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Spring Has Sprung on the Cape to Cape Track

Spring Has Sprung on the Cape to Cape Track

As wildflowers bloom and whales breach off the coast, we’re thrilled to kick off our first Guided End-to-End adventure of the spring hiking season on the spectacular Cape to Cape Track. Starting on Saturday, a new group of enthusiastic hikers began their journey...

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Top nature experiences in the Margaret River region

Top nature experiences in the Margaret River region

The Margaret River region is known around the world for its wine, surf and gourmet food. But it’s also a place where nature truly takes centre stage. From coastal cliffs to underground caves, old-growth forests to up-close wildlife encounters, this is a region made...

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New Cape to Cape Explorer Tours T-Shirts

New Cape to Cape Explorer Tours T-Shirts

We're excited to launch our brand new Cape to Cape Explorer Tours T-shirts. They're a great way to celebrate your time on the Cape to Cape Track or take home a stylish memento of the Margaret River region. Top quality T-shirts to celebrate your achievement These...

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10 highlights of hiking the Cape to Cape Track

10 highlights of hiking the Cape to Cape Track

Stretching 132km from Cape Naturaliste in the north to Cape Leeuwin in the south, the Cape to Cape Track is a bucket-list adventure for anyone drawn to the wild beauty of Western Australia’s South West. With dramatic coastal cliffs, secluded beaches, towering karri...

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Bucket list for visiting Margaret River

Bucket list for visiting Margaret River

If you're visiting Margaret River, there's no shortage of exoperiences to tick off the bucket list. And here's an excellent guide for 30 ways to experience the best of this beautiful region. Naturally, a hike on the Cape to Cape Track with Cape to Cape Explorer Tours...

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Self-guided Cape to Cape Track options

Self-guided Cape to Cape Track options

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 ...

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Why hiking in nature is good for you

Why hiking in nature is good for you

There’s something powerful about leaving behind the noise of modern life and simply hiking in nature. Whether it’s the crunch of gravel underfoot, the smell of salt and eucalyptus in the air, or the sight of a wedge-tailed eagle soaring overhead, hiking in nature...

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Giving back to the Margaret River community

Giving back to the Margaret River community

At Cape to Cape Explorer Tours, we're always keen to support local initiatives boosting the Margaret River region's special nature, conservation and community. So supporting the annual food growing and sustainability event - the Edible Gardens Festival - was a natural...

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Cape to Cape Track and Australia’s great hikes

Cape to Cape Track and Australia’s great hikes

Wondering how the Cape to Cape Track stacks up against Australia's great hikes? Australia is a hiker’s paradise, offering trails that span ancient rainforests, rugged coastlines, and arid deserts. Among these, the Cape to Cape Track in Western Australia stands out....

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Two golds in WA Tourism Awards

Two golds in WA Tourism Awards

Award-winning ecotourism business Cape to Cape Explorer Tours has added two more gold medals to the trophy cabinet after the 2025 WA Tourism Awards! Local legend and young achiever awards Cape Explorer Tours owner and founder Gene Hardy took out the inaugural Local...

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Cape to Cape hiking bliss

Cape to Cape hiking bliss

It's been an incredible season of Cape to Cape hiking during autumn on Margaret River's iconic 132km walking trail. And here's just a few shots from the last couple of weeks on the Cape to Cape Track. These shots are from our 8-Day Guided End-to-End adventure, where...

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Guides restoring the Margaret River

Guides restoring the Margaret River

Our guides teamed up with local conservation groups to restore a section of the Margaret River and replant natives for habitat and wildlife. It was so inspiring to be part of a massive community planting with 170 locals! We planted more than 1800 seedlings. And helped...

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Trifecta for WA tourism awards

Trifecta for WA tourism awards

Three Cape to Cape Explorer Tours are named as finalists in Western Australia's premier tourism awards. Nic Chirico, Bree Zikmundovsky and Floss Hayes are all been recognised for their exceptional talent. Their commitment. And their customer service at Cape to Cape...

