4 Ways To Experience The South West Edge

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2056.1KM / 1277.6MI (Est. travel time a day)
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4 WAYS TO EXPERIENCE THE SOUTH WEST EDGE: Luxury Tours, Adventure Tour, Self-Drive Camper, Self-Drive Accommodation

Experience The Edge in one of four ways: on a 4 Day Esperance Pink Lake Hillier Luxury Tour with Luxury Outback Tours from $4,339 per person Double Twin Share, on a 6 Day Private Luxury Tour with Xplore Eyre from $8,395, on a 6 Day Adventure Tour along The Edge with Nullarbor Traveller from $940, or through a Self-Drive road trip in a RedSands Camper, the highest quality campers in Australia, from just $179/day, or through a Self-Drive road trip at your own pace, staying overnight at the four RAC Parks and Resorts en route, where members save up to 20%.
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Start in Perth

No matter whether you're taking a tour, self-driving in a RedSands Camper or just self-driving, your journey begins in Perth.

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Your tour with Luxury Outback Tours or Xplore Eyre begins with a flight from Perth to Esperance. The adventure tour with Nullarbor Traveller also begins from Perth, travelling east over the Darling Ranges, with the first stop at York. Surrounded by pretty countryside, it’s easy to see why this location was the first inland settlement for Western Australia’s early colonists. If you're self-driving, pick up your RedSands Camper from Perth and drive to Esperance via Wave Rock in Hyden.
Nullarbor TravellerWellington Street, Perth
Perth, WA, Australia
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RedSands Campers
Unit 2, 34 Mumford Place Balcatta, Perth, WA, Australia, 6021
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RedSands Campers are the providers of fully equipped 4WD Campers, ready for you to explore Australia

Xplore Eyre Luxury ToursPerth, Western Australia
Perth, WA, Australia
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Luxury Outback ToursWilliam Street, Perth
Perth, WA, Australia, 6000
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Wave Rock, Hyden

Visit the impressive Wave Rock in Hyden en route to Esperance.

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Arrive via car from Wave Rock, Hyden331KM / 206MI ~ Approximately 3 hours
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If you're self-driving in your car or RedSands Camper, travel through Hyden and be sure to visit the impressive Wave Rock on your way. Thought to have formed some 130 million years ago, Wave Rock is entirely natural and measures about 15km (roughly three storeys) in height. You'll experience Wave Rock on Day 4 with Luxury Outback Tours via the Ravensthorpe PUBLIC Silo, followed by a tour through the Eastern and Central Wheatbelt regions which are made up of farming communities with cropping, sheep and cattle as the main industries. This will be followed by a visit to the charming historic town of York before finishing your Luxury Outback Tour. You'll visit Wave Rock on Day 1 of the 6 Day Adventure Tour with Nullarbor Traveller on your way to Fitzgerald River National Park.
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Esperance

Explore Esperance and its epic stretch of coastline with pristine white sand beaches and pink lakes.

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Arrive via car from Esperance381KM / 237MI ~ Approximately 4 hours
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Arrive in Esperance either by flight, car, or in your RedSands Camper. Explore the numerous lagoons and beaches including West Beach, Blue Haven and Twilight Cove along the breathtaking 40km loop of the Great Ocean Drive at your own pace, or during Day 3 with Luxury Outback Tours and Day 2 with Xplore Eyre. For a bird’s eye view, take a scenic flight (included on Day 1 with Luxury Outback Tours via helicopter and an optional extra on Day 2 with Xplore Eyre) to witness the striking juxtaposition of bubblegum pink Lake Hillier on Middle Island against the blue ocean. Be sure to visit Lucky Bay Brewing, the only brewery in WA that sources premium quality raw barley direct from nearby local farmers to make the beer. If you're self-driving, overnight at RAC Esperance Holiday Park where members receive 20% off. Park up your RedSands Camper on the beach for a night under the stars.

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RAC Esperance Holiday Park
Goldfields Road, Esperance, WA, Australia, 6450
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Located directly across from Esperance Bay and only a 15-minute walk from the town centre, RAC Esper

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Cape Le Grand National Park

Immerse yourself in absolute paradise at Cape Le Grand National Park.

