Your stay — Captain Huon
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Esperance Uniting Church Centre (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Esperance Boulevard — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Tanker Jetty Park — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Historic Village — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Good to know — Esperance
Type I · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ A$1.44 · AUD
Emergency Contacts
EsperanceFor non-urgent police matters, call 131 444. For medical advice, call Healthdirect Australia on 1800 022 222. Esperance Police Station is at 63 Dempster Street (08 9071 0888). Esperance Hospital (A&E) is on Hospital Road (08 9079 8000).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Esperance, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Captain Huon
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Esperance town centre (Dempster Street stop) → Perth (East Perth Terminal) – local hop only
💡 This is a long-distance coach, but locals use it for short hops between town and the accommodation if you miss the local bus. Buy a ticket at the newsagency.
Esperance Airport (EPR) arrivals → The Esperance Accommodation
💡 Book online at esperanceshuttle.com.au at least 24 hours ahead; shared van can drop others off, so allow an extra 10 minutes.
Esperance Airport (EPR) → The Esperance Accommodation
💡 Call 08 9071 3888 ahead to book; no Uber here, and taxis can be scarce after flights arrive.
Esperance Airport (EPR) via Dempster Street → The Esperance Accommodation
💡 The bus stop is a 500m walk from the airport terminal; check the timetable at esperance.wa.gov.au for public holiday changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Captain Huon?
Check-in at Captain Huon is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Esperance
💡 Best at sunset — bring a jacket as it gets windy. The lookout platform has a free telescope. Avoid the jetty at high tide if you're not steady on your feet; planks can be slippery.
💡 The lake is most pink in late autumn/winter after rain. The jetty walk is flat and wheelchair-friendly, about 1.5 km return. No facilities, so bring water.
💡 Arrive before 9am on summer weekends to grab a carpark spot near the main ramp. The northern end is quieter for a peaceful swim.
💡 Entry cost is around AUD 5 per adult. Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour. Closed on Mondays. The volunteer staff love a chat about the Skylab story.
💡 Entry costs AUD 15 per vehicle (valid 24 hours), but if you walk in from a carpark outside the park boundary it's free. Frenchman Peak scramble is steep — wear sturdy shoes, no sandals.