Kangaroo on the beach at Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand National Park.

Esperance & Golden Outback

If your after something different, exciting and adventurous, grab your metal detector and see if you can also become part of this living heritage.

Western Australia is a state that is often overlooked by travelers, but it deserves more attention. It’s home to some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Australia, and a trip to the Esperance and Golden Outback will be an unforgettable experience. From stunning beaches to vibrant wildlife and awe-inspiring landscapes, this region has something for everyone. Let’s explore what makes this part of Western Australia so special!

The Beaches

Esperance is home to some of the country’s most beautiful beaches. Lucky Bay is one of the most popular spots in Esperance, with its white sand and crystal clear waters. The beach also boasts plenty of wildlife, including kangaroos that can sometimes be seen frolicking on the shore! If you’re looking for somewhere a bit more secluded, head over to Twilight Cove where you can enjoy a peaceful afternoon swimming or relaxing on the beach.

Wildlife Encounters

Esperance is also known for its vibrant wildlife population. There are plenty of opportunities to get up close with animals like kangaroos, emus, koalas and even dolphins if you take a boat tour along the coastline! It’s also home to some of Australia’s most spectacular bird species such as red-tailed black cockatoos and yellow-tailed black cockatoos. Keep an eye out for these gorgeous creatures while exploring around town!

Scenic Landscapes

The Golden Outback region offers some incredible views from its rugged coastline to its rolling hillsides. One place in particular stands out – Wave Rock – which looks like it was created by nature itself! This geological formation is estimated at 1500 million years old making it one of the oldest rocks in Australia! Don’t forget your camera when visiting this impressive natural wonder – you won’t want to miss capturing these spectacular views!

Goldfields History

The Goldfields are unique and diverse, with a history that spans many thousands of years, further back than the gold rushes of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.  The Goldfields offer a uniquely Australian outback adventure with a fascinating insight into the region’s colourful gold rush history.  The Goldfields were built on the hopes and dreams of fortune-seekers who flocked there following the discovery of gold in the 1890s.  Architectural buildings, historic pubs and even the infamous brothels of Kalgoorlie-Boulder are remnants of more than a century of gold rush history.  The Region supports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture, aquaculture and tourism.  

The Esperance & Golden Outback region offers something for everyone - from stunning beaches and vibrant wildlife encounters to incredible scenic landscapes. Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure, there's something here that will make your trip truly memorable. So don't delay - explore what this majestic part of Western Australia has to offer today!


