Nature paints an unforgettable picture in the Golden Outback, which stretches from countryside to coastline. Explore one of the world’s largest outdoor art galleries, gaze at the Aboriginal rock art that dots the stunning landscape and discover the historic Goldfields.
Ancient sandstone and granite monoliths rise from the red earth. Mighty Mount Augustus is two-and-a-half times the size of Uluru, while mind-blowing Wave Rock, a land-locked monster swell, serves up sweeping views of the desert wilderness.
The eye-catching colours continue in Esperance / Kepa Kurl and its surroundings. Witness the beauty of Lucky Bay, home to whitest beaches you’ll ever see and kangaroos that laze on the shore. The bubblegum-pink Lake Hillier in the Recherche Archipelago contrasts the indigo-blue hues of the Indian Ocean. And just when you think your senses have been saturated, dazzling fields of wildflowers and the star-strewn night sky offer an unforgettable visual spectacle.
Amazing Outback Holiday Destinations
Snow-white beaches and stunning displays of wildflowers. The amazing rock formations of Wave Rock and ruins of gold rush ghost towns. Gold prospecting and fossicking and super-sized mining operations. Unique farm and station stay experiences and a full calendar of fantastic events. They’re just a few of the many things to see and do in Western Australia’s Golden Outback, all connected by a huge network of roads, trails and four-wheel drive tracks, offering the ultimate outback road trip.
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Our top picks to see & do
Goldrush Tours
Goldrush Tours commenced operation in 1973 and over the past four decades has grown to become a large privately owned luxury coach company in Western…
4WD Proudback Tours
Proudback specialises in taking you where others simply can’t. Through extensive exploration of Western Australia (WA), Proudback has curated the ult…
Dabungool Cultural Experiences
Experience the rich cultural history and nature of Kepa Kurl—Esperance—with new eyes on this cultural heritage and bush tucker tour. They are the onl…
Wave Rock
Wave Rock / Katter Kich has strong cultural connections for the Noongar people who used rock as a meeting place.Western Australia’s coastline captiva…
Lucky Bay
Esperance’s stunning coastline has no shortage of picture-perfect beaches, but only one can claim the honour of being Australia's whitest beach – Luc…
Mount Augustus National Park
Marvel at the sheer scale and fascinating ancient geology of Mount Augustus on a 49-kilometre two-wheel drive friendly Loop Trail, which allows acces…
Lake Ballard
The white salt plain of Lake Ballard creates a dramatic setting for the largest outdoor art gallery on Earth. This extraordinary natural landscape wa…
Walga Rock
Walga Rock is a huge monolith, where you can see the largest gallery of Aboriginal rock paintings in Western Australia. Explore the large cave within…
Twilight Bay
The beaches of Esperance are rated among the best in the world – and Twilight Bay is one of the town's most loved. Here, impossibly white sand meets …
Tin Horse Highway
Drive along the Tin Horse Highway and check out the quirky collection of tin horses lining the road out to the Jilakin Race Track. The Kulin locals h…
Hippo's Yawn
Hippo's Yawn is located near Wave Rock in Hyden. The rocks resemblance to a yawning hippo is why it was given its' name. Climb through the throat of …
Ravensthorpe Range
The Ravensthorpe Range lies to the north and east of the Fitzgerald River National Park in the far south of Western Australia. Take the opportunity t…
Wharton Beach
One of the best beaches in Esperance, located in the Duke of Orleans Bay, is Wharton Beach. This is a little further away from Esperance (about a one…
Peace Gorge
Peace Gorge is a stunning spot to relax and take in the beauty of the surroundings whilst enjoying a picnic lunch. Explore the fascinating rock forma…
Laverton Aboriginal Art Gallery
The Laverton Aboriginal Art Gallery is a not-for-profit organisation established to display, promote and sell authentic Aboriginal art on behalf of t…
Gwalia Historical Museum
The Gwalia Historical Museum is located in the old mine offices of the original Sons of Gwalia Gold Mine. It is well worth a visit before wandering t…
Frenchman Peak
Located within Cape Le Grand National Park, a walk to the summit up the east slope of Frenchman's Peak is rewarded with panoramic views over the park…
Fitzgerald River National Park
The pristine wilderness of Fitzgerald River National Park is perfect for anyone with a love of nature and a thirst for adventure.Go bushwalking, camp…
Esperance Stonehenge
Esperance Stonehenge is located in the beautiful coastal town of Esperance, on the South coast of Western Australia. It is a full-size replica of Sto…
Elachbutting Rock
The magnificent site of Elachbutting Rock near Westonia is home to various interesting caves and Aboriginal drawings. Discover the beauty of this imp…
Corrigin Dog Cemetery
Established in 1974, the Dog Cemetery is a tribute to man's best friend. With over 200 loved ones now buried, the cemetery is unique to Corrigin and …
Cape Le Grand National Park
Cape Le Grand National Park was voted 8th place in the Top 10 Beaches in the South Pacific in Tripadvisor's recent 2022 Traveller's Choice Awards - w…
Archipelago of the Recherche
Nearly 100 untouched islands make up the stunning Archipelago of the Recherche off the coast of Esperance in the remote south east of Western Austral…
Dowerin Museum
The Dowerin Museum offers visitors an opportunity to see what life on the Wheatbelt was like in the 1930s. The house was built in 1912 and owned by t…
