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This is a selection of the best walks on Australia's longest coastal walk, the Cape to Cape Track. You will get to stay in fabulous accommodations like the Pullman at Bunker Bay, Caves House and Margarets Beach Resort, and enjoy chef-prepared dinners.
We spend more of our time north of Margaret River, walking through hamlets and villages, coastal heathlands, peppermint tree woodlands and majestic Karri forest. The Highlights walk also avoids the beach walking days featured in our longer options. Enjoy being located in Margaret River area renowned for its excellent lodging and dining experiences. Why not add a day to visit the wineries?
The walk will start at Gnarabup anytime after 2pm. There’s no walking scheduled today, however, there is an excellent coastal walk and the gorgeous beach to explore. Or, if you have time, why not do a tour of the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
Accommodation: Gnarabup in ensuite rooms
Meals: Two course a la carte dinner
Today we start in Boranup Forest in amongst a majestic karri forest native to this area. We hike to the coast and to Redgate passing Bob’s Hollow on the way, a favourite fishing hole for locals. We start this expedition with a bang as this is one of the most spectacular sections of coastline and includes a beautiful walk beside Boodjidup Brook, a meandering stream connecting Devil Pool with the ocean. The walk culminates with a superb view from the dunes over the coast and ends at your accommodation in the little town of Gnarabup
Accommodation: Gnarabup in ensuite rooms
Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and two course a la carte dinner
Walking: Moderate to Challenging / 24 kms / 6.5–7.5 hrs/ a shorter option is available
Today you’ll enjoy a nice mix of walking along the coast and through the inland forest. Walking out from your accommodation along the coast, we promptly arrive at the Margaret River. This can be crossed on a sandbar, but if it is flowing heavily we have arranged other options. The walk continues past Ellensbrook Homestead, a National Trust property where the original owners built a homestead and an operational waterwheel. Limestone is plentiful in the area and today you’ll see Meekadarabee Falls disappearing into a cave.
Accommodation: Margaret River in ensuite studios or apartments
Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and two-course a la carte dinner
Walking: Moderate / 22.2 km / 5.5– 6.5 hrs/ a shorter option is available
The longest distance to cover today, but it’s scenic the entire way. Highlights include Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs, huge granite outcrops and two superb capes at Cape Clairault and Canal Rocks. The beach names here indicate popularity with surfers – The Window, Wildcat and Honeycombs. The walk ends in the beautiful little seaside town of Yallingup at your accommodation
Accommodation: Caves or Seashells Yallingup in ensuite rooms
Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and two-course a la carte dinner
Walking: Moderate to Challenging / 25 km / 7–8 hrs/ a shorter option is available
This is the final section of the track. Walk once out of your accommodation all the way to Cape Naturaliste, then to Bunker Bay for the night. You’ll pass Sugarloaf Rock, summer home to red-tailed tropicbirds. Much of the coast here is limestone cliff, with short beaches and low rocky areas. Along the way, there are striking views of Sugarloaf Rock. You can celebrate tonight with a luxury stay at the Pullman Bunker Bay.
Accommodation: Pullman Bunker Bay in ensuite rooms
Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and two-course a la carte dinner
Walking: Moderate / 17 km / 4–5 hrs
Finish after breakfast at Pullman Bunker Bay with a transfer to Dunsborough for transport connections. Or you could ask for a late check-out and enjoy the resort facilities, have a spa or massage. Many people also like to extend their holiday with another rest day at Bunker Bay (we can arrange this for you).
All of the accommodations are of very good quality and include fabulous resorts like the Pullman at Bunker Bay and Caves House. The rooms all have ensuites and are located in ideal locations, allowing us to limit your travel time in a vehicle. On most days you’re conveniently walking in and out of accommodations.
The two-course a la carte dinners and cooked breakfasts are all prepared by professional chefs. There is also a focus on Margaret River regional food and wine.
Each day whilst you’re walking you’ll be provided with a substantial walkers lunch and get to eat it at a fabulous location on the track. A walkers lunch is varied and may include a high protein type salad, roll or a wrap, muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit.
Since the region is known for wine, we suggest taking a day off to visit local wineries.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
The resort is just 10 kilometres from the town of Margaret River, on WA’s spectacular South West Coast. It is also a short walk to the pristine Gnarabup Beach and a little bit further to the Margaret River mouth. All the rooms have spacious ensuites, a galley kitchen and a table and chairs. The resort is rated by Tripadvisor as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good with 251 reviews.
The onsite restaurant “The Common” where you will dine in the evening has an outside deck if you want to soak up more of the coast. The roomy casual inside dining space might be a better choice if you are walking in the colder months. TripAdvisor rates The Common as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good based on 251 reviews. The accommodation is on the track so we get to walk in and out each day.
Breakfast will be served to you at the Gnarabup’s best cafe facing the beach.
The resort is just 10 kilometres from the town of Margaret River, on WA’s spectacular South West Coast. It is also a short walk to the pristine Gnarabup Beach and a little bit further to the Margaret River mouth. All the rooms have spacious ensuites, a galley kitchen and a table and chairs. The resort is rated by Tripadvisor as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good with 251 reviews.
