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Monday
15
September
Swag Camping Adventure

6 Days / 5 nights

Margaret River, Albany, Esperance and Cape le Grand National Park

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Thursday
18
September
Artisan Immersion Workshops & Long Table Lunch

12-4pm

Lunch with local artisans followed by an immersive workshop

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Hiking Quiz night

6-8pm 

Test your hiking knowledge at this fun and free event.

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Artisan Immersion Workshop

2-4pm

Make a Clutch Bag with Hand-painted Paper 

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Artisan Immersion Workshop

2-4pm

Make a Beaded Bracelet with Grace

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Artisan Immersion Workshop

2-4pm

Silversmithing with Kathleen

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Artisan Immersion Workshop

2-4pm

Beginner’s Knitting to Bunting

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Artisan Immersion Workshop

2-4pm

The Gentle Art of Beeswax Candle Making

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Artisan Immersion Workshop

2-4pm

Just One More Stitch – Quilting with Leonie

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Friday
19
September
Unity Hike

11am 

Twilight Beach to Blue Haven, all abilities journey

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Wildflower Wander

1pm

5km hike from Thistle Cove to Lucky Bay

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Tree Walk & Draw

8-10am

Tree Listening with Alex Desebrock

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Saturday
20
September
Tom Smitheringale

6-7pm

One mans trek, solo, and unsupported to the North Pole.

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Wildflower Wander

8am

5km hike from Thistle Cove to Lucky Bay

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Djilba Wildflower Festival

A four day celebration of wildflowers

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Pack, Pitch, Explore

Departs 12pm

Overnight Hiking Workshop

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Summit Serenity

9am

Frenchman Peak Yoga & Sound Bathing Experience

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Sunday
21
September
Hiking 101: Skills for the Trail

9am

Learn practical skills for the trail on this hike from Lucky bay to Thistle Cove

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Djilba Wildflower Festival

A four day celebration of wildflowers

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Museum Village Markets

8:30am-12:30pm 

Wander stalls of local wares

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Grounded in Culture – Bay to Boodja

2:30pm 

Cultural walk from Lucky Bay to Thistle Cove

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Monday
22
September
Unity Hike

8am

Twilight Beach to Blue Haven, all abilities journey

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Summit Serenity

8am

Frenchman Peak Yoga & Sound Bathing Experience

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Djilba Wildflower Festival

A four day celebration of wildflowers

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Monday Movies at Lucky Bay Brewing

6-7:30pm

Movie Night featuring short adventure films

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🥾 Ready for some fun, adventure and friendly co 🥾 Ready for some fun, adventure and friendly competition? Join the month of hiking starting 1 September. 

👇Tag your team mates (or join one), and let’s step into spring together. 🚶🏼‍♀️🌸

All welcome! Scan the QR code / follow link to register.
🔗 https://www.mypacer.com/organizations/wf108692/invite

The lovely byrosiehenderson is our MOH ambassador - follow along for trail tips and outdoor motivation. 🙌🏼 

This initiative is possible thanks thanks to support by the WA State Government @cits_wa
Meet Cleggy — the man with the best job in the w Meet Cleggy — the man with the best job in the world 🌏🌿
As the Park Ranger for Cape Le Grand National Park, Chris Clegg spends his days caring for the most beautiful coastline on Earth — and calls it “work.”
During the festival, Cleggy will accompany @offthebeatentrackwa for a series of guided hikes in Cape Le Grand. 
👇Book a hike share the trail with a true legend.
🔗 groundedesperance.com.au

@waparkswildlife @exploreparkswa @australiasgoldenoutback @visitesperance @westernaustralia @australia 
#GroundedEsperance #EsperanceInYourElement #CapeLeGrand #Dreamjob #SeeAustralia #WAtheDreamState
👣 There’s something about trail friendships. 👣 There’s something about trail friendships. 💚
Out on the trail connected in nature is where the best friendships are formed — one step, one laugh, one snack at a time.

👇 Tag the legends you’ve met on the trail and tell us your hiking story. 

