Esperance Stonehenge is located in the beautiful coastal town of Esperance, on the South coast of Western Australia. It is a full-size replica of Stonehenge in the United Kingdom as it would have been when it was built. It consists of a solid pink granite structure weighing 2,500 tonnes.

Stonehenge is aligned to the winter and summer solstice, making it a spectacular event to be witnessed.

Visitors can experience the tranquil ambience of the structure as they can walk amongst the stones. It is a natural amphitheatre, and the structure’s acoustics provide visitors with additional wonder. Sound journeys and theatre plays are amongst the events held here to benefit from this unique structure.

Esperance Stonehenge also has amazing views over Esperance townsite on the south coast of Western Australia.

There aren’t too many places in Australia where kangaroos sunbake on the beach. Lucky Bay is home to a colony of friendly kangaroos which are often seen soaking up the sun. It also offers a great campsite and picnic area with beachside views.

This pristine park near Esperance is known for its stunning scenery and idyllic beaches where you can go swimming, bush-walking, fishing and camping.

The landscape changes from massive granite outcrops to freshwater pools and unbelievably white sandy beaches with views over many islands.

Many bush walking trails through the park traverse the rugged coast and beaches – enjoy the views and then stop off for a refreshing dip in the ocean.

In spring Cape Le Grand National Park bursts into colour as wildflowers bloom, including groves of banksia.

Cape Le Grand National Park by car takes about 45 minutes from Esperance. Day tours operate in the park.

Know before you go and check for alerts, emergency incidents and road/park closures www.emergency.wa.gov.au and https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au.

At Lucky Bay Brewing they love beer and love brewing truly local craft beer even more. Lucky Bay Brewing is a microbrewery with a difference making some of the most genuinely local craft beer in Australia. Coming from the heart of the barley producing region in Western Australia’s south east, Esperance’s Lucky Bay Brewing is part of the local farming community. Being local they select the season’s best produce direct from local farmers.

They ventured into the world of beer science and after years of beer crafting they pioneered how to create tasty craft beers using up to 100 per cent raw ‘unmalted’ barley. Meaning they can get grain direct from local farmers to use in their brews. Lucky Bay Brewing is the first and only brewery in Australia to do so.

Raw ‘unmalted’ grain /barley does not need the water, energy or food miles that malted barley does to be produced. It comes direct from the farm up the road to Lucky Bay Brewing into your beer. So it’s local and environmentally friendly ! They use pure ingredients, fresh rain water, renewable engery, real hops and no preservatives with their premium local barley to bring you brews you will want to savour to the last drop, just like the local beaches.

The Great Ocean Drive is a 38-kilometre circular loop drive taking in some of the most beautiful coastal scenery Australia has to offer. The sheltered, pristine beaches with their crystal clear waters and snow-white sands, including the popular Twilight Beach, are ideal for family swimming, surfing, windsurfing and fishing.

Also included in the drive are the Rotary lookout, the Western Power wind farms, Observatory Point and the unique Pink Lake. A walking and cycling trail from the Rotary lookout to Salmon Beach is a pleasant way to see the sights.

Please keep in mind to take care whenever on the coastal rocks or swimming, your enjoyment and safety is our concern, but your responsibility.

West Beach is a scenic beach set in a small bay, with opportunities to explore water-washed rock formations and enjoy fishing or whale watching.

A formed path provides easy access to this delightful beach where the rocks have been sculpted by nature into intriguing shapes. The wave-washed surfaces of these weathered schists show delightful detail in alternating bands of light and dark minerals that include glistening mica and small deep pink garnets.

A lookout with seating on the path is a good vantage point to enjoy the views and spot whales and their newborn young during winter when they may shelter close to shore.

Please keep in mind that in certain conditions waves may wash over the reefs and there could be strong currents present, making the pools potentially unsafe.

Eleven Mile Lagoon is an absolutely stunning beach that was very unlucky to miss the top 10. This really demonstrates the depth and range of the incredible beaches in the Esperance area. Here, the large, close-to-shore reef creates a beautiful and calm lagoon that is perfect for a relaxed and sheltered dip.

The best time to visit Eleven Mile Lagoon is on a high tide to ensure the lagoon has water in it. Access to the Beach is via two sets of scenic, wooden staircases (which make for great photos!). You can also drive down onto the beach, but it’s a steep ascent on soft sand to get back up, so it’s really recommended for experienced four-wheel drivers only.