The onsite restaurant “The Common” where you will dine in the evening has an outside deck if you want to soak up more of the coast. The roomy casual inside dining space might be a better choice if you are walking in the colder months. TripAdvisor rates The Common as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good based on 251 reviews. The accommodation is on the track so we get to walk in and out each day.
Breakfast will be served to you at the Gnarabup’s best cafe facing the beach.
The resort is just 10 kilometres from the town of Margaret River, on WA’s spectacular South West Coast. It is also a short walk to the pristine Gnarabup Beach and a little bit further to the Margaret River mouth. All the rooms have spacious ensuites, a galley kitchen and a table and chairs. The resort is rated by Tripadvisor as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good with 251 reviews.
The onsite restaurant “The Common” where you will dine in the evening has an outside deck if you want to soak up more of the coast. The roomy casual inside dining space might be a better choice if you are walking in the colder months. TripAdvisor rates The Common as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good based on 251 reviews. The accommodation is on the track so we get to walk in and out each day.
Breakfast will be served to you at the Gnarabup’s best cafe facing the beach.
The resort is just 10 kilometres from the town of Margaret River, on WA’s spectacular South West Coast. It is also a short walk to the pristine Gnarabup Beach and a little bit further to the Margaret River mouth. All the rooms have spacious ensuites, a galley kitchen and a table and chairs. The resort is rated by Tripadvisor as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good with 251 reviews.
The onsite restaurant “The Common” where you will dine in the evening has an outside deck if you want to soak up more of the coast. The roomy casual inside dining space might be a better choice if you are walking in the colder months. TripAdvisor rates The Common as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good based on 251 reviews. The accommodation is on the track so we get to walk in and out each day.
Breakfast will be served to you at the Gnarabup’s best cafe facing the beach.
In Margaret River we stay in modern apartments that are in the heart of town. There are plenty of forest walking tracks along the River Precinct to undertake if you need more walking. The rooms are very spacious, with dining tables, galley style kitchen, flat-screen TV and a comfortable couch and king beds. Most rooms have spa as an added luxury. Tripadvisor rates the apartments as 4.5 out of 5, excellent, on nearly 600 reviews.
You dine at La Scarpeta, one of Margarets River best-rated restaurants. TripAdvisor rate La Scarpeta as the No 2 in Margaret River region (it was No 1) and 4.5 out of 5, excellent, based on 800 plus reviews.
Breakfast each morning is served to you at what we know to be one of the best cafes in Margaret River.
In Margaret River we stay in modern apartments that are in the heart of town. There are plenty of forest walking tracks along the River Precinct to undertake if you need more walking. The rooms are very spacious, with dining tables, galley style kitchen, flat-screen TV and a comfortable couch and king beds. Most rooms have spa as an added luxury. Tripadvisor rates the apartments as 4.5 out of 5, excellent, on nearly 600 reviews.
You dine at La Scarpeta, one of Margarets River best-rated restaurants. TripAdvisor rate La Scarpeta as the No 2 in Margaret River region (it was No 1) and 4.5 out of 5, excellent, based on 800 plus reviews.
Breakfast each morning is served to you at what we know to be one of the best cafes in Margaret River.
In Margaret River we stay in modern apartments that are in the heart of town. There are plenty of forest walking tracks along the River Precinct to undertake if you need more walking. The rooms are very spacious, with dining tables, galley style kitchen, flat-screen TV and a comfortable couch and king beds. Most rooms have spa as an added luxury. Tripadvisor rates the apartments as 4.5 out of 5, excellent, on nearly 600 reviews.
You dine at La Scarpeta, one of Margarets River best-rated restaurants. TripAdvisor rate La Scarpeta as the No 2 in Margaret River region (it was No 1) and 4.5 out of 5, excellent, based on 800 plus reviews.
Breakfast each morning is served to you at what we know to be one of the best cafes in Margaret River.
In Margaret River we stay in modern apartments that are in the heart of town. There are plenty of forest walking tracks along the River Precinct to undertake if you need more walking. The rooms are very spacious, with dining tables, galley style kitchen, flat-screen TV and a comfortable couch and king beds. Most rooms have spa as an added luxury. Tripadvisor rates the apartments as 4.5 out of 5, excellent, on nearly 600 reviews.
You dine at La Scarpeta, one of Margarets River best-rated restaurants. TripAdvisor rate La Scarpeta as the No 2 in Margaret River region (it was No 1) and 4.5 out of 5, excellent, based on 800 plus reviews.
Breakfast each morning is served to you at what we know to be one of the best cafes in Margaret River.
In Margaret River we stay in modern apartments that are in the heart of town. There are plenty of forest walking tracks along the River Precinct to undertake if you need more walking. The rooms are very spacious, with dining tables, galley style kitchen, flat-screen TV and a comfortable couch and king beds. Most rooms have spa as an added luxury. Tripadvisor rates the apartments as 4.5 out of 5, excellent, on nearly 600 reviews.
You dine at La Scarpeta, one of Margarets River best-rated restaurants. TripAdvisor rate La Scarpeta as the No 2 in Margaret River region (it was No 1) and 4.5 out of 5, excellent, based on 800 plus reviews.
