Things To Do 

Acacia Gardens & Games - Wander through the gardens, relax by the pond, enjoy the abundance of native birds or test your skill and patience on the puzzle boards. Located just off the 11 mile Beach Road @ 406 Keenans Rd. BBQs and mini kiosk. Phone (08) 9071 3002. Open Thursday to Monday 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Aussie Bight Expeditions - The Oka Vehicle will take you on a range of tours to see the beauty of our National Parks, beaches and hinterland. Tours operate all year depending on weather and beach conditions. Full day, Half day and specialised tours are available including Town and Tourist Loop tours, Half day to Mt Ridley and to Cape Le Grand. Ph: 0427 536 674

Bicycle Hire - Hire a bike for a day or half a day from the Island View Apartments or the Jetty Resort and cycle your way from Castletown to Salmon Beach. This track is about 10km Long.

Bingo - Every Friday night from 7.00pm. For eyes down at 7.30pm. Good Prizes, good atmosphere and good time with 25 games and 2 flyers. At the Esperance Bowling Club in Black Street. For inquiries please call (08) 9071 1784.

Coastal Eco Charters - Fancy a full or half day of inshore fishing or a Sundowner Harbour Tour? Hop aboard our 32 ft vessel the 'Stacey Jay'. All charters tours are flexible, special group booking can be made for between 2 and 8 people. Dive and snorkel the inshore islands. Bookings can be made through Paul on 0438 720 727.

Dancing In Esperance - Every Friday Night from 8pm at the RAOB Hall behind the Bijou Theater on Dempster Street. Everyone welcome with old-time, New Vogue and Ballroom dancing. For inquiries (08) 9071 3198 or (08) 9076 1284.

Duke Charters and Tours - Join the "LEISURECAT" for all your fishing and tour charters around the Duke of Orleand Bay. Full day charters available with all bait, food and tackle supplied. Ph: (08) 9076 6223 Glen and June Mills

Esperance Diving and Fishing - Come aboard the "SOUTHERN SPIRIT" for all your diving and fishing needs. Dive on the very popular "Sanko Harvest" and "Lapwing" wrecks. Take a full day fishing charter that includes morning tea and a barbeque lunch. Ph:(08) 9071 5111 for all bookings and enquiries. Minimum 8 people.

Esperance Eco Discovery Tours - Our range of tours caters for everyone, taking in the beauty of the National Parks of Cape Le Grand, Cape Arid and beyond. Full Day, half-day and specialised tours are available including a Great Ocean Drive and Beach tour. Tours operate all year round depending on weather and beach conditions.

Esperance Helitours - Flights are conducted from the James Street groyne located on the foreshore in the town centre, from October to April. Flights range from 10 mins to 1 hour. From May to October flights of a minimum of 20 minutes for 2 or 3 people are conducted from the  owners private property by appointment. Gift vouchers are also available. Contact Bob and Julie on 0428 761 106 for information. Weather permitting!!

Esperance Mini Golf - Open all school holidays, 10am - 4pm. Jolly Jalopy hire is now available for hire. Great family fun!!

Golf -  Esperance has two grass, 18 hole courses for the avid golfer to enjoy. The Pink Lake Country Club is located on Nicholson Drive, and the Esperance Golf  Club is located on Dickenson Rd. Green fees are $15.00. Club hire: Dempster Sports, Sports Power, Bay of Isles Sports.

Kepa Kurl Eco - Cultural Discovery tours - Have four different tours available - Marbleerup half day tour (MT Ridley), Mandooboornup/Mandoowernup half-day tour (Frenchman's Peak/Cape Le Grand), Moir Homestead full day tour and Cowich/Kepwari 2 hour tour (Island/Wetlands [Town Tour] ) . Tag-a-long and camping tours also available. Ph: (08) 9072 1688 or 0418 913 414 / 0402 717 605 

Kepwari Wetland Walk Trails - Only a 5 min drive from Esperance. The one-way trail is 3.6km long and is designed to be a learning experience. There are two bird hides located along the trail so visitors can observe the water birds.

