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They are always in the park, but not always on the beach. The Lucky Bay kangaroos are Western Greys (Macropus fuliginosus), and like most kangaroos, they usually rest in the middle of the day and are active in the early morning and evening. These tend to be the best times of day to see them on the beach. Western grey kangaroos are primarily grazers, nibbling on native and introduced grasses. In forest and woodland habitats, they rely on browse from native shrubs.
Yes. It is a popular beach for swimming. Winds and weather can dictate which section of the 3km beach is best for a dip. Early morning on a calm day is usually pleasant, especially when a later northerly is in the offing. Not only are early morning swims less likely to be wind affected, but the beach is usually quieter at that time of the day. Note currents and rips and be aware of any risks to safety before taking the plunge.
Yes, it is in the Cape Le Grand National Park, east of Esperance. Cape le Grand is one of several national parks in the Esperance region. Large granite outcrops, white beaches, blue seas, wildflower dotted heathlands and dense thickets of showy banksia provide habitat for animals such as pygmy possums, kangaroos, and white bellied sea eagles. It is an ideal place for those who want to connect with nature, and enjoy swimming, surfing, fishing and boating in picturesque bays.
Yes, it is within the Cape Le Grand National Park so you will need to obtain a Park Pass, and if you want to camp, you will need to book a site as well. Entry fees for Cape le Grand National Park can be paid at the entry station on arrival at the park. Park passes can also be obtained online, and campsites can also be booked online, but be aware that in summer, they are hot property, in high demand and require booking well in advance.
Lucky Bay is about 63.6 km east of Esperance, allow for a drive of about 50 minutes. After heading east on Merivale Road, you will turn south on Cape le Grand Road, into the Cape le Grand National Park, and on to Lucky Bay.
It is a pleasant drive on a sealed road with views of rolling farmland. Lucky Bay is about 3.6km from the park entrance, via Lucky Bay Road, and the way is well signposted.
No. Dogs are not allowed in the Cape le Grand National Park. Dogs are excluded from visiting such places because they can injure or stress native animals. Even the smell of a dog can trigger fear in animals that view them as predators. But there is another reason for keeping your dogs out of such places. Sometimes, park managers use poison baits to control feral animals like foxes and cats, predators that are devastating native wildlife populations. These baits will kill domestic dogs. Nobody wants that! There are kennels in Esperance that can look after your furry friends while you explore (see links below).
Esperance is best known for its natural beauty. White beaches, turquoise blue water and a wild coastline. Places like Lucky Bay, where people can camp close enough to the sea to hear the waves tickling the shore. With over 400km of coastline there is a fair chance that visitors will find a quiet place to swim, watch whales, hike, and surf. It is home to an abundance of plants and animal species of all kinds, and in Spring, the wildflowers are spectacular.
Given the distances visitors travel to get to Esperance, it is recommended that a three day stay be a minimum. Visit Esperance has a suggested itinerary that shares ideas for how visitors might make the most of their time, but a week in the town gives a person a chance to get to Lucky Bay, and to travel to Woody Island. And still have time for other activities on offer.
This depends so much on the kind of person you are. Some people are happy to share beaches like Lucky Bay with others, drawn to it at the time of the year when it is warmest and the days are longest. Others would prefer to have the beach to themselves, and walk along its white sand, rugged up in a beanie and woolly jumper. Some people are summer people. Some people are winter people. Esperance suits them all!
Yes. Esperance has plenty on offer for families. There are beaches and playgrounds right in the middle of town that are suitable for children to paddle in. It has an indoor pool (the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre), Mini-golf, and a cinema (Fenwick Cinemas) and the child friendly Esperance Public Library for days when the weather makes outdoor activities less fun. There are often art activities for children at Esperance Community Arts or the Cannery Art Centre during holidays. Lucky Bay Brewery promotes itself as a family venue, with dogs and children welcome and wide expanses of lawn for them to play on while adults relax and enjoy themselves. The Esperance Miniature Railway and Esperance Bird and Animal Park are enjoyed by people of all ages.
Access to parks, playgrounds and beaches is free. Such places include the Esperance Youth Precinct Skate Park (on The Esplanade, near the beach) and Adventureland Park (Taylor Street Jetty). The All-Abilities Playground is near the James Street Beach Enclosure, with ablutions, shade shelters and BBQ facilities close at hand. The Nature Playground, at the Jetty Headland, is located near food, juice and coffee vans (not free). There are walk trails, like that on the Esplanade or at Woody Lake. And the Esperance Public Library provides a quiet place for people to read and regroup.