Breakfast each morning is served to you at what we know to be one of the best cafes in Margaret River.
Caves House Hotel in Yallingup, has been the local watering hole for locals and visitors alike since 1904. The hotel was originally built in 1903 by the WA Government. The rooms all have ensuites and come with all the expected facilities.
Caves House Hotel is a glorious art deco accommodation with an excellent restaurant where you will eat dinner and take breakfast. It is also just a stone’s throw away from pristine beaches, the famous Ngilgi Cave and award-winning vineyards. In summer there is a beer garden where you can eat if you choose. Caves is a real icon and an unmissable stop if you are walking the track as the hotel has real character. Tripadvisor rate the hotel as 4 out of 5, very good.
Caves House Hotel in Yallingup, has been the local watering hole for locals and visitors alike since 1904. The hotel was originally built in 1903 by the WA Government. The rooms all have ensuites and come with all the expected facilities.
Caves House Hotel is a glorious art deco accommodation with an excellent restaurant where you will eat dinner and take breakfast. It is also just a stone’s throw away from pristine beaches, the famous Ngilgi Cave and award-winning vineyards. In summer there is a beer garden where you can eat if you choose. Caves is a real icon and an unmissable stop if you are walking the track as the hotel has real character. Tripadvisor rate the hotel as 4 out of 5, very good.
Caves House Hotel in Yallingup, has been the local watering hole for locals and visitors alike since 1904. The hotel was originally built in 1903 by the WA Government. The rooms all have ensuites and come with all the expected facilities.
Caves House Hotel is a glorious art deco accommodation with an excellent restaurant where you will eat dinner and take breakfast. It is also just a stone’s throw away from pristine beaches, the famous Ngilgi Cave and award-winning vineyards. In summer there is a beer garden where you can eat if you choose. Caves is a real icon and an unmissable stop if you are walking the track as the hotel has real character. Tripadvisor rate the hotel as 4 out of 5, very good.
Caves House Hotel in Yallingup, has been the local watering hole for locals and visitors alike since 1904. The hotel was originally built in 1903 by the WA Government. The rooms all have ensuites and come with all the expected facilities.
Caves House Hotel is a glorious art deco accommodation with an excellent restaurant where you will eat dinner and take breakfast. It is also just a stone’s throw away from pristine beaches, the famous Ngilgi Cave and award-winning vineyards. In summer there is a beer garden where you can eat if you choose. Caves is a real icon and an unmissable stop if you are walking the track as the hotel has real character. Tripadvisor rate the hotel as 4 out of 5, very good.
The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is certainly the most luxurious of all the accommodations we use on this walk. Rest up and relax in the beautiful surrounds and celebrate that you just walked 135km from lighthouse to lighthouse. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and many have ocean views.
The 5 star Pullman is nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay located on the absolute beachfront with direct beach access. Take a stroll on the beach or simply chill in your gorgeous room
Why not add a day and have a massage in their day spa or go exploring the region’s wineries.
You will take you diner in the Pullman’s fine dining restaurant the “Other Side of the Moon”. Breakfast is served in the Pullman’s restaurant as well.
The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is certainly the most luxurious of all the accommodations we use on this walk. Rest up and relax in the beautiful surrounds and celebrate that you just walked 135km from lighthouse to lighthouse. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and many have ocean views.
The 5 star Pullman is nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay located on the absolute beachfront with direct beach access. Take a stroll on the beach or simply chill in your gorgeous room
Why not add a day and have a massage in their day spa or go exploring the region’s wineries.
You will take you diner in the Pullman’s fine dining restaurant the “Other Side of the Moon”. Breakfast is served in the Pullman’s restaurant as well.
The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is certainly the most luxurious of all the accommodations we use on this walk. Rest up and relax in the beautiful surrounds and celebrate that you just walked 135km from lighthouse to lighthouse. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and many have ocean views.
The 5 star Pullman is nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay located on the absolute beachfront with direct beach access. Take a stroll on the beach or simply chill in your gorgeous room
Why not add a day and have a massage in their day spa or go exploring the region’s wineries.
You will take you diner in the Pullman’s fine dining restaurant the “Other Side of the Moon”. Breakfast is served in the Pullman’s restaurant as well.
The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is certainly the most luxurious of all the accommodations we use on this walk. Rest up and relax in the beautiful surrounds and celebrate that you just walked 135km from lighthouse to lighthouse. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and many have ocean views.
The 5 star Pullman is nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay located on the absolute beachfront with direct beach access. Take a stroll on the beach or simply chill in your gorgeous room
Why not add a day and have a massage in their day spa or go exploring the region’s wineries.
You will take you diner in the Pullman’s fine dining restaurant the “Other Side of the Moon”. Breakfast is served in the Pullman’s restaurant as well.
The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is certainly the most luxurious of all the accommodations we use on this walk. Rest up and relax in the beautiful surrounds and celebrate that you just walked 135km from lighthouse to lighthouse. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and many have ocean views.
