8-Day Cape to Cape Track Guided Walking Tour from Perth

Duration8 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

If you want to walk the iconic Cape to Cape Track along the famous Margaret River coastline in comfort without camping, then this tour is for you. Take in cliff-top vistas, white sand beaches and clean ocean air on this 135-km guided walk. Ideally suited to over 50's, you will complete spectacular walks each day and return to comfortable lodge style accommodation each evening. Carrying only a small day pack and enjoying delicious and healthy meals (and yes, all dietary needs are catered for) along the way, walking this track is both achievable and enjoyable. The small group size means there are plenty of opportunities to develop new friendships and share experiences. This walk is certainly achievable to those with a moderate level of fitness but if you need a rest day or would like a shorter day of walking then there are options as well. Tours are always guaranteed to depart.

What's included

All meals except lunch on the final day
Small group size, max 12
7 nights accommodation at the lovely Margaret River Motel
Lunch
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Tour starts/finishes Perth or Fremantle
Walks and sights as per itinerary
2 professional guides
Home made morning tea each day on the track.

Gratuities
Alcoholic beverages (Guests are welcome to bring it on tour-we will also provide opportunities to pick some up on tour)
Lunch on the final day of the tour. There will be a chance in the morning to grab a take away lunch from the town of Margaret River.

What to expect

Day 1: Drive from Perth, walk Cape Naturaliste to Yallingup: 14km

Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
Pass by

Departing from Perth, 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 trails and some beach walking. Keep an eye out for dolphins!
Note, as we walk on the first afternoon, please wear your hiking clothes on the bus and bring your day pack ready to go. After our walk, the bus will meet us at Yallingup, then we will drive to our accommodation in Margaret River.
Note: We can pick up from Fremantle, Perth, Mandurah and Busselton.

Day 2: Walk from Yallingup to Moses Rock: 18km (or 10km option)

Yallingup Beach
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Some beach walking in the morning, and superb coastal views all day. The red granite boulders, white sandy beaches and turquoise waters provide a stunning contrast along this section of rugged coastline.
We'll have lunch at the surfing mecca, Injidup, visit Quinninup Falls and finish with ocean views at Moses Rock.
Today there is an opt out spot when we stop for lunch at Injidup Beach. This shortens todays walk to 10km.

Day 3: Walk from Moses Rock to Gracetown: 16km

Moses North Beach
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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 granite cliffs 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: Walk from Gracetown to Margaret River Mouth: 19km (or 7km option)

Cowaramup Bay
Pass by

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.

Today there is an opt out spot at Ellenbrook homestead where we stop for morning tea, shortening todays walk to 7km.

Day 5: Walk from Margaret River Mouth to Boranup Forest: 24km (or 17km option)

Margaret River Mouth Beach
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A beautiful variety of scenery awaits us 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 for 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.

Today there is an opt out spot at Contos Campground where we stop for afternoon tea. This shortens todays walk to 17kms.

Day 6: Walk from Boranup Forest to Cosy Corner: 20km (or 15km option)

Cosy Corner Beach East
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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.
Today there is an opt out point at Hamelin Bay that shortens todays walk to 15km, and also takes out 1 of the beach sections.

Day 7: Walk from Cosy Corner to Cape Leeuwin: 21km

Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
Pass by

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' hike officially finishes at the Cape Leeuwin lighthouse. At the end of this memorable journey, it's time to kick off your boots and celebrate your wonderful achievement!

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

Margaret River Visitor Centre
Pass by

Enjoy a sleep in and a leisurely breakfast with your morning free in Margaret River. Pick up some take-away lunch (own expense) before we head back to Perth, arriving by mid afternoon (usually between 2.30 and 3pm).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

You can choose pick up at two locations:

1. Perth: 7:45am from the Tourist Bus Stop at 37 Beaufort Street near the corner of James Street.

2. Busselton: 11:00am from the Willow Grove Store & Cafe, 1 Lindsay Drive Busselton (The cafe is open every day from 7am – 8 pm).

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
There are options to walk shorter lengths of the track on some days as well as have a day off if you do not feel like completing a particular day.
Please note the accommodation is same-gender twin share rooms or double rooms. If you are travelling by yourself we will place you with another guest of the same gender.
The average age of our guests are around 60yrs old and are able to complete this walk if they have a moderate level of fitness. Our pre trip information will provide you with tips on how to increase your fitness prior to the walk.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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