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Happy Hannah on the Cape to Cape Explorer Tours team

Happy Hannah on the Cape to Cape Explorer Tours team

Our team of hiking guides is brimming with more talent after Hannah Dignon signed on to join the Cape to Cape Explorer Tours team. If you’re coming on a Cape to Cape Track adventure with us, you’ll more than likely get to say g'day to Hannah!Living a life chock-full...

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Gene Hardy’s top Cape to Cape locations

Gene Hardy’s top Cape to Cape locations

Cape to Cape Explorer Tours founder Gene Hardy's top Cape to Cape locations are revealed in a handy guide for visiting hikers. Gene knows the Track like the back of his hand after 13 years guiding its diverse, 132km length. And in this story published in Private...

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More Cape to Cape Track upgrades

More Cape to Cape Track upgrades

There's been more Cape to Cape Track upgrades, this time on the ascent from Bob’s Hollow up to Conto Cliffs in the section of Track south of Prevelly in the Margaret River region. This heavily eroded section used to be a real slog up decaying stairs that were slipping...

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Lucky Lucy joins Cape to Cape guides

Lucky Lucy joins Cape to Cape guides

Lucy Cartell has joined our passionate team of expert Cape to Cape guides - and she can't wait to hit the Track! If you’re coming on a Cape to Cape Track adventure with us, you’ll more than likely get to enjoy Lucy's awesome company!Finding home on Aussie soil...

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Djeran on the Cape to Cape Track

Djeran on the Cape to Cape Track

Welcome to Djeran on the Cape to Cape Track, 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 Margaret River Region's iconic 132km coastal hiking trail. Working with traditional...

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Discovering Dunsborough and Yallingup

Discovering Dunsborough and Yallingup

This great article details the best ways to discover beautiful Dunsborough & Yallingup, including taking a Cape to Cape Explorer Tours hike. It was written by Lizzy Pepper from The Margaret River Region tourism group. And has some great insider tips on the best...

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Self-guided Cape to Cape training video

Self-guided Cape to Cape training video

If you’ve booked a 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 day self-guided hiking adventure on the Cape to Cape Track with Cape to Cape Explorer Tours, we've made an exciting new preparation and training video for you to view. WATCH IT HERE.Everything you need to know for the Cape to Cape...

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Protecting the Margaret River region environment

Protecting the Margaret River region environment

We're proud to announce we're protecting the Margaret River region environment as a sponsor of Nature Conservation Margaret River Region. Cape to Cape Explorer Tours has signed up as a bronze business sponsor to the region's peak environment and conservation group....

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Talented Kate joins Cape to Cape team

Talented Kate joins Cape to Cape team

Talented Kate Howell has joined the Cape to Cape team and come on board as a guide and driver with Cape to Cape Explorer Tours. She's also helping to manage our accommodation hub, Surfpoint Resort. So if you're coming on a Cape to Cape Track adventure with us, you'll...

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Getaway comes to Margaret River

Getaway comes to Margaret River

The team from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours had so much fun filming the Margaret River region with the crew from TV show Getaway and host Lincoln Lewis of Home And Away fame.Gene shows Getaway crew the Cape to Cape highlights Our founder Gene Hardy took Lincoln and the...

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Cape to Cape Track upgrades

Cape to Cape Track upgrades

We're stoked to bring you the news of some significant Cape to Cape Track upgrades which improve the safety and amenity of the Track! They're just in time for our autumn hiking season on Margaret River's premier coastal walking trail.Smiths Beach to Canal Rocks track...

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Cape to Cape preparation and training video

Cape to Cape preparation and training video

We've made a comprehensive Cape to Cape preparation and training video that covers the essential info you need to know before your hike. It's designed for hikers who have booked our signature 8-Day Guided End-to-End adventure. Click to WATCH IT HERE. Terrain, training...