The 5 star Pullman is nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay located on the absolute beachfront with direct beach access. Take a stroll on the beach or simply chill in your gorgeous room
Why not add a day and have a massage in their day spa or go exploring the region’s wineries.
You will take you diner in the Pullman’s fine dining restaurant the “Other Side of the Moon”. Breakfast is served in the Pullman’s restaurant as well.
The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is certainly the most luxurious of all the accommodations we use on this walk. Rest up and relax in the beautiful surrounds and celebrate that you just walked 135km from lighthouse to lighthouse. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and many have ocean views.
The 5 star Pullman is nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay located on the absolute beachfront with direct beach access. Take a stroll on the beach or simply chill in your gorgeous room
Why not add a day and have a massage in their day spa or go exploring the region’s wineries.
You will take you diner in the Pullman’s fine dining restaurant the “Other Side of the Moon”. Breakfast is served in the Pullman’s restaurant as well.
The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is certainly the most luxurious of all the accommodations we use on this walk. Rest up and relax in the beautiful surrounds and celebrate that you just walked 135km from lighthouse to lighthouse. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and many have ocean views.
The 5 star Pullman is nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay located on the absolute beachfront with direct beach access. Take a stroll on the beach or simply chill in your gorgeous room
Why not add a day and have a massage in their day spa or go exploring the region’s wineries.
You will take you diner in the Pullman’s fine dining restaurant the “Other Side of the Moon”. Breakfast is served in the Pullman’s restaurant as well.
We walk the track from south to north to avoid the prevailing weather conditions. It starts in Gnarabup and you can get there by public transport, or alternatively Jetstar operates flights from Melbourne to Busselton Margaret River on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
The holiday finishes in Bunker Bay / Dunsborough. If arriving by car, we recommend leaving it at the last accommodation at the northern end of the track then catching a bus to the township of Margaret River. A transfer will be waiting for you to take to your accommodation.
The walk is moderate to challenging with some long days. Full day walks average about 22km with 5 –7.5 hours walking each day. The walking is over mostly flat well-walked paths, bush tracks and with a few sandy sections. This is a really great opportunity for fit walkers to challenge themselves. This is a beautiful area with many fabulous attractions other than the track so we highly recommend that you incorporate a rest day.
For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
This walk starts in Ganrabup and ends in Bunker Bay near Dunsborough in the Margaret River region south of Perth. We don’t want to confuse you now. We do have detailed information on the many ways of how to get to and away from this walk with private and public transport, which we will provide post-booking.
The cheap flight from Melbourne to Busselton is the easiest way to get there. Please feel free to contact the office at any time if you need more information now.
Spring and autumn are perfect times to walk on the Cape to Cape Track. Summer is too hot and with temperatures of over 35 degrees. No thanks! The average temperature in winter does however fall to 16 -17 degrees so come prepared with warm clothes and good rain gear (realistically year-round). It is an epic of time to walk and you will have the track to yourself. See the gear advice section in our FAQ for more information.
See the Bureau of Meteorology’s information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
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We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, or email us at info@stroll.com
This is a selection of the best walks on Australia's longest coastal walk, the Cape to Cape Track. You will get to stay in fabulous accommodations like the Pullman at Bunker Bay, Caves House and Margarets Beach Resort, and enjoy chef-prepared dinners.
We spend more of our time north of Margaret River, walking through hamlets and villages, coastal heathlands, peppermint tree woodlands and majestic Karri forest. The Highlights walk also avoids the beach walking days featured in our longer options. Enjoy being located in Margaret River area renowned for its excellent lodging and dining experiences. Why not add a day to visit the wineries?
The walk will start at Gnarabup anytime after 2pm. There’s no walking scheduled today, however, there is an excellent coastal walk and the gorgeous beach to explore. Or, if you have time, why not do a tour of the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
Accommodation: Gnarabup in ensuite rooms
Meals: Two course a la carte dinner
Today we start in Boranup Forest in amongst a majestic karri forest native to this area. We hike to the coast and to Redgate passing Bob’s Hollow on the way, a favourite fishing hole for locals. We start this expedition with a bang as this is one of the most spectacular sections of coastline and includes a beautiful walk beside Boodjidup Brook, a meandering stream connecting Devil Pool with the ocean. The walk culminates with a superb view from the dunes over the coast and ends at your accommodation in the little town of Gnarabup
Accommodation: Gnarabup in ensuite rooms
Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and two course a la carte dinner
Walking: Moderate to Challenging / 24 kms / 6.5–7.5 hrs/ a shorter option is available
Today you’ll enjoy a nice mix of walking along the coast and through the inland forest. Walking out from your accommodation along the coast, we promptly arrive at the Margaret River. This can be crossed on a sandbar, but if it is flowing heavily we have arranged other options. The walk continues past Ellensbrook Homestead, a National Trust property where the original owners built a homestead and an operational waterwheel. Limestone is plentiful in the area and today you’ll see Meekadarabee Falls disappearing into a cave.
