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"Join the Share Bus 10 day South West Loop (Perth-Esperance-Perth) to explore amazing beaches & chill with kangaroos, all at your own pace & budget!
We’re not a tour, you share the rental of our bus, trailer & equipment with other ..."
We’re not a tour – we’re a shared rental! So that means it works a little differently to any tour or car rental you’ve done before. The people joining the trip share the driving, camping, trip planning and experience. This way of travelling offers a more flexible and self-guided trip. However, you get everything you could need for a camping road trip plus an awesome group of travel mates! Additionally, it’s great for travellers on a budget.
Spend 10 days on the Share Bus “South West Loop” and explore the stunning South West of Western Australia. The journey starts in Perth and takes you east as far as Esperance, before heading back west towards Perth, making sure to take a break at Wave Rock along the way. Join this trip to experience some of the best natural sights south of Western Australia has to offer!
This is one of Earth’s biodiversity hotspots, with many species endemic to the region. So enjoy the forests and nature around you! Here, you’ll get to pat stingrays, chill with kangaroos and climb giant trees.
Luckily, This place is also famous for wine and food so enjoy a few cheeky tastings as well. It also has excellent beaches and coastal scenery that you’ll see throughout the whole trip as you follow the coast. One of these coastal highlights will be Esperance – home to the whitest beach in Australia, as well as it’s beach-loving Kangaroos. Also, If you don’t catch a wave in Margaret River, you’ll probably love Wave Rock (much easier to catch) when you stop by on the road back to Perth.
The destination is set, but the route is not – take control of your own adventure! Expect to get fit with lots of hiking, snorkelling and exercise as you appreciate the natural sights. This is a no-frills adventure – you’ll be setting up your own tents, cooking your own dinner and sharing your tent with 1 or 2 other travellers. The target age group is 18-35.
Itinerary
Day 01: Dunsborough/ Eagle Bay
Time to start your South West Loop / Perth to Esperance Road trip! You will meet in the morning to load up the Share Bus, meet your trip mates and do a big food shop for the next few days. Then, spend your day on beautiful beaches. Start by heading to Busselton to see the longest wooden jetty in the world. Afterwards, drive to Dunsborough and Eagle Bay regions, stopping to see all the amazing beaches in the region on the way. They must be among the best in the world. Also, make sure you grab an ice cream at Simmos in Dunsborough as well
Day 02/03: Margaret River
See any of the beaches you didn’t manage to the day before, then check out Margaret River region known for it’s food, wine and surfing. Once there, go to a few cheeky wine/cheese/chocolate tastings, and check out surfer’s point. Afterwards make sure you go on a trip to Hamelin Bay. In this spot stingrays come right up to the beach, close enough you can even pat them.
Day 02/03: Margaret River
See any of the beaches you didn’t manage to the day before, then check out Margaret River region known for it’s food, wine and surfing. Once there, go to a few cheeky wine/cheese/chocolate tastings, and check out surfer’s point. Afterwards make sure you go on a trip to Hamelin Bay. In this spot stingrays come right up to the beach, close enough you can even pat them.
Day 04: Pemberton
Pemberton has an incredibly beautiful forest and is filled with GIANT trees. You can climb to the top of several giant trees such as the Gloucester tree which is 58m high. It’s a little bit scary, but amazing. While in Pemberton you should also choose a walk or hike in this region so you can enjoy the forest (or dams/cascades). A part of the Bibbulmun track could be a good choice for this.
Day 05: Walpole and Denmark
Check out the beautiful forests and tall trees of Walpole before heading into the hippy town of Denmark. Walpole is famous for the Giant tree top walk, however there are also other free walks you could do to enjoy the region. Once in Denmark visit the inlet here Ocean Beach to surf, or Greens Pool to chill. You should definitely check out the Elephant Rocks as well. The bakery here is also popular with Aussies.
Day 06: Albany
Spend a day in the town of Albany. Remember to stock up on your food! Visit the natural parks (i.e. ‘the Gap) nearby and perhaps make a trip to hike up Bluff Knoll in the Stirling Ranges, which is the only place in Western Australia that sometimes receives snow (not that there will be snow in November!) However, there are two much closer national parks worth exploring if you dont want to trek up to the Stirling Ranges
Day 07: Fitzgerald National Park
Fitzgerald River is a large National Park located between Albany and Esperance. It has swimming beaches, fishing beaches, rocky sea cliffs, calm inlets, both steep and easy hikes, unique vegetations, and diverse landscapes.
Day 08/09: Esperance and Cape Le Grand
Esperance is the place where all the beautiful photos of incredibly white beaches and kangaroos are taken. Make sure you go to Lucky Bay for this experience, and maybe later hike up Frenchman’s peak. For many people this is the highlight of their Perth to Esperance and back road trip. After the fun, in the afternoon of Day 9, start driving towards Wave Rock
Day 08/09: Esperance and Cape Le Grand
Esperance is the place where all the beautiful photos of incredibly white beaches and kangaroos are taken. Make sure you go to Lucky Bay for this experience, and maybe later hike up Frenchman’s peak. For many people this is the highlight of their Perth to Esperance and back road trip. After the fun, in the afternoon of Day 9, start driving towards Wave Rock
Day 10: Wave Rock
Check out ‘Wave Rock’ in Hyden as well as nearby Hippos Yawn Loop, Hyden Rock and the breakers. Then its the return part of this Perth to Esperance ‘return’ trip. So, start your drive back to Perth. If you find you’re ahead of schedule stop by Black Diamond Lake, a few hours south-east of Perth. It is a beautiful blue lake and local treasure. Finally, finish your day in Perth, clean/tidy the bus and trailer and enjoy your night at a hostel.