Lake Warden Wetland System

Southern WA

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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 Wheatfield and Woody Lake, with boardwalks, interpretive displays and good birdwatching.

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  • kangaroos standing at Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park, near Esperance in Western Australia. Lucky Bay is one of Australia's most well-known beaches known for pristine white sand and kangaroos

    Lucky Bay

    21.39 MILES

    One of Australia's top beaches, Lucky Bay has sand so white and so fine that is squeaks underfoot like rubber. Good for kite- and windsurfing. Tame…

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    Cape Le Grand National Park

    19.04 MILES

    Good fishing, swimming and camping can be found at Lucky Bay – arguably Australia's top beach, complete with beach-going kangaroos – and Le Grand Beach,…

  • Esperance Museum

    Esperance Museum

    3.19 MILES

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

  • Le Grand Beach

    Le Grand Beach

    15.43 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…

  • Cannery Arts Centre

    Cannery Arts Centre

    2.25 MILES

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

  • Salmon Beach

    Salmon Beach

    5.92 MILES

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

  • Blue Haven

    Blue Haven

    5.72 MILES

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

  • West Beach

    West Beach

    4.71 MILES

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

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1. Cannery Arts Centre

2.25 MILES

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

2. Esperance Museum

3.19 MILES

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

3. West Beach

4.71 MILES

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

4. Blue Haven

5.72 MILES

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

5. Salmon Beach

5.92 MILES

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

6. Fourth Beach

6.59 MILES

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

8. Le Grand Beach

15.43 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…

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