Accommodation: Margaret River in ensuite studios or apartments
Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and two-course a la carte dinner
Walking: Moderate / 22.2 km / 5.5– 6.5 hrs/ a shorter option is available
The longest distance to cover today, but it’s scenic the entire way. Highlights include Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs, huge granite outcrops and two superb capes at Cape Clairault and Canal Rocks. The beach names here indicate popularity with surfers – The Window, Wildcat and Honeycombs. The walk ends in the beautiful little seaside town of Yallingup at your accommodation
Accommodation: Caves or Seashells Yallingup in ensuite rooms
Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and two-course a la carte dinner
Walking: Moderate to Challenging / 25 km / 7–8 hrs/ a shorter option is available
This is the final section of the track. Walk once out of your accommodation all the way to Cape Naturaliste, then to Bunker Bay for the night. You’ll pass Sugarloaf Rock, summer home to red-tailed tropicbirds. Much of the coast here is limestone cliff, with short beaches and low rocky areas. Along the way, there are striking views of Sugarloaf Rock. You can celebrate tonight with a luxury stay at the Pullman Bunker Bay.
Accommodation: Pullman Bunker Bay in ensuite rooms
Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and two-course a la carte dinner
Walking: Moderate / 17 km / 4–5 hrs
Finish after breakfast at Pullman Bunker Bay with a transfer to Dunsborough for transport connections. Or you could ask for a late check-out and enjoy the resort facilities, have a spa or massage. Many people also like to extend their holiday with another rest day at Bunker Bay (we can arrange this for you).
All of the accommodations are of very good quality and include fabulous resorts like the Pullman at Bunker Bay and Caves House. The rooms all have ensuites and are located in ideal locations, allowing us to limit your travel time in a vehicle. On most days you’re conveniently walking in and out of accommodations.
The two-course a la carte dinners and cooked breakfasts are all prepared by professional chefs. There is also a focus on Margaret River regional food and wine.
Each day whilst you’re walking you’ll be provided with a substantial walkers lunch and get to eat it at a fabulous location on the track. A walkers lunch is varied and may include a high protein type salad, roll or a wrap, muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit.
Since the region is known for wine, we suggest taking a day off to visit local wineries.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
The resort is just 10 kilometres from the town of Margaret River, on WA’s spectacular South West Coast. It is also a short walk to the pristine Gnarabup Beach and a little bit further to the Margaret River mouth. All the rooms have spacious ensuites, a galley kitchen and a table and chairs. The resort is rated by Tripadvisor as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good with 251 reviews.
The onsite restaurant “The Common” where you will dine in the evening has an outside deck if you want to soak up more of the coast. The roomy casual inside dining space might be a better choice if you are walking in the colder months. TripAdvisor rates The Common as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good based on 251 reviews. The accommodation is on the track so we get to walk in and out each day.
Breakfast will be served to you at the Gnarabup’s best cafe facing the beach.
The resort is just 10 kilometres from the town of Margaret River, on WA’s spectacular South West Coast. It is also a short walk to the pristine Gnarabup Beach and a little bit further to the Margaret River mouth. All the rooms have spacious ensuites, a galley kitchen and a table and chairs. The resort is rated by Tripadvisor as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good with 251 reviews.
The onsite restaurant “The Common” where you will dine in the evening has an outside deck if you want to soak up more of the coast. The roomy casual inside dining space might be a better choice if you are walking in the colder months. TripAdvisor rates The Common as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good based on 251 reviews. The accommodation is on the track so we get to walk in and out each day.
Breakfast will be served to you at the Gnarabup’s best cafe facing the beach.
The resort is just 10 kilometres from the town of Margaret River, on WA’s spectacular South West Coast. It is also a short walk to the pristine Gnarabup Beach and a little bit further to the Margaret River mouth. All the rooms have spacious ensuites, a galley kitchen and a table and chairs. The resort is rated by Tripadvisor as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good with 251 reviews.
The onsite restaurant “The Common” where you will dine in the evening has an outside deck if you want to soak up more of the coast. The roomy casual inside dining space might be a better choice if you are walking in the colder months. TripAdvisor rates The Common as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good based on 251 reviews. The accommodation is on the track so we get to walk in and out each day.
Breakfast will be served to you at the Gnarabup’s best cafe facing the beach.
The resort is just 10 kilometres from the town of Margaret River, on WA’s spectacular South West Coast. It is also a short walk to the pristine Gnarabup Beach and a little bit further to the Margaret River mouth. All the rooms have spacious ensuites, a galley kitchen and a table and chairs. The resort is rated by Tripadvisor as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good with 251 reviews.
The onsite restaurant “The Common” where you will dine in the evening has an outside deck if you want to soak up more of the coast. The roomy casual inside dining space might be a better choice if you are walking in the colder months. TripAdvisor rates The Common as a solid 4 out of 5, Very Good based on 251 reviews. The accommodation is on the track so we get to walk in and out each day.
Breakfast will be served to you at the Gnarabup’s best cafe facing the beach.
In Margaret River we stay in modern apartments that are in the heart of town. There are plenty of forest walking tracks along the River Precinct to undertake if you need more walking. The rooms are very spacious, with dining tables, galley style kitchen, flat-screen TV and a comfortable couch and king beds. Most rooms have spa as an added luxury. Tripadvisor rates the apartments as 4.5 out of 5, excellent, on nearly 600 reviews.