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Autumn hiking in the Margaret River region

Autumn hiking in the Margaret River region

We’re about to launch into our bumper autumn hiking season on the Cape to Cape Track! It runs from March through to June, with mild weather and blue skies. And it’s a fabulous time to tackle Western Australia’s famous 132km coastal walking trail. The good news for...

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Birak in the Margaret River Region

Birak in the Margaret River Region

If you're feeling the heat, that's because we are well into the Noongar season of Birak in the Margaret River region. The Wadandi or Saltwater People of the region followed six seasons, and currently we are nearing the end of Birak. The following information was...

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Cape to Cape Track in photographs

Cape to Cape Track in photographs

Check out the Cape to Cape Track in photographs! If you want to get a sense of how magical Margaret River’s iconic multi-day hiking trail is, have a squiz at this series of dreamy photos. Beaches, forest and wildlife on the Track These great shots were taken during a...

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Cape to Cape Track hiking tips

Cape to Cape Track hiking tips

Read on for a great list of Cape to Cape Track hiking tips from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours founder Gene Hardy, who knows Margaret River's iconic coastal trail like the back of his hand!   Walking the Cape to Cape Track is on every hiker’s bucket-list. And nobody has...

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Margaret River’s incredible caves

Margaret River’s incredible caves

Beautiful underground caves are what first put Margaret River - and Western Australia - on the map as a destination for visitors. And along with world-class hiking on the Cape to Cape Track, the caves remain a major drawcard.WA's tourism was born in Margaret River's...

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A family affair on the Cape to Cape

A family affair on the Cape to Cape

It was a family affair on the Cape to Cape for this Perth dad who has hiked Margaret River's iconic 132km hiking trail with each of his daughters. Perth surgeon Michael Musk loves the Cape to Cape Track so much he just keeps coming back, hiking the trail separately...

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Merry Christmas from the Cape to Cape Track

Merry Christmas from the Cape to Cape Track

Season's greetings from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours, with all of our staff wishing you a Merry Christmas from the Cape to Cape Track. And what a season it's been - our busiest ever, with hundreds of hikers coming to experience the Cape to Cape Track during our...

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Best season for hiking the Cape to Cape Track

Best season for hiking the Cape to Cape Track

When to hike the Cape to Cape Track is a crucial decision when it comes to hiking in Western Australia’s Margaret River region. With so much variations between the seasons, there’s a big difference between what you can expect and how to prepare for hiking in summer,...

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Cape to Cape Track guided tour in photos

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...

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A first timer’s guide to the Margaret River region

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...

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Surfpoint Resort takes silver at WA Tourism Awards

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...

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Walking the Cape to Cape Track self-guided

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 ...

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Cape to Cape Explorer Tours caring for country

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...

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Guided Highlights of the Cape to Cape Track

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...

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International School of Western Australia

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...

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Margaret River orchids and wildflowers

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...

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Daniel Ricciardo hikes the Cape to Cape Track

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...

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Borneo hiking adventure returns

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...

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Spring hiking in Margaret River kicks off

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....

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Glamping in Margaret River

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...

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Cape to Cape Track from above

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...

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Day by day on the Cape to Cape Track

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...

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Margaret River region wine

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...

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Adventure tours in Margaret River

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...

