in crystal clear water. Enjoy fishing under your feet. The bay is well protected from Israelite Bay offers good fishing, swimming, camping from the beach or canoeing on the Oldfield Estuary. prevailing weather and the Lucky Bay camping and bush walking. Activities include bird watching, camping, fishing, ground offers a great bush setting next to the Distance: 200 km swimming, canoeing and walking. beach and is popular with locals and visitors of Facilities: Visitors should check road conditions and Distance: 110 kilometres all ages. Activities include swimming, diving, fishing, ensure they are self-sufficient. Bring your own water Facilities: Camping ground (Shire fees apply), toilets camping, surfing, boating and bush walking. and fuel as there are no facilities. Beaches East of Esperance Distance: 66 km Facilities: Camping grounds, gas barbecues, shade Bandy Creek shelters, solar hot water showers, toilets, bring drinking Lucky Bean Café Bandy Creek is a favourite with the locals, next to water, (Department of Parks and Wildlife fees apply). the Esperance Fishing boat harbour close to town. Duke of Orleans Bay to Wharton Beach With a long shallow bank that drops away suddenly to provide deep access for boats and fishing vessels, The Duke is a favourite with travellers and locals alike. Bandy Creek is a great place for swimming, paddling, Nestled between the Cape le Grand and Cape Arid canoeing and fishing. Accessible with a 2WD vehicle National Parks, the bay is sheltered and is an ideal family and very sheltered, this is an ideal family beach. beach with magnificent coastal scenery, superb beaches of snow white sand and crystal blue waters. Four HOME OF THE KANGACINO Wylie Bay to Cape le Grand National Park wheel drive vehicles have access to the beach. Activities Deliciously located on the beach at Wylie Bay is accessible to two wheel drive vehicles include swimming, diving, fishing and camping. Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand National Park and is a great destination for a secluded picnic or Distance: 89 km Open from 10am to 3pm fishing in the calm waters (no camping allowed). The Facilities: Duke of Orleans Caravan Park, shop, water ***** more adventurous may prefer to make their way available, gas barbecues, dogs permitted, toilets, Closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays to Cape le Grand across the white sandy beaches disabled access toilets. via four wheel drive. (Check tide and local beach OPEN SEPTEMBER TO APRIL Alexander Bay conditions.) Activities include swimming, diving, [email protected] fishing, surfing, sand dunes, boating, bush walking and Enjoy beautiful views off the coast while lying on facebook.com/luckybeancafe www.visitesperance.com www.visitesperance.com 7 Photo courtesy of T-Rex Photography National Parks...

Cape Le Grand National Park granite peak and its companion, Peak Campsites with toilets are located at Four Mile Beach, Located approximately half an hour east of Esperance, Eleanora, provide sweeping views over dry sand plain Hamersley Inlet and Saint Mary Inlet. Camping fees Cape Le Grand National Park is one of Western heaths and salt lake systems. Other than toilets at the are payable in addition to national park visitor fees. Australia’s best known and most spectacular national designated camping area (no fees) and a walk trail, Roads may be closed following rain due to the real parks. Caravan and camping areas are located at Le no facilities are provided in this remote area, so go threat of spreading dieback. Grand Beach and the magnificent Lucky Bay, which is prepared and carry your own water. Make sure you Over two thirds of the plant species in the park are continually named Australia’s whitest beach. are totally self-sufficient. susceptible to the dieback fungus, so please stay on Make sure that you grab a barista coffee on the Stokes National Park marked tracks and be very cautious of spreading mud, beach at Lucky Bay with Lucky Bean Café. Tank water, particularly from areas outside of the park boundaries. septic toilets, solar heated showers, camp kitchens Access to the park is via gravel road. Please drive Please help to protect this jewel of the south coast. carefully. Stokes National Park features beautiful and barbecue facilities are all available at Lucky Bay. East Mount Barren is a three hour journey of coastal and inlet scenery approximately 80 km west However there is no power available. Department of medium to hard walking featuring vast panoramic of Esperance. Take time to visit and explore the Parks and Wildlife fees apply. land and sea views, moderate mountain walking, historic Moir Homestead that was built more than Frenchman’s Peak: interesting rock formations and unique wildflowers. Frenchman’s Peak showcases 140 years ago. Stokes Inlet is 2WD accessible, has a amazing views of Cape Le Grand National Park. The bush campground with toilets and BBQ’s, DPaW fees The Hakea walk trail is a spectacular, sometimes 3km round trip leads from the car park up the gentle apply and camping is permissible at Skippy Rock and rugged walk trail along the Fitzgerald River National slope east of the summit. Allow 1.5 hours. Fanny Cove, though only accessible via 4WD (with Park eastern coastline, starting at Cave Point car park Coastal Track: The 15 km Coastal Track runs from basic facilities). and finishing some 23 km to the west near Quoin Head on the edge of the park’s central wilderness Le Grand Beach to Rossiter Bay via Hellfire Bay and The Heritage Trail is a 4.3 km, one and a half hour area. This is a class 4 walk trail requiring bushwalking features excellent coastal views. Always carry drinking return journey. This easy walk features on-site plaques experience, moderate fitness, sturdy boots, water with you. describing changes which have occurred to the inlet appropriate clothing for the conditions and adequate environment. The path gives magnificent views of the Cape Arid National Park water. The walk is a journey through geological inlet and surrounds. Located approximately 120 km to the east of history, traversing outstanding features including a Esperance Cape Arid National Park is accessible by Fitzgerald River National Park unique section of limestone karst cliff line and wave cut platforms about 90 meters above sea level. a good road, however most of the park itself is 4WD Located west of Esperance, with its eastern gateway There are three starting points for the trail, one at Cave only. The park features magnificent granite headlands, through Hopetoun, the Fitzgerald River National Park Point, one at West Beach and one at Hamersley Inlet crystal clear waters and sparkling white sands. There is one of the last great wilderness areas of the south recreation area and all three trail heads are accessed by are two camping areas at Thomas River and Seal and contains a representation of nearly 20 per cent of a sealed road. An overnight facility is provided at Whale Creek with limited facilities (pit toilets, barbecues, no the state’s plant species. Classified as one of Western Bone Creek campground, with simple composting power or water). Australia’s most diverse and important national parks, it toilets and raised sleeping platforms. Department of Parks and Wildlife fees apply. boasts a magnificent coastline of rocky headlands with Cave Point Lookout Len Otte Nature Trail is a 1 km return journey sandy white beaches and striking mountain ranges. It lies A cantilevered lookout and features views over the park and a close look at between Hopetoun and Bremer Bay surrounding the perched on top of the cliff at Cave Point offers the varied plant and animal life of the area. inlets of the Fitzgerald, Gairdner, Phillips and Hamersley sweeping views of the coastline back toward Rivers. The park has some 209 species of birds and over Hopetoun (to the east) and of Four Mile Beach (to Tagon Coastal Walk is a 7 km, four hour return 1,900 species of wildflowers, many unique to this area, the west). It is accessible via a short wheelchair assist journey that features views over the wild coastline. In such as the Royal Hakea and Qualup Bell. pathway from the Cave Point car park. winter you may be lucky enough to spot a southern No Tree Hill right whale, which often come close in shore to the Migrating and breeding whales can be seen from many is a 3 km easy stroll through bush (long shelter of the bays. vantage points within the park from June to October. pants recommended) with wide summit views. Twertup Horrie and Dorri trails Mt Ragged Walk is a 3 km, three hour return There are many beautiful spots easily accessible to in the western journey with a stiff walk to the top of Tower Peak two wheel drive vehicles; the interior with its more section of the park will take one to two hours and (585m). Mt Ragged is a steep-sided pre-cambrian rugged and mountainous terrain is only accessible by take in vistas of Fitzgerald River valley, spongolite cliffs, ridge surrounded at about one-third height by a four wheel drives or on foot, the central wilderness the old quarry and wildflowers. wave-cut platform. area is closed to vehicle access to protect this West Mount Barren is a one to two hour beautiful yet fragile environment from the effects moderate walk with a high diversity of plant species Peak Charles National Park of an introduced plant pathogen called dieback and panoramic views across the coast line and into Located 150 km north west of Esperance, this ancient (Phytophthora cinnamomi). the interior of the park.