You dine at La Scarpeta, one of Margarets River best-rated restaurants. TripAdvisor rate La Scarpeta as the No 2 in Margaret River region (it was No 1) and 4.5 out of 5, excellent, based on 800 plus reviews.
Breakfast each morning is served to you at what we know to be one of the best cafes in Margaret River.
In Margaret River we stay in modern apartments that are in the heart of town. There are plenty of forest walking tracks along the River Precinct to undertake if you need more walking. The rooms are very spacious, with dining tables, galley style kitchen, flat-screen TV and a comfortable couch and king beds. Most rooms have spa as an added luxury. Tripadvisor rates the apartments as 4.5 out of 5, excellent, on nearly 600 reviews.
You dine at La Scarpeta, one of Margarets River best-rated restaurants. TripAdvisor rate La Scarpeta as the No 2 in Margaret River region (it was No 1) and 4.5 out of 5, excellent, based on 800 plus reviews.
Breakfast each morning is served to you at what we know to be one of the best cafes in Margaret River.
In Margaret River we stay in modern apartments that are in the heart of town. There are plenty of forest walking tracks along the River Precinct to undertake if you need more walking. The rooms are very spacious, with dining tables, galley style kitchen, flat-screen TV and a comfortable couch and king beds. Most rooms have spa as an added luxury. Tripadvisor rates the apartments as 4.5 out of 5, excellent, on nearly 600 reviews.
You dine at La Scarpeta, one of Margarets River best-rated restaurants. TripAdvisor rate La Scarpeta as the No 2 in Margaret River region (it was No 1) and 4.5 out of 5, excellent, based on 800 plus reviews.
Breakfast each morning is served to you at what we know to be one of the best cafes in Margaret River.
In Margaret River we stay in modern apartments that are in the heart of town. There are plenty of forest walking tracks along the River Precinct to undertake if you need more walking. The rooms are very spacious, with dining tables, galley style kitchen, flat-screen TV and a comfortable couch and king beds. Most rooms have spa as an added luxury. Tripadvisor rates the apartments as 4.5 out of 5, excellent, on nearly 600 reviews.
You dine at La Scarpeta, one of Margarets River best-rated restaurants. TripAdvisor rate La Scarpeta as the No 2 in Margaret River region (it was No 1) and 4.5 out of 5, excellent, based on 800 plus reviews.
Breakfast each morning is served to you at what we know to be one of the best cafes in Margaret River.
In Margaret River we stay in modern apartments that are in the heart of town. There are plenty of forest walking tracks along the River Precinct to undertake if you need more walking. The rooms are very spacious, with dining tables, galley style kitchen, flat-screen TV and a comfortable couch and king beds. Most rooms have spa as an added luxury. Tripadvisor rates the apartments as 4.5 out of 5, excellent, on nearly 600 reviews.
You dine at La Scarpeta, one of Margarets River best-rated restaurants. TripAdvisor rate La Scarpeta as the No 2 in Margaret River region (it was No 1) and 4.5 out of 5, excellent, based on 800 plus reviews.
Breakfast each morning is served to you at what we know to be one of the best cafes in Margaret River.
Caves House Hotel in Yallingup, has been the local watering hole for locals and visitors alike since 1904. The hotel was originally built in 1903 by the WA Government. The rooms all have ensuites and come with all the expected facilities.
Caves House Hotel is a glorious art deco accommodation with an excellent restaurant where you will eat dinner and take breakfast. It is also just a stone’s throw away from pristine beaches, the famous Ngilgi Cave and award-winning vineyards. In summer there is a beer garden where you can eat if you choose. Caves is a real icon and an unmissable stop if you are walking the track as the hotel has real character. Tripadvisor rate the hotel as 4 out of 5, very good.
Caves House Hotel in Yallingup, has been the local watering hole for locals and visitors alike since 1904. The hotel was originally built in 1903 by the WA Government. The rooms all have ensuites and come with all the expected facilities.
Caves House Hotel is a glorious art deco accommodation with an excellent restaurant where you will eat dinner and take breakfast. It is also just a stone’s throw away from pristine beaches, the famous Ngilgi Cave and award-winning vineyards. In summer there is a beer garden where you can eat if you choose. Caves is a real icon and an unmissable stop if you are walking the track as the hotel has real character. Tripadvisor rate the hotel as 4 out of 5, very good.
Caves House Hotel in Yallingup, has been the local watering hole for locals and visitors alike since 1904. The hotel was originally built in 1903 by the WA Government. The rooms all have ensuites and come with all the expected facilities.
Caves House Hotel is a glorious art deco accommodation with an excellent restaurant where you will eat dinner and take breakfast. It is also just a stone’s throw away from pristine beaches, the famous Ngilgi Cave and award-winning vineyards. In summer there is a beer garden where you can eat if you choose. Caves is a real icon and an unmissable stop if you are walking the track as the hotel has real character. Tripadvisor rate the hotel as 4 out of 5, very good.
