Nobody knows the Cape to Cape Track like US

At Cape to Cape Explorer Tours, we pride ourselves on creating the highest quality experiences on Western Australia’s premier multi-day hiking trails – the Cape to Cape and Bibbulmun tracks.

An award-winning, local company, we support the envrionment and our community. Our guides and staff all live in the area, are professionally trained and have an intimate knowledge of the region, plus a passion for walking and people.

“Explore the true nature of Western Australia”

A ‘LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS’ PHILOSOPHY

We aim to offer a holiday experience that makes a positive impact on the natural environment and our community – among a long list of environmentally conscious and socially responsible practices, we actively contribute to management of the Track and sit on the committee of the Friends of the Cape to Cape Track volunteer group. We aim for low food miles with our catering. We have a ‘buy local’ policy. We choose minimal and recycled packaging. We’re partners with and practice the principles of the Leave No Trace Foundation. And we’ve achieved Advanced EcoAccreditation – the national benchmark for environmentally aware tourism operators.

PERSONALISED AND QUALITY SERVICE

Cape to Cape Explorer Tours deliver a personalized and quality service – a fun, healthy holiday with great food, accommodation, company, scenery and a wonderful sense of accomplishment! Your safety and satisfaction are our priority and our attention to detail and love of looking after all the ‘little things’ have led to many repeat customers and glowing reviews.

We look forward to welcoming you to Margaret River and sharing the natural wonders of the region – and especially the Cape to Cape Track – with you!

Acknowledgment of country

At Cape to Cape Explorer Tours we acknowledge Country as both the environment in which we live and work, and its own entity.

Country does not just mean the forest, creeks, rock outcrops, beaches, hills and waterholes but in fact all living things. It incorporates people, plants, climate, soil and animals. It embraces the seasons, stories and creation spirits. Country is a way of believing and a place of belonging.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this Country, the Wadandi People of the Noongar Nation, past, present and emerging. We walk through Country with a sense of awe, respect and sensitivity to Country’s sustained existence and preservation.

Our Proudest award wins!

Cape To Cape Explorer Tours has twice taken out the highest honours in Western Australia in the Ecotourism category, winning gold in 2017 and 2018 at the Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards against some of the finest operators in a state recognised globally for its top-quality tourism.

We’ve also twice won bronze in Ecotourism (2019 and 2021). Meanwhile, our accommodation hub SurfPoint Resort won gold in the 3-3.5 Star Accommodation category in 2021, going on to win bronze in the same category at the Australian Tourism Awards.

Read all about our latest wins at the Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards in our blog HERE.

OTHER Annual AwardS and Achievements

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013-202
Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards 2019 silver in Standard Accommodation for our hiking accommodation hub SurfPoint Resort
Telstra Margaret River Region Business Awards 2019 Winner of Robust and Remarkable category; Finalist for Excellence in Digital Business
Managing Director Gene Hardy named Margaret River Region Businessperson of the Year 2019
Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards 2017 Silver in Chinese Tourism; Bronze in Tour and Transport Operators; Finalist in the FACET Golden Guide Award
The Margaret River Region Business Awards 2017 Winner of Environmental Excellence; Finalist for Best Small Business; Finalist for Excellence in Tourism
Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards 2015 Silver in Tour and Transport Operators
The Margaret River Region Business Awards 2015 Winner in Tourism; Winner of the Industry Development Award
Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards 2014 Finalist in Ecotourism
The Margaret River Region Business Awards 2014 Finalist in Small Business of the Year; Finalist for Tourism Excellence

About the Explorer Tours Group

To ensure the highest quality of guest service, our group offers more than simply hiking and adventure tours on and around the Cape to Cape Track.

Our own in-house catering company means we provide meals, lunches and Track snacks that are delicious, healthy and nutritious.

Our accommodation at beautiful Gnarabup Beach has become the overnighting hub for hikers in the region, and for families enjoying beautiful Margaret River.

And our gift hamper company means you’re covered for the perfect gift from this foodies paradise too!

Cape to Cape Explorer Tours

An award winning, proudly Margaret River-based company that specialises in providing authentic and awe-inspiring, guided and self-guided, eco-conscious experiences on the Cape to Cape Track. Boasting a collaboration of integrated services, CCET provides high quality guiding, transport, accommodation and catering. Cape to Cape Explorer Tours is an environmentally responsible and conscientious operator: we have hiked, surfed, fished, and foraged in this area all of our lives. Nobody knows the Cape to Cape Track like we do!

Cape to Cape Moveable feast

Our in-house catering operation is dedicated to providing guests with delicious, freshly prepared lunches, dinners and food experiences while on tour with us. The South-West region of WA is a foodies’ delight. And having our own catering team means we can provide our guests with varied lunch and dinner options. Meals are specially planned with hiking in mind to rejuvenate and feed the body after a day on the Track. You’ll enjoy “eat in” dinners by Moveable Feast. Plus have the opportunity to dine at some of Margaret River’s top rated restaurants and craft breweries. It’s the perfect balance!

Bibbulmun Explorer Tours

If you’ve hiked the Cape to Cape Track with Cape to Cape Explorer Tours and love what we do, this is the next adventure for you! Our Bibbulmun Explorer Tours arm of the business run out-of-this-world hiking adventures on the Bibbulmun Track, with the same amazing focus on quality adventures for small groups. Experiences include comfortable accommodation at Coalmine Beach Holiday Park right on the Bibbulmun Track, with expert guiding, tasty catering featuring the best of the south coast’s local produce, and daily transfers.

