West Australian hikers John and Lorraine Matear had an amazing time completing Margaret River’s Cape to Cape walk. And here’s John’s account of their week with Cape To Cape Explorer Tours, as part of an awesome group of hikers taking part in our signature 8-Day Guided End-to-End Ultimate experience.
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“It was excellent from day 1 through to day 8,” says John. “After the initial disappointment of our March walk being cancelled due to COVID-19, we were keenly anticipating our rescheduled walk in September. As it turned out, September is a magical time to be doing this coastal walk. The wild flowers were spectacular. And the wild orchids were out in force in all their glory.
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Passionate guides bring Cape to Cape walk to life
John and Lorraine were blown away by our local, experienced guides too. “The guides were exceptional and very passionate about the track. Head guide, Heather, was genuinely very excited when she came upon a wild orchid! Her screams of joy were infectious. Her knowledge of indigenous culture was also far reaching,” says John.
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“Richie, our first day guide, was a walking encyclopedia about the geography and geology of the area. Guide Mike was passionate about the marine environment and kept it quiet that in his day he was a top performing surfer. Not to forget Kristie and Trevor, our other two guides. Both bring their own special knowledge of the Track. Kristie went that extra mile to ensure that walkers could keep their feet dry while crossing Margaret River by canoe. Trevor kept us informed about the European history of the area. He is also a keen permaculture gardener. His compost loo is not to be missed!”
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Eating and sleeping in style
Lorraine and John were also impressed with the quality of accomodation and catering included on the 8-Day Margaret River adventure.
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“Our stay at Margarets Beach Resort was very comfortable. A hot bath after a hard day on the track was terrific. And the food provided by Cape to Cape Moveable Feast was delicious (and abundant!). Our vegetarian diet requirements were very well catered for,” John says. “It is safe to say that our expectations on the walk were exceeded from start to finish. The coastal scenery along the Cape to Cape track is breathtaking. Gene and his Cape to Cape Explorer Tour team are doing a great job and there is a very good chance that we will be back.”
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Thanks so much for the kind words John and Lorraine! We loved meeting you guys and hiking the Track with you!
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Book your guided Cape to Cape walk
To book your 8-Day Guided End-to-End adventure, click HERE. All you need to do is choose your level of accommodation: Glamping, Classic or – just like John and Lorraine – opt for the Ultimate package and stay in 4-star luxury at Margarets Beach Resort. See you on the Track soon!