Caves House Hotel in Yallingup, has been the local watering hole for locals and visitors alike since 1904. The hotel was originally built in 1903 by the WA Government. The rooms all have ensuites and come with all the expected facilities.
Caves House Hotel is a glorious art deco accommodation with an excellent restaurant where you will eat dinner and take breakfast. It is also just a stone’s throw away from pristine beaches, the famous Ngilgi Cave and award-winning vineyards. In summer there is a beer garden where you can eat if you choose. Caves is a real icon and an unmissable stop if you are walking the track as the hotel has real character. Tripadvisor rate the hotel as 4 out of 5, very good.
The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is certainly the most luxurious of all the accommodations we use on this walk. Rest up and relax in the beautiful surrounds and celebrate that you just walked 135km from lighthouse to lighthouse. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and many have ocean views.
The 5 star Pullman is nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay located on the absolute beachfront with direct beach access. Take a stroll on the beach or simply chill in your gorgeous room
Why not add a day and have a massage in their day spa or go exploring the region’s wineries.
You will take you diner in the Pullman’s fine dining restaurant the “Other Side of the Moon”. Breakfast is served in the Pullman’s restaurant as well.
The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is certainly the most luxurious of all the accommodations we use on this walk. Rest up and relax in the beautiful surrounds and celebrate that you just walked 135km from lighthouse to lighthouse. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and many have ocean views.
The 5 star Pullman is nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay located on the absolute beachfront with direct beach access. Take a stroll on the beach or simply chill in your gorgeous room
Why not add a day and have a massage in their day spa or go exploring the region’s wineries.
You will take you diner in the Pullman’s fine dining restaurant the “Other Side of the Moon”. Breakfast is served in the Pullman’s restaurant as well.
The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is certainly the most luxurious of all the accommodations we use on this walk. Rest up and relax in the beautiful surrounds and celebrate that you just walked 135km from lighthouse to lighthouse. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and many have ocean views.
The 5 star Pullman is nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay located on the absolute beachfront with direct beach access. Take a stroll on the beach or simply chill in your gorgeous room
Why not add a day and have a massage in their day spa or go exploring the region’s wineries.
You will take you diner in the Pullman’s fine dining restaurant the “Other Side of the Moon”. Breakfast is served in the Pullman’s restaurant as well.
The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is certainly the most luxurious of all the accommodations we use on this walk. Rest up and relax in the beautiful surrounds and celebrate that you just walked 135km from lighthouse to lighthouse. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and many have ocean views.
The 5 star Pullman is nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay located on the absolute beachfront with direct beach access. Take a stroll on the beach or simply chill in your gorgeous room
Why not add a day and have a massage in their day spa or go exploring the region’s wineries.
You will take you diner in the Pullman’s fine dining restaurant the “Other Side of the Moon”. Breakfast is served in the Pullman’s restaurant as well.
The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is certainly the most luxurious of all the accommodations we use on this walk. Rest up and relax in the beautiful surrounds and celebrate that you just walked 135km from lighthouse to lighthouse. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and many have ocean views.
The 5 star Pullman is nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay located on the absolute beachfront with direct beach access. Take a stroll on the beach or simply chill in your gorgeous room
Why not add a day and have a massage in their day spa or go exploring the region’s wineries.
You will take you diner in the Pullman’s fine dining restaurant the “Other Side of the Moon”. Breakfast is served in the Pullman’s restaurant as well.
The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is certainly the most luxurious of all the accommodations we use on this walk. Rest up and relax in the beautiful surrounds and celebrate that you just walked 135km from lighthouse to lighthouse. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and many have ocean views.
The 5 star Pullman is nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay located on the absolute beachfront with direct beach access. Take a stroll on the beach or simply chill in your gorgeous room
Why not add a day and have a massage in their day spa or go exploring the region’s wineries.
You will take you diner in the Pullman’s fine dining restaurant the “Other Side of the Moon”. Breakfast is served in the Pullman’s restaurant as well.
The Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is certainly the most luxurious of all the accommodations we use on this walk. Rest up and relax in the beautiful surrounds and celebrate that you just walked 135km from lighthouse to lighthouse. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and many have ocean views.
The 5 star Pullman is nestled on the white sands of Bunker Bay located on the absolute beachfront with direct beach access. Take a stroll on the beach or simply chill in your gorgeous room
Why not add a day and have a massage in their day spa or go exploring the region’s wineries.
You will take you diner in the Pullman’s fine dining restaurant the “Other Side of the Moon”. Breakfast is served in the Pullman’s restaurant as well.
We walk the track from south to north to avoid the prevailing weather conditions. It starts in Gnarabup and you can get there by public transport, or alternatively Jetstar operates flights from Melbourne to Busselton Margaret River on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
The holiday finishes in Bunker Bay / Dunsborough. If arriving by car, we recommend leaving it at the last accommodation at the northern end of the track then catching a bus to the township of Margaret River. A transfer will be waiting for you to take to your accommodation.
The walk is moderate to challenging with some long days. Full day walks average about 22km with 5 –7.5 hours walking each day. The walking is over mostly flat well-walked paths, bush tracks and with a few sandy sections. This is a really great opportunity for fit walkers to challenge themselves. This is a beautiful area with many fabulous attractions other than the track so we highly recommend that you incorporate a rest day.
