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Cape to Cape Track guided tour in photos
Read on for a great taste of our signature Cape to Cape Track guided tour - in photos from this week's legendary group! They enjoyed glorious mild sunny spring weather, loads of wildlife and the tail end of a spring wildflower bonanza. Living the dream! Our signature...
A first timer’s guide to the Margaret River region
Read on for the top things to tick off your to-do list on your first visit to the stunning Margaret River region. Aside from a hike on the Cape to Cape Track, there are plenty of other awesome experiences in this food, wine and nature paradise!PLAN YOUR ROAD TRIP The...
Surfpoint Resort takes silver at WA Tourism Awards
We're stoked to announce Cape to Cape Explorer Tours' accommodation business Surfpoint Resort has taken out a major accolade at the 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards! Surfpoint Resort won silver in the 3-3.5 star accommodation category at the state's biggest...
Walking the Cape to Cape Track self-guided
Thinking about hiking the Cape to Cape Track self-guided? Then read on for the full list of fabulous self-guided hikes you can do on Margaret River’s iconic walking trail. Cape to Cape Explorer Tours are the specialists when it comes to the 132km Cape to Cape Track ...
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours caring for country
The team from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours has been busy caring for country, doing weed control, wildlife monitoring and more on Margaret River's iconic 132km hiking trail. Read on for the full story! Pruning and maintenance on the Cape to Cape Track? A passing squall...
Guided Highlights of the Cape to Cape Track
We're launching a brand new guided tour of the Cape to Cape Track! Starting from March 2025, we’re offering an 8-day Guided Highlights of the Cape to Cape Track experience. What's unique about our new guided tour Unlike our signature 8-Day Guided End-to-End option...
International School of Western Australia
What a fantastic week of adventure for 65 Year 7 and 8 students from the International School of Western Australia. They had an incredible time experiences the best of the Margaret River region with the Schools Team from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours. Pumping surf and...
Margaret River orchids and wildflowers
Margaret River orchids and wildflowers are a stunning spectacle during spring, and here's our guide to some of our favourite species! Prepare to be blown away by our photo special on Margaret River wildflowers, which are blooming right now on the Cape to Cape...
Daniel Ricciardo hikes the Cape to Cape Track
It was such a thrill giving Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo a taste of the Cape to Cape Track during his recent WA road trip! You can watch the full video HERE. WA road trip takes in Margaret River region Daniel and his best mate Blake did a classic West...
Borneo hiking adventure returns
We're announcing the return of our speciality guided Borneo hiking adventure - a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Malaysian Borneo!Join our qualified guides in the Borneo wilderness Do something truely extraordinary with 8 days and 7 nights in the mind-blowing...
We join Dream Collective list!
We're chuffed to announce that Cape to Cape Explorer Tours has been chosen to join Western Australia's "Dream Collective". That means we've made the list of dream experiences this incredible state has to offer. Cape to Cape Track a dream experience The Dream...
Spring hiking in Margaret River kicks off
We're back! Guided adventures on the Cape to Cape Track have kicked off for the season of spring hiking in Margaret River! Season-opening End-to-End adventure And check out these legends who joined us this week for the season-opening Guided 8-Day End-to-End Adventure....
Glamping in Margaret River
Visitors to Western Australia can sleep under the stars – but with all the creature comforts – at a stylish experience glamping in Margaret River. The Cape To Cape Explorer Tours glamping village features spacious and deluxe bell tents. It’s an exciting accommodation...
Cape to Cape Track from above
Get a bird’s eye view of the Cape to Cape Track courtesy of these epic drone shots taken by hiker Kate Harding and her partner Nigel who joined one of our end-to-end hiking adventures! The pair completed our Guided 8-Day End-to-End hike, walking every step of the...
Day by day on the Cape to Cape Track
Here's your day by day on the Cape to Cape Track guide, covering the highlights of each day's walking in the beautiful Margaret River region. Our guided end-to-end hikes on Margaret River’s 132km Cape to Cape Track generally involve 7 days of hiking. Check out this...
Margaret River region wine
Margaret River region wine is one of the biggest drawcards to the South-West corner of WA, alongside the amazing hiking. Read on for some great insights into the wine - and winemakers - of this special corner of the globe. Cabernet Sauvignon is the King of the...
Adventure tours in Margaret River
The Margaret River region is made for relaxing - but if you need a dose of adventure too, rest assured there's plenty of adventure tours in Margaret River. That includes in the skies, in the water, and on land including hiking the stunning Cape to Cape Track! This...