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Arrive via car from Cape Le Grand National Park55KM / 34MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Famous for its beach dwelling kangaroos, blindingly white sandy beaches and calm turquoise ocean, Cape Le Grand is one of Australia’s most spectacular National Parks. Spend the day soaking up the serenity and visit the iconic Lucky Bay which lives up to its name in plenty of ways – translucent water and sand like icing sugar, not to mention sunbaking kangaroos! Explore other stunning beaches around Esperance via coastal walk trails - hike up Frenchman Peak or enjoy the impressive turquoise ocean views of Hellfire Bay. You'll explore here on Day 1 with Xplore Eyre, Day 2 with Luxury Outback Tours and on Days 2 & 3 with Nullarbor Traveller. If you're self-driving, park your RedSands Camper on one of the beautiful beaches here for the night, or set up camp at Lucky Bay Campground.
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Fitzgerald River National Park

Find incredible biodiversity in Fitzgerald River National Park

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Arrive via car from Fitzgerald River National Park267KM / 166MI ~ Approximately 3 hours
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Fitzgerald River National Park is one of Australia’s largest and most botanically significant national parks, renowned for its rugged hinterland, coastal scenery and more than 1,800 beautiful and rare plant species. There's a wealth of hiking trails with unique wildflowers and fauna to be explored here in spring, not to mention dramatic coastal views perfect for whale spotting during winter and spring. You'll visit here and camp on the first night of the Adventure Tour with Nullarbor Traveller, or you can find a unique off-grid campsite in your RedSands Camper. Alternatively, overnight in nearby Hopetoun.
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Albany

Head to Albany, where you'll find farmers markets, fresh oysters, and plenty of unique history.

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Arrive via car from Albany343KM / 213MI ~ Approximately 3 hours
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On Day 2 with Xplore Eyre or in your RedSands Camper, go four-wheel driving along Hamersley Inlet Road as you continue towards Albany. On Day 3 with Nullarbor Traveller you'll go via the Stirling Ranges and overnight in a private campground before visiting the Porongurups for a two-hour hike through some spectacular forests to Castle Rock the next day. Next up in Albany, visit the striking coast at The Gap and Natural Bridge and historical attractions at Discovery Bay. Ready to take a safari, South West style? Spend an extra day between January and April to join the Bremer Bay orca tour, chasing the largest-known pod of orca in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Denmark

Visit Denmark for stunning coastal bays with peppermint-tinged waters.

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Arrive via car from Denmark54KM / 34MI ~ Approximately 37 minutes
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On Day 3 with Xplore Eyre, you'll enjoy an exclusive tour of an organic orchard including a five-course meal with fresh farm produce, taste beer at a brewery and experience a cooking masterclass from a private chef in your accommodation nestled in the forest. Visit Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks in William Bay National Park at your own pace, or on Day 4 with Xplore Eyre and Day 3 with Nullarbor Traveller. Get ready for some jaw-dropping moments as you descend into Greens Pool; a white sandy beach with huge granite boulders meets you.. Just up the road, you’ll be wowed again by the turquoise and calm waters of Elephant Rocks.
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Pemberton

Self-drive to Pemberton where you can stretch your legs on mountain bike trails, hike the Bibbulmum Track or scale a climbing tree.

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Arrive via car from Pemberton187KM / 116MI ~ Approximately 2 hours
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If you're self-driving, head next to Pemberton where you can stretch your legs on one of the many mountain bike trails surrounding the town, or tackle the Munda Biddi, hike the Bibbulmun Track and admire Beedelup Falls. Test your fear of heights at the 58m-tall Gloucester Tree, or the 75m-tall Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree, once used as fire-lookouts, and climb their makeshift ladders to the top. Set up your RedSands Camper on Yeagarup Beach after exploring one of the world's largest moving sand dune systems, Yeagarup Dunes. Alternatively, experience the dunes on a four-wheel drive tour with a local operator and overnight at the tranquil RAC Karri Valley Resort. Here, members can enjoy 20% off at the resort, and dine at the Lakeside Restaurant overlooking the water. Take a stroll around the lake, or hire a canoe or kayak for a gentle paddle on the water. Put your head to rest with the sound of the karri trees rustling in the breeze. On your way to Margaret River, stop near Walpole and connect with nature at the internationally recognised Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk which places you 40 metres high into the canopy of Western Australia’s majestic tingle trees. You'll visit here on Day 4 with Xplore Eyre.

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RAC Karri Valley Resort
Lot 11342 Vasse Highway, Pemberton, WA, Australia, 6260
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Family-friendly resort accommodation & campgrounds located in WA's Southern Forests region, a short drive from Pemberton. Positioned within the Beedelup National Park, relax in our lakeside accommodation or find a spot in our spacious campgrounds.

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Margaret River

Explore Margaret River, famous for its premium wines, ancient limestone caves and world-class surf.