For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
This walk starts in Ganrabup and ends in Bunker Bay near Dunsborough in the Margaret River region south of Perth. We don’t want to confuse you now. We do have detailed information on the many ways of how to get to and away from this walk with private and public transport, which we will provide post-booking.
The cheap flight from Melbourne to Busselton is the easiest way to get there. Please feel free to contact the office at any time if you need more information now.
Spring and autumn are perfect times to walk on the Cape to Cape Track. Summer is too hot and with temperatures of over 35 degrees. No thanks! The average temperature in winter does however fall to 16 -17 degrees so come prepared with warm clothes and good rain gear (realistically year-round). It is an epic of time to walk and you will have the track to yourself. See the gear advice section in our FAQ for more information.
See the Bureau of Meteorology’s information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
Source; BOM
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, or email us at info@stroll.com
What an experience. The walk was amazing! Andy who dropped us off and picked us up was awesome. Accommodation, food and the local community were wonderful. Stroll self guided notes were great and everything ran so smoothly. Thank you for an unbelievable walk
We have just completed the Cape to Cape Walk in WA with Auswalks – self guided but very capably assisted by the team from Stroll. What fantastic organisation they offer – every detail has obviously been carefully researched and is tried and tested. We were grateful of the Stroll suggestion in relation to transport from Perth to Augusta (thanks Andy from Busselton & South West Rent a Car) and enjoy the variety of accommodation which was provided for us. The meals provided were great and more than we needed for each day. The booking process was made easy by our dealings with Tash and Sanyana of Stroll and we would highly recommend booking with Stroll again. I had organised this trip as a bit of a surprise for my sister and her husband so all was done with the required secrecy and the information packs which arrived in the mail before our walk were very detailed and well thought out. Obviously Stroll do their homework for all their walks and we would certainly consider a future walk with Stroll. Many thanks for your professional service …. much appreciated.
Hubby and I booked through Stroll the self guided Cape to Cape walk in WA. Unfortunately day one my knee gave me grief walking in the sand, but the guys from Stroll were fantastic. I rang them to let them know we couldn’t continue walking the trail and I could only walk on flat ground. Instead of being picked up and dropped off each day they organised a driver to pick us up and take us back to where our car was located, so we could do our own thing. We continued staying at all of the accommodation that was already pre-booked and continued with the catered food for breakfast, lunch and some dinners. All of which were excellent! We especially loved staying in Augusta and Margaret River. Generally the accommodation was in spacious self contained apartments all in great locations. The only accommodation that wasn’t spacious and self contained was one night at Caves House, we were glad it was only one night. We still managed to walk 80kms in 8 days walking some forest sections of the Cape to Cape as well as other flat trails and in this area there are no shortages of walks one can do in a day. Stroll know their stuff, they are great with managing the whole trip from start to finish and any other requirements that’s needed, especially unplanned! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend these guys, they are professional, organised and give great customer service.
Sandra C
What an experience. The walk was amazing! Andy who dropped us off and picked us up was awesome. Accommodation, food and the local community were wonderful. Stroll self guided notes were great and everything ran so smoothly. Thank you for an unbelievable walk
Fiona H
We have just completed the Cape to Cape Walk in WA with Auswalks – self guided but very capably assisted by the team from Stroll. What fantastic organisation they offer – every detail has obviously been carefully researched and is tried and tested. We were grateful of the Stroll suggestion in relation to transport from Perth to Augusta (thanks Andy from Busselton & South West Rent a Car) and enjoy the variety of accommodation which was provided for us. The meals provided were great and more than we needed for each day. The booking process was made easy by our dealings with Tash and Sanyana of Stroll and we would highly recommend booking with Stroll again. I had organised this trip as a bit of a surprise for my sister and her husband so all was done with the required secrecy and the information packs which arrived in the mail before our walk were very detailed and well thought out. Obviously Stroll do their homework for all their walks and we would certainly consider a future walk with Stroll. Many thanks for your professional service …. much appreciated.
783jacquier
Hubby and I booked through Stroll the self guided Cape to Cape walk in WA. Unfortunately day one my knee gave me grief walking in the sand, but the guys from Stroll were fantastic. I rang them to let them know we couldn’t continue walking the trail and I could only walk on flat ground. Instead of being picked up and dropped off each day they organised a driver to pick us up and take us back to where our car was located, so we could do our own thing. We continued staying at all of the accommodation that was already pre-booked and continued with the catered food for breakfast, lunch and some dinners. All of which were excellent! We especially loved staying in Augusta and Margaret River. Generally the accommodation was in spacious self contained apartments all in great locations. The only accommodation that wasn’t spacious and self contained was one night at Caves House, we were glad it was only one night. We still managed to walk 80kms in 8 days walking some forest sections of the Cape to Cape as well as other flat trails and in this area there are no shortages of walks one can do in a day. Stroll know their stuff, they are great with managing the whole trip from start to finish and any other requirements that’s needed, especially unplanned! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend these guys, they are professional, organised and give great customer service.