Cape to Cape Track geology
The Cape to Cape Track geology and the rocks of Margaret River's iconic 132km hiking trail have a mind-blowing story to tell. When the earliest European geologists first laid eyes on the local basement rock and saw how different it was to the more familiar basement...
Gene Hardy shares Cape to Cape Track
A stunning day on the Cape to Cape Track - in pictures - with Cape to Cape Explorer Tours founder Gene Hardy! Noone knows Margaret River's iconic 124km hiking trail like Gene. And the chance to walk on country and hear his passion for the region is an epic experience....
5 top walks in Margaret River
The epic Cape to Cape Track stretches 132km from end to end, but it also offers plenty of shorter, top walks in Margaret River for those on a time limit. In fact, there are heaps of options on and around the Track, ranging from a gentle stroll to a full-day trek....
Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park
Explore the spectacular Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park that fringes the Margaret River region and is home to the Cape to Cape Track. Read on to learn more! The Leeuwin Naturaliste: the national park with it all The spectacular Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park...
New Cape to Cape 3 Day Highlights tour
Great news - we've added a new self-guided 3 Day Highlights tour. It's the perfect way to sample some of most spectacular sections of the Cape to Cape Track in a 3-day mini-break. The new tour is ideal for a long weekend getaway. Or for visitors with limited time who...
Our guides caring for country
The guides at Cape to Cape Explorer Tours are caring for country by helping to map and report any environmetal weeds they see in our region. That includes on or near the Cape to Cape Track during our hiking adventures. Or, in their spare time when they are out and...
Surfpoint Resort’s Nic Chirico nominated for major award
We’re excited to announce Nic Chirico - general manager of our Cape to Cape Explorer Tours accommodation hub Surfpoint Resort - is shortlisted for a big award! Nic's a finalist in the Perth Airport 2024 WA Tourism Awards in the Individual Excellence in Customer...
8-Day Guided Cape to Cape hike in photos
Read on for a taste of our 8-Day Guided Cape to Cape hike - in photos taken by our guides during the hike! It's the end of our autumn season on Margaret River's iconic 132km hiking trail. So we thought we'd celebrate by sharing some great photos from one of the last...
Northern and southern Cape to Cape highlights
Our two newest self-guided Cape to Cape highlights hiking tours are proving a big hit! We recently added the Cape to Cape northern and southern highlights tours. Both are self-guided, multi-day adventures on the 124km Cape to Cape Track in Western Australia's rugged...
Indigenous culture on Wadandi Boodja
The Margaret River region and the Cape to Cape Track is steeped in indigenous culture. The Wadandi or Saltwater People walked these paths for 60,000 years. At Cape to Cape Explorer Tours, bringing the Wadandi culture to life for our hikers is a key part of the guided...
New faces on the Cape to Cape Track
We've had some wonderful hikers join us for self-guided hiking adventures on the Cape to Cape Track during autumn. Here are some of their stories!Friends tackle Cape to Cape Track on annual hike holiday Alecia Benzie and friends are pictured above ready to embark on...
Mothers and daughters Margaret River hike
What a gorgeous group of mums and daughters tackling our 8-Day Guided End-to-End adventure on the Cape to Cape Track this week. Our guides took so many great photos over the course of the week we thought we'd share some of our faves! A week packed full of adventure on...
Salmon season in the South-West
It's not just hiking that makes the Margaret River region so spectacular - the marine life in also impressive, especially during salmon season. While hiking the Cape to Cape Track we often spot huge schools of salmon, attracting anglers and ocean predators alike!...
Margaret River’s world-class surfing
Before Margaret River was renowned for its hiking, wines and tourism, it was surfing that put the region on the international map. And this week, hikers joining us to tackle the Cape to Cape Track have the added bonus of catching the action during the Margaret River...
Djeran in the Margaret River region
Welcome to Djeran! It’s one of six seasons in the Noongar calendar of WA's South-West. Djeran generally spans April-May and brings an end to the hot weather on the Cape to Cape Track.Working with traditional owners in the Margaret River region In the Margaret River...
Half-day options on the Cape to Cape Track
We're often asked if there are any half-day options on the Cape to Cape Track. For people who join our signature 8-Day Guided End-to-End adventure on Margaret River's iconic 124km hiking trail - the answer is yes! Hiking how you want on your Cape to Cape holiday It’s...
