Things to Do in Esperance

A long wooden jetty stretching into Esperance Bay, popular for fishing and sunset walks. Adjacent Rotary Lookout offers panoramic views over the town, harbour, and islands of the Recherche Archipelago.

🕐 24 hours daily

💡 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.

A walking trail along the old tanker jetty with interpretive signs about the port's history. Nearby Pink Lake (actually Lake Hillier-adjacent but sometimes pink) has a lookout with salt-lake views and birdwatching.

🕐 24 hours daily

💡 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.

A stunning white-sand beach with turquoise water and rocky islands offshore. Sheltered from wind by headlands, it's one of the safest swimming beaches in the area.

🕐 24 hours daily

💡 Arrive before 9am on summer weekends to grab a carpark spot near the main ramp. The northern end is quieter for a peaceful swim.

A national park featuring massive granite peaks, white beaches, and coastal heath. Popular walks include the Frenchman Peak summit hike and the coastal track from Le Grand Beach to Thistle Cove.

🕐 24 hours daily; vehicle entry gates open 6am–9pm

💡 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.

Housed in an old railway station, this museum covers local history from early exploration to the Skylab debris drop in 1979. Exhibits include Aboriginal artefacts, shipwreck relics, and a full-sized steam locomotive.

🕐 Tuesday to Sunday, 1.30pm–4.30pm; closed Monday

💡 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.