Cape to Cape Walk
Complete one of the world’s great coastal walks with Inspiration Outdoors – eight-day tour with seven days of walking. The Cape to Cape Track meanders 135 km between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin, sometimes along the beach, sometimes along clifftops, but nearly always with a view of the wonderful Margaret River coastline. By walking the Cape to Cape Track as a series of day walks in graded stages, people with a moderate level of fitness can complete the walk. Preparation will make the experience all the more enjoyable. Excellent home made food, comfortable lodge style accommodation and knowledgeable guides will complement your trip.
Cape To Cape Track
7 night package from $2,300 per person, twin share
Inclusions:
- 7 days of walking on an 8 day guided tour
- 135km of moderate walking (options to shorten day 2, 4, 5 & 6 for those looking for easier walks)
- Tour starts/finishes with transfers from Perth or Fremantle
- 7 nights motel style accommodation
- All meals except lunch on the final day
- Small group of maximum 13 people
- 2 professional guides
- National Park entrance fees
Departures:
Selected dates in September - October 2020;
March - May 2021 & September - October 2021.
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Perth, walk Cape Naturaliste to Yallingup
14 KM
Departing from Perth at 8am, we reach Cape Naturaliste by lunch time. Enjoy the first of many fresh picnic lunches for the week on the lawn at the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and get to know your companions for the week.
Today’s walk on the Cape to Cape track is relatively easy with mostly cliff-top and some beach walking. Keep an eye out for dolphins!
Day 2: Yallingup to Moses Rock
18 KM (OR 10KM OPTION)
Some beach walking in the morning, and superb coastal views all day. The red granite boulders, white sand beaches and turquoise waters can be gobsmackingly beautiful.
We’ll have lunch at the surfing Mecca, Injidup, visit Quinninup Falls and finish with ocean views at Moses Rock.
Day 3: Moses Rock to Gracetown
16 KM
This is a great day, and relatively easy – although there are a few hills and some sandy patches. The magnificent sweeping views of the coast from cliff-top vantage points, and the towering red rocks of Willyabrup are two of many highlights.
If the weather’s nice, you might enjoy a refreshing swim in the sheltered bay at Gracetown. Or just soak those feet as you reflect on another great day on the Cape to Cape track.
Day 4: Gracetown to Margaret River mouth
18 KM (OR 12KM OPTION)
It’s fairly easy walking among coastal heath to Ellensbrook historic homestead, where you can enjoy morning tea and explore the grounds. The track then takes an inland route, which gives us a good appreciation of the landscape away from the ocean for a while.
After lunch we’re back on the coast, and a very pleasant beach walk takes us to Cape Mentelle. We finish the day at the Margaret River mouth – a good place for a swim if it’s warm.
Day 5: River mouth to Boranup Forest
25 KM (OR 14KM OPTION)
A very varied day today! We’ll head inland again to start with, and enjoy morning tea beside the Boodjidup Brook. A beach walk takes us to Redgate for lunch and then a spectacular stretch of cliff-top walking sees us reach shady Contos Campground by afternoon tea.
The final part of the day is through the cool peaceful forest on firm, easy tracks. It’s a wonderful end to a wonderful day on the Cape to Cape track. Despite the distance, today is not usually considered the most difficult.
Day 6: Boranup Forest to Cosy Corner
21 KM (OR 14KM OPTION)
This morning we continue through the karri forest before making our way down to the aqua-blue waters of Hamelin Bay. This 6 km beach stretch can be very enjoyable, with the right mindset. Enjoy the peace, the view and the moment as you walk into Hamelin Bay for a picnic lunch.
After lunch it’s a short but challenging hike up to the tiny Foul Bay Lighthouse, with sweeping views back along the coast. Then before you know it, you’ll reach the end of another beautiful day.
Day 7: Cosy Corner to Cape Leeuwin
21 KM
This can be an exciting last day, especially if it’s windy! Much of the walking is along a limestone ledge close to the sea, complete with blowholes!
There is a long beach stretch where you can daydream about all that you’ve achieved this week. After that we head inland, occasionally sighting the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, signalling the end of your walk. Your Cape to Cape track ‘end to end’ journey officially finishes at the Cape Leeuwin waterwheel but we’ll take a walk up to the lighthouse, if time permits. Tonight we will celebrate your wonderful achievement!
Day 8: Return to Perth
Enjoy a sleep in and a leisurely breakfast then walk into Margaret river for a spot of shopping. Pick up some take-away lunch (own expense) before we head back to Perth, arriving by mid afternoon (usually between 2.30 and 3pm).