🥾 GROUNDED | Esperance Hiking Festival 
🗓 18–22 Sept 
📍 Esperance, Western Australia
🎟️ Tickets: https://groundedesperance.com.au/

#groundedesperance #inyourelement #wathedreamstate #comeandsaygday #hikingfestival2025
Trail tested. Cam approved. ✅ 🌊Consider this Trail tested. Cam approved. ✅

🌊Consider this your invite to trade the office for ocean views and salty air. 🌿 Cam’s been out exploring Cape Le Grand’s coastal trails to make sure this year’s hikes are @cambostock approved.

Hikes include:
🥾Summit Serenity - Frenchman Peak
🥾Wildflower Wander - Thistle Cove to Lucky Bay
🥾Unity Hike - Twilight Beach to Blue Haven
🥾Pack Pitch and Explore - Overnight at Lucky Bay
🥾Hiking Skills 101: Thistle Cove to Lucky Bay
🥾Grounded in Culture: Bay to Boodja - Lucky Bay to Thistle Cove
🥾Tree Walk & Draw: Lake Monjinup
🥾Tree Wander - Kepwari Wetlands
🥾6 Day Swag camping adventure and hiking ex Perth

👇
GROUNDED | Esperance Hiking Festival
📅 18–22 September 2025
📍 Esperance, Western Australia
🔗 groundedesperance.com.au

🎥 @australia
📍 Cape Le Grand Coastal Trail, @visitesperance @australiasgoldenoutback 
@westernaustralia – on Nyungar and Ngadju country. In collaboration with @canneryartscentre @offthebeatentrackwa @untamedescapes
@dabungool 

#SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #WATheDreamState #GoldenOutback #VisitEsperance #EsperanceInYourElement #GroundedEsperance #HikingFestival #NatureWellnessConnection
🌿 Indulge your senses with Artisan Immersion. 🍷

🖌️Step into the heart of Esperance’s creative community at the Artisan Immersion Long Table Lunch & Workshop! 👩‍🍳

🕛 12PM – Long Table Lunch @ Bistro Louis
🥖 Enjoy a delicious French-inspired menu after a guided walk through the Museum Village, meeting the local artisans in their element.

🕑 2–4PM – Hands-on Workshops
Choose your own creative adventure – from silversmithing to sewing, candle-making to painting, and more!

📍 Esperance Museum Village
🗓️ 18 September 12-4pm
🎟️ Limited spaces – book now! 👉 https://groundedesperance.com.au/event/creative-village-lunch/

#EsperanceInYourElement #GroundedEsperance #LongTableLunch #hikingfestival2025#ArtisanExperience 🍇🖼️🪵
🥾 Swap scrolls for strolls! 🌿 At GROUNDED, 🥾 Swap scrolls for strolls! 🌿

At GROUNDED, it's all about hikes before likes. Disconnect to reconnect — with nature, with yourself, and with the elements of Esperance. 

Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just finding your trail legs, there’s an adventure waiting for you. Come for the views, stay to be transformed. 

🥾GROUNDED | Esperance Hiking Festival
📅 18 - 22 September 2025
📍 Esperance, Western Australia
🔗 groundedesperance.com.au
📷 Dan Paris 

#GroundedEsperance #HikesBeforeLikes #EsperanceWA #InYourElement #hikingfestival2025
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🌳Experience the art of tree listening! 🌳 St 🌳Experience the art of tree listening! 🌳

Step into something truly special with Tree Walk & Draw. This must-try tour invites you to slow down, and experience trees in a whole new light. 

With Alex as your guide, you will practice mindful observation, listening and sketching to overcome tree blindness and forge a deeper connection with nature. 

🗓 Date: Fri 19 September - 8am 
📍 Location: Lake Monjingup Nature Reserve
🔗 https://groundedesperance.com.au/event/tree-walk-draw/ 

#GroundedEsperance #TreeWalkAndDraw #Hikingfestival #visitesperance #esperanceinyourelement
🥾This September, who's coming? 🏞️ Climb 🥾This September, who's coming? 

🏞️ Climb summits, stroll stunning beaches, or try tree listening — there’s something for all nature lovers at the GROUNDED Festival in Esperance. 

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