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Cape to Cape Tours Thank you to all at Cape to Cape Tours for a most incredible experience and fabulous time walking the track. My husband and I absolutely loved it! We were nervous that at our age (69 and 79) it would be difficult but thanks to our brilliant guides who supported us the whole way we did it and feel so rewarded by the experience. The glamping accommodation was spacious, clean and fun. It was lovely sleeping under the stars and being woken by the chirping birds in the morning. The food was very nutritious and plentiful and the coffee, amazing. Thank you to all. We will recommend to anyone that wants to do the Cape to Cape tour go with your guys! You are brilliant!
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Prisitne Trekking This is magical countryside to walk through as it is pristine with spectacular ocean views. A very restorative experience. Gene and his staff were informative and punctual with pick up and drop offs. Accommodation was clean and spacious, with laundry facilities being a big plus. Food supplied was plentiful and a wide variety of cuisine. The chocolate brownie from Lamonts supplied on day 2, was the best! A highly recommended experience, with a well oiled tour operator.
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CCET are a fabulous team This was an excellent trip. It is clear that this company is passionate about their region and the Cape to Cape trail. There has been a lot of thought put into preparing hikers for their adventure and helping to make the experience really enjoyable. Keeping in contact with hikers, managing pickups around how you were progressing with the day's walk, excellent lunches and morning tea and a well thought out catering box all contributed to making this a fun hike along breathtaking coastline.
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Very satisfied, highly recommend It was an amazing trip, the walk was challenging, rewarding and spectacular views and the wildflowers were unbelievable. Cape to Cape tours did an excellent job. Food, guides, accommodation and general staff were fantastic. I could not recommend them highly enough.
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Feel like a rock star This was the best holiday ever! A challenging enough walk but feeling strong and fresh at the end thanks to Cape to Cape Tours. They make you feel like a rock star with beautiful nutritious meals, seamless logistics, fabulous lodge style accommodation, passionate guides, and Gene the owner personally answers the phone! You are un great hands with this company!
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The Perfect Blend of Hiking and Holidaying Our group of seven have just returned from a fantastic experience with Cape to Cape Explorer Tours on their Guided Highlights Tour. We chose the ‘Highlights’ tour because we wanted to combine some solid hiking along the Cape to Cape Track with other Margaret River experiences. We loved the diversity of the program and had a blast! From the initial planning with Sam and Gene, whose patience and genuine ‘can-do’ attitude made the process so easy, right through to the wonderful team on the ground, we really couldn’t fault a thing. It genuinely felt as though we were wrapped up in their loving arms all week - looked after, cared for and expertly guided through this beautiful part of the world, while being hosted at our home away from home, Surfpoint Resort. The way the program is put together is innovative and functional, with those extra touches that surprised us in the best possible ways. Footbaths at the end of each day salved our tired feet, wonderful food and healthy snacks fuelled us throughout, and a welcoming community space to relax in the evenings make hikers feel very well looked after! The camaraderie between the staff is warm and genuine, and their experience and knowledge brought the region to life throughout our seven days. We learnt so much about the flora and fauna of the area, spotted whales and dolphins along the coast, and gained a fascinating insight into this part of Western Australia’s coastline, its Indigenous heritage and colonial history. There was plenty of variety beyond the hiking too with wine tasting, kayaking and cave exploring giving us the chance to discover the region from different perspectives. Thank you, team. You have developed a fantastic product and delivered it with expertise, love and joy.
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Amazing I recently completed the Cape to Cape Guided Highlights tour with my sister. It was our first multi day hiking experience. Cape to Cape Explorer tours were amazing from our first enquiry through to the bus journey back to Perth. Accomodation and facilities were well set up. The food was great and all of our guides and drivers were fantastic. Thanks for making our hiking holiday amazing. Highly recommended 🙂
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Independent 5 day Cape to Cape highlights. My husband and I have just returned from our 5 day Cape to Cape highlights walk. From the moment we arrived we were greeted by friendly staff and felt welcome and well looked after. The walk was challenging for our older legs, but worth every step. Spectacular scenery around every corner. We would definitely recommend CCET, and would walk with them again.
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Amazing coastal views We signed up for the 6 hour cape to cape track. The hike takes you past amazing coastal views. Andrew the guide gave an excellent introduction to the region, the geology and the wildflowers blooming during the Sept season. We aren’t atheletic and only have basic stamina but we still managed the hike on the sand and rocks. We encountered scorching sun even though the temperature was low. If sunny weather, lighten up on the clothing. Altogether, a highly recommended experience
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Wonderful...as usual! this is my second Cape to Cape with Gene's team, but this time we did it in 6 days to fit into a busy work roster. They were wonderful..from coming up with a package to suit our timing, punctuality, warm friendly communication and the feeling that they really were there to support you...all amazing. Special hat tips to Gene and James

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