A once-in-a-lifetime walk: Cape to Cape Track
The list celebrates once-in-a-lifetime walks across the globe. Think wild forests, remote coastlines and places that stop you in your tracks. From the Nantahala National Forest in the US to the rugged edge of Western Australia, these are hikes worth travelling for.
And one of them is right here.
“We searched the world using real experiences from AllTrails members and insights from our local partners to identify these remarkable places,” said Carly Smith, Chief Marketing Officer at AllTrails. “These once-in-a-lifetime destinations are designed to inspire people to plan a trip or simply step outside and explore closer to home.”
What makes the Cape to Cape Track unforgettable
The Cape to Cape Track stretches 132 kilometres from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin. North to south. Lighthouse to lighthouse.
Along the way, the trail delivers everything the south-west is famous for. Towering karri forest. Limestone cliffs. Empty beaches. Wind-carved headlands. Endless ocean.
You walk with the Indian Ocean on one side. The Southern Ocean on the other. Whales breach offshore. Dolphins cruise the bays. Seabirds ride the wind. Inland, farmland and ancient pathways reveal a long story of people, place and culture.
No two days feel the same. That’s the magic of the Cape to Cape Track.
A hike for every kind of walker
One of the great strengths of the Cape to Cape Track is its flexibility. You can tackle short sections or walk the full length over multiple days. You can go fast or take it slow. Or you can walk solo, with friends, or with a guide who knows every bend in the trail.
It suits experienced hikers. It also welcomes first-timers looking for a meaningful challenge. This is a track that meets you where you’re at.
Walk the Cape to Cape Track with locals
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours is the only local operator specialising exclusively in multi-day hikes on the Cape to Cape Track. That focus matters. Our tours are shaped by deep local knowledge, careful logistics and a genuine love for this coastline. We know when the winds turn. Where the views open up. And how to make each day flow.
Our signature guided hikes run through autumn, from March to May. It’s widely considered the best time to walk the Cape to Cape Track. Cooler days. Calmer weather. Fewer people on the trail. Guided walks include experienced local guides, comfortable accommodation and seamless transport. You carry a day pack. We take care of the rest.
Want to walk independently? We also offer self-guided Cape to Cape Track hikes. You’ll get detailed route notes, transport support and local insights, with the confidence of a local team backing you up.
Recognised worldwide. Loved locally.
With the Cape to Cape Track now recognised as one of the world’s great hikes, there’s never been a better time to experience it. Walk a section. Walk the whole thing. Guided or self-guided.
However you do it, the Cape to Cape Track is more than a hike. It’s an immersion in coastline, weather, stories and wild beauty.
Autumn places are limited. Explore our guided and self-guided Cape to Cape Track adventures and start planning your walk today. And we’ll see you on the Track soon!