13 Best Things To Do In Esperance, WA

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Esperance had been high on our Aussie bucket list for so long. Everyone kept saying, “You just have to go there. Wait until you see the beaches around Esperance, you’ll be blown away!”

Having spent 18 months travelling around Australia, it was getting harder and harder to be blown away by places, especially by beaches, and though our expectations were high, we were quick to realise what all the fuss was about.

For those that don’t know, Esperance is the gateway to Cape Le Grand National Park, home to Lucky Bay – but there are more things to do in Esperance than just visit the national park and beaches.

As for the town of Esperance, I found it a bit rundown, drab and lacking any real vibe, but the attractions outside the town are well worth making a stop here on your trip to Western Aus.

Not sure what to do in Esperance? Here are some ideas…

Things To Do In Esperance

1. Visit Lucky Bay

You’ve probably seen photos of Lucky Bay, that famous beach with kangaroos hopping about. It’s been used extensively in promo material to advertise Australia as a tourist destination since…forever.

Located in Cape Le Grand National Park, this pure white sand beach is still a one hour drive east of Esperance, but the turquoise waters that greet you will make you understand why this beach has been used as promo shots.

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches in Oz, a quality problem, but Lucky Bay is stunning, beyond words.

My kids enjoyed playing on the beach, and it was cool to be able to drive our car on the sand (which was compacted like concrete). This added some level of adventure to our road trip!

I could imagine it being as busy as the M1 in peak season.

I was a little disappointed I didn’t get the classic kangaroo shot with the beach background.

I did get this one shot of a roo up against the bush; but he seemed a little over it, ha ha.

2. Get a Coffee at Coffee Cat

I will give a shout out to Coffee Cat, a cute mobile coffee truck on Esperance Esplanade. They have delicious coffee at cheap prices!

We’re pretty critical about our coffee in Australia, so when a good coffee shop comes up, we have to pass out the recommendations.

They’re also a stone’s throw from the beach and have a nice grassy area behind it that you can sit on and relax with your hot cuppa Joe, while the kids play in the…