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Mamang Walk Trail is an outstanding 15.5 km (31 km return) walk along the spectacular Fitzgerald Stokes National Park...... Ph: (08) 9076 8541 River National Park coast line from Point Ann to Camping Peak Charles National Park...... Ph: (08) 9076 8541 Point Charles, overlooking the Fitzgerald River Two camping grounds are situated in Cape Le Esperance District Office...... Ph: (08) 9083 2100 Mouth and the central wilderness area beyond. Grand National Park, one at Lucky Bay, and the Cape Arid National Park...... Ph: (08) 9075 0055 Specially designed viewpoints with expansive views other at Le Grand Beach (see map 2). Facilities of the coast, inland peaks, river valleys and inlets are include septic toilets, showers and camper’s Fitzgerald River National Park provided along the trail, including some with almost kitchens. Ranger in Charge – Jacup...... Ph: (08) 9835 5043 the whole coastal sweep from Doubtful Island near Camping fees apply to Cape Le Grand and Stokes Eastside (Ranger – East Mt Barren)...... Ph: (08) 9838 3060 Bremer Bay to East Mt Barren in the far north east. National Parks. Wood fires are not permitted. Westside (Ranger – Murray Road)...... Ph: (08) 9837 1022 Point Ann Heritage Trail is short walk trail in the Free gas barbeques are provided. South Coast Regional Office - Albany...... Ph: (08) 9842 4500 State Headquarters - Perth...... Ph: (08) 9334 0333 western section of the park that affords stunning At Stokes National Park two campsites are located views of St Mary’s beach toward Point Charles. During on the shores of the inlet. Please be sure to bring winter Point Ann is a haven for both Southern Right sufficient fresh water as there are no available Remember and Humpback whales. Recently upgraded facilities at water supplies in the park. Toilets and BBQ facilities Be Careful the start of the trail offer toilets and BBQ facilities with available. Choose fishing or swimming sites with great care. ample parking and is accessible by 2WD vehicles. Peak Charles National Park has an area designated The Southern Ocean is unpredictable, making rock for camping, but there are no facilities apart from fishing and swimming especially dangerous. a bush toilet and walk trail. For most of the year Huge waves and swells can suddenly occur even there is no fresh water, so if you intend to visit, on calm days. Rocks become slippery when wet. The Fitzgerald Biosphere Reserve make sure you are totally self-sufficient. Riptides are common along the coastline. Stay What is a World Biosphere Reserve? Several camping areas are provided at Cape Arid on paths and help prevent erosion. Your safety in Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and National Park. Thomas River is accessible on gravel natural areas is our concern, but your responsibility. coastal ecosystems endorsed by the United Nations, roads. Other areas are accessible by four wheel Please check with Visitor Centre for local Road & where people and nature can flourish together. drive vehicles only. Wood fires are not permitted Park Conditions. The Fitzgerald Biosphere Reserve contains an near the coastal section of the park, so we Be Clean recommend that you bring a portable gas stove undisturbed core enclosed by the Fitzgerald River Put your litter in bins, or better still, take it with you. National Park surrounded by a buffer of uncleared for cooking. Be Cool bush, protected coastline and marine environment. Vehicle-based camping is available in the Fitzgerald Beyond this buffer is the `zone of cooperation’, River National Park at Four Mile Beach, Hamersley Fire bans apply over the summer months; the within which the regions agricultural production also Inlet, Quoin Head (four wheel drives only), lighting of camp fires is prohibited during this takes place. Fitzgerald Inlet (four wheel drives only) and Saint period. Light fires only in fireplaces provided. Why is the Fitzgerald Biosphere special? Mary Inlet. After heavy rains some roads may Use own wood when camping. Bring your own portable gas stove. The Fitzgerald Biosphere Reserve is referred to as occasionally be temporarily closed as a disease Be Considerate “the most important Mediterranean ecosystem hygiene control measure – so after heavy rains reserve in the world” (Dr Bernd von Drost, check with the Department of Parks and Wildlife. Over two thirds of the plant species in the south 1989, UNESCO), not only for its rich and unique Camping fees apply. coast national parks are susceptible to the dieback biodiversity but for the way the community interacts Department of Parks and Wildlife fungus, so please stay on marked tracks and be very with the environment and how they are working cautious of spreading mud, particularly following to ensure its long term sustainability. The Fitzgerald The Department of Parks and Wildlife officers rain. Help to protect our natural environments. Biosphere Reserve is of worldwide concern, such are always glad to help. Don’t hesitate to contact Protect Animals and Plants is its universal value. The bushland, mountains, and them if you need information or assistance. Visitor No firearms or pets, please. rivers of the Fitzgerald Biosphere Reserve contain fees apply to Cape Le Grand, Cape Arid, Fitzgerald clues to the earth’s evolutionary history. They give River and Stokes National Parks. Stay on the Road insights into how life on earth continues to unfold Fees are used to improve facilities and help offset Follow signs and stay on roads. Normal road rules and change and are havens for many unique or costs. apply. threatened plants and animals. Cape Le Grand National Park...... Ph: (08) 9075 9072 www.visitesperance.com www.visitesperance.com 9 Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia Walks, Wildflowers & Whales

With wild coastal scenery, towering granite peaks, superb bays, snow white beach sand and brilliant blue waters there is probably no other region in Australia blessed with the number and variety of national parks and reserves than those located within the South East region of Western Australia.

The five parks in the region offer magnificent scenery dolphins in a natural environment playing along the • Walk along the beach from Castletown Quays to and the opportunity to escape from the pressures of coast. Experience wildflowers in flower season along Bandy Creek boat harbour. everyday living, and are some of the largest remaining the walking trails from July to November and whales • Climb to the top of Frenchman’s Peak. wilderness areas in southern Australia. Whether it’s migrating along the coast lines from July to October. bush or coastal walks, deserted beaches, unique • Explore Mt Ridley and its own wave rock. fauna, extraordinary flora, or just the peace and Walks • Explore the vast variety of flora and fauna at the tranquillity of the great outdoors, the national parks It’s easy to walk everywhere in Esperance and enjoy Kepwari Wetland walk trail. and reserves of the South East offer visitors a never the magnificent scenery on offer. However if a longer For more information on these walks or to pick up ending variety of experiences and scenery all year and more challenging walk is more your scene, here specific walk trail maps please visit the Esperance round. are some suggestions: Visitor Centre. Walks, Wildflowers and Whales • Great Ocean road to Twilight Beach via Rotary Lookout. Wildflowers Year round walking paths can take you to see From July to November experience the amazing variety of both inland and Coast Heath Wildflowers. From the stunning Fitzgerald Biosphere Reserve with hundreds of wildflower species unique to the coastal heath along the Great Ocean Drive in Esperance to The Cape Le Grand and Cape Arid National Park. Enjoy wildflower viewing from your vehicle or strolling along the walking paths. Whales The Southern Right whales migrate along the coast from June to October and can be seen frolicking in the water from many vantage points. Amongst the more spectacular viewing is: Isrealite Bay (4WD access only), Cape Arid – Thomas Creek, Cape Le Grand beaches, Esperance Bay – Recherche Archipelago and the Great Ocean Drive. Take a stroll along the walking paths in winter and spring, keep one eye on the ocean for whales and another on the abundant Flora and Fauna. The Recherche Archipelago Located off the remote south coast of Western Australia, the Recherche Archipelago is the largest group of islands in southern Australia. The Archipelago consists of 105 islands and 1,500 islets spread over 270 kilometres of coastline and is fast becoming recognised as one of our most important aquatic wilderness areas. Most of the islands are steep, rocky and inaccessible to humans and provide sheltered Photo courtesy of T-Rex Photography breeding grounds for sea lions, seals, penguins and

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Cape Barren geese. Southern Right whales visit dune ridges with views of the wetland system and Spider Orchid the sheltered bays and the islands are home to surrounding catchment. the endangered Black-Footed rock wallaby. It is also designed to protect native vegetation from The main access to the Archipelago is from the threat of dieback. A return trip along the trail the town of Esperance, thus the parts of the will take about two and a half hours to walk. You can Archipelago accessible from Esperance are start at either end. Shorter sections can be walked popular for recreation and marine-based tourism instead of the entire trail. activities. Esperance is also the hub for a number The Wetland Trail consists of 1.5 kilometres of raised of regional industries, including shipping (minerals timber boardwalks, and 2.1 kilometres of surfaced and grain) and commercial fishing. trail. Two bird hides located along the trail provide With such an amazing piece of coastline, it is no an opportunity to quietly observe waterbirds in a surprise that the majority of Esperance locals and tranquil environment. tourists spend their leisure time on the beaches or out on the ocean. Great Ocean Walk / Cycle Way The best walking trail in Western Australia. If Kepwari Wetland Walk Trail you ride or walk along the pathway between A five minute drive from the centre of Esperance, Esperance Town and Twilight Beach you will be nestled out of the wind is the Kepwari Wetland treated to the sweeping vista of the splendid Trail. The one way interpretative trail is 3.6 coast line. kilometres in length and is designed to be a The pathway will take you past spectacular beaches learning experience. such as West Beach (surfing) , Blue Haven (pristine Panel and information displays help you discover why water), Salmon Beach (great fishing) and Fourth these wetlands are important, why they are under Beach (water sports). threat and how you can help protect them for future Stop for a while at one of the several seats to admire generations. this unforgettable panoramic scene, or walk along The trail winds through fringing sedge lands, the beach and experience the soft fine, white sand Photo courtesy of Dan Paris Photography heathlands, under banksia canopies and over between your toes.

Chittick Pink Bottlebrush on the Ravensthorpe Range Drive Granite Bottlebrush found near Ravensthorpe

