Small-group camping tour · Beaufort St bus stop, Perth
This six-day minibus trip leaves Perth for York and Wave Rock on day one, then loops along the south coast through Fitzgerald River, Lucky Bay, Albany and Margaret River, camping in swags. It suits travellers who want Wave Rock as the opening act of a bigger Western Australia trip rather than a long day there and back.
Most Wave Rock trips are a single long day from Perth. This one keeps going. Day one leaves Perth early for York, the oldest inland town in Western Australia, then Wave Rock near Hyden, then south-east into Fitzgerald River National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, to camp at Four Mile Campground. Day two climbs East Mount Barren, then reaches Esperance for a Dabungool Cultural Experience with Wudjari Nyungar guides on seasons, bush foods and traditions. That night you camp at Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park, where kangaroos lounge on the white sand.
Day three is Cape Le Grand at your own pace, with sunrise on the beach and a climb of Frenchman Peak. Day four runs back through Esperance and Ravensthorpe to Bremer Bay and Tozer's Bush Camp. Day five heads west through Albany to William Bay National Park for Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks, then the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree in the karri forest, and a night at Hamelin Bay. Day six walks part of the Cape to Cape Track, visits Margaret River for two tastings of local wine and produce, and finishes at Busselton Jetty before the drive back to Perth that evening.
It is a real outdoor trip. You sleep in swags on five nights, and the listing asks guests to help with meals and packing up camp. Walks run 3 to 12 km on some days, and it is not suitable for children under 12 or people with low fitness. In return, almost everything is covered: park and entry fees, all activities, five breakfasts, one lunch and five dinners, the minibus and the guide. Guests rate it 4.7 from 35 reviews and keep praising the guides' cooking. Free cancellation runs up to 7 days before.
An early start from Perth to York, then Wave Rock, then into Fitzgerald River National Park to camp at Four Mile Campground. Dinner included.
Climb East Mount Barren, meet Wudjari Nyungar guides near Esperance, then camp at Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park.
Sunrise on the beach with the kangaroos, the short, steep climb of Frenchman Peak, and free time to swim or walk.
Stops in Esperance and Ravensthorpe on the way to Bremer Bay, with whales possible in season. Camp at Tozer's Bush Camp.
West through Albany to Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks, then the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree, and camp at Hamelin Bay.
Part of the Cape to Cape Track, Margaret River tastings, Busselton Jetty, then back to Perth in the evening.
★★★★★I would highly recommend this tour to Esperance. There was only 4 of us on the tour and it was so lovely to get to meet and know the other 3 solo travelers on the tour with me. Sean our guide was amazing! He was so informative and told us a lot about the history of areas we visited and the native wildlife and fauna. [...] It was so much fun camping (especially considering I have never camped in my life!)
★★★★★Lovely tour, really well organized. Sean is a very knowledgeable guide, gives time at destinations and doesn't rush, so you have time to enjoy sites. Also a great cook! Had a great time. Recommend this tour!
★★★★★Scott was an amazing guide and cook. He adapted to the group very well by offering different options. Thanks.
★★★★★Amazing trip! Beautiful stops, lots of wildlife, great camping spots and our guide Alex was the absolute best we could get! Absolutely loved it!
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Yes, on day one. The listing goes from Perth to York, then Wave Rock, then on to Fitzgerald River National Park for the first night. Entry fees are included in the price.
Five nights of swag camping with basic facilities: Four Mile Campground, two nights at Lucky Bay, Tozer's Bush Camp and Hamelin Bay. Sleeping bags are not included, so bring your own.
Five breakfasts, one lunch and five dinners, per the listing. Drinks are extra, and guests help the guide cook.
Moderately fit. The listing mentions walks of 3 to 12 km on some days, including the steep climb of Frenchman Peak, and says it is not suitable for people with low fitness or children under 12.
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