News, yarns and blogs from the Cape to Cape Track!
Hamelin Hikers head back for their finale in 2015
A group of female travel enthusiasts who journey together every year around Australia and the world including India and China continue to join us on the Cape to Cape Track. The group of eight 50-60 somethings have been visiting the Cape to Cape Track since 2007. With...
Finalists for WA tourism green award
We are proud to announce that we have been selected as a finalist in the Eco Tourism Category for the prestigious Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards. Now in their 42nd year, the Western Australian Tourism Awards are designed to reward and promote excellence within the...
Track Specialists finalists for trio of awards
Cape to Cape Track tour company named as finalists in three categories in the Margaret River Region Business Awards. With opportunity to take on the Tourism Excellence Award, Small Business of the Year Award and Western Australia Regional Small Business Award, Gene...
Playwright plays with words and imagery on the Track
World renowned Singaporean Playwright and Lawyer walks alone in the south west wilderness on a Self Guided Customised End-to-End Track Experience in June, the coldest winter month of the year. Talented and unique Ms Eleanor Wong, well known for her intellectual gift...
Is your glass half full?
Read how Travel Writer Lee Mylne fills hers up... https://aglasshalf-full.com/2014/07/13/walking-the-cape-to-cape-track/
Margaret River Wildflower Walks back for Spring 2014!
Following rave reviews from people from all corners of Australia last year, CCET is relaunching its Spring Wildflower Walks in 2014. To help share and educate visitors and locals about the awe inspiring wildflowers of the region, Cape to Cape Explorer Tours will now...
Our Great Friends of the Iconic Track
Last month members from the not-for-profit organisation, Friends of the Cape to Cape Track (FOCCT), joined Cape to Cape Explorer Tours on an eight day guided end to end walk of the Track. Jenny Kikeros, FOCCT member and nature enthusiast was amongst those who walked...
Top travel site awards Cape to Cape Tours twice
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, has given Cape to Cape Explorer Tours an award which honours hospitality excellence for the second year in a row. The Certificate of Excellence is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding...
New York Writer Says South Wester’s Are Living The Dream
Whilst touring the South West, hosted by Tourism WA and featuring Cape to Cape Explorer Tours, Ann Abel, US Travel Writer, enjoyed the food, the wine and the Cape to Cape Track. To read her article featured on Forbes website and to see why she thinks we are living the...
Father and Sons Celebrate on Track
To celebrate his 60th birthday Robert Chandler and his sons Dane, Nathan & Guy walked the whole Cape to Cape Track from End to End. Starting at Cape Naturaliste and heading South, Mr Chandler said that the Self Guided Tour was not only a scenic journey but also a...
Happy Walker Spreads Rays of Inspirational Light on Track
Terra Lalirra, depression awareness walker, joined us this week on a Camping End-to-Ender for sunset and caving as part of her journey around Oz. Whilst Ms Lalirra says she hasn't been walking long with 'The Happy Walk' starting on September 10th 2012, she has...
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Like Mother Like Daughter
This week Mercedes College students and their Mum's joined us for three days of Cape to Cape Explorer Tour action. The 68 participants were split into groups that rotated between diffrerent challenges over a three day program including Abseiling in Boranup Forest,...
Hong Kong Sevens tackle the South West
Rugby team Hong Kong Sevens recently joined us on their whirlwind tour of the South West. Whilst they didn't have time to do an End-to-Ender they did get a chance to chat to Gene Hardy about this part of WA plus we catered for them on their visit. Cape to Cape...
Trio take on Track at great speed
Anything is possible on the track with the latest accomplishment being Kiwi and Aussie combo Kaz, Rory and Nikki, currently residing in Perth, spending the last five days running the Cape to Cape Track from End to End. With preparation the key to their success the...
UK Weather Girl Shines on Track
Sian Lloyd, famous for her weather presenting and travel writing, has a great love for Australia. She recently joined Cape to Cape Explorer Tours for some time on the Track. Gene Hardy, Managing Director of Cape to Cape Explorer Tours and experienced tour guide was...
Young Professionals defeat the heat on the Track
Ellese Graham and Leena Zhou from Melbourne, recently took on the whole Cape to Cape and completed the End to End Experience in the hottest week of the hottest month of the year. Ms Zhou said that even though at times it was warm, their self-guided tour was still both...
School leavers challenge themselves to a week long hike in the South West
High School Graduates Aaron Friedland and Hillel Solomon, both 17 years old, recently completed the full 7 day end-to-end Cape to Cape Track walk, supported by the Track specialists Cape to Cape Explorer Tours (CCET). Aaron and Hillel decided to take on the...
