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No fires in Margaret River despite national crisis

No fires in Margaret River despite national crisis

Much of Australia is under threat from bushfires, but there are no fires in Margaret River and the region is proving a summer safe haven. The popular holiday getaway in Western Australia's South-West is experiencing its annual summer holiday boom. And according to the...

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The ultimate way to learn to surf in Margaret River

The ultimate way to learn to surf in Margaret River

Inspiring West Australian Kylianne Farrell will learn to surf in Margaret River this summer. And the founder of the not-for-profit group Move For Mental Health is hosting a Surf, Hike and Glamping retreat with local hiking experts Cape To Cape Explorer Tours. She...

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Bushwalking in Margaret River hits TV screens

Bushwalking in Margaret River hits TV screens

Bushwalking in Margaret River will feature on a new Australian TV show putting the spotlight on the region's amazing food, wine and outdoor experiences. Taste Australia With Hayden Quinn will go to air across the nation in 2020 on Channel 10 and on Qantas' inflight...

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Margaret River’s favourite hike just got shorter!

Margaret River’s favourite hike just got shorter!

Margaret River's favourite hike has become easier to tackle! That's because the Cape to Cape Track has officially been revised down to 124km. The revision is 11km less than the 135km total which has been used for many years as the designated length of Margaret River's...

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Trail running in Margaret River a big hit

Trail running in Margaret River a big hit

A new trail running in Margaret River experience is off to a flying start with the first athlete giving it the thumbs up. Cape To Cape Explorer Tours has just launched a self-guided option for tackling the Margaret River region’s 124km Cape to Cape Track in only three...

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New Cape to Cape Track trail run

New Cape to Cape Track trail run

A Cape to Cape Track trail run experience is now available for those wanting the ultimate physical challenge in pristine nature. Cape To Cape Explorer Tours has launched a self-guided option for tackling the Margaret River region's 124km Cape to Cape Track in just...

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Family bonding on Margaret River’s best hike

Family bonding on Margaret River’s best hike

A Perth father says tackling Margaret River's best hike with his 11-year-old daughter has been an amazing way to strengthen their family bond. Michael Musk and his daughter Gemma are mid-way through the iconic 135km Cape to Cape Track. The popular coastal trail in...

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Cape to Cape Track captured in prose

Cape to Cape Track captured in prose

Many people hike the Cape to Cape Track but few capture the experience so well in writing. Wordsmith and outdoor enthusiast Micaela Elphick hiked Margaret River's epic 135km hike with logistics, track tranfsers and support from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours. And she...

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Hiking in Margaret River to celebrate wedding milestone

Hiking in Margaret River to celebrate wedding milestone

Hiking in Margaret River is the ultimate way to celebrate a wedding anniversary. That's according to New South Wales couple Barry and Deira Robertson, who joined six friends to hike Margaret River’s epic Cape to Cape Track. And on the sixth day of their seven-day...

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80,000 reasons to hike the Cape to Cape Track

80,000 reasons to hike the Cape to Cape Track

We're thrilled to be part of an amazing initiative that's raised $80,000 for charity thanks to hikers trekking the Cape to Cape Track. Cape To Cape Explorer Tours is about to say goodbye to an inspiring group of ladies who hiked the entire 135km length of the track...

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Historian’s solo journey on Cape to Cape walk

Historian’s solo journey on Cape to Cape walk

A West Australian historian is retracing the past by hiking solo on Margaret River's Cape to Cape walk. Ron Chapman has wanted to hike the 135km Cape to Cape Track since researching and recording the oral histories of West Australian timber towns. This week, the...

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Family reunion on Margaret River’s best hike

Family reunion on Margaret River’s best hike

The Hughes clan had the ultimate family reunion by tackling Margaret River's best hike together. Nine first cousins and five of their spouses hiked the Cape to Cape Track recently. They opted for Cape To Cape Explorer Tours' five-day self-guided highlights experience,...

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“Amazing” Cape to Cape Track competition win

“Amazing” Cape to Cape Track competition win

Trekking the Cape to Cape Track is a "dream come true" for mad-keen hiker Abbey Freer, who is our 2019 Great Walks Magazine competition winner. The 27-year-old outdoors enthusiast from Adelaide said she'd never been to the Margaret River region. But hiking the Cape to...

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The Gene Hardy story told in film

The Gene Hardy story told in film

The fascinating story of Cape To Cape Explorer Tours founder Gene Hardy has been captured in a beautifully filmed short video by Tourism Western Australia. Click HERE to watch "Margaret River Made Me: The Gene Hardy Story". Gene counts himself as one of the luckiest...

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Borneo hiking adventure dates set for 2020

Borneo hiking adventure dates set for 2020

Dates are set for our August 2020 Borneo hiking adventure - book your spot now! If you've imagined trekking through virgin jungle. Delving into fascinating history. Treading paths where head-hunters roamed. Or visiting the world's largest cave made famous by David...

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Lost And Found find wellness in Margaret River

Lost And Found find wellness in Margaret River

A Margaret River wellness retreat has left these ladies feeling rejuvenated and ready to tackle anything. The group, from Sydney-based Lost And Found Wellness Adventures, are hiking the Margaret River region's Cape to Cape Track. And they're doing daily yoga sessions...

