Long, narrow, dune-backed stretch of white sand. Great for walking.


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1. Salmon Beach

1.13 MILES

Small, fairly sheltered white-sand beach, with rock slabs for sunbathing. Beware the strong currents.

2. Blue Haven

1.4 MILES

Long sweep of brilliant white sand and usually calm waters for swimming.

4. West Beach

2.39 MILES

Gorgeous sweep of sand, ideal for sunbathing. Dangerous rip currents.

5. Esperance Museum

3.8 MILES

This warehouse is filled with everyday objects from yesteryear, as well as Aboriginal weaponry (spot the fishing boomerang!), a vintage locomotive and a…

6. Cannery Arts Centre

4.59 MILES

Interesting contemporary art exhibitions by local artists and a shop selling locally made ceramics and other crafts.

7. Lake Warden Wetland System

6.59 MILES

Esperance is surrounded by extensive wetlands, which include seven large lakes and over 90 smaller ones. The 3.6km Kepwari Wetland Trail takes in Lake…

8. Le Grand Beach

16.84 MILES

This wide stretch of white sand stretches for miles and is popular with 4WD drivers. It is rather exposed, though, and occasionally blasted by strong…