Intrepid Travel: Hike Western Australia's Cape to Cape Track

Some beach walking in the morning, and superb coastal views all day. The red granite boulders, white sandy beaches and turquoise waters provide a stunning contrast along this section of rugged coastline. We'll have lunch at the surfing mecca, Injidup, visit Quinninup Falls and finish with ocean views at Moses Rock.

Today there are options of walks from 10km to 18km that include some soft beach sand sections, rocky streches and some long stair climbs. There is an opt out spot when we stop for lunch at Injidup Beach. This shortens today's walk to 10km.

Activities:

• Cape to Cape Track - Yallingup to Moses Rock

Staying in:

• Motel or apartment style room (1 night)

This is a great day, and relatively easy - although there are a few hills and some sandy patches. The magnificent sweeping views of the coast from cliff-top vantage points, and the towering granite cliffs of Willyabrup are two of many highlights. If the weather's nice, you might enjoy a refreshing swim in the sheltered bay at Gracetown. Or just soak those feet as you reflect on another great day on the Cape to Cape track.

We walk for a total of around 16km today, climbing a few hills and crossing some sandy patches.

Activities:

• Cape to Cape Track - Moses Rock to Gracetown

Staying in:

• Motel or apartment style room (1 night)

It's fairly easy walking among coastal heath to Ellensbrook historic homestead, where you can enjoy morning tea and explore the grounds. The track then takes an inland route, which gives us a good appreciation of the landscape away from the ocean for a while. After lunch we're back on the coast, and a very pleasant beach walk takes us to Cape Mentelle. We finish the day at the Margaret River mouth - a good place for a swim if it's warm.

There are options of walks from 7 km to 20km today. There is an opt out spot at Ellenbrook homestead where we stop for morning tea, shortening today's walk to 7km.

Activities:

• Cape to Cape Track - Gracetown to Margaret River

Staying in:

• Motel or apartment style room (1 night)

A beautiful variety of scenery awaits us today! We'll head inland again to start with, and enjoy morning tea beside the Boodjidup brook. A beach walk takes us to Redgate for lunch and then a spectacular stretch of cliff-top walking sees us reach shady Contos Campground for afternoon tea. The final part of the day is through the cool peaceful forest on firm, easy tracks. It's a wonderful end to a wonderful day on the Cape to Cape track. Despite the distance, today is not usually considered the most difficult.

Today we have the option of walking between 17km to 24km. There is an opt out spot at Contos Campground where we stop for afternoon tea. This shortens today's walk to 17kms.

Activities:

• Cape to Cape Track - Margaret River to Boranup Forest

Staying in:

• Motel or apartment style room (1 night)

This morning we continue through the karri forest before making our way down to the aqua-blue waters of Hamelin Bay. This 6 km beach stretch can be very enjoyable, with the right mindset. Enjoy the peace, the view and the moment as you walk into Hamelin Bay for a picnic lunch. After lunch it's a short but challenging hike up to the tiny Foul Bay Lighthouse, with sweeping views back along the coast. Then before you know it, you'll reach the end of another beautiful day.

There are options for walking 15km or 20km today, with 6km of the route being a challenging 6km beach stretch. There is an opt out point at Hamelin Bay that shortens today's walk to 15km, and also takes out 1 of the beach sections.

Activities:

• Cape to Cape Track - Boranup Forest to Cosy Corner

Staying in:

• Motel or apartment style room (1 night)

This can be an exciting last day, especially if it's windy! Much of the walking is along a limestone ledge close to the sea, complete with blowholes! There is a long beach stretch where you can daydream about all that you've achieved this week. After that we head inland, occasionally sighting the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, signalling the end of your walk. Your Cape to Cape track 'end to end' hike officially finishes at the Cape Leeuwin lighthouse. At the end of this memorable journey, it's time to kick off your boots and celebrate your wonderful achievement!

Today's walk is 21km total

Activities:

• Cape to Cape Track - Cosy Corner to Cape Leeuwin

Staying in:

• Motel or apartment style room (1 night)

Enjoy a sleep in and a leisurely breakfast with your morning free in Margaret River. Pick up some take-away lunch (own expense) before we head back to Perth, arriving by mid afternoon (usually between 2.30 and 3pm).