For a relaxed lunch or dinner, head to Lucky Bay Brewing, just a 10-minute drive from RAC Esperance Holiday Park. This award-winning brewery is a favourite among both locals and visitors, not only for its friendly atmosphere but also its commitment to sustainability: it’s the only brewery in Western Australia that sources raw barley directly from local farmers, reducing transportation costs and supporting the local economy.
The brewery features a spacious lawn with a nature playground and charming beer garden, perfect for a sunny day. Enjoy their delicious wood-fired pizzas while listening to live music on weekends. The venue is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along. During the cooler months, gather around the outdoor fire pit or sink into one of the comfy couches indoors.
Walk-ins are welcome, but if you’re planning to visit with a group of six or more, bookings can be made online.
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Just a 15-minute drive from the town centre, Esperance Stonehenge stands as the only full-size replica of the original Stonehenge in the UK. Constructed from over 2,000 tonnes of Esperance granite, this remarkable replica aligns with the winter and summer solstices, just like its ancient counterpart.
Conveniently located on the way to Cape Le Grand National Park, this unique attraction offers visitors a chance to delve into the history and construction of the site, as a perfect 1:1 replica of the original.
Esperance Stonehenge is open daily, with a small gift shop and café that serves coffee and Devonshire tea. If your visit aligns with the solstice periods in mid-June or December, check their website for special events, such as engaging performances of Shakespeare by an acclaimed theatre troupe within the stone circle.
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The recently revitalised Esperance Foreshore is the perfect place for a leisurely stroll along the coast while exploring some of the town’s key attractions.
Start on foot from RAC Esperance Holiday Park, or park at the Tanker Jetty car park where the lively Coffee Cat café sits in prime position next to a spacious open playground.
As you continue along the foreshore, you’ll reach the striking whale tail sculpture, surrounded by picnic tables and public barbeques. This is also where you’ll find the town’s ocean lap pool and swimming pontoon, making it a great spot for a dip in the warmer months.
Further along, the foreshore extends to include another playground and the popular Esperance Skate Park. Pop into Taylor St Quarters, a popular restaurant with modern Australian cuisine and waterfront views, perfect for catching the sunset.
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Coffee lovers will be in good company at Downtown Espresso Bar, a bright, plant-filled café that ranks as one of the best coffee spots in Esperance with its range of single-origin beans and specialty coffee styles.
Enjoy your choice of brew, along with an array of delicious treats with sweet options like cinnamon scrolls and flaky chocolate croissants, to savoury options including gourmet sandwiches and jalapeño cheese pretzels.
Another top coffee spot is the quirky Coffee Cat, located in a shipping container on the Esperance Foreshore. For a more substantial sit-down brunch, Cloud Eleven is around the corner from Downtown Espresso and serves Japanese-inspired brunch and lunch dishes such as miso scrambled eggs and fried chicken burgers.
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Esperance’s Great Ocean Drive is a scenic 40-kilometre loop that showcases some of the region’s spectacular landscapes, with stunning beaches, salt lakes and picturesque lookouts.
Starting from town, begin the drive by visiting some of Esperance town’s renowned beaches, including Blue Haven Beach and West Beach (one of the best sunset spots in town). Make sure to stop at Twilight Beach for a swim in the warmer months. This beach is characterised by its striking granite rock formation just off the shore, which you might catch brave individuals jumping off of. This beach is patrolled on weekends during summer – remember to swim between the flags for safety.
Continuing the drive, stop at Observatory Point. An elevated lookout here offers panoramic views of the surrounding bays, making it an ideal spot for whale watching during the season from June to October.
Eleven Mile Lagoon is tucked away at the end of the coastal stretch of the Drive loop, but offers one of the most sheltered and calm bays with shallow rock pools, perfect for a refreshing ocean dip.
The drive then turns inland, circling the salty expanse of Pink Lake, which, unfortunately, is no longer pink due to changes in salinity levels. You can opt to stop at the scenic lookout here, before continuing the loop back into town.
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Esperance is even more spectacular when viewed from the skies, with an array of bucket-list scenic flights available to book. Admire the vivid multi-hued salt lakes, snow-white sand dunes and crystal-clear turquoise waters of the region from above.
Fly Esperance, a locally owned company, offers a range of tours from brief 35-minute jaunts to extensive all-day adventures. Soar over iconic spots like Twilight Bay, the jaw-dropping bays of Cape Le Grand National Park and experience a kaleidoscope of colours over the vibrant salt lakes.
Scenic flights are available year-round, but for the most vivid views of the salt lakes, the best timing is from April to January. Between February and March, the colours may be less intense due to lower water levels.
In addition to Fly Esperance, HeliSpirit offers helicopter adventures seasonally from December to April. These range from quick joyrides to longer scenic tours to untouched beaches, all departing from the Esperance foreshore.
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