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AUGUST Vehicles and Motor Bikes. Call Des 9071 3083 or Tom 9071 the Museum Village from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include arts • 11 August – Oz Opera’s Magic Flute The ancient 1898 for more information. and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and vegetables, ice-cream tombs of the Pharaohs hide many secrets. Will Tamino the • Whale Watching etc. Fun for the entire family! For more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or Annie on 0427 942 008 daring archaeologist find them? Will it be Papageno, or • Wildflower Season the zany ornithologist? For more information contact the • 22 November – Esperance Mechanical Restoration OCTOBER Esperance Civic Centre on 9083 1566 Group Collector’s Fair 10am to 4pm. Displays of • 2-4 October – Festival of the Wind Celebrations • 23 August – Esperance Mechanical Restoration restored and works in progress including: Stationary For more information please visit www.facebook.com/ Group Open Day 10am to 4pm. Displays of restored Engines, Tractors, Vehicles and Motor Bikes. Call Des 9071 festivalofthewind and works in progress including: Stationary Engines, Tractors, 3083 or Tom 9071 1898 for more information. Vehicles and Motor Bikes. Call Des 9071 3083 or Tom 9071 • 4 October – Esperance Village Markets – Festival • 29 November – Esperance Village Markets Located at 1898 for more information. of the Wind Celebration Located at the Museum Village the Museum Village from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include arts from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include arts and crafts, jams, • 23 August – Esperance Village Markets. Located at and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and vegetables, ice-cream honeys, fresh fruit and vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the Museum Village from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include arts etc. Fun for the entire family! For more information contact the entire family! For more information contact Amanda on and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and vegetables, ice-cream Amanda on 0415 388 420 or Annie on 0427 942 008 0415 388 420 or Annie on 0427 942 008 etc. Fun for the entire family! For more information contact • Wildflower Season • 8 October – Ali McGregor’s Alchemy Amanda on 0415 388 420 or Annie on 0427 942 008 ‘Her velvet DECEMBER vocals have the ability to transport the audience to a smoky • 25 August – The Cow Girl and the Show Girl It’s an 1940s jazz bar, blending modern popular hits with the great • 6 December – Esperance Village Markets Located at unexpected match, but something special happens when jazz divas’. For more information contact the Esperance the Museum Village from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include arts Beccy Cole and Libby O’Donovan take the stage together. Civic Centre on 9083 1566 and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and vegetables, ice-cream For more information contact the Esperance Civic Centre etc. Fun for the entire family! For more information contact • 11 October – Esperance Village Markets Located at on 9083 1566 Amanda on 0415 388 420 or Annie on 0427 942 008 the Museum Village from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include arts • Whale Watching and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and vegetables, ice-cream • 13 December – Esperance Village Markets Located • Wildflower Season etc. Fun for the entire family! For more information contact at the Museum Village from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include SEPTEMBER Amanda on 0415 388 420 or Annie on 0427 942 008 arts and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and vegetables, ice- cream etc. Fun for the entire family! For more information • 1 September – The Lost WW1 Diaries • 16 – 17 October – Esperance Agricultural Show After contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or Annie on 0427 942 Located at the Esperance Show Grounds on Black St. Fun discovering a WW1 diary in a country op shop, Callinan 008 leads the audience into its pages where we meet hilarious for all ages with show rides, market stalls, food, drinks, show but believable characters. The story goes from rollicking bags, fairy floss, hundreds of displays and so much more! • 13 December – Christmas Parade and Pageant farce to aching pathos in a heart-beat. For more information • 23 October – Graeme Connors – North, 25 Years • 13 December – Carols by Candlelight Located at the contact the Esperance Civic Centre on 9083 1566 On See Australia’s greatest storyteller, live on stage with Esperance Soundshell. • 6 September – Esperance Village Markets Located at his legendary band, in a special two hour performance, • 20 December – Esperance Village Markets Located at the Museum Village from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include arts celebrating 25 years since the release of his pioneering hit the Museum Village from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and vegetables, ice-cream album North. For more information contact the Esperance and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire family! For more information contact Civic Centre on 9083 1566 etc. Fun for the entire family! For more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or Annie on 0427 942 008 • 25 October– Esperance Mechanical Restoration Amanda on 0415 388 420 or Annie on 0427 942 008 • 15-19 September – Esperance Anglican Wildflower Group Open Day 10am to 4pm. Displays of restored • 27 December – Esperance Mechanical Restoration Festival. Located at the Anglican Parish from 9:30am to and works in progress including: Stationary Engines, Tractors, Group Open Day 10am to 4pm. Displays of restored 4:00pm each day. The theme for 2015 is Mallee Meanderings. Vehicles and Motor Bikes. Call Des 9071 3083 or Tom 9071 and works in progress including: Stationary Engines, Tractors, Come and see identified wildflowers, photographic 1898 for more information. Vehicles and Motor Bikes. Call Des 9071 3083 or Tom 9071 exhibition, student art exhibition, guest artists, refreshments • Whale Watching 1898 for more information. and lunches, market stalls, local music groups. • Wildflower Season • Esperance Goldfields Surf Lifesaving Club will patrol • 24 September – Xavier Rudd & The United Nations Twilight Beach every Sunday, from 9am – 3pm. NOVEMBER – Flag Tour After an almost SELL OUT in 2012, Xavier JANUARY Rudd is back along with his band The United Nations. • 1 November – Esperance Village Markets Located at • 10 January – Esperance Village Markets Located at This is one not to miss! For more information contact the the Museum Village from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include arts the Museum Village from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include arts Esperance Civic Centre on 9083 1566 and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and vegetables, ice-cream and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and vegetables, ice-cream • 27 September – Esperance Mechanical Restoration etc. Fun for the entire family! For more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or Annie on 0427 942 008 etc. Fun for the entire family! For more information contact Group Open Day 10am to 4pm. Displays of restored Amanda on 0415 388 420 or Annie on 0427 942 008 and works in progress including: Stationary Engines, Tractors, • 15 November – Esperance Village Markets Located at • 17 January – Esperance Village Markets Located at www.visitesperance.com www.visitesperance.com 12 Photo courtesy of Dan Paris Photography Events...

the Museum Village from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include arts • 13 March – Kids Fun Day Out. Located at Adventure JUNE and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and vegetables, ice-cream Land Park. Fun, games, rides & slides. Heaps of fun for kids • 5 June – Esperance Village Markets Located at etc. Fun for the entire family! For more information contact of all ages! Adventure Land Playground from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls Amanda on 0415 388 420 or Annie on 0427 942 008 • 13 March – Esperance Village Markets Located include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and • 24 January – Esperance Village Markets – Rotary at Adventure Land Playground from 8:30am to 1pm. vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire family! For Markets Located at Adventure Land Playground from Stalls include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire family! For Annie on 0427 942 008 fresh fruit and vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or • 19 June – Esperance Village Markets Located at family! For more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 Annie on 0427 942 008 Adventure Land Playground from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls 420 or Annie on 0427 942 008 • 19 March – Condingup Fair. Located at the Condingup include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and • 26 January – Australia Day Celebrations. Located Oval and Rec Centre. With market stalls, displays, rides, vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire family! For at Adventure Land Park with everything from a bucking food and fun for the whole family. more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or bull ride to bouncy castles and market stalls, Food, fun and • 26 March – Esperance Village Markets – Saturday Annie on 0427 942 008 treats for the whole family. Markets. Located at Adventure Land Playground from • Wildflower Season • Esperance Goldfields Surf Lifesaving Club will patrol 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, JULY Twilight Beach every Sunday, from 9am – 3pm. fresh fruit and vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire • 10 July – Esperance Village Markets – French Week FEBRUARY family! For more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or Annie on 0427 942 008 Located at Adventure Land Playground from 8:30am to • 13-14 February – Super Sedan State Titles Located 1pm. Stalls include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit at the Esperance Speedway on Myrup Rd. For more • Esperance Goldfields Surf Lifesaving Club will patrol and vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire family! For information visit www.esperancespeedway.com.au Twilight Beach every Sunday, from 9am – 3pm. more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or • 14 February – Esperance Village Markets – APRIL Annie on 0427 942 008 Valentine’s Day Theme. Located at Adventure Land • 10 April – Esperance Village Markets Located AUGUST Playground from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls include arts and at Adventure Land Playground from 8:30am to 1pm. • 14 August – Esperance Village Markets Located crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and vegetables, ice-cream Stalls include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and at Adventure Land Playground from 8:30am to 1pm. etc. Fun for the entire family! For more information contact vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire family! For Stalls include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and Amanda on 0415 388 420 or Annie on 0427 942 008 more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire family! For • 28 February – Esperance Village Markets Located Annie on 0427 942 008 more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or at Adventure Land Playground from 8:30am to 1pm. • 24 April – Esperance Village Markets Located Annie on 0427 942 008 Stalls include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and at Adventure Land Playground from 8:30am to 1pm. SEPTEMBER vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire family! For Stalls include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and • 4 September – Esperance Village Markets more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire family! For Located Annie on 0427 942 008 more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or at Adventure Land Playground from 8:30am to 1pm. Annie on 0427 942 008 Stalls include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and • Esperance Goldfields Surf Lifesaving Club will patrol vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire family! For Twilight Beach every Sunday, from 9am – 3pm. • 25 April – ANZAC Day. There will be dawn and morning more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or MARCH services located at the War Memorial on Dempster St in Annie on 0427 942 008 the Town Centre. • 5-6 March – State Beach Volley Ball Tour (Round 8) • 25 September – Esperance Village Markets Located For more information contact Nick on 0423 900 342 MAY at Adventure Land Playground from 8:30am to 1pm. • 12 March – Grass Patch Yabbi Classic. A fun family • 1 May – Esperance Village Markets Located at Stalls include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and day with a variety of food and craft stalls,showbags, pickled Adventure Land Playground from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire family! For yabbies, marinated BBQ yabbies, Yabby races, Yabby peeling include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or competition, biggest Yabby competition, cheesecake vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire family! For Annie on 0427 942 008 competition, fantastic roast tea, Amberland water slides, more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or live music entertainment, camping available and breakfast Annie on 0427 942 008 provided . For more info please call 90725 7052 or 9078 • 15 May – Esperance Village Markets Located at 6014. Adventure Land Playground from 8:30am to 1pm. Stalls • 12-13 March – Esperance Archipelago Offshore include arts and crafts, jams, honeys, fresh fruit and Classic. With over $20,000 in prize money and hundreds vegetables, ice-cream etc. Fun for the entire family! For of boats and anglers competing for the best catch. Ph: 9071 more information contact Amanda on 0415 388 420 or 3022 for more information. Annie on 0427 942 008 www.visitesperance.com www.visitesperance.com 13 Photo courtesy of Dan Paris Photography Attractions...

The Esperance region offers a myriad of holiday experiences for everyone from the very young to the young at heart. Whether its water activities that take your fancy, a relaxing walk on the beach or experience local culture and arts, Esperance has it all.

