About Cape Le Grand National Park
Cape Le Grand National Park is a coastal national park located 59 kilometres east of Esperance in Western Australia's Goldfields-Esperance region. Covering 31,801 hectares, it is renowned for its striking white sandy beaches including Lucky Bay, granite peaks such as Frenchman Peak, and turquoise waters of the Recherche Archipelago. The park protects coastal heath, wildflowers, and wildlife including western grey kangaroos, and offers camping, hiking, swimming and fishing.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rugged coastal landscape of brilliant white beaches, clear turquoise bays, granite headlands and coastal heath. Key areas include Lucky Bay, Hellfire Bay and Thistle Cove for swimming and beach walking, Frenchman Peak (262m) for hiking and panoramic views over the Recherche Archipelago, and inland heathlands with seasonal wildflowers. Facilities are concentrated at Lucky Bay and Cape Le Grand Beach campgrounds with basic amenities; the park is largely natural with unpatrolled beaches and walking trails.
Key highlights
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Lucky Bay - famous white sand beach frequently visited by western grey kangaroos
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Frenchman Peak - 262m granite peak with hiking trail and 360-degree views of the park and Recherche Archipelago
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Hellfire Bay and Thistle Cove - sheltered turquoise bays for swimming and snorkelling