trip to esperance

MIM. I take it you are travelling from Perth ???

We are also heading that way on 26th of Jan. Normally we would head down to albany then out to Bremer Bay (half way to Esperence) but this time we are going inland. We have decided to go to places like Wave rock, Pink lake and also see some of the wheatbelt we've not visited before. Lots to see.

Part of the reason I want to go this way is I want to take a bit more time, stop for one or two nights along the way and see a bit more of WA, instead of roaring off down the road missing all the places between A and B.

Another way would be to go east towards Southern Cross / Kalgoorlie and the go south from there.

Cheers,

Muzz

Thankyou Muzz for answering.

We were thinking of going to Bremmer Bay and then Hopetown but were not sure what there was to see on the way.

We haven't been that way before so anything would be helpful.

Mim

Hello - A lot of nice bays with campsites between Bremer Bay and Esperance.
eg Pt Ann, Pt Charles, Mason bay, Starvation Boat Harbour, Munglinup Beach, Stokes NP, Quagi Beach.

Get the Streetsmart Map that covers this area (Goldfields Esperance) - it shows most camp areas and spots to visit.

Goldfields & Esperance Map

PDF download available here for $4.40

Cheers
Greg

Hi,
An interesting way to get to Esperence is via Wagin, Lake Doubleyung, Lake Grace, Lake King, Ravensthorpe and then to Esperence. The roads are good and there are things to see.
PS I have a BBQ just up the street from the Wagin Caravan Park.

The days on the south coast would be a good start. A loop could be good. get there via the south coast and leave inland via Mt ridley and then inland via peak charles and the frank Hahn NP and lake King

Went that way in January. Bought 4wd days book from this site (have now lost it, darn); great book. One of our early stops was to climb Mt Frankland (north of Walpole) and a guy in the car park who had lived at Esperance said there's this great new book you must get - and pulled out a copy of the 4wd days book we had already purchased.

Pulling a heavy caravan so didn't do the real 4wd stuff, so couldn't get to places like Black Point. Went through the karri forests, and to a few spots we hadn't been to, as much of SW we were familiar with. Went along the coast from Albany, calling in at most accessible beaches. Stayed at Cape Riche CP, community run small charge and basic only, but fairly full in peak season. Nice swimming and walks. From Hopetoun, followed coast road. Stayed at Mason Bay, free campsite again fairly full, nice regulars who summer there, limited facilities only and no water. Don't miss Cape Le Grande NP; again camps were full in January, so couldn't stay and do the walks in this well maintained and set out NP. Went on to Cape Arid NP, but didn't go far due to sand tracks and pulling van. Went North from Condingup along Parmango Road (fairly rough) to Balladonia as Mt Ragged road apparently narrow and not suited to caravans like ours. Our previous off-road wind up Jayco-clone type van would have needed a lot of putting back together after taking on a road like Parmango. Get the 4wd days book from ExplorOz shop and enjoy the holiday.

Mim,
Don't know which way you are heading or where you plan to go but if you go through Walpole make sure you go on the inlet cruise with Gary .Costs about $30 but is worth about $300. Also visit Little Beach which is about 40kms East of Albany.Between Albany and Perth The coast line is very specky so take the coast road and take all the roads that lead off to the coast and enjoy.

Hi mim,We are doing the same trip in mid Jan.Perth,wave rock,Esperence.In a petrol patrol.We will be towing a box trailer.So thanks for the post it has been very helpful,maybe we can catch up some where on the road
regards uppy