Cape to Cape Hike & Resort Experience in Western Australia 9 Days
Overview
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!
Inclusions
- 8 Nights shared accommodation
- All transfers to/from Resort to Cape Track
- 7 days guided walking
- Cape to Cape End to End certificate
- All planning, logistical, administrative and no-ground support
- Photographs of your experience
- 7x Breakfast
- 8x Dinner
- 7x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 8 nights
- Entry/Admission - Cape to Cape Track
- Entry/Admission - Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
- Entry/Admission - Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Pre-arrival day-Drive down from Perth and check into accommodation in Margaret River any time after 2pm.
Stop At: Margaret River Region, Margaret River Region, Western Australia
Please be at accommodation at 6pm for our welcome, followed by dinner.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at a local resort.
Day 2: Hike from Cape Naturaliste to Smiths Beach 17 kms
Stop At: Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, 1267 Cape Naturaliste Road Naturaliste, Busselton, Western Australia 6281 Australia
Kicking off your 7 day hiking adventure from here
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cape to Cape Track, Western Australia Australia
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
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in local accommodation.
Day 3: Hike Smith’s Beach to Moses Rock 16km
Pass By: Smiths Beach, Smiths Beach, Phillip Island, Victoria
You’ll start the day by following the coastline around Smith’s Beach to Canal Rocks
Pass By: West End of Canal Rocks Road, Yallingup, Western Australia 6282 Australia
Canal Rocks then onto Wyadup and Injidup Beach. The coastline here is superb!
Pass By: Quinninup Falls, Wilyabrup, Western Australia 6280 Australia
Beach section near Quinninup Falls then an almighty calf burning climb up the escalator sand dune!
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at local accommodation
Day 4: Hike Moses Rock to Gracetown 16kms
Pass By: Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs, Willyabrup Road, Margaret River, Western Australia 6284 Australia
A wonderfully constructed staircase then guides walkers up and onto the stunning sea cliffs of Wilyabrup Cliffs
Pass By: Gracetown WA 6284, Australia
The pretty hamlet of Gracetown.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at local accommodation.
Day 5: Hike Gracetown to Prevelly 21.5km
Stop At: Ellensbrook Homestead, Gracetown WA 6284, Australia
A beautiful heritage listed home surrounded by National Park
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Cape to Cape Track, Western Australia Australia
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.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at a local resort.
Day 6: Hike Prevelly to Boranup Forest 23km
Stop At: Cape to Cape Track, Western Australia Australia
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!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Boranup Karri Forest, Caves Road, Boranup, Margaret River, Western Australia 6285 Australia
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!
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at a local resort
Day 7: Hike Boranup Forest to Cosy Corner 21km
Pass By: Boranup Karri Forest, Caves Road, Boranup, Margaret River, Western Australia 6285 Australia
Home to an array of wildlife and wildflowers!
Stop At: Boranup Beach, Western Australia, Australia
7kms of sand walking along the pristine white beach and crystal clear waters
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hamelin Bay, Hamelin Bay, Margaret River Region, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay, home to some of the Cape’s friendliest stingrays who love a feed of freshly caught fish!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape to Cape Track, Western Australia Australia
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at a local resort
Day 8: Hike Cosy Corner to Cape Leeuwin 20.5km
Pass By: Cape to Cape Track, Western Australia Australia
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
Stop At: Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Leeuwin Rd, Augusta, Western Australia 6290 Australia
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!
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at a local resort
Day 9: Check out of accommodations and head back to the city
Stop At: Perth, Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia
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!
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Pre-arrival day-Drive down from Perth and check into accommodation in Margaret River any time after 2pm.
Stop At: Margaret River Region, Margaret River Region, Western Australia
Please be at accommodation at 6pm for our welcome, followed by dinner.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at a local resort.
Day 2: Hike from Cape Naturaliste to Smiths Beach 17 kms
Stop At: Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, 1267 Cape Naturaliste Road Naturaliste, Busselton, Western Australia 6281 Australia
Kicking off your 7 day hiking adventure from here
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cape to Cape Track, Western Australia Australia
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
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in local accommodation.
Day 3: Hike Smith’s Beach to Moses Rock 16km
Pass By: Smiths Beach, Smiths Beach, Phillip Island, Victoria
You’ll start the day by following the coastline around Smith’s Beach to Canal Rocks
Pass By: West End of Canal Rocks Road, Yallingup, Western Australia 6282 Australia
Canal Rocks then onto Wyadup and Injidup Beach. The coastline here is superb!
Pass By: Quinninup Falls, Wilyabrup, Western Australia 6280 Australia
Beach section near Quinninup Falls then an almighty calf burning climb up the escalator sand dune!
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at local accommodation
Day 4: Hike Moses Rock to Gracetown 16kms
Pass By: Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs, Willyabrup Road, Margaret River, Western Australia 6284 Australia
A wonderfully constructed staircase then guides walkers up and onto the stunning sea cliffs of Wilyabrup Cliffs
Pass By: Gracetown WA 6284, Australia
The pretty hamlet of Gracetown.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at local accommodation.
Day 5: Hike Gracetown to Prevelly 21.5km
Stop At: Ellensbrook Homestead, Gracetown WA 6284, Australia
A beautiful heritage listed home surrounded by National Park
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Cape to Cape Track, Western Australia Australia
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.
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at a local resort.