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    Broome - The Pearl Town
    Broome is known for its rich pearling history and spectacular beaches.
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    Ghostly Tales of Fremantle Prison
    For over 100 years Fremantle Prison has been home to stories of strange and unexplained occurrences.
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    Top 25 Things to do in Perth
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  • Rottnest Island
    Rottnest Island
    Rottnest Island entices tourists with its peaceful surroundings, stunning scenery, fabulous fishing and wonderful swimming spots.
  • Balingup
    Balingup
    Balingup is not only a place of scenic beauty, it also has the Bibbulmun Track passing through it.
  • Kambalda
    Kambalda
    Kambalda is located 130 kilometres north of Norseman and 55 kilometres south of Kalgoorlie.
  • To & Around Mandurah
    To & Around Mandurah
    Mandurah is just a hop skip & jump from Perth metro. Find out how to make your way down to the coastal city of Mandurah.
  • Menzies
    Menzies
    Menzies is a historic gold mining town where in 1894, a prospector named Robert Menzies stubbed his toe on the rich gold bearing rocks during the "gold rush".
  • The Pilbara
    The Pilbara
    The Pilbara is home to spectacular landscapes, coastal plains, mountain ranges, cliffs and gorges, for its ancient landscapes, vast mineral deposits & natural resources.
  • Albany
    Albany
    Albany is a coastal Great Southern town nestled between Mount Clarence & Mount Melville.
  • About Kalgoorlie
    About Kalgoorlie
    Kalgoorlie is one of those towns in Australia that is well known around the world, for a variety of reasons.
  • Augusta
    Augusta
    Augusta offers the perfect family holiday and is on the south-west coast of Western Australia.
  • Busselton
    Busselton
    Busselton is a coastal city & the gateway to the South West. It is one WA's earliest settlements and has repeatedly been voted WA's top tourist town.
  • Things to See in Kalgoorlie
    Things to See in Kalgoorlie
    In Kalgoorlie there are things to see above the ground & below the ground. There are even things to see in the sky.
  • Wildlife of Rottnest Island
    Wildlife of Rottnest Island
    There are about 10,000 quokkas, 360 different species of fish, 112 bird species, 17 species of reptiles and frogs and 16 species of butterflies on Rottnest Island.
  • Dardanup
    Dardanup
    Dardanup is a small town in the South West region of Western Australia and was settled in 1852.
  • Coolgardie
    Coolgardie
    Coolgardie is located 550km east of Perth and the birthplace of the great gold rush of 1892.
  • Monkey Mia / Denham
    Monkey Mia / Denham
    Monkey Mia, 850kms north of Perth is renowned for its wild, free-ranging friendly bottlenose dolphins.
  • Ningaloo / Coral Bay
    Ningaloo / Coral Bay
    Ningaloo Reef is a barrier reef 260km's long & protects a pure white shallow sandy lagoon of clear tropical waters.
  • Border Village - Nullarbor
    Border Village - Nullarbor
    Border Village is located fifty metres east of the Western Australian Agricultural checkpoint, twelve kilometres east of Eucla.
  • Cocklebiddy on the Nullarbor
    Cocklebiddy on the Nullarbor
    Cocklebiddy is situated 64 kilometres east of Caiguna and and 83 kilometres west of Madura, and inland from the Great Australian Bight.
  • Mundrabilla on the Nullarbor
    Mundrabilla on the Nullarbor
    Mundrabilla is located 62 kilometres west of Eucla and 115 kilometres east of Madura.
  • Eucla on the Nullarbor
    Eucla on the Nullarbor
    Eucla is located approximately 13 kilometres west of the South Australian border.
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    Caiguna on the Nullarbor
    Caiguna, aboriginal for 'spear track' is located 182 kilometres east of Balladonia and 64 kilometres west of Cocklebiddy.
Western Australia - Overview
About Western Australia

Perth is the most isolated capital city in the world & the world's sunniest capital city, averaging 8 hours of sun a day through the year.

Dardanup
Dardanup

Dardanup is a small town in the South West region of Western Australia and was settled in 1852.

Mundrabilla on the Nullarbor
Mundrabilla on the Nullarbor

Mundrabilla is located 62 kilometres west of Eucla and 115 kilometres east of Madura.

Border Village
Border Village - Nullarbor

Border Village is located fifty metres east of the Western Australian Agricultural checkpoint, twelve kilometres east of Eucla.

Albany
Albany

Albany is a coastal Great Southern town nestled between Mount Clarence & Mount Melville.

Cocklebiddy on the Nullarbor
Cocklebiddy on the Nullarbor

Cocklebiddy is situated 64 kilometres east of Caiguna and and 83 kilometres west of Madura, and inland from the Great Australian Bight.

History of The Goldfields
History of The Goldfields

Men came from all over the world, often dragging their families in tow to the harsh outback climate.

Busselton
Busselton

Busselton is a coastal city & the gateway to the South West. It is one WA's earliest settlements and has repeatedly been voted WA's top tourist town.

Kambalda
Kambalda

Kambalda is located 55km south of Kalgoorlie and was Australia’s first nickel town, built by Western Mining in the 1960s.

Getting To & Around Mandurah
To & Around Mandurah

Mandurah is just a hop skip & jump from Perth metro. Find out how to make your way down to the coastal city of Mandurah.


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