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Esperance to Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia
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Esperance to Lucky Bay

Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia · Esperance → Lucky Bay

Leisurely38 mi1 hr 10 min1,000 ft climbHigh point ≈ 300 ftOne way
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The drive

This drive runs from Esperance east across the coastal plain and then south into Cape Le Grand National Park, 61 km (38 mi) on sealed road to Lucky Bay. The bends are gentle; the draw is the coast and the granite. The road from Esperance and the main park road to Lucky Bay are sealed.

Inside the park the road passes Frenchman Peak, a 262 m granite peak with a steep walk to the summit and wide views over the park and the Recherche Archipelago. Side roads lead to Hellfire Bay, Thistle Cove and Le Grand Beach, and Lucky Bay itself has white sand and blue water. The drive ends on Lucky Bay Road before the car park.

Along the way

  1. Esperance
  2. Lucky Bay (Cape Le Grand)
Elevation
1,000 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 300 ft
EsperanceLucky Bay
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
EsperanceLucky Bay
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Cape Le Grand is a national park and a vehicle entry fee applies; a WA parks pass covers it.
  • The Lucky Bay car park fills up at busy times, so go early or late in the day.
  • There is no food in the park; bring your own. Don't feed the kangaroos at Lucky Bay.
  • Past Lucky Bay the tracks are rough dirt and sand and need a 4x4.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Parks and Wildlife Service WA: Park alerts.

Questions about this drive

How long does Esperance to Lucky Bay take?

Esperance to Lucky Bay is 61 km (38 mi) on sealed road and takes about 1 hr 10 min.

Is the road to Lucky Bay sealed?

Yes. The road from Esperance and the main park road to Lucky Bay are sealed. Beyond Lucky Bay you need a 4x4 on dirt and sand tracks.

Is there an entry fee for Cape Le Grand National Park?

Yes, a per-vehicle national park entry fee applies, and a WA parks pass covers it.

Can I see Frenchman Peak from the Lucky Bay road?

Yes. The road passes Frenchman Peak, a 262 m granite peak with a steep walking trail to the top.

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