Cape to Cape Track highlights
Read on for an informative Q&A with our veteran guide Trev Paddenburg, who discusses the Cape to Cape Track highlights and how to make the most of our your visit to the Margaret River region! From Queensland to WA with hiking at heart Q: What's your earliest...
We’re off to regional business awards
Woohoo! We're stoked to announce another business awards nomination. This time, Cape to Cape Explorer Tours is a finalist WA Regional Business Excellence Awards. Business awards a testament to our passionate team Our founder Gene Hardy says the nomination is a...
Cape Leeuwin: Edge of the world
Cape Leeuwin is a wild place of historical and geographical significance. And it marks the southern terminus of the Cape to Cape Track. Read on for more about this stunning landmark of the Margaret River Region. Have you ever been drawn to the edge? A rain squall...
Awesome autumn on the Cape to Cape Track
We've just launched into a hiking bumper season of autumn on the Cape to Cape Track! Our autumn hiking season runs from March through to June, with mild weather and blue skies. And it's a fabulous time to tackle Western Australia's famous 124km coastal walking trail....
Margaret River’s nature and wildlife
Catching a glimpse of the Margaret River Region’s wildlife is truly something special. From elusive marsupials and shy slithering reptiles to the sweeping rays and dolphins that swim close to the shores, the wildlife in this region is unique and varied. But more and...
Best swimming spots in the Margaret River region
When it comes to the best swimming spots in the Margaret River region and on the Cape to Cape Track, you’re spoilt for choice! Whether soaking up the sun. Diving into crystal clear waters. Snorkeling our underground playground. Having a paddle on a SUP. Or trying...
Get off the beaten track in Margaret River
Getting off the beaten track in Margaret River was the goal for travel writer Ute Junker when he teamed up with Cape to Cape Explorer Tours. This is Ute's story of an epic day out in the region! Best spots to cool off in the summer heat It’s a hot summer afternoon....
Bibbulmun Track hike in pictures
Our guides have just returned from our latest Bibbulmun Track hike with a crew of stoked walkers who relished the experience. Here's their week in pictures, capturing some of the highlights of our 6-day guided "Walpole Wilderness Experience" hiking adventure on...
Solo surfer on the Cape to Cape Track
The remarkable journey of a solo surfer hiking the Cape to Cape Track in the Margaret River Region, famous for waves and walking trails. Pete Gaell brings us - and his surfboard - on a 124km adventure! Completing the Cape to Cape Track - with a surfboard ‘Skate shoes...
Cape to Cape youth camp a success
What an amazing week on the Cape to Cape youth camp with the kids from Martu Youth, who are part of the Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa group from the Pilbara in Western Australia's north! Our guides spent an inspirational week hiking the Cape to Cape Track as part of the camp...
New faces on Cape to Cape team
The Cape to Cape team continues to grow with more fabulous new talent joining the ranks of our experienced guides and drivers! We’ve recently welcomed Anu Grace and Ian Dignon to the team. They’re both amazing additions who are super talented at leading guided hikes....
New season on Noongar calendar
There are six seasons on the Noongar calendar which dictated the seasonal movements of the Margaret River region's indigenous people, the Wadandi or Saltwater People. And with hot summer weather arriving, we are now into the season known as Birak. There are many plant...
Margaret River hiking dates for 2024
Our Margaret River hiking dates are available now for guided trekking adventures on the Cape to Cape Track throughout 2024. There's never been a better time to tick Margaret River's iconic 124km hiking trail off your bucket list! Why hike the Cape to Cape Track with...
Seasons greetings from the Cape to Cape team
Season's greetings from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours! And what a season it's been. It was our busiest yet, with hundreds of hikers coming to savour the 124km Cape to Cape Track during the spectacular spring wildflower season in the Margaret River region. Looking ahead...
Snake-Necked Turtle rescue
The Cape to Cape Explorer Tours team were involved in a dramatic rescue of a gorgeous Snake-Necked Turtle that our gides found injured and close to death. But this story has a happy ending with a successful release back into the wild! Injured Snack-Necked Turtle found...
Joining the war on invasive weeds
Snap off an arum lily to boost our bush – that’s the message from Nature Conservation Margaret River Region when it comes to problem invasive weeds known as arum lilies. And the team from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours are helping to lead the charge against weeds and...
Sydney-Margaret River direct flights
Calling all Sydneysiders - visiting the Cape to Cape Track just got a lot easier thanks to new Sydney-Margaret River direct flights. Jetstar announces new direct flights to WA Jetstar Airways announced it will commence direct flights from Sydney to Busselton. That's a...
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