Golden hour is best for photography here (both sunrise and sunset), with a range of different views and compositions. Either shoot from the carpark, the staircases or use the tidal pools and rocks along the ocean floor.

Visit Cindy Poole Glass Artist– Gallery Experience, where creative design and authentic craftsmanship converge within layers of kiln-formed glass to embody and celebrate the stunning natural beauty of Western Australia and pay homage to nature.

A uniquely curated experience that steps beyond the traditional gallery format to present an integrated retail, educational and interactive space. Discover the back stories of the Esperance landscapes, local public art and best practices through the hands and lens of a designer-maker local storyteller.

Immerse yourself in a self-paced intriguing, and informative journey of discovery or book a ‘Discover’ or ‘Discover and Create’ behind-the-scenes, hands-on workshop tour and create a memento of your visit to Esperance.

Creativity, authentic craftsmanship, and natural beauty merge with innovative sustainable design concepts through handcrafting and kiln-forming to create pieces of stylish glassware, jewellery and home décor using art glass and glass bottle waste as the raw material.

Enjoy the luxury of high-quality, beautiful souvenirs and handiworks, office, home and personalised gift options, crafted and designed on-site whilst supporting sustainable design and Australian-made. 

Embrace innovative solutions and concepts uising principles of zero-waste, and the circular economy. Reimagine the value and scope of use for upcycled and recycled glass bottles. Consider the role of glass in offering stylish, everyday solutions that can reduce landfills to make positive environmental impacts and elevate the style of your home.

Mudjar Aboriginal Gallery is a community and fair trade focused featuring a powerful collection of local artworks, authentic handcrafted traditional tools and ethically created and sourced giftwares. This guarantees that the original artists and their communities benefit from the royalties of all items sold bearing their unique stories and talents.

Their vision is to celebrate culture, share knowledge and promote learning and wellness by connecting people, ideas and resources.

Kepwari Wetland Trail is a five-minute drive from the town centre of Esperance.

The one-way interpretative trail is 3.6 kilometres in length and is designed to be a learning experience. Information displays help you discover why these wetlands are important, why they are under threat and how you can help protect them for future generations.

The trail winds through fringing sedgelands, heathlands, under banksia canopies and over dune ridges with views of the wetland system and surrounding catchment.

The trail has been designed to protect native vegetation from the threat of die back. A return trip along the trail will take roughly 2.5 hours. You can start at either end. Shorter sections can be walked instead of the entire trail.

Dispersed along the trail are facilities for you to sit back, relax and soak up the serenity of the natural scenery.

Tourists are advised to check for alerts and road/park closures before commencing their travel on www.emergency.wa.gov.au and https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au

Bistro Louis is a French bistro where you will find beautiful homemade food, coffee made with care and a selection of French and Australian wines, beers and cocktails.

A little bit French, a little bit local, they take pride in serving every guest with générosité, convivialité et efficacité. Alfresco and cosy indoor tables are available.

At night, the restaurant welcomes all for French-inspired dinner and drinks. The Green Room Gallery features original local art, and doubles as a private dining room. Check socials for special lunch services and daytime events.

Try seasonal local produce from Mam’s Fruit and Veg, Taliska Farm, Seida Milling, and the best Western Australian fresh local fish. On the drinks list, look for local beer from Lucky Bay Brewery and a range of wines from the Great Southern – the nearest wine growing region.

This is a family business that prides itself on its traditional European cooking techniques, handed down through the generations, and the warm personalised service of your favourite neighbourhood bistrot.

Anything and Everything Esperance is not your average run-of-the-mill tourist souvenir shop, they also sell coffee – so why not sit down and plan your day’s adventures using their complimentary free WiFi?

The staff are friendly and offer advice on local attractions – they also have a large selection of supporting tour operator brochures in the store.

They sell beach towels and doona covers printed with images of Esperance – West Beach, Twilight Cove and many other local areas and images.

Another standout unique product not found anywhere in Australia is their board surf shorts which have local artists’ artworks imprinted on them – many of the designs are inspired by the local surfing locations in town.

The gallery has an extensive range of photos and artworks to admire and are available for purchase.

Lake Monjingup is ideal for a picnic, and great walks including a boardwalk on the Lake, bird watching and many wildflowers in spring.

From Esperance, follow the South Coast Highway until you see the signs to Telegraph Road. Monjingup Lake Nature Reserve spreads on both sides of that road, with the first entrance on the left-hand side and the second entrance further on the right-hand side of Telegraph Road.