View the new and exciting Esperance Stonehenge on show such as Section Glass Gallery, Stephanie’s GREAT OCEAN DRIVE located 18 km from town. This homage to the Studio Art Gallery, Baxter and Maree Gallery, Bruce The Great Ocean Drive (Tourist Loop) is a 38km original Stonehenge is a complete replica standing Malloch’s Painting Studio, Kepa Kurl (locally owned scenic drive that follows the local coastline and then almost eight metres into the sky. indigenous works) and Mermaid Leather producing loops back into town. Some of the highlights to see If fishing and diving is more your style Esperance unique products created from fish. along the way include the Rotary Lookout, Twilight Diving and Fishing, Duke Charters and Black Jack Arts, culture & Cannery website links Beach, Observatory Point and the Wind Farm. Charters get you out on the water where you can www.esperancecommunityarts.org.au TEN MILE LAGOON WIND FARM throw in a line or dive below the waves and explore www.thebijoutheatre.org.au Ten Mile Lagoon Wind Farm is situated on a coastal the secrets of the deep. www.esperanceciviccentre.com ridge 16 km west of Esperance just off the Great Take a tour with Experience Esperance or Esperance www.festivalofthewindesperance.org.au Ocean Drive and lies in the northern extremities of Eco-Discovery Tours and learn more about the www.canneryartscentre.com.au the reliable Roaring Forties winds. It was Australia’s natural wonders of the region. For the latest information about what’s going on first commercial wind farm that is still operating, and consists of nine 225kW Vestawind turbines giving a The region by air is truly magnificent so why not you can find Esperance Civic Centre, Esperance total generating capacity of just over two megawatts. jump aboard a plane and take to the skies. Esperance Visitor Centre and Esperance Community Arts on The farm was established in October 1993, after the Air Service and Goldfields Air Services offer a range Facebook. successful operation of a smaller experimental wind of flights over the Esperance coastline. Free and Easy Activities farm at Salmon Beach. Come and stand under one You can also take in a new release movie at Fenwick that won’t cost you a cent! of these giants and witness the power of nature at 3 Cinemas. work. MUSEUM VILLAGE If you’ve got kids in tow, a visit to the Esperance Bird ADVENTURELAND PARK AND MINIATURE The Museum Village is made up of a fascinating and Animal Park is a must. Located only 10 minutes RAILWAY collection of historical buildings which house art, from Esperance, the Park is family friendly and has Do you have young children looking for something an onsite cafe. craft and design shop, Aboriginal Art Gallery, Kepa Kurl Eco Cultural Discovery tours, ESP, The Sheep to do? Try the Adventure Playground located in the With many talented and creative people choosing Shop, Sew ‘n’ Sews, Esperance Community Arts, heart of Esperance on the Esplanade next to the to base themselves in the Esperance region you Vera’s Wellbeing Centre, Tiki Hot Rocks & Grill, Eze Taylors Beach Bar and Cafe. You will also find the can enjoy their artwork and craftsmanship at the n’ Ache (massage), Naturally Esperance, Recherche Esperance miniature railway here, which operates Mermaid Leather studio or the Section Glass Gallery Gallery, White Sands Gallery and the Esperance during school holidays and on weekends from & Cafe. Visitor Centre. 10:00am to 4:30pm between October 1 and April 30. Kepa Kurl Aboriginal Art Gallery and Gift Shop HELMS ARBORETUM HISTORICAL TOWN WALK display some fantastic work from local artists. Helms Arboretum consists of acres of diverse ranges A walk around the central town area that will enable Arts and Culture of botanical species. When in season the wildflowers are stunning and the Arboretum contains picnic you to learn about the history of Esperance town Esperance has a vibrant art scene that boasts areas and walk trails. centre and see the changes made over the years. It takes about one and a half hours to complete. two unique community gallery spaces. Esperance KEPWARI WETLAND WALK TRAIL Community Arts is located in the heart of the Brochures on the walk are available from the The Kepwari Wetland Walk Trail is a 3.6km long, one- Museum Village and hosts regular exhibitions of local Esperance Visitor Centre. way interpretative trail designed to educate walkers artists and community projects. The Cannery Arts about the environment and to protect the native Centre has a large exhibiting space that showcases vegetation from the threat of dieback. Two bird hides both touring exhibitions and local works as well as have been placed along the trail which provides an annual program of workshops catering for adults, the opportunity to quietly view our local water youth and children. birds. The trail consists of 1.5kms of raised timber The Esperance region has fostered uniqueness in boardwalks and will take approximately two and a local artists and a number of art studios are open for half hours to walk public viewing with a diverse range of art mediums www.visitesperance.com 14 Esperance Foreshore Redevelopment

There are few places in the world where a five-minute walk from the centre of town can bring you to the beach, but Esperance is one of them. The newly completed waterfront celebrates Esperance’s coastal location by linking the foreshore to the CBD.

The James Street Precinct is a key area on the Waterfront, providing easy beach access close to the town centre. It features picnic shelters, barbecues, a shade shelter, seating with ocean views, landscaped lawn and flowerbeds, beach access stairs and the magnificentC Whale Tail sculpture.

O MYRUP RD A boardwalk leads across the Headland to the Tanker Jetty. On the north side is a shaded world-classL discovery based nature playground designed to stimulate the SHARK LAKE RD G A senses while blending with the natural environment. A food and drink vendor space stands in the centreR of the Headland with Esperance’s newest piece of public BUKENERUP RD D I E art, the interactive rudders sculpture. Landscaping, flowerbed planting and the installation of outdoor furniture have added to the beauty of the area, and a new car

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At BrazierWRIGHT RD Street a smaller headland offers a lower platform from which people can enjoy the beautiful Bay of Isles almost at sea level. Picnic shelters, barbecue and

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E 6.1km CONNOLLY RD Esperance Port EL ST JOHNS Old Wind Farm Heritage Walk & Lookout Rich Road Turnoff 3.1km Dempster Head Wind Rotary Lookout Farm Lover Beach PEEK RD STEWART ST Chapmans 21km Pt Eleven Mile LOOKOUT 3.9km Hughes Step Beach 6.7km West Beach Blue Haven 19km 7.2km Ten Mile Fourth Beach Lagoon Twilight Beach Walk Salmon Beach 11.1km Twilight Bay 16.4km Twilight Beach Button Island Nine Mile (2006 Australia’s Best Beach) Rabbit Island 15.5km Observatory Point Charley Island Canning Island Cull Island Observatory Island www.visitesperance.com www.visitesperance.com 15 Photo courtesy of Dan Paris Photography Fishing

There are not too many places in the world where you can be completely spoilt for choice when it comes to fishing. Whether it’s fresh or salt water, on the beach, off the rocks, at the edge of a lake or sitting on a jetty, there is an abundance of options on offer and a plethora of fish lying in wait. Some will require 4WD and others are accessible with a normal 2WD vehicle. Here are a few tips and places to visit.

Fishing off the Beach You will find Salmon, Skippy, Herring, Flathead, Mulloway, Whiting, Gummy “If people concentrated on the really Shark and Tailor at the beaches in and around Esperance important things in life, there’d be a Fishing off the Rocks shortage of fishing rods” ~ Doug Larson Off the rocks you can catch Sweep, Rock Cod & Parrot Fish (Wrasse), Queen { } and Pink Snapper Leatherjacket and Groper. Rock fishing can be very dangerous. Please ensure that you wear a Morwong), Samson Fish, Snook, Herring, Skippy, Whiting, Sweep, Wrasse, life jacket, use the mooring hooks installed at popular rock fishing Harlequin Fish, Sargeant Baker and Groper are all commonly caught from a locations, never fish alone and never turn your back on the sea. Life boat off the shores of Esperance. A fishing licence is required. jackets are available for loan from Dempster Sporting. Freshwater Fishing Fishing from the Tanker Jetty There are copious amounts of black bream in the fresh water lakes in and Squid, Herring, Garfish, Tuna or Bonito, Skippy and Snook are all caught by around Esperance. young and old from Esperance’s iconic Tanker jetty. Locations close to Esperance: Fishing in a Boat Tanker and James St Jetties. Salmon Beach, Fourth Beach, Nine, Ten, Eleven,

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Mile Beach are accessible with a standard 2WD vehicle. These locations offer a variety of beach, rock, reef, jetty and fresh water fishing alternatives. Esperance Archipelago Offshore Angling Classic Locations West of Esperance With over $20,000 in prize money! 2WD accessible tracks: Quagi Beach, Munglinup Beach. Each March Esperance hosts one of the richest 4WD only locations include: Shelly Beach, Warrenup, Fanny Cove and Shoal Cape (via Stokes Inlet fishing tournaments in the country. If you fancy National Park), Margaret Cove and Skippy Rock, Pincer Beach, Floans and Pincer Point. your chances or would prefer to just come and Locations East of Esperance watch the spectacle of more than 110 boats and 350 serious anglers vying for the best catch, be 2WD accessible tracks: Bandy Creek small boat harbour, Cape Le Grand National Park, Dunns Rock sure to come on down to Esperance and check (access only to the start of the beach), Wharton Beach and Thomas River. it out. 4WD only locations include: Cape Le Grand Beach, Rossiter Bay, Menbinup Beach, Alexander Bay, For more information or to register contact Kennedys, Tagon Beach, Israelite Bay and Port Malcolm. Murray from Southern Sports and Tackle on 9071 3022 For specific advice on the best locations, rigs, bait, local insight and secrets, visit one of our local fishing and tackle shops: Southern Sports and Tackle: Boulevard Shopping Centre, 1 Forrest St: 9071 3022 Esperance Archipelago Offshore Tatey’s Tackle World: 39 Norseman Rd: 9071 5003 Esperance Diving and Fishing: 72 The Esplanade: 9071 5111 Angling Classic