Day 6: Hike Prevelly to Boranup Forest 23km
Stop At: Cape to Cape Track, Western Australia Australia
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!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Boranup Karri Forest, Caves Road, Boranup, Margaret River, Western Australia 6285 Australia
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!
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at a local resort
Day 7: Hike Boranup Forest to Cosy Corner 21km
Pass By: Boranup Karri Forest, Caves Road, Boranup, Margaret River, Western Australia 6285 Australia
Home to an array of wildlife and wildflowers!
Stop At: Boranup Beach, Western Australia, Australia
7kms of sand walking along the pristine white beach and crystal clear waters
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hamelin Bay, Hamelin Bay, Margaret River Region, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay, home to some of the Cape’s friendliest stingrays who love a feed of freshly caught fish!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape to Cape Track, Western Australia Australia
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at a local resort
Day 8: Hike Cosy Corner to Cape Leeuwin 20.5km
Pass By: Cape to Cape Track, Western Australia Australia
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
Stop At: Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Leeuwin Rd, Augusta, Western Australia 6290 Australia
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!
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at a local resort
Day 9: Check out of accommodations and head back to the city
Stop At: Perth, Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia
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!
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
willyai
October 2023
One of the best experiences of my life. I cannot fault a thing about this tour; everything was exceptional from the quality of the accommodation to the incredible food and thoughtful touches that made each day so special and memorable. The hike itself was amazing with gorgeous coastline, wildlife...
One of the best experiences of my life. I cannot fault a thing about this tour; everything was exceptional from the quality of the accommodation to the incredible food and thoughtful touches that made each day so special and memorable. The hike itself was amazing with gorgeous coastline, wildlife and wildflowers. If you’ve ever considered doing it just book!H6594YHlisah
October 2023
Fantastic experience 100% in every way the guides on our trip, they were outstanding and every dollar spent certainly was worth every cent, highly recommended them,have life memories new friends and a challenge that was full of glorious surprises. Thank you to all the staff
Fantastic experience 100% in every way the guides on our trip, they were outstanding and every dollar spent certainly was worth every cent, highly recommended them,have life memories new friends and a challenge that was full of glorious surprises. Thank you to all the staffKirsty M
April 2023
I joined this hike to spend some much needed time with my best friend. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. To hike through the most beautiful country in the world was breathtaking. Beaches, bush, rocks and giant trees of the forrest, we got it all. We had undulating hills, we h...
I joined this hike to spend some much needed time with my best friend. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. To hike through the most beautiful country in the world was breathtaking. Beaches, bush, rocks and giant trees of the forrest, we got it all. We had undulating hills, we had spectacular scenery just around the corner, we had blue sky and just a little bit of sea spray. Each day was filled with laughter and joy and in no time the daily destination was not far! We hiked with a fabulous group of wonderful women who have now become my new friends. Heidi, Andrew and Tracy went above and beyond as guides and owner operators with love, enthusiasm, encouragement and passion for their job and their people. The accomodation was gorgeous, the breakfast baskets, daily lunches, and great variety of dinners was delicious and they catered for everyone’s fancies. I would 100% recommend anyone and everyone to join this amazing group for fun and adventure. I didn’t even know Cape to Cape was on my bucket list, but after achieving it, I can not wait for the next journey with OTBT to begin.Roam80448
April 2023
Sometimes an event goes beyond offering a great customer experience and makes a powerful emotional connection. This was my experience over the time OTBT guided us through the Cape to Cape. We we a diverse group in every way, and yet Heidi, Andrew and Tracey found a way to make us all want to do...
Sometimes an event goes beyond offering a great customer experience and makes a powerful emotional connection. This was my experience over the time OTBT guided us through the Cape to Cape. We we a diverse group in every way, and yet Heidi, Andrew and Tracey found a way to make us all want to do it all over again. Watch out OTBT, I will be back and bringing some of my mates - you guys were spectacular.422melissat
June 2023
Last week, I was fortunate to join OTBT on their 7 day Cape to Cape journey. While the track itself highlights the spectacular South West coastal cliffs, sand dunes, beaches and forests, our guide, Andrew, added to this experience with his knowledge of local history, culture, flora, fauna, and hi...
Last week, I was fortunate to join OTBT on their 7 day Cape to Cape journey. While the track itself highlights the spectacular South West coastal cliffs, sand dunes, beaches and forests, our guide, Andrew, added to this experience with his knowledge of local history, culture, flora, fauna, and his sense of humour! Off the track, Tracy ensured our week was perfect with amazing food; from indulgent breakfast baskets, local restaurants, home cooked meals for bath and PJ nights, impromptu brekkie at the bakery to unexpected cheese boards, fruit platters and bubbles with choccies popping up along our walk. Our accommodation was extremely comfortable, the massage after day 4 relaxing and the playlist on the bus fantastic. As a solo hiker, I felt part of this family for the week, sharing much fun and laughter and making many memories (captured and shared in over 350 photos on our return). Thank you Tracy and Andrew for a wonderful adventure - I'm still smiling!DarcyD
April 2023
The outstanding and varied scenery encountered on our hike was greatly enhanced by the special touches that Off The Beaten Track (OTBT) brought to this tour. The OTBT team set out to make this an unforgettable journey off and on the track and they nailed it. I loved every moment.
The outstanding and varied scenery encountered on our hike was greatly enhanced by the special touches that Off The Beaten Track (OTBT) brought to this tour. The OTBT team set out to make this an unforgettable journey off and on the track and they nailed it. I loved every moment.