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Following the coastline of Western Australia’s beautiful South West is the 124km long Cape to Cape Track. The Cape to Cape is a spectacular multi-day hike that takes you along the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge between the lighthouses of Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin. This world class and incredibly diverse trail features stunning scenery including coastal clifftops and headlands, caves, blow holes, pristine beaches, waterfalls, rock climbs, karri forest, a hidden oasis, river mouth crossings plus so much more. You’ll stay in comfortable coastal accommodation, and enjoy gourmet catering from some of Margaret River’s very best providers. Carry only a day pack and enjoy a gourmet packed lunch on the trail each day as you completely immerse yourself in this amazing trail. A fully licensed, insured and accredited Western Australian tourism business providing hiking and adventure experiences with a twist!
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Drive down from Perth into accommodation in Margaret River any time after 2pm. Accommodations will depend on tour dates booked and information will be provided upon booking.
Itinerary
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1Margaret River Region
Please be at accommodation at 6pm for our welcome, followed by dinner.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
Kicking off your 7 day hiking adventure from here
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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You will begin your journey gently by following the boardwalks downhill to Sugar Loaf Rock. The track then takes you up on top of coastal clifftops then out on to Three Bears Beach before heading up a steep sand dune and back along the ridge. The Track then runs along an extended section of carved limestone sea cliffs before reaching the coastal hamlet of Yallingup. After Yallingup pass over the granite headland at Torpedo Rock and on to the fabled Smiths Beach
6 hours • Admission ticket included -
4
You’ll start the day by following the coastline around Smith’s Beach to Canal Rocks
Admission ticket free -
5Canal Rocks
Canal Rocks then onto Wyadup and Injidup Beach. The coastline here is superb!
Admission ticket free -
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Beach section near Quinninup Falls then an almighty calf burning climb up the escalator sand dune!
Admission ticket free -
7
A wonderfully constructed staircase then guides walkers up and onto the stunning sea cliffs of Wilyabrup Cliffs
Admission ticket free -
8
The pretty hamlet of Gracetown.
Admission ticket free -
9
A beautiful heritage listed home surrounded by National Park
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
You will pass the memorial from the 1996 limestone cliff collapse where a number of children and adults sadly lost their lives. As you head away from Gracetown, you will have entered a desolate lunar landscape with limestone craters that morph into coastal scrubland.
Admission ticket free -
11
Walking through beautiful peppermint and jarrah forests and heading inland inland to the beautiful views over the plains before heading down the 365 log steps that lead you to a hidden oasis called Boodjidup Creek and the Frank Mouritz Bridge. Heading along the track through some sand dunes (watch out for emus through this section) will lead you to the very sloped, narrow and boggy Boodjidup Beach!
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
12Boranup Karri Forest
You will enter the majestic Karri filled Boranup Forest, home to the world’s third tallest hardwood. The solid track under foot and afternoon shade of the karri trees make it all seem easy!
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
13Boranup Karri Forest
Home to an array of wildlife and wildflowers!
Admission ticket free -
14
7kms of sand walking along the pristine white beach and crystal clear waters
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
15
Hamelin Bay, home to some of the Cape’s friendliest stingrays who love a feed of freshly caught fish!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16
Continue on past the many islands and headlands of Foul Bay before a narrow trail takes you through peppermint trees along an undulating track that leads to Foul bay Lighthouse and Cosy Corner.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Cosy Corner is definitely a highlight of the entire track – you have to navigate along rocky ledges and around blowholes which makes it such an exciting section! Listening to the sound the waves make against the rocks underneath you is really awesome and don’t be surprised if you get sea sprayed! After passing Elephant Rock you’ll find yourself on Deepdene Beach – a 6km beach which can be boggy at times. You will leave the beach and climb up the sand dunes and away from the sound of the waves crashing
Admission ticket free -
18Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
Narrow single tracks lead you to Skippy Rock and from here there is only 3kms remaining of your amazing adventure! As you reach Quarry Bay you have one last small beach section then over some rocks and up to the car park. And there she is – the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse! You have just hiked 124kms from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin – Congratulations! Tonight you celebrate in style!
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
19Perth
Pack up and head back to the city, refreshed and ready to tackle the new week with plenty of amazing memories and stories to tell!
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Pre-arrival day-Drive down from Perth and check into accommodation in Margaret River any time after 2pm.
Hike from Cape Naturaliste to Smiths Beach 17 kms
Hike Smith’s Beach to Moses Rock 16km
Hike Moses Rock to Gracetown 16kms
Hike Gracetown to Prevelly 21.5km
Hike Prevelly to Boranup Forest 23km
Hike Boranup Forest to Cosy Corner 21km
Hike Cosy Corner to Cape Leeuwin 20.5km
Check out of accommodations and head back to the city
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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