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Self-guiding success on Margaret River’s best hike

Self-guiding success on Margaret River’s best hike

Brian and Jen Gilbert attempted to hike the Cape to Cape Track carrying all their own gear - but soon found out some assistance was in order. The Perth couple were holidaying in Western Australia's south-west when they decided to tackle Margaret River's best hike. But...

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Cricket royalty bowled over by Cape to Cape Track

Cricket royalty bowled over by Cape to Cape Track

Former Australian Test cricket fast bowler Ross Duncan trekked Margaret River's spectacular Cape to Cape Track this week. And he said he was bowled over by its rugged beauty, inspiring scenery and carpets of wildflowers. Ross and his wife Gayle jetted into Western...

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Cape to Vine Tour showcases best of Margaret River

Cape to Vine Tour showcases best of Margaret River

Cape To Cape Explorer Tours' one day Cape to Vine Tour proved the best way to see Margaret River for visiting Americans John and Diana Fleeman. Jetting in from Miami, Florida, the Fleemans wanted to experience the very best of the region in just one day. They opted...

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International students take to Cape to Cape Track

International students take to Cape to Cape Track

It was a melding of cultures when Aboriginal elder Bill Webb met students from the Chinese International School in Margaret River this week. The 18 high school students aged 15-16 and three teaching staff joined Cape To Cape Explorer Tours to hike the 135km length of...

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Margaret River healing for kids affected by cancer

Margaret River healing for kids affected by cancer

THEY surfed, hiked, laughed and bonded - and for a few moments Margaret River helped ease the anguish of being affected by cancer. Cape to Cape Explorer Tours was stoked and humbled to team up with the youth cancer service CanTeen to host our second adventure camp for...

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Best taste of Margaret River during family reunion

Best taste of Margaret River during family reunion

A taste of Margaret River - including hiking, wine, caves and a helicopter experience - proved the perfect family reunion for these adventurous couples. Michael White and his wife Anne, who are based in Perth, met up with Michael's cousin Zita Horton and her husband...

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Overcoming injury to tackle Margaret River’s best hike

Overcoming injury to tackle Margaret River’s best hike

Severe injuries from a cycling crash almost ended Louise Richards’ hopes of tackling Margaret River's best hike. But this week the Sydney nurse ticked the iconic 135km Cape to Cape Track off her bucket list. She joined five other hikers on Cape To Cape Explorer Tours’...

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West Australian Tourism Awards finalist nomination

West Australian Tourism Awards finalist nomination

We're proud, humbled and super stoked to be named a finalist in the Ecotourism category for the 2019 Perth Airport West Australian Tourism Awards. If we win, it'll be the third year in a row that Cape To Cape Explorer Tours is named the best ecotourism business in...

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Giaan Rooney makes splash on Cape to Cape Track

Giaan Rooney makes splash on Cape to Cape Track

We had a brush with fame when swim champ turned TV presenter Giaan Rooney checked out the Margaret River region's Cape to Cape Track. Rooney was with Cape To Cape Explorer Tours founder and general manager Gene Hardy. He showed the former Olympian some of the most...

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Cape to Cape Track tops adventure list

Cape to Cape Track tops adventure list

This New Zealand couple are touring the state to see the best of Western Australia, and the Cape to Cape Track is top of the list. Deb and Patrick Thorp are on a month-long holiday, exploring from Kalbarri in WA’s Gascoyne region south to Perth and Margaret River....

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Play, adventure and movement for mental health

Play, adventure and movement for mental health

Movement, play, adventure and exploration can have incredible benefits for our mental health. That's the message from Cape To Cape Explorer Tours founder and managing director Gene Hardy. He penned these inspiring words for the group Movement For Mental Health. Gene...

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New Margaret River surf, hike and glamping adventure

New Margaret River surf, hike and glamping adventure

Experience an incredible Margaret River surf, hike and glamping adventure! Cape To Cape Explorer Tours are the specialists when it comes to guided and self-guided hiking on the Cape to Cape Track. But no visit to Western Australia's Margaret River region is complete...

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Friendship and fitness on Margaret River’s best walk

Friendship and fitness on Margaret River’s best walk

Lasting friendships were formed as a group of 11 hikers spent seven days trekking together on Margaret River's best walk. The hikers spanned five decades in age but came together for the common purpose of completing the Cape to Cape Track. It's 135km of coastal...

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Age no barrier to Cape to Cape walk

Age no barrier to Cape to Cape walk

This intrepid couple proved age is no barrier to achieving a bucket-list goal like hiking the Cape to Cape walk. What an inspiration are John Steel, 87, and his wife Ros, 78, who have just finished the 135km-long Cape to Cape Track in the Margaret River region of...

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Nature buffs love Cape to Cape Track

Nature buffs love Cape to Cape Track

Nature buffs Jan Edwards and Susanne De Ferranti are in awe of the Cape to Cape Track and the floral diversity and beauty it boasts. “We saw fields of flowers. It was really amazing,” Jan said after her second day on the Margaret River region’s favourite walking...

