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Wildflower Wander

When

Saturday 20th September

8am

Where

Thistle Cove
Thistle Cove Car Park, Cape Le Grand NP, Esperance

Cost

$60

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Step into a sea of colour on this Wildflower Wander—a stunning 5km hike from Thistle Cove to Lucky Bay that celebrates the seasonal beauty of Cape Le Grand National Park.

Led by Off The Beaten Track WA’s passionate Guides, this relaxed hike takes you through granite headlands, coastal heath, and sandy trails bursting with spring wildflowers. Expect to spot vibrant displays of wattles, banksias, triggerplants, orchids and sticky tail flowers while taking in sweeping views of white sandy beaches and turquoise bays.

Along the way, we’ll pause to breathe in the wild scents of the bush, capture the bloom with our cameras, and learn more about the delicate ecosystems that make this part of WA so special.

Pausing at iconic Lucky Bay for some morning or afternoon tea, you’ll be greeted by ocean breezes and (if we’re lucky) a few kangaroo friends lazing on the beach. A sensory celebration of spring, sea, and spectacular blooms—this is nature’s magic, grounded.

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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.
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@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

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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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