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Apex Port Tours Dempster Homestead Kepwari Trails / Woody Lake Tanker Jetty 1 CBD ENLARGEMENT 8 CBD ENLARGEMENT 13 Map 2 – AA1 & Map 3 20 Map 2; CBD ENLARGEMENT Saturday 1.30pm. Esperance Port. Built in 1867 this was the home of Walk trails, bird watching, bird Great for a walk, fishing, say hello to Esperance’s most famous pioneer hides for viewing of water birds, Sammy the seal, snorkel or dive the Art Trail family. It is privately owned but wildflowers, self-guided canoe trail. artificial reef at the end of the jetty. Ask for a list of art galleries. can be viewed from the road. 155 Dempster Street. Mechanical Restoration Group Tommy Windich’s Grave Bandy Creek Boat Harbour 14 Map 2 – V5 21 Map 2 – X11 2 Map 2 – DD4 & Map 3 Esperance Bird & Animal Open Days 4th Sunday of each Burial place of the faithful friend The hub of the region’s commercial 9 Park & Café month 10am – 4pm and every and companion of early explorer, fishing industry and a great place to Map 1 Sunday in January. John Forrest. Located in the Port drop a line in the water. Open Thursday to Monday 9am- Authority Park on the Esplanade. 4pm. Open every day during school Mermaid Leather Bay of Isles Leisure Centre holidays. Call 9076 1067. 15 Map 2 – X6 Woody Island 3 CBD ENLARGEMENT See the process that transforms fish 22 Map 1 For family fitness and fun. Four Esperance Stonehenge skins into unique leather products. 15km from Esperance. Daily cruise indoor heated pools with modern 10 Map 1 Factory tours and showroom, items access; safari hut accommodation, gymnasium, spa & sauna, creche, New and exciting tourist attraction. for sale. Open Tues–Sun, 2pm–5pm. visitor centre & kiosk/café. and cafe. Open Thur-Mon, Public & School Call 9071 5248. Swimming, snorkeling, fishing and Holidays. Refreshments available. bushwalking. Bruce Malloch (artist) 9075 9003 Municipal Museum 4 Map 2 - AA2 16 Esperance Condingup Tavern Mobile 0427 694 492. Great Ocean Drive CBD ENLARGEMENT 23 Map 1 Map 1 & 3 Open daily from 1:30pm to Cafe/Restaurant, general store & Cannery Arts Centre & Rotary lookout and boardwalks, 4:30pm. One of WA’s outstanding bar. Open 7 days. 5 Inner Space Gallery Observatory Point, Pink Lake, Twilight regional museums. Map 2 – Y7 Cove, Australia’s first wind farm. Exhibits include the world’s largest CBD Enlargement - page 15 The premier exhibition space. and most comprehensive Skylab Map 1 - Beaches Map page 16-17 Touring exhibitions, studio’s, art and Helms Arboretum (the first American space station) craft shop featuring local works for 11 Map 1 and Sanko Harvest displays (the Map 2 - Esperance Map page 18-19 sale. Great selection of local art and Acres of a diverse range of largest diveable wreck off the Map 3 - Great Ocean Drive Map photography. botanical species. Wildflowers Australian coast). inset page 18 prolific in season, picnic areas and Cape Arid National Park walk-trails. Public Library Esperance 6 Map 1 17 CBD ENLARGEMENT Coastal walks, camping, island Historic Museum Village scenery, wildflowers, rugged coastal 12 CBD ENLARGEMENT Recherche Archipelago headlands, abundant wildlife and The Museum Village is made 18 Map 1 amazing beaches. up of a fascinating collection A haven for an enormous variety of historical buildings which of wildlife, as well as being a Cape Le Grand National house art, craft and design shop, playground for holiday makers, 7 The Esperance Holiday Park Aboriginal Art Gallery, Kepa Kurl offering excellent diving, snorkeling, Map 1 Eco Cultural Discovery tours, ESP, fishing and sailing. Fishing charters Planner is a product of Our biggest attraction. 2WD access The Sheep Shop, Sew ‘n’ Sews, and island cruises are available. Tourism Esperance. to the best beaches in the world. Esperance Community Arts, Great facilities for camping Section Glass Gallery & Proudly supporting the Vera’s Wellbeing Centre, Tiki and walk-trails. 19 Cafe Tourism Industry in Esperance. Hot Rocks & Grill, Eze n’ Ache Map 2 - Q7 & Map 3 (massage), Naturally Esperance, Visit working studio of award Recherche Gallery, White Sands winning glass artist Cindy Gallery and the Esperance Visitor Poole. Open most days, Lot 5, Centre. Longbottom Lane, 9071 4059 or 0427 714 059.

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Fish or dive in the unspoilt Recherche Archipelago off the Esperance coast. Have a great day out on or under the water with your mates or family. For more info or bookings call: ✮ Latest Films The Skipper on 0429 106 960 ✮ www.blackjackcharters.com.au Digital Sound ✮ Stylish Design

EsperanceEsperance Eco Discovery Tours Tours ✮ Modern Seating Visit our Studio to view our complete range of fi nished products. Gain ✮ Digital Cinemas insight into the unique world of fi sh, shark & stingray leather. & 3D Movies Open 6 days 2-5pm, CLOSED MONDAYS 105 Dempster St, Be driven alongalong Australia’s Australia’s best best beaches beaches in intotal total comfort 6 Woods St, Esperance WA 6450 comfortby the most by therecommeded most recommended tour company tour in Esperance. company Esperance inTours Esperance. include: • 2hr Great Ocean Drive Tour Tel/Fax: (08) 9071 5248 5PVSTJODMVEFŔIS(SFBU0DFBO%SJWF5PVS• Half Day Cape Le Grand Tour Email: [email protected] Ŕ)BMG%BZ$BQF-F(SBOE5PVS• Full Day Duke of Orleans Tour • Tag-along Tours. Web: www.mermaidleather.com.au Telephone: Ŕ'VMM%BZ%VLFPG0SMFBOT5PVSŔ5BHBMPOH5PVSTDepart daily. Bookings 7 days. From $55 Tel: 0407 737 261 ONLINE SHOPPING %FQBSUEBJMZ#PPLJOHTEBZT'SPNEmail: [email protected] 9072 1344 5FMWeb: www.esperancetours.com.au &NBJMJOGP!FTQFSBODFUPVSTDPNBV 8FCXXXFTQFSBODFUPVSTDPNBV

Section Glass Gallery & Cafe Lot 5 Longbottom Lane, Esperance WA 6450 m: 0427 714 059 or e: [email protected] www.cindypoole.com.au

Visit working studio & behind the scenes of the Esperance Whale Tail Open daily, phone or view website for current opening hours.

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the rest of the Esperance Stonehenge outback is waiting to be explored.

Must see full sized replica of the original Come explore Australia’s Golden Outback Stonehenge, in UK, as it would have with a free 108 page holiday planner by looked around 1950BC. visiting australiasgoldenoutback.com Aligned to the summer & winter solstice. Walk amongst the stones, take photos and Esperance or Esperance Visitor Centre, Dempster St, Stonehenge experience the grandeur of the structure. Esperance. Ph: 1300 664 455 Shop with local souvenirs & refreshments. Open Thur – Mon, public & all school CBD ( holidays. 9075 9003 Open by appointment outside above days. Email: [email protected] Web: www.esperancestonehenge.com.au NO EFTPOS. www.visitesperance.com www.visitesperance.com 21 ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS Esperance For bookings and information Visitor 1300 664 455 Centre visitesperance.com

The esplanade ask for the heritage walk booklet & learn wind turbine lookout 2 the history behind these buildings MERMAIDS 1 Ph (08) 9083 1555 P sound shell

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Bay of Isles Leisure Centre Black Street, Esperance WA 6450 P 08 9083 1700 W www.esperance.wa.gov.au

The Bay of Isles Leisure Centre is a multi purpose facility offering a fitness lifestyle suitable for the whole family. From a swim in the pool, workout in the gym, a health and fi tness class to a relaxing soak in the spa - we have it all. Créche is available 9am - 12 noon Monday to Friday and we are open 7 days.

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VECTORBUTTONS.COM ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS HISTORICHISTORIC MUSEUMMUSEUM VILLAGEVILLAGE 5959 DEMPSTERDEMPSTER STREETSTREET

Australian Gold & Iron-Ore Jewellery Gemstones Fab Shoes. Gorgeous Jewellery Uggs Fun Novelties. Great Gifts Lollies. Fudges and Delicious Souvenirs Ice cream. 9071 2982 Amanda 0415 388 420

Exclusive Hot Rocks menu healthy, eco loving & locally made Unique dining experience products, skincare & giftware Book online at for a happier and healthier planet! www.tikihotrocksandgrill.com Annie 0427 942 008 or 9071 6997 9072 1616

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CAFÉ/RESTAURANT GENERAL STORE MAIN BAR • Beer Garden • Fuel • Counter Meals • Coffee & Cake – All Day •Takeaway Food/Drinks/Coffee • Tap Beers • Lunch & Dinner • Bait & Ice • Takeaway Alcohol • Display of History • Groceries • Open Fires

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The Esperance region offers accommodation options to suit every taste and budget. Whether you’re looking for accommodation to suit the family or a romantic getaway for two, you’ll find it here in Esperance. Fully self contained apartments, motel style rooms, and cosy bed and breakfast cottages are some of the accommodation options on offer. Esperance also has some fantastic caravan and holiday parks to choose from, who offer a range of activities for the kids, as well as accommodation ranging from camp sites to self contained apartments.