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Cape to Cape hike marks 40th wedding anniversary

Cape to Cape hike marks 40th wedding anniversary

FORGET a cruise ship or packaged holiday - this high-powered Sydney couple chose to hike the 135km Cape to Cape Track to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. And after completing seven days of trekking through some of the most spectacular coastal wilderness in...

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Blooming soon: wildflower season in Margaret River

Blooming soon: wildflower season in Margaret River

Western Australia’s wildflower season is well and truly underway, with carpets blooming in the state’s north. And as the weather warms up in the Margaret River region, wildflowers will soon be blooming across the south-west of the state too. That means the Cape To...

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Reconnect with nature – and spot whales!

Reconnect with nature – and spot whales!

Hiking the Cape to Cape Track is the ultimate way to switch off from the pressures of life and reconnect with nature and the great outdoors. Just ask Andy Bilson. He’s a emeritus professor at the UK’s University of Central Lancashire. And a world-renowned campaigner...

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Cape to Cape Track popularity soars

Cape to Cape Track popularity soars

The Cape to Cape Track is one of Western Australia's premier long-distance hiking trails - and new figures show it's popularity is soaring. There were more than 44,000 "movements" on the 135km track last year. That's according to research carried out by the Friends of...

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Off The Beaten Track’s terrific Margaret River hike

Off The Beaten Track’s terrific Margaret River hike

Hiking group Off The Beaten Track WA have just completed two epic days on the Cape to Cape Track - and they loved every minute of it. The group did two back-to-back day hikes, choosing some of the most unique and varied sections of the Margaret River region's 135km,...

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Latest news from the Track

Latest news from the Track

Did you miss our Spring 2019 newsletter? It's got all the latest news from the Cape to Cape Track. Some cracking case studies of hikers who completed the trek. How Cape to Cape Explorer Tours nabbed some more awards. And the lowdown on our sister company, Borneo...

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Cape to Cape Track’s new trail markers

Cape to Cape Track’s new trail markers

New trail markers for the Cape to Cape Track are now installed across the 135km length of the world-class hiking trail. They'll make following the track even easier. And help hikers to navigate the trail as it winds through an epic mix of forest, beach, coastal cliffs...

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How hiking saved my life

How hiking saved my life

Hiking saved my life. That's how Lynn Fisher describes her passion for pulling on her hiking boots. She says walking in wilderness became her antidote to grief and her way of coping with the tragic death of her son Troy to a drug overdose in 2000. He was 23 years old....

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Birthday bliss on the Cape to Cape Track

Birthday bliss on the Cape to Cape Track

What a great way for Perth hiker Hugh Scott to usher in his 34th birthday - with a 22km hike along the Cape to Cape Track with his partner Sophie. The pair recently spent seven days hiking the entire 135km Track in the Margaret River region from Yallingup to Augusta,...

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Big awards win for Cape To Cape Explorer Tours

Big awards win for Cape To Cape Explorer Tours

WE’RE honoured and still on a massive high after Cape To Cape Explorer Tours took out two major awards at last night’s Margaret River Business Awards. We scooped the “Robust and Remarkable Award” for an established business with more than eight employees that...

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Winter solitude on the Cape to Cape Track

Winter solitude on the Cape to Cape Track

Hikers Berneice Loch, Theresia Tina and Moira Treason on the Cape to Cape Track, a truly magical Margaret River experience.
The threesome braved a few patches of wind and rain. But they said the payoff was hours of solitude on the Cape to Cape Track and the backdrop of a wild and beautiful Indian Ocean.

“We struck some weather here and there but the days were essentially beautiful. The country itself was first and foremost absolutely beautiful,” Berneice says.

“The waves, the coast, and the beauty and the amazing colours of the sea are what stands out in my mind. The sea and the waves were coming in very hard but it was really very beautiful.”

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CAPE TO CAPE WEEKENDER

CAPE TO CAPE WEEKENDER

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK - A WEEKEND HIKE Join Off the Beaten Track WA and Cape to Cape Explorer Tours for weekend coastal experience hiking tour on West Australia’s premier coastal long distance trail, the Cape to Cape Track! Stay in comfortable coastal accommodation,...

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PROTECT WORLD WILDLIFE

PROTECT WORLD WILDLIFE

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Cape to Cape Track with Jane McCredie

Cape to Cape Track with Jane McCredie

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Accommodation on the Cape to Cape Track

Accommodation on the Cape to Cape Track

Where to stay on the Cape to Cape Track [siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] The 130km Cape to Cape Track traverses the length of Leeuwin-Naturaliste...

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WALKING FOR MENTAL HEALTH

WALKING FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Walking Cape to Cape for Mental Health [siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] In 2017 eleven women hiked the Cape to Cape in Western Australia, 135kms to raise...

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WALKING THE CAPE TO CAPE

WALKING THE CAPE TO CAPE

WALKING THE CAPE TO CAPE - A PERSONAL JOURNEY  [siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] WALKING THE CAPE TO CAPE TRACK? To get started Hiking, you need things in...

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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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