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Arrive via car from Margaret River139KM / 87MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Famous for its premium wines and world-class surf, Margaret River is also home to plenty of restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries for foodies to enjoy. On your way here, visit Augusta and climb to the top of the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and see the wild rays at nearby Hamelin Bay. Go four-wheel driving in the stunning Boranup Forest before visiting cellar doors and meeting the makers on guided tours with nature-meets-gourmet experiences. Adventure seekers can ride the waves, go rock climbing or abseiling, or take a kayak or canoe along the Margaret River. On Day 5 with Xplore Eyre, you'll indulge in this world-class wine region's founding winery, Vasse Felix and keep the culinary adventure rolling at other renowned venues. On Day 5 with Nullarboar Traveller, you'll put adventure aside to taste your way around the region. Whatever your taste buds desire, you will find it here. From wine to gin, and chocolate to cheese, by the end of the day you will be feeling satisfied and merry. If you're self-driving, overnight at RAC Margaret River Nature Park where members receive 20% off. If you're in a RedSands Camper, find a coastal campsite to spend the night.
RAC Margaret River Nature Park
108 Carters Rd, Margaret River, WA, Australia, 6285
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Rustic cabins and campgrounds set within Wooditjup National Park.

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Yallingup

Explore the breathtaking coastline and caves of Yallingup, hike the Cape to Cape Track and spot migrating whales from winter through spring.

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Arrive via car from Yallingup41KM / 26MI ~ Approximately 30 minutes
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No visit to the South West is complete without heading underground to be mesmerised by one of its spectacular caves. Try Lake Cave, Mammoth Cave, Jewel Cave, or Ngilgi Cave. On Day 4 with Xplore Eyre, you'll visit Calgardup Cave to view the exquisite cave decorations on a self-guided tour. Be sure to visit incredible coastal spots like Sugarloaf Rock, Canal Rocks and The Aquarium near Yallingup and spot whales as they migrate along the coast from winter through spring. Feeling adventurous? Hike the Cape to Cape Track between the lighthouses, or connect with the world’s oldest living culture through an Aboriginal experience (included in Day 6 with Nullarbor Traveller).
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Busselton

Visit Busselton, where you'll discover the longest wooden piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Arrive via car from Busselton35KM / 22MI ~ Approximately 29 minutes
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If you're self-driving, next head to Busselton. Here you can walk or catch the solar-powered train to the end of the 1.841km-long Busselton Jetty, where you can delve below the surface at the Underwater Observatory for a view of colourful sealife. You'll experience this on Day 6 with Nullarbor Traveller on your way back to Perth. If you're staying to explore, indulge in gourmet food at beachfront dining before swinging amongst the trees on a high ropes course. Overnight at RAC Busselton Holiday Park, where members can enjoy 20% off.

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RAC Busselton Holiday Park
97 Caves Rd, Busselton, WA, Australia, 6280
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At RAC Busselton Holiday Park enjoy space and privacy in our quiet bushland setting relaxing under the shade of large peppermint trees. Within walking distance from the beach and just 10 minutes from Busselton town centre.

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Bunbury

Self-drive to Bunbury, where you can purchase fresh local produce from farmers markets, meet native animals and shop quaint boutiques.

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Arrive via car from Bunbury54KM / 34MI ~ Approximately 40 minutes
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Fill your your hamper with fresh local produce from farmers markets, meet native animals at a wildlife park, shop local boutiques and spot vibrant street art before spending the evening immersed in the nightlife at one of the many bars and restaurants. Wake to interact with the friendly wild dolphins of Koombana Bay outside the world-class Dolphin Discovery Centre. Head inside for a coffee at their beachside cafe and see rescue turtles in the interactive Interpretive Centre and Aquariums. If you're in a RedSands Camper, spend the day exploring the many four-wheel drive beaches around Bunbury before finding a spot to camp - head inland toward the Ferguson Valley, home to the Wellington National Park for a forest retreat with mountain bike and hiking trails beside tranquil pools. Be sure to stop by Black Diamond Lake near Collie for a view of turquoise waters.
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Fremantle

Explore the historic town of Fremantle, which has a vibrant arts scene and plenty of boutique shops for some retail therapy.

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Arrive via car from Fremantle169KM / 105MI ~ Approximately 2 hours
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Enjoy the gourmet café culture of Fremantle and browse local boutiques for unique or vintage finds. On Day 6 with Xplore Eyre, you'll embark on 45-minute Scenic Cruise with wine tasting from Fremantle to Perth up the picturesque Swan River before you visit the stunning Kings Park overlooking Perth to finish the trip.

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