BED & BREAKFASTS Esperance Seafront The Esperance Motor Hotel Dempster Charm Cottage 29 Caravan Park 14-16 Andrew St 12 Dempster St Bay of Islands B&B (Top Tourist Park) Ph: 9071 1555 Fax: 9071 1495 Call the Visitor Centre 9083 1555 26 Map 2 - V12 Map 2 - Y6 73 Twilight Beach Rd Caravan Park (Top Tourist) Esperance Eagle View Ph: 9072 1995 Ph: 9071 1251 Fax: 9071 7003 HOUSES & COTTAGES 75 Twilight Beach Rd Mob: 0414 839 048 Mob: 0417 949 359 Pine Grove Holiday Park 33 8 Taylor Street Esperance B&B By The Sea 30 (Acclaim Park) 8 Taylor St Esperance Golden Pond 27 Map 2 - S13; Map 1 - S13 Map 2 - W4 Ph: 0415 388 420 Quarry Rd (1st On Left) 72 Stewart St 817 Harbour Rd Ph: 9071 4414 Fax: 9071 4414 Ph: 9071 5640 Ph: 9071 4100 Fax: 9071 5100 Anchorage Holiday House Mob: 0408 903 130 Unit 4/81 The Esplanade Esperance Sundeck Pink Lake Tourist Park (FPA) Mob: 0407 990 417 36 Smith St Nakuru Farm Stay B&B 31 Map 2 - T9 Ph: 9076 8530 Stockyard Rd, Merivale Pink Lake Rd At the Windmills Beach Mob: 0407 484 077 Ph: 9075 9004 Ph: 9071 2424 Fax: 9071 5075 House Mob: 0458 759 004 12 Windich St Harbour Views Ph: 0487 871 135 44 Emily St Stannan Retreat HOTELS / MOTELS Mob: 0452 507 680 15 Frearson St Airyhemming Farm Stay Ph: 0400 542 253 Bayview Motel Old Smokey Rd Hillview 31 Dempster St Ph: 9078 2031 47 Emily St Tranquil Retreat Ph: 9071 1533 Fax: 9071 4544 Mob: 0427 761 012 Tranquil Drive Beachfront Cottage Ph: 9071 5392 Best Western 4 Castletown Quays JJ’s Cottage Mob: 0412 053 732, 0427 448 608 25 Hospitality Inn Ph: 9071 2206 34 Map 2 - AA4 The Esplanade Mob: 0422 543 503 49 Mitchell St Ph: 9071 1999 Fax: 9071 3915 A/h: 9071 4197 CARAVAN PARKS Canonbie Down Cottage Mob: 0402 459 915 Captain Huon Lot 230 Collier Rd Bathers Paradise 5 The Esplanade Call the Visitor Centre 9083 1555 Mitchell House Westmacott St Ph: 9071 2383 Fax: 9071 2358 6 Mitchell St Ph: 9071 1014 Fax: 9071 1014 Chestnut Cottage Mob: 0477 211 001 Comfort Inn Esperance Accommodation Esperance Bay 32 Bay of Isles Motel 1 Chestnut St Osprey Holiday House 28 (Top Tourist Park) CBD ENLARGEMENT Mob: 0439 825 707 16 Warrington St 162 Dempster St 32 The Esplanade Call the Visitor Centre 9083 1555 Ph: 9071 2237 Fax: 9071 2237 Ph: 9071 9000 Fax: 9071 3800 Freecall: 1800 095 563 www.visitesperance.com 26 Photo courtesy of Dan Paris Photography Accommodation

Pine Court Holiday Cottage EcoValley Retreat JJ’s Butler St Units REGIONAL 11 Emily St Lot 1 Valley Rd 42 Map 2 - AA4 Eyre Highway Operators Ph: 9071 2233, Mob: 0415 356 846 Mob: 0418 935 169 23a & 23b Butler St Norseman, Balladonia, Caiguna, A/H: 9071 4197 Cocklebiddy, Madura, Mundrabilla, Seascape Beach House Esperance All Seasons Mob: 0402 459 915 38 Eucla, Border Village, Nullarbor, 11 Cornell St Esplanade Apartments Penong Ph: 9071 3150 73 The Esplanade Jetty Motel Resort Mob: 0427 383 751, 0429 920 226 Ph: 9071 2257 Fax: 9071 2331 43 CBD ENLARGEMENT 1 The Esplanade Gibson Soak Hotel Coolgardie-Esperance Hwy Scott Cottage Esperance Beachfront Resort Ph: 9071 3333 Fax: 9071 5540 (30km North) 6 Scott St 19 The Esplanade Ph: 9075 4020 Fax: 9075 4008 Mob: 0439 599 039 Ph: 9071 2513 La Cabane Retreat 44 Map 2 - S9 Hopetoun Motel & Chalet Urchin Cottage Esperance Beach House Lot 5 Downes St Village 18 Goldfields Rd Esplanade Apartments Ph: 9071 4106 Ph: 9838 3219 Mob: 0427 383 751 20 The Esplanade Mob: 0427 774 287 Layton St Apartments SELF-CONTAINED 2 Layton St Munglinup Beach Park WA Munglinup Beach Rd Esperance Bird & Animal Mob: 0418 919 045 / CHALETS, UNITS, Park Standard Cabin Ph: 9075 1155 APARTMENTS Norseman Coolgardie Hwy Le Grand Chateau 46 Ph: 9076 1067 6A Watson St Orleans Bay Caravan Park Map 1 Archipelago Apartments Mob: 0427 720 182 24 Goldfields Rd Esperance Chalet Village Orleans Bay Rd (80km East) Ph: 9075 0033 Ph: 9071 7100 Fax: 9071 7501 Frank Freeman Dve Martins De La Mer Ph: 9071 1861 Fax: 9072 1021 Lot 28 Stewart St. Bay of Islands Apartments Mob: 0427 721 940 Woody Island Eco-Stays 35 Map 2 - Z5 Esperance Dreamcatcher Map 1 Ph: 9071 5757 12 Goldfields Road Luxury Retreat Ocean Beach Holiday Units Ph: 9072 1995 Lot 23 Hicks Rd 4 Dempster St Mob: 0414 839 048 Mob: 0417 943 493 Ph: 9071 5942 Fax: 9071 5942

Clearwater Motel Esperance Seafront 39 The Doo Drop Inn Dutch 1A William St Holiday Units Barn Map 2 - Y6 Ph: 9071 3587 3 Norseman Rd Norseman Rd Ph: 9071 5043 Mob: 0408 881 862 36 Comfort Inn Bay of Isles Ph: 9071 1251 Fax: 9071 7003 Deluxe Apartments Wescourt Units CBD ENLARGEMENT Goldies Place Cnr Westmacott & Chaplin Sts. 40 Map 2 - Z5 32 The Esplanade Ph: 9071 3025 Mob: 0429 934 637 Ph: 9071 9000 Fax: 9071 3800 51 Goldfields Rd. Freecall: 1800 095 563 Ph: 9071 3363 business hours. Yot Spot Apartments Ph: 9071 2879 after hours 45 CBD ENLARGEMENT e Self The Doo Drop Inn 72 The Esplanade Doo Contained 3 Norseman Rd Grass Tree Hill Ph: 9071 5111 Mob: 0417 707 345 Ph: 9071 5043 25 Warden Rd Drop Inn Units Mob: 0408 881 862 Mob: 0447 908 311 3 Norseman Rd, Esperance WA 6450 Driftwood Apartments Island View Apartments Phone (08) 9071 5043 37 CBD ENLARGEMENT 41 CBD ENLARGEMENT Mobile: 0408 881 862 69 The Esplanade 14-15 The Esplanade “Your Home away from Home” Ph: 9071 6677 Mob: 0428 716 677 Ph: 9072 0044 Fax: 9071 5313 Email [email protected] Web www.doodropinn.com.au www.visitesperance.com www.visitesperance.com 27 ACCOMMODATION COMFORT INN BAY OF ISLES AAA★★★★

Nestled around mature trees on the picturesque Bandy Creek, Esperance Chalet Village, is only a short walk to pristine beaches or a short ride or drive to the heart of The Comfort Inn Bay of Isles is one of the premier Esperance accommodation and function Esperance Town Centre. centres. The complex is situated on the Esplanade which is a short 2 min walk to the town and is the perfect base to explore this wonderful region. The 62 rooms at the Comfort Inn Bay of Isles The Esperance Chalet Village are all ground floor. Each one complete with tea & coffee making facilities, refrigerators, mini bars, is a unique bush coastal estate telephones, Watch Foxtel & digital TV on a 50 inch plasma TV, and relax in a full length bath in consisting of self-contained one and the ensuite bathroom. two bedroom chalets and cabins Eljay’s restaurant is open daily for breakfast & dinner, room service is available. that sit generously amongst the Conference facilities available—includes two function rooms which can cater for up to 50 people. expansive acreage. Complimentary Wi-Fi onsite.

Where bush meets the sea 32 the Esplanade, Esperance 08 9071 9000 Or 1800 095 563 FRANK FREEMAN DR, BANDY CREEK, ESPERANCE WA 6450 [email protected] www.comfortinnbayofisles.com.au (08) 9071 1861 [email protected] WWW.ESPERANCECHALETVILLAGE.COM.AU

Bathers Paradise Esperance B&B ‘by the Sea’ JJ’s Holiday Cottages Caravan Park HOLIDAY UNITS

NEW OWNERS Wake up to this living postcard of stunning panoramic island views from every room. RAC Pet Friendly! - Very quiet shady park, 100m to beach This Award Winning B&B includes 2 Luxurious 2 & 3 bdr fully self-contained, Relax in your own private patio and enjoy - Grass & hard sites spacious queen bedrooms, 1 twin room all dble brick Holiday Units, 7th night free. the sound of the rolling waves, or take a with private bathrooms. Stylishly furnished, air cond/heated, - Short stroll to 7 day shopping and leisurely stroll on the beach nearby. cycleway along foreshore to town Rates include continental and cooked MW & dishwasher, TV, CD, DVD, hairdryer. - Pet friendly park and beach breakfast served in guest lounge or on the Own private laundry, BBQ & under cover Close to shopping and children’s sundeck, a prime location to spot dolphins, parking. No animals. Close to beach & jetty. playground. TV/DVD, reverse-cycle air seals or even a whale. Phone: 08 9071 5640 conditioning and ALL LINEN SUPPLIED. 45 Westmacott Street, Esperance Mobile: 0408 903 130 Goldﬁelds Road, Esperance JJ’s Holiday Cottages - Pet Friendly tel/fax: (08) 9071 1014 Email: [email protected] Tel: (08) 9071 1251; 1300 788 999 Esperance WA 72 Stewart Street, PO Box 1079, Fax: (08) 9071 7003 [email protected] Tel: 0402 459 915 / 9071 4197 A/H email: West Beach, Esperance, WA 6450 Email: [email protected] Web: www.jjsholidaycottages.com.au web: www.batherscpark.com.au www.esperancebb.com Website: www.esperanceseafront.com

Bay of Islands B&B Experience Esperance Tours Bay of Islands Apartments

ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT Watch early bird surfers, dolphins and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Recherche Archipelago from the privacy of your own personal retreat or verandah. Two spacious These spacious fully self-contained, air conditioned 2 double rooms with ensuite or private facilities, one king/twin. All Small and large bedroom apartments are one street back from a safe with ocean views, tea/coffee facilities, air conditioning, TV/DVD, swimming beach at Castletown Quays. Sleep 4/5, short walk fridge, bbq in garden and free Wi-Fi. Warm, friendly hospitality to shops and fi shing jetty. Fully enclosed yards and ample off with continental and cooked breakfast. groups catered for road parking for cars & boats. 73 Twilight Beach Road, West Beach www.experienceesperancetours.com 12 Goldfi elds Road, Castletown Call Helen on 08 9072 1995 or 0414 839 048 • email helen@bayofi slandsbb.com • web www.bayofi slandsbb.com

