It was a night to remember at the 2025 Margaret River Region Business Awards, with Cape to Cape Explorer Tours proudly taking home two major honours. We won the Access & Inclusion Award and the Tourism Excellence Award. These wins celebrate the company’s dedication to creating sustainable, inclusive, and unforgettable experiences on the iconic Cape to Cape Track.
Leading the Way in Inclusive Tourism
Receiving the Access and Inclusion Award acknowledges Cape to Cape Explorer Tours’ outstanding efforts in making the breathtaking landscapes of the Margaret River region accessible to everyone. We have long been committed to ensuring that people of all abilities can enjoy our guided adventures. And that they can connect with nature in a safe and supportive environment.
Managing Director Gene Hardy said inclusivity is at the heart of the company’s mission. “Sharing our beautiful natural surroundings is fundamental to our business,” he said. “We strive to include our community. And to ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can experience the stunning landscapes and diverse ecosystems that make the Margaret River region so special. This award is a reflection of our team’s hard work. And of our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity in tourism.”
Innovation for Every Traveller
To make the Cape to Cape experience more inclusive, we’ve introduced new initiatives such as an 8-Day Guided Highlights Tour. It complements our popular end-to-end hiking experience. This flexible option allows groups to travel together while giving participants the choice to opt out of challenging sections. Instead, they can enjoy other immersive activities in the region.
By working closely with local support networks, Cape to Cape Explorer Tours continues to expand opportunities for people with varying needs to connect with the region’s spectacular coastlines, forests, and wildlife.
A commitment to community and sustainability
These achievements in the tourism awards reinforce Cape to Cape Explorer Tours’ leadership in both sustainable and inclusive tourism. We not only showcase the natural beauty of the Margaret River area. Bt also strengthen community ties through collaboration, accessibility, and care for Country.
As the team celebrates these well-deserved accolades, their passion remains unchanged. We’re stoked to share the magic of the Cape to Cape Track with everyone. And make adventure tourism in the Margaret River region a truly inclusive experience.
Thank You to Our Community
We couldn’t have achieved this without the support of our amazing guests, our dedicated team, and the broader Margaret River community. From our guides and support crew to our housekeeping and front desk legends — thank you for bringing heart and energy to everything you do.
To everyone who has walked the Cape to Cape Track with us, stayed at Surfpoint Resort, or shared a kind word along the way — this recognition belongs to you too.
