Cape-to-Cape End-to-End - 8 Days

Cape-to-Cape End-to-End - 8 Days

8 Days
Moderate to Challenging

Cape-to-Cape End-to-End - 8 Days

from $2,505 / person

Overview

Walk the full length of one of Australia's longest coastal walks, end-to-end from Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse to Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse. The Cape to Cape Track winds through coastal heathlands, peppermint tree woodlands and majestic Karri forest, constantly returning to a shoreline of squeaky white beaches, secluded coves, and limestone caves. This self-drive itinerary puts you in control of your own pace and schedule, making it the most flexible way to experience the full track.

Highlights

  • Cape Hamelin with its impressive granite boulders and beautiful bay
  • Coastal heathlands, eucalyptus, peppermint woodlands and tall karri forests
  • The remarkable grotto and natural spring at Bob's Hollow
  • Plentiful ocean views staying in excellent accommodation adjacent the beach
  • Chef-cooked breakfasts and substantial walkers' lunches
  • The stunning Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs, and the superb Cape Clairault and Canal Rocks
  • Sugarloaf Bay with its red-tailed tropic birds in summer

Itinerary

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What's Included

Accommodation

Apartment (7 nights)

Meals

7 breakfasts, and 7 lunches

Transfers

    Guidance & Support

    • Itinerary & Walk Notes
    • Walking App for Navigation
    • 24/7 on-trip support

    How We Rate This Walk

    4

    Auswalk Walking Grade

    Moderate to Challenging

    Rated by our team — we walk every route before we recommend it.

    Regular hills and varied terrain. These walks involve more challenging sections. Regular walking beforehand is recommended.

    View Fitness Guide

    7

    Days on the trail

    14-25 km

    Daily distance range

    189-386 m

    Daily ascent range

    7/10

    Trail difficulty

    Where You'll Stay

    Nights are spent in a carefully selected range of resorts and apartments across the region, each chosen for their quality and position along the track. All rooms have their own ensuite, and accommodations are ideally located to minimise time in a vehicle. On most days you will walk directly in and out of your accommodation, keeping the experience as immersive as possible.


    What You'll Eat

    Professional chefs prepare cooked breakfasts throughout the walk. A substantial packed lunch is provided each day and enjoyed at a memorable spot on the track. The Margaret River region is one of Australia's great wine destinations, and a day visiting local cellar doors is highly recommended.

    Note: Drinks and alcohol are not included with meals, with the exception of tea, coffee and juice served with breakfast.

    More About This Trip

    The walk starts in Augusta and finishes at Bunker Bay near Dunsborough. Fly into Perth or directly into Busselton from Melbourne or Sydney on selected days. We recommend checking flight availability before selecting your start date, and not booking flights until your walking holiday is confirmed.

    As this is a self-drive itinerary, you will keep your car with you throughout. On each walking day, drive to the end point of the day's walk, where a transfer will take you to the start. This allows you to complete each section at your own pace and drive yourself back to your accommodation at the end of each day.

    The Cape to Cape Track is available from 1 March to 16 December. Spring and autumn are the standout seasons, with mild temperatures. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 35 degrees, making it tough going on exposed coastal sections. Winter walking is perfectly possible, and you'll have the track largely to yourself, though come prepared for cool temperatures and rain.

    The terrain is varied — mostly well-walked paths and bush tracks, with some sandy sections and coastal escarpments. Longer days provide a genuine challenge for fit walkers.

    Note: On rare occasions, transfers may be shared with other walkers.

    You must hold adequate travel insurance for your trip, including cover for personal liability and accidental injury and illness. For all trips involving international travel, your policy must also include emergency medical treatment, evacuation and repatriation cover. We strongly recommend your policy also covers trip cancellation and curtailment, and loss of or damage to luggage.

    A cancellation fee usually applies if you cancel after your booking is confirmed. Travel insurance with cancellation cover will generally cover this fee, so it's worth arranging your policy at the time of booking.

    Full insurance requirements are set out in our booking terms and conditions.

    A detailed information pack and itinerary will be sent to you around six weeks before departure, covering everything you need to know for a seamless experience. In the meantime, our team is always on hand to answer any questions.

    The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse at the southern end of the track marks the meeting of the Southern and Indian Oceans; the heritage-listed precinct includes guided tours and a small museum covering the history of this 1896 lighthouse. Margaret River HEART (Nala Bardip Mia) in the Margaret River township is the region's main arts centre, presenting exhibitions by local and visiting artists throughout the year. Yallingup Aboriginal Art in Yallingup, on the northern stretch of the track, is a family-owned gallery dedicated to authentic First Nations works from Wardandi artists.

    Dates & Pricing

    Choose Your Start Date

    Pick any available date — this is your trip, your schedule

    August 2026

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    Prices shown are per person, twin/double share basis.

    Cape to Cape reviews

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    Nick T
    2 months ago

    Everything was great, the accommodation, the drivers, the breakfasts. Spectacular, wild coastline. Definitely a walk to remember.

    Caroline C
    3 months ago

    It was well organised, good communication, accommodation was great as was the food. We loved it and felt a great sense of accomplishment when we finished!

    Tereasa S
    3 months ago

    This is my 4th walk with Auswalk and I can not recommend them enough. It is incredible how each of our walks have flowed with ease. Great service ...accomodation and food along the way. I will most definately be booking a 5th walk and yep it will be with Auswalks. Thankyou to all at Auswalks for offering such a great way to walk and holiday.

    Nicole A
    3 months ago

    Process of dept point is extremely easy. Jye was fantastic and very informative too which was an added bonus. The notes were very comprehensive and excellent. The App was such a help too.

    Di B
    3 months ago

    Excellent well organised self walking trip. Made life easy with everything being organised for us.

    Sonja S
    4 months ago

    Auswalk provided us with all the information and assistance we needed to get to Augusta from Perth by assuring me that I didn't need to worry about missing out on bus tickets.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The Cape to Cape walk is a 135 km trail located between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin in the far south west corner of Western Australia. It is approximately 260 kms from Perth and will take around 3 hours by vehicle. Did you know that this region is recognised worldwide as Australia's biodiversity hotspot?

    Coverage is patchy. Telstra has the best reception where it exists, and it's stronger towards the northern end. Don't rely on it as your sole means of communication. All accommodations have free WiFi.

    Your main luggage (up to 20kg) is transported between accommodations for you. On the track each day, you'll only carry a lightweight daypack of at least 25–30 litres.

    Most requirements can be catered for — just flag them at booking. If your diet is particularly restricted, it helps to provide a list of what you can eat rather than just what you can't.

    Want to Know More?

    The Cape to Cape Experience

    Wonder
    Auswalk the 135km Lighthouse to Lighthouse track from Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste
    Pass Cape Hamelin’s granite boulders and limestone solution holes above a beautiful bay
    Trace Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs, Cape Clairault, Canal Rocks and Sugarloaf Rock views
    Wellness
    Pack-free walking with chef-prepared breakfasts, walkers lunches and local support
    Remote beaches, clifftops and karri forest days with space to reset
    Coffee in Gracetown and Margaret River regional food after long stages
    Nature
    Squeaky white sand beaches, secluded coves and offshore reefs along Indian Ocean coastline
    Boranup Beach, grass trees, peppermint woodlands and towering karri forest transitions
    Boodjidup Brook, Meekadarabee Falls and red-tailed tropicbirds at Sugarloaf Rock