Esperance - Bay of IslesThis region is blessed with a temperate climate, spectacular coastal scenery, extensive national parks and magnificent beaches. Esperance is about eight hours’ drive south of Perth, or there are daily flights available for those short on time. The only port in the south east of Western Australia and linked to Kalgoorlie by rail, Esperance is an important agricultural town, exporting around a million tonnes of grain each year. For the tourist, however, the main attractions of this area are the snow white beaches and brilliant blue waters of the Southern Ocean. The town is located on Esperance Bay, and overlooks more than 100 islands of the Recherche Archipelago to the east. Crystal clear waters are home to the wreck of the ship ‘Sanko Harvest’, the largest accessible dive wreck in Australia. The waters are ideal for fishing, surfing, sailing and sandboarding. Coach tours, 4WD safaris, cruises and air tours are available to most of the area’s attractions. Towns in the region include Esperance, Hopetoun, Salmon Gums and Ravensthorpe. Accommodation options in the region include:
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30 August, 2010
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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MUST SEE MUST DO
Explore the magnificent Recherche Archipelago from Esperance with Mackenzie's Island Cruises • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Look for migrating whales from July to October either from vantage points along the coast • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Fitzgerald River National Park is one of the most diverse botanical regions in the world with more than 1800 species of flowering plants • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Some of the world’s most spectacular white, sandy beaches are found in and • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Cape Le Grand National Park has breathtaking coastal scenery and rugged granite peaks and Cape Arid National Park is home to more than 150 species of birds, many of which can be viewed from walking trails • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
For some adventure try rock climbing, bushwalking, birdwatching and scenic drives, along the south coast try surfing, diving, windsurfing, beach fishing and deep water fishing • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Vast wheat and sheep stations offer genuine farmstay experiences where you can get a taste of life on an outback working farm • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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