Kite surfing -  Looking to kite the beaches of Esperance? Have a look on the Esperance Kiters website to know which places are best, safety issues, the local kite surfing rules and more. 

Lake Monjingup - Located about 10 minutes drive from Esperance on the South Coast Highway. Lake Monjingup is a great place to relax and have a picnic, walk, view the birds and plants. Gas barbecues available. See the Esperance Visitor Centre for more information.

Woody Island - Cruises depart from the Taylor Street Jetty, you will get the chance to see seals, dolphins, wild goats, cape barren geese, sea eagles, and between the months of July and October Whales are often sighted. MacKenzies Island Cruises - Direct Ferry to Woody island - Departs 7:30 and 12:30. Available from late December to end of January.Ph: (08) 9071 5757

Mini Steam Express - Open from October through to March. The kids and kids at heart will love it here.

Surf Board Hire - Esperance Surf Academy. (may be unavailable to the Academy arte doing lessons) Phone for more details 0429 920 226.

Tennis - The Esperance Tennis Club warmly welcomes visitors to the club. Entrance to the clubhouse and courts is via Black street opposite the Leisure Centre. Turn right off the roundabout into the Show grounds. Social Days are: Tuesday from 7.30pm (contact Fred Degrussa 08 9078 2024); Wednesday from 9am (contact Jan Remnant 08 9071 1180); Saturday from 1.30pm (contact Noel Wilson 08 9071 4673).

PLACES TO GO

Adventure Playground - Do you have young children looking for something to do? Try the Adventure Playground located on the Esplanade next to the Taylor Street Tearooms.

Bay of Isles Leisure Centre - Facilities inlclude 25m heated indoor pool, hydrotherapy pool, spas, sauna, fitness centre, function and meeting rooms, Creche, cafe/kiosk, sports hall and public disabled restrooms/showers. Ph: (08) 9072 0222

Cannery Arts Centre -  The Cannery Arts centre is the premier exhibition space in Esperance. The centre has a program of touring exhibitions, studios, arts and craft shop where locally made items can be viewed and purchased in an environment of unique historical interest. (08) 9071 3599

Dalyup River Winery - Located in the picturesque Dalyup River Valley. This winery, the only one in the region, offers a range of red and white wines for the wine connoisseur. The winery is open from September to April on weekends and public holidays from 10am to 4pm. Ph (08) 9076 5027

Esperance Aquarium - One of Australia's most unique boutique Aquariums featuring a touch pool. Follow W.As Leeuwin Current through our discovery trail. Exhibits include our hand feeding Southern Ocean fish. Ph: (08) 9071 7222

Esperance Library - Open weekdays 10am - 6pm; Tuesdays 12:00 - 6pm; Saturdays 9am - 12:00; closed Sundays. Ph: (08) 9071 1597

Fenwick Cinema Complex - Open Daily. Click here for movie schedules. Tix $12/ Tues $8

Hellfire Gallery - Hellfire Gallery is located east of Esperance on Tyrell Road. A large collection of local and WA art and sculpture can be viewed in the delightful gallery. The gallery is surrounded by a garden comprising of over 1000 lavender plants. Enjoy "Naked Bean" coffee and a Merivale Farm cake at the "Fire in The Belly" tearooms. Ph: (08) 9075 9042 Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Mermaid Leather - Rainy day or had enough of the beautiful Esperance beaches? Visit Mermaid Leather, Australia's only specialist fish and shark leather tannery. Tour through the studio and learn from a DVD presentation how Mermaid spins their magic of turning raw fish skins into a fine exotic leather. Open Tuesday to Sunday 2-5pm. Closed Mondays. Phone (08) 9071 5248

Municipal Museum - One of  Western Australias outstanding regional Museums, the Municipal Museum contains historical objects from the 1800s such as a 1820 piano; machinery and furniture. Parts from 1979 Skylab, which was Americas first space station can be seen along with gear and a life boat from the ship "Sanko Harvest". Open daily 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Ph: (08) 9071 1579