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BEST WESTERN Hospitality Inn - Esperance

• Quality, well-appointed, spacious motel rooms • Central town location opposite the Bay • FREE Foxtel, FREE Broadband Internet • Locally renowned SEASONS RESTAURANT & Cocktail Bar 44-46 The Esplanade, Esperance Email: [email protected] Website: www.hospitalityinnesperance.com.au (08) 9071 1999 www.visitesperance.com www.visitesperance.com 29 ACCOMMODATION Driftwood Apartments ESPERANCE BAY HOLIDAY PARK Esperance The closest park to town • Fully self contained air conditioned chalets • Basic cabins • Shady grassed sites • BBQ • Children’s playground

• Opposite calm swimming beach • 10 min walk to town centre • Camp kitchen & laundry

GREAT LOCATION! On-site parking! Short stroll to beach, cruises, parks, jetty and CBD. Phone/fax 9071 2237 FREECALL 1800 999 923 Four spacious, two bedroom self-contained single storey apartments with private patio, 162 Dempster Street ESPERANCE BBQ and outdoor setting. Three modern, two storey self-contained apartments AAA 4 [email protected] ½ « with plasma TVs, spa baths, dishwashers and washer/dryers. Each has a upstairs www.esperancebayholiday.com.au patio with BBQ and outdoor setting. Linen supplied. Free transfer to/from bus depot. Enjoy a relaxing holiday with friendly country hospitality! #### PO Box 1954, Esperance. Bookings 0428716677 or email: [email protected] Web: www.driftwoodapartments.com.au 69 The Esplanade, Esperance (opp yacht club) RATING

Ocean Beach Holiday Units Orleans Bay Caravan Park

AAA ★★★ Luxury fully self-contained family nits. Situated 83km east of Esperance Only minutes from the town centre surrounded by breathtaking and the Tanker Jetty. All units Reverse swimming and fishing beaches. Cycle Air Conditioned, included linen, • Large powered + non powered TV, fridge/freezer, microwave, stove. sites BBQ and guest laundry. Wireless • Chalets • Park Homes internet available. Courtesy Transfer to/from the Bus. Owner Operated. • Tennis • Mini Golf • Playground • Small General Store including Bait, Ice, Fuel, Takeaway 4 Dempster St Esperance Tel/Fax: (08) 9071 5942 Chris & Guy Royle Mobile: 0407 672 667 Wharton Rd via Condingup Email: [email protected] Ph: (08) 9075 0033 Fax: (08) 9076 60 06 Website: www.oceanbeachholiday.com.au Email: [email protected] Photo courtesy of T-Rex Photography

8 Taylor Street For a hassle-free holiday at affordable prices LUXURY ACCOMMODATION Beautiful location only Pine Grove a few minutes’ walk Holiday Park (formerly Crokers) from the beach, shops Pine Grove Holiday Park has a unique parkland and restaurants. setting with extensive lawns, gardens & swimming pool. Quality 1 to 4 bedroom fully self contained air conditioned chalets and apartments, spacious ensuite and standard sites for vans and tents. Fully equipped campers kitchen with free BBQ’s.

817 Harbour Road Chadwick, Esperance Ph: (08) 9071 4100 Freecall: 1800 001 466 SIMPLY THE BEST PLACE TO STAY IN ESPERANCE Email: [email protected] www.acclaimparks.com.au For more information or to book, call Amanda on 0415 388 420 or visit www.visitesperance.com

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Perfectly private and ideally located between the jett y and town centre, these stunning multi -award winning apartments are yours to enjoy for either business or pleasure. Luxuriously spacious with magniﬁ cent ocean views, these fully self-contained one and two storey apartments suit couples, families or friends holidaying together. Equipped with every comfort including CD stereo system, LCD TV, DVD, wireless internet access, fully equipped kitchen, private laundry and BBQ on your own spacious balcony or courtyard. Spa apartments and faciliti es for disabled are also available. Facing north-east Island View Apartments are perfect in any season, att racti ng the winter sun and cool sea breezes in summer. Directly opposite the revitalised Esplanade foreshore. Complimentary use of board games and DVDs. Please see website for details.

ESPERANCE ISLAND VIEW APARTMENTS 14-15 The Esplanade, (PO Box 716) Esperance WA 6450 | Phone: 9072 0044 Phone 1800 440 508 Email: [email protected] • Web: www.esperanceapartments.com.au www.visitesperance.com www.visitesperance.com 31 ACCOMMODATION

The Jetty Resort Airconditioning Cooking Facilities Private Fridge Bar/Cocktail Lounge Outdoor Spa Rental Television Pets Allowed Disabled Facilities These luxury units are situated on the waterfront opposite the iconic Esperance tanker jetty and the newly refurbished foreshore

• Spectacular Ocean Views upon request Laundry Facilities Fridge (communal) Shop/Kiosk Swimming Pool Television (communal) Email Access Minibar in Room Linen Provided • Directly across from Tanker Jetty, Food Vans, Landscaped Gardens and Beaches • Luxury apartments and Spa Suites • Self contained standard rooms • 10 min walk to town centre Restaurant BBQ Facilities Private Phone Games Room Tea/Co ee Facilities Private Bathroom Meals Available Wood Fires • Kayak, Standup Paddle Boards, Surf Boards, Mopeds, Fishing Rods for hire • Free BBQ area, pool, playground, Foxtel • WiFi access, guest laundry • Free parking for large vehicles/trailers Pay Phone Tennis Courts Self Contained Bathroom (communal) Room Service Spa in Room Private Television Playground

1 The Esplanade, Esperance 6450 Tel: (08) 9071 3333 Email: [email protected] Web: www.thejettyresort.com.au

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Smart Tips for Travellers Castletown Getting the most from your holiday involves enjoying both the trip and the destination. While the focus is often on the destination, following some important tips can also make the trip safe and enjoyable. 1. Preparation - Sort out aches and pains a month before travelling to allow CHEMIST solutions to take effect. 2. Cockpit - Set your seat with chair base horizontal and lumbar support engaged. Try a small pillow behind your lower back if you feel more is needed. Phone 9071 4480 Make sure mirrors are set and a water bottle at hand for hydration. Fax 9071 4942 3. Planning - look at your total distance and plan for activity breaks every 250 - 300kms. Perhaps more frequent if travelling with children or if older than 50. 67 Goldﬁ elds Road 4. Equipment - Pack a football, tennis ball or frisbee and pre mark on your GPS Esperance, WA 6450 the local sports ground or school for activity stops. Open 7 days a week 9am-6pm 5. Ease Neck Strain - Consider driving with a small pillow on your lap to Email ofﬁ [email protected] support the weight of your arms and holding the steering wheel at 8 and 4 o’clock. Keeps both hands on the wheel and being lowly placed, less fatigue on Web www.castletownchemist.com neck and shoulders. 6. Mobility - When driving remain active; wiggle side to side, pelvic rock and shrugs shoulders. Music helps. Pick an appropriate safe time, before doing these stretches. Brought to you by: Esperance Physiotherapy - Caring for your Health. 5 William Street Esperance WA 6450 | 08 90715055 www.esperancephysio.com

AS SMART Remedial and Relaxation Massage Member of AMT Specialist Techniques in Pain Management For all muscular aches and pains Open 7 days a week 7am to 7pm PINK LAKE IGA FOR ALL YOUR ICE, BAIT AND GROCERY NEEDS LET OUR EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU! 72 Pink Lake Rd 0428 422 368 www.smartremedialmassage.com.au Ph: 9071 1733 2/51 Dempster St, Esperance www.visitesperance.com www.visitesperance.com 33 Photo courtesy of Dan Paris Photography Eating Out...

It’s always nice to treat yourself to a delicious meal out while on holidays! Esperance has plenty of excellent dining options to suit whatever your craving may be.

Seasons Restaurant offers a superb dining experience overlooking the bay – you can even enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the cocktail bar. Eljay’s Bar and Restaurant offer fine food in a relaxed environment and is a great location for a relaxing drink. If a classic pub meal is what you’re chasing look no further than the Gibson Soak Hotel. This historic pub is located 25 km from Esperance and offers a genuine Aussie pub atmosphere. The Condingup Tavern is a family owned and run tavern built over 20 years ago using granite from the family farm. With a cafe/restaurant, bar and general store/fuel all under one roof they aim to cater for every need. It is the perfect way to top off a day trip from the Duke of Orleans. The Taylors Beach Bar & Cafe offers a relaxed family friendly ambience where you can sit ocean side and enjoy a tasty seafood treat. For a more casual dining experience drop into Dome, Ocean Blues or Ollies Cafe Lounge for a meal or coffee and cake. If you’re after a quick meal or snack, McDonalds and McCafe can be found in the middle of town. Don’t forget to drop into Brumby’s for some hot bread rolls or pastries and grab a takeaway coffee from Coffee Cat or Bean Break to take with you on your daily adventures.

Eljay’s Bar & Seasons Restaurant

FOR A CASUAL DINING Restaurant EXPERIENCE WITH BEAUTIFUL OCEAN VIEWS! Reservations Recommended Extensive Menu Homemade Cakes & Slices Rubra Coffee

Ph 08 9071 7107 19 The Esplanade Esperance WA 6450 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR BREAKFAST AND DINNER Bar open from 5pm Quality Cuisine Friendly Service Fully Licensed • Superb dining location overlooking the Bay Located at the • Modern, innovative cuisine and tempting menu Comfort Inn Bay of Isles • Enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the cocktail bar 32 The Esplanade Bookings essential • A local favourite! Everyone welcome! ACCOMMODATION Ph: 9071 1999 CONFERENCING | FUNCTIONS • Open daily for breakfast and dinner 44-46 The Esplanade, Esperance

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• Beautiful view • Easy parking • Gluten free foods • Artisan co ee • Catering and cakes • Friendly service and welcoming atmosphere Ph (08) 9071 5268 51A e Esplanade, Esperance 6450

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Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun enjoy a temperate Mediterranean climate with beautiful sunny winter days and cool summer nights. Ancient mountain ranges, rocky hills, rugged river valleys, vast sand plains, estuaries and large inlets provide the area with a wealth of natural beauty to explore.