Surfpoint Resort

Hosts the Cape to Cape Explorer Tours glamping experience, and in addition it offers gusts a choice of 26 king, twin-share and family rooms in a luxury 3.5-star resort setting. Clean, comfortable and friendly, it’s the perfect base to explore Western Australia’s south west region. We cater to all visitors, including couples, families, large and small groups, and solo travellers. Guests have access to a fully-equipped communal kitchen, living/dining room with fireplace and coffee machine, swimming pool and BBQ. We’re 500m from Gnarabup Beach, 1km from the famous Main Break surf spot, and 11.5km from Margaret River township. SurfPoint ticks all the boxes!

     Excellent  
     Based on 603 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   steveall14 
 28/07/2024
 
 
  Best tour best organisation
I have walked with this group before - outstanding as always. I do a lot of walking tours but no one competes with their attention to detail, friendliness, quality and professionalism. You feel a part of the family. I think they are the only Margaret River tours who are actually based there - it makes a difference - they know and love the terrain and help the walkers do so as well. The accommodation and staff are great, the food excellent, the attention to detail second to none, the love of the country, its history and custodians are outstanding. If you are thinking of doing it (and you should it is stunning) go with CCET
  
 
       
   Sarah W 
 07/07/2024
 
 
  Mind and body looked after!
My husband booked this for my birthday as we are keen walkers - we did the 14km walk with a guide - it was fantastic! not only was the view amazing but we learnt so much along the way - I would recommend to people who are curious!
  
 
       
   jo H 
 23/06/2024
 
 
  Absolutely wonderful walk
The views were amazing, such an incredible walk. The support organised by Cape to Cape Explorer Tours was wonderful. They had thought about everything to make our walk so much more enjoyable. We didn't have to worry about accommodation, food or getting dropped off or picked up each day, they had it all planned. It allowed us to just walk and enjoy the incredible views of the whole track. Their staff were amazing. So friendly and helpful and very committed to an eco environment. I have recommend this group to my friends who are considering doing the walk.
  
 
       
   Seeitbeforeitsgone 
 06/06/2024
 
 
  5-day Cape-to-cape highlights
Cape to Cape made it possible for us to experience the track in comfort and within our time constraints. It's a beautiful hike, and Gene and his team take really good care of you. The food they provide is delicious and they have set up their trips to be as environmentally responsible as possible.
  
 
       
   Freedom547922 
 30/05/2024
 
 
  Spectacular
Such a well run and caring company, which ensured that our adventure was absolutely brilliant! All of the staff and guides are fantastic and you can tell the staff all enjoy working for Cape to Cape Explorer Tours too....always a great sign to me :)
  
 
       
   Donna P 
 27/05/2024
 
 
  Beauty of the Land and Sea in WA
An incredible journey from the beginning to the end with ‘postcard’ scenery at every corner. I had the privilege of hiking with a bunch of people (local and interstate) that kept me laughing all the way. A huge thank you to all the CCET team I met and the ones I didn’t - your countless hours of work were appreciated. My ‘glamping’ was very comfortable and all meals were amazing. This well organised adventure is provided by passionate, knowledgeable and entertaining humans. Thank you all !
  
 
       
   Steve C 
 25/05/2024
 
 
  Absolutely Fabulous
WOW, WOW, WOW. I have just completed the seven day end to end guided tour, and it was absolutely amazing. From the initial booking process, all the way from start to finish. This is an exceptional company which is run by passionate and amazing people. From my pickup in Perth to my drop off back in Perth, it was fantastic. The logistics involved in organising this guided hike ran like a well oiled machine. All the staff were absolutely amazing and extremely passionate about there jobs. From drivers to guides to the staff cooking and providing delicious meals every day to all the office staff, and our hosts at Surfpoint Resort, thank you, you are all amazing, I am hesitant to mention names individually as I don't want to miss anyone. Thany you, Thank you, Thank you. I can highly recommend Cape to Cape Explorer tours. And I will be back to do it again.
  
 
       
   Leanne B 
 22/05/2024
 
 
  Highly recommend Cape to Cape Explorer Tours
Great experience with Cape to Cape Explorers Tours. Gene and his team could not do enough for us. Beautiful scenery and a challenging walk if you’re doing the entire track. Highly recommended!
  
 
       
   SeaDiva 
 16/05/2024
 
 
  Best hiking tour in Australia
Thank-you to everyone at CCET, what a professional, well run outfit. The Guides were incredible, mostly local, born and bred in the region, caring, knowledgable and incredibly passionate about the region. Each day has a different theme and the guides share internesting information relating to that days theme, so you were not only immersed in the beautiful landscape but came away learning so much about this much loved region. The food was incredible, the in house caterng was delicious, healthy, generous and offered great variety. But what made it even better was the opportunity to eat out at local pubs, breweries & wineries, sample local produce and experience a local farmers market. I came away feeling like I'd not just gone on a hike, but was able to really experience the Margaret river region. The accomdation was comfortable, spacious and clean. The staff have thought of everything you could possible need to make your stay comfortable and ensure you recovered each night and woke up refreshed and eager to get back out on the track each day. I cannot think of a thing that I wanted for the entire week. For me what sets CCET apart from other hiking tour providers was their care, generosity and flexibility. Sometimes one size does not fit all. A group hike will attract a range of people, of various ages, fitness and hiking ability. CCET were able adapt and accomodate a range of different needs and ensure got the most out of there adventure. I cannot recommend Cape to Cape ExplorerTours more highly, they are a 5 *operation.
  
 
       
   Margaret A 
 13/05/2024
 
 
  Fun walking experience
I had an incredible time, the guides were professional, shared so much local knowledge and included surprises along the way. The food was delicious and you never went hungry. Accommodation was clean and well managed. I would definitely recommend you take on this adventure Margaret River is full of history and diverse landscapes.