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours named in Forbes as go to provider.
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours have just been named by Forbes.com as the go to provider for the magnificent Cape to Cape Track in Western Australia's Margaret River Region. Forbes.com has a high international profile and is a well-regarded source of business news, career...
Margaret River named by Trip Advisor as the #2 “Destination on the Rise”
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours are delighted to announce that Margaret River has been officially named by Trip Advisor, the world wide web’s premier travel information provider, as the #2 “Destination on the Rise” for the ENTIRE South Pacific
Cape to Cape Hike for Hunger raises over $57,000 for charity
From 12-19 October 2013, 16 intrepid soles took on the magical Cape to Cape hike in WA in the hope of raising $50k in support of the global work of The Hunger Project in ending world hunger...the group was supported by the Cape to Cape Track specialists, Cape to Cape...
‘Jewel of the Capes’ tour a Wildlife Bonanza
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours flagship one day tour, the Jewel of the Capes, provided a number of wildlife encounters and other highlights for six lucky participants during a recent mid-week custom tour. ‘September in Margaret River has been exceptionally wet this year...
Margaret River Spring Wildflower Walks Launched
Following one of the wettest winters in years, Spring 2013 is emerging as a bumper wildflower season for the Margaret River region. To help celebrate and discover the awe inspiring wildflowers of the region, Cape to Cape Explorer Tours have launched a new ‘Wildflower...
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours teams up with the Cape to Cape Hike4Hunger for World Food Day
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours is proud to announce that they have teamed up with The Hunger Project's 'Hike4Hunger' initiative in October this year. Over 8 days the 'Hike4Hunger' project will hike the entire length (135kms) of the Cape to Cape Track, from Cape...
Wild Cape to Cape weather washes ashore giant 5m Blue Marlin
Beach goers in near the southern end of the Cape to Cape Track were recently given a fishy surprise when a 5 metre Blue Marlin was washed ashore! Margaret River Shire Ranger Alison Scott was called to the scene to remove the giant fish. "I walked out the marlin before...
May Cape to Cape Track experience blog – Day 1
The Cape to Cape Track is stunning at any time of the year, different seasons bring variations in Flora flowering, fauna spotted - both trestrial and aquatic, rainfall amounts and daytime temperatures. It is no secret that late Autumn can be one of the very best times...
Cape to Cape Track Action Man Storms the Malaysian Insider
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours' Senior Guide and Resident Ecologist Drew McKenzie wowed 'The Malaysian Insider' on a recent visit to the Margaret River region. See the full details below... Join Drew McKenzie and other top local guides from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours...
Cape to Cape proves a winner!
Recently Cape to Cape Explorer Tours received the great news that one of our end-to-end walkers from the 2012 spring season had gone on to use her Cape to Cape experience to win another great walking holiday! Josie, and her husband Tom, completed the Cape to Cape...
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours End-to-End Experiences 2013 proving popular
Only weeks after announcing the dates for Cape to Cape Explorer Tours End-to-End Experiences for 2013, several complete tours have sold out and many other places are starting to fill. Current status of End-to-End tours for 2013 are as follows; Autumn: 6 – 14 April -...
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours End-to-End experiences dates for 2013!
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours enjoyed an excellent season in 2012, with many fantastic journeys along the full length of the Cape to Cape Track. Dates for 2013 are; Autumn: 6 - 14 & 20 – 28th April and 11 – 19th May Spring: August 31st - 8th September 21st - 29th...
A Golden Start to the November Cape to Cape End-to-End Experience
Walkers on Cape to Cape Explorer Tours November fully guided end-to-end experienced have been spoilt over the first two days with fantastic still weather and abounding wildlife. But for one couple, Jo and Tom Barton, the walk has a particularly gold shine. "What a...
October Cape to Cape Adventure Ends in Style!
Participants on Cape to Cape Explorer Tours' last end-to-end experience for October enjoyed a final day of sun and surf on what many regard as the most challenging leg of the Track. "Today was a challenging but very fulfilling day in the sense that you could see your...
October Cape to Cape off to an aquatic start!
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours late October End-to-End Experience on the Cape to Cape Track has proven popular with a dozen keen hikers joining from different parts of the globe. 'Day one was a real buzz', says Cape to Cape Explorer Tours' Senior Guide Gene Hardy. "The...
