A day out in Esperance
Esperance is in Western Australia. Hopalong knows 4 things to do and 2 places to eat here, plus day trips to Cape Le Grand. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.
Top things to do in Esperance
Great Ocean Drive
Free · Twilight Beach · about 120 min
A 40 km loop past turquoise beaches and lookouts.
Observatory Point lookout
Free · Observatory Point · about 20 min
Views over the offshore islands of the Recherche Archipelago.
Twilight Beach
Free · Twilight Beach · about 60 min
White sand and clear water, patrolled in summer.
Esperance foreshore
Free · Town · about 45 min
A waterfront path with a playground and the old tanker jetty site.
Free things to do in Esperance
- Great Ocean Drive (Twilight Beach): A 40 km loop past turquoise beaches and lookouts.
- Twilight Beach (Twilight Beach): White sand and clear water, patrolled in summer.
- Observatory Point lookout (Observatory Point): Views over the offshore islands of the Recherche Archipelago.
- Esperance foreshore (Town): A waterfront path with a playground and the old tanker jetty site.
Where to eat
- Café breakfast or lunch on the Esplanade (Town, around A$20): Cafés along the foreshore.
- Dinner in town (Town, around A$35): Pubs and restaurants in the town centre.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Esperance foreshore · step-free · pram-friendly
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Day trips from Esperance
Cape Le Grand
- Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand National Park (A$17): Kangaroos on brilliant white sand. $17 a car per day.
Typical weather in Esperance
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C | 26°C | 5 |
| April | 12°C | 22°C | 10 |
| July | 8°C | 17°C | 14 |
| October | 12°C | 22°C | 10 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.