Ravensthorpe Hopetoun The Ravensthorpe shire is approximately two thirds Nestled on the tranquil shores of Mary Anne Haven What to see and do natural bushland; this includes the Fitzgerald River is the small township of Hopetoun. Hamersley Drive and Frank Hann National Parks, Ravensthorpe Range Once a thriving port for the Phillips River Goldfields, 1. is spectacular for reserves and vacant crown land, rich in geology, the town itself has all the facilities that a traveller coastal, mountain and wildflower scenery native flora and fauna. could need including a motel, hotel, caravan park, Fitzgerald River The town is encircled by the Ravensthorpe Range alfresco cafes and the Southern Ocean Discovery 2. Visit the world famous National Park amid stately Salmon Gums, the rugged range Centre. . Stop at East Mt Barren and Sepulcralis Hill Lookout stretches for about 45 kilometres, with abundant Hopetoun is the eastern gateway to the Fitzgerald plants, wildflowers, scenic spots, lookouts and mining River National Park. East history. 3. Take a moderate 3-4 hour walk up Surrounded by unspoilt wilderness and pristine Mt Barren, see emerging plants after fire Qualup Bell white beaches, Hopetoun is the perfect setting for in previous years a relaxed all year round holiday, offering boating, windsurfing, swimming, snorkelling, fishing, mountain 4. Visit Hopetoun climbing, walking and scenic drives. • Visit the Southern Ocean Discovery There are many quiet and beautiful inlets along 200 Centre kilometres of spectacular coastline interspersed with • Fish from the Jetty rocky headlands and distant mountain ranges. • Whale watch from July to October On a clear night see the magnificent Southern Cross • Enjoy coffee, cakes, a gourmet shining brilliantly over the Southern Ocean. delicatessen, ice cream, pizza, fish and chips Wildflowers 5. Visit Ravensthorpe As part of the internationally recognised Fitzgerald • Visit the mineral display and museum at Biosphere Reserve the region is reputed to have the Visitor Centre more plant species for its size than any other similar • Attend the wildflower show during the area in the world. middle two weeks September Flowers are in evidence all year round, although • Eat delicious coffee & cakes. spring is best. • Stop at the WA time Meridian.

6. Visit Munglinup Beach, Lake Shaster and the Oldfield River Enjoy bush walking, wildflowers, snorkelling Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia and canoeing

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Self-drive and walk trails There are numerous scenic drives, walks and lookouts rich in scenery, wildflowers, history and geology accessible by two wheel drive. Maps, distances and other details are available at the Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun Visitor Centre. Wave Rock (Hyden) A visit to Wave Rock is a great day trip from Ravensthorpe at 185km one way. Wave Rock is an impressive 15M high and 110M long. Don’t miss your opportunity to get your photo taken riding the biggest wave you’ll ever get this close to. Bring your own water. BBQ facilities are available, with food and accommodation available nearby in Hyden. Archer Drive Lookout Archer Drive Lookout is located in the Ravensthorpe Range, 20 kilometres from Ravensthorpe and features wildflowers, sweeping views of bush farmland and distant mountains. Mt Short and Mt Madden Scenic Drives Mt Short and Mt Madden Scenic Drives are 40 and 160 kilometres long respectively, and take in the Pallarup rocks, which cover 20 hectares. Hamersley Drive Hamersley Drive is a 170 kilometre full day loop through the Fitzgerald River National Park, spectacular coastal scenery, mountains, valleys, wildflowers and panoramic lookouts. Beacon Hill Lookout Three kilometres north of Hopetoun is the Beacon Hill Lookout, with impressive views of Hopetoun, the seascape, mountains and plains. Southern Ocean Road The Southern Ocean Road features 93 kilometres of coastal scenery, with visits to the many beautiful fishing beaches along the way recommended. Railway Heritage Walk Trail The Railway Heritage Walk Trail takes in railway and mining history and wildflower bushwalks, broken into stints from Desmond to Ravensthorpe (16 kilometres), Desmond to Kundip (9 kilometres), Kundip rest area to Lee Creek Loop (5 kilometres) and the Hopetoun Trailhead loop (14 kilometres). Ravensthorpe Range Four Wheel Driving Take in 28 kilometres of the fascinating Ravensthorpe Range to see new mining activity, wildflowers, Mallee fowl, kangaroos and an abandoned vineyard. Visit www.fitzgeraldcoast.com.au www.visitesperance.com www.visitesperance.com 37 Photo courtesy of Dan Paris Photography Eucla & Norseman

‘Gateway to Esperance’ Norseman Eucla Tin camels Fraser Range Station See the unique corrugated camels which stand in the Princep Street roundabout. Enjoy the local flora and fauna and stay in the historic stone shearers quarters or These are a tribute to the early camel trains which carried freight and influenced the picturesque caravan and camping grounds. the design of the main streets to be wider so that the camel trains could turn. Guided tours of the operational station, historic sites and granite mines by prior appointment are available by calling (08) 9039 3210. Statue of Norseman Sculptured by Robert Hitchcock, the bronze statue of the sturdy little horse who Balladonia started it all. Check out the Cultural Heritage Museum and Newman Rocks, a popular spot He stands proudly on the corner of Roberts and Ramsay Streets. for a break, 50 kilometres west of Balladonia. Doll and Toy Museum Caiguna This magnificent collection of dolls and toys will bring back cherished childhood The 90 Mile Straight (between Balladonia and Caiguna) is the longest straight memories and is located in the town centre. stretch of highway in Australia at 146.6 kilometres. The Caiguna Blowhole is located just a few metres from Highway One, 5 Peak Charles National Park kilometres west of Caiguna. For the adventure lovers and four wheel drive enthusiasts, the 100 kilometre drive south west of Norseman brings you to Peak Charles, which rises 651 Cocklebiddy metres from a pristine area of dry woodland. Cocklebiddy features the Eyre Bird Observatory with tours available by advanced Basic camping area is provided. bookings by calling (08) 9039 3450. The Cocklebiddy Caves are located 10 kilometres west of Cocklebiddy, Bromus Dam however due to unstable rock conditions near the entrance, the Department of Bromus Dam is lovely picnic spot situated approximately 32 kilometres south of Environment and Conservation has closed off public access into the cave. Norseman, just a short distance off the main highway. Madura Dundas Rocks Midway between Adelaide and Perth, the Madura Pass offers spectacular views Explore the huge boulders and rock formations which date back some 2,892 of the Roe Plains and southern ocean million years. Look for the red marker on the side of the track that marks a coastal blowhole. A picnic and barbecue area is set among shady trees. Mundrabilla Call into the Nullarbor Museum at the Mundrabilla Hotel. Eucla Explore the old Telegraph Station ruins at Eucla, swing an iron on the golf course and visit the Museum and Bureau of Meteorology (visitors welcome).

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A message from Esperance RoadWise Run-off road crashes are the most common vehicle crash type in the Goldfields-Esperance region, accounting for up to 31% of all serious injury and fatal crashes on our roads. There are many possible reasons for these crashes, including fatigue, excessive speed, driver impairment (drink or drug driving) and driver distraction. When a vehicle leaves the road pavement for whatever reason, regaining the bitumen may not be easy as there is often a drop off between the bitumen and the gravel shoulder, which may also be loose. Often over-steering to get back up onto the bitumen can result in over-correcting and veering across to the wrong side of the road, or a “jack-knife” if towing. The consequences of crashes at high travel speeds are serious, so here are some tips on staying safe on the road while visiting Esperance: • Take regular breaks. Research indicates that fatigue could be responsible for up to 30% of all road deaths, so don’t drive tired! • Check the conditions of local roads before you travel by contacting the Shire of Esperance. • Unsealed roads don’t have regulatory speeds posted as safe travelling speeds will be dependent on the condition of the road. Drive to conditions on unsealed roads and be aware of unexpected changes in the road environment. • Slow down and enjoy the ride. Esperance is a beautiful place so take your time to enjoy it! Slowing down is the single most effective way to stay safe on the roads. • Before you buy your next vehicle check the ANCAP safety rating. Features like electronic stability control and lane departure warnings assist in preventing run-off road crashes. • Studies show that children can be 12 times more distracting than talking on a mobile phone while at the wheel. Make sure if you are travelling with your family you avoid driver distraction and keep your eyes on the road. We wish you a safe and happy stay while in Esperance!

www.visitesperance.com www.visitesperance.com 39 72 The Esplanade, Esperance WA Phone: 08 9071 5111 Email: [email protected] Website: www.esperancedivingandfishing.com.au

Offering fully self-contained accommodation ideal for individual or group bookings EACH UNIT HAS: • Full size kitchen & living area • Television & DVD player • Washing Machine • Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning • BBQ and outdoor setting Situated in an ideal location—just a stroll from the town centre and across the road from the beautiful Esperance Bay. EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITES: www.yotspotesperance.com.au www.esperancedivingandfishing.com.au Phone: 08 9071 5111 FISHING • DIVING • CRUISING • RETAIL • ACCOMMODATION GETTING YOU “ONTO AND INTO THE OCEAN” SINCE 1983

Scenic island wildlife cruises through the magnificent Bay of Isles

View Sea Lions, New Zealand Fur Seals, Dolphins, Sea Eagles and much more as you cruise through the islands

Bookings: ESPERANCE ISLAND CRUISES 72 The Esplanade, Esperance WA 6450 • Phone 08 9071 5757 www.woodyisland.com.au • www.esperancedivingandfishing.com.au