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours receive Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation
The Cape to Cape Explorer Tours' team was elated this week to receive Advanced Ecotourism status from Ecotourism Australia. "This accreditation reflects the fact that CCET is a best practice environmental steward', say Cape to Cape Explorer Tours' marketing...
Flowers and Friends for Father’s Day on the Cape to Cape Track!
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours recent Father's Day busy bee was a fantastic success, with almost twenty people turning out to assist with annual Track maintenance. "I couldn't think of a better way to spend Father's Day", said Cape to Cape Explorer Tours guide Gene...
Father’s Day Busy Bee set for the Cape to Cape Track!
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours will be holding a spring working bee this Father’s Day, September 2, from 9.30am till 12.30pm. Staff and volunteers alike will use trimmers and loppers to keep the path open, as well as replace any posts or markers that have been lost over...
Cape to Cape Track Named in Best of Australia: 50 Unforgettable Adventures
The Cape to Cape Track has just been named by 'The Age' in Best of Australia: 50 unforgettable adventures - best hikes. To see the full list please...
Four weeks until the last autumn “Cape to Cape Track End-to-End Experience”
Look out for Cape to Cape Explorers on the Track this Autumn! What a great time of year to pull on the hiking boots and get onto Western Australia's premier coastal walking track, the Cape to Cape Track - also voted as one of Australia's best walks by Australian...
OK! Magazine on the Track with Cape to Cape Explorer Tours
UK journalist Annabel Mackie and her family recently spent the morning with Margaret River's Cape to Cape Explorer Tours. Annabel is currently living with her husband Tony and young family in Singapore. While based in the southern hemisphere, they were eager to visit...
CCET team up for fire recovery effort
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours (CCET) joined members of the Margaret River branch of the Surfrider Foundation to replace burnt out track posts and markers on one of the worst affected sections of the Cape to Cape Track after the November 2011 Margaret River Bushfires....
Cape to Cape Track End-to-End Experiences: dates for 2012
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours have released the dates of the 2012 End-to-End experiences. The tours are aimed at like-minded people who would like to join a group and experience the exhilaration of completing the Track, while staying in very comfortable accommodation...
How Have the Fires Affected the Cape to Cape Track?
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours' resident biologist Drew McKenzie, was recently asked about the effects of the recent wildfires in the Margaret River region and how the Cape to Cape Track and vegetation would cope. Here is an excerpt of his answers; Q: Can I also ask how...
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours October End-to-End Experience
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours recently completed the spring seven-day fully-guided and supported End-to-End experience. A wonderful group of people gathered for the trek, and it truly was a wonderful week amongst the wildflowers! Highlights of the experience, straight...
Steel Seas for the College of Surgeons Conference Experiences
Participants from the College of Surgeons enjoyed a range of activities with Cape to Cape Explorer Tours on Saturday the 22nd October. Light winds and overcast skies meant that the Bay' s normally turquoise water took on a gleaming grey character, perfect for...
Fantastic weather and wildflowers for the October End to End Walk
Mild weather and the peak of the wildflower season have delighted participants on Cape to Cape Explorer Tours' "October End-to-End Experience". After walking between 14 and 22km the last few days, the group had a treat this afternoon when they were able to paddle home...
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours Wins New Business of Excellence Award
The team at Cape to Cape Explorer Tours were very excited to WIN THE NEW BUSINESS OF EXCELLENCE AWARD AT THE MARGARET RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GALA AWARDS last night at Watershed Winery in Margaret River. With almost a dozen finalists in the category, the Cape to...
Spring comes alive on the Track!
Following good winter rains and warm spring days, the wildflowers along the Cape to Cape Track are back in full force! While the Track has a range of flowers on show right throughout the year, spring is the time when the full range of flowers is on show and when many...
Maintenance a joy on the Cape to Cape Track
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours multitalented guides were busy wielding trimmers and loppers for their recent spring working bee on the Cape to Cape Track. The length of the Track is maintained by adoptees of the Friends of the Cape to Cape Track volunteer management...
Experience the best of WA’s unique Cape to Cape Track this October!
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours are proud to provide a range of practical services to suit either beginners or independent bushwalkers, including fully guided and self guided end to end tours, day tours, accommodation assistance, and logistical advice. All our tours cater...
Heavy July rainfall a welcome site for the Cape to Cape Track
After a drier than average start to winter in Margaret River, with just 142mm falling in June, the winter rains have finally set in. The chart below shows that over the final five days of July some 112.2mm fell, bringing the monthly total up to 235.8mm. And it is...
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