Esperance Overview
Esperance is 730 km ( 450 miles ) south east of Perth and is set in another of Australia's stunning and vividly coloured locations which in this case is the beautiful Esperance Bay, opposite the Archipelago of the Recherche.
Recherche Archipelago
The archipelago is the setting for over one hundred islands, some of which can be explored on excursions from the mainland.
Daily cruises on high speed catamarans depart to Mackenzies Island and Woody Island.
During the cruises you may spot seals, Sea Eagles and dolphins.
There is overnight camping available at Woody Island and accommodation is in safari style huts.
None, however, are developed with full holiday resorts a la Whitsunday Islands.
Some islands also are home to seals and whales can be spotted when they pass on their annual migration during the Australian Spring.
Great Ocean Drive
The Esperance coast has several breathtaking coves and beaches and more magnificent coastal national parks.
Nearby, there is another of Australia's' Great Ocean Drives which has around 25 miles of majestic coastal scenery overlooking the Southern Ocean and also taking in the unique 'Pink Lake'.
National Parks
The Esperance region has a surprising variety of national parks.
To the east are Cape Le Grand and Cape Arid National Parks and to the west are Stokes, Peak Charles , Fitzgerald River and Frank Hann parks.
The parks are a mixture of coastal scenery, secluded bays, white beaches, salt lakes and soaring granite peaks.
The famous Western Australian wildflowers and fauna produce stunning floral displays especially in the spring. Camping is permitted in Fitzgerald River, Cape Le Grand and Stokes Parks.
Esperance has a good selection of accommodation, a nearby winery, heritage village museum and the wonderful Old Jetty with its views over to the distant Archipelago.
Tours in all wheel drive buses take sightseers along the beaches, coastal roads and through the various national parks in the area.
Esperance accommodation
See Esperance accommodation for hotels and resorts.
Location
Esperance is located on the south coast of Western Australia and has a Latitude of 33.9°S and a Longitude of 121.9° E.
Driving To Esperance
Some approximate driving times to Esperance:
8.5Hrs From Perth (740Km)
24Hrs From Adelaide (2200Km)
Driving through the Outback and remote or isolated areas of Australia is not recommended for the un prepared or in experienced.
See Route and Distance Calculator for more accurate driving times and routes from additional locations.
Flying To Perth:
Perth Airport, which has both international and domestic terminals, is around 15km (9 miles) north east of the city, along the Great Eastern Highway.
The journey should take approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Taxis, hire cars and airport shuttle buses are available.
Taxis, hire cars airport buses are available.
As a guide, the approximate flying time from:
to Sydney 5 hours
Times do not include travel time to and from airports and adequate time prior to check in etc.
Western Australia School & Public Holidays
New Years Day Tue 1st Jan.
Australia Day Mon 28th Jan.
Labour Day Mon 3rd March
Good Friday 21st March.
Easter Monday 24th March.
Anzac Day Fri 25th April.
Foundation Day Mon 2nd June.
Queens Birthday Mon29th Sept.
Christmas Day Thu 25th Dec.
Boxing Day Holiday Fri 26th Dec.
(End and start school on preceding and next week day (Mon - Fri) respectively)
Easter Holiday 12th April To 28th April.
Winter Holiday 5th July To 21th July.
Spring Holiday 27th Sept To 13th Oct.
Summer Holiday 18th Dec To 2nd Feb
Starts Sunday 26th October
Ends Sunday 29th March 2009
Note: Dates for guidance only. Always check with your individual School as variations may occur for individual education authorities or establishments and dates may be subject to change. Always check with relevant State or Territory education department to confirm holiday periods at the commencement of each school year. Not all Public Holidays for individual regions within each state and territory are shown and public holidays falling on weekends are not listed. Not all Public Holidays may be applicable to all employers, organisations etc so always check with your employer, education authority etc which public holidays are applicable.
Esperance Climate
These figures are for guidance only:
Approximate Max Average Temperature
Deg C/ Deg F
Winter(June-Aug):18/ 64
Spring(Sep-Nov):21 / 69
Summer(Dec-Feb):26 / 78
Autumn(Mar-May):23 / 69
Approximate Average Monthly Rainfall - mm
Winter(June-Aug): 90
Spring(Sep-Nov): 47
Summer(Dec-Feb): 20
Autumn(Mar-May): 51
