Western Australia walking tours

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

There are several ways to get to Western Australia including flying, catching public transport, and self-driving, with the most time-efficient one being different depending on where you're travelling from.

There are over 10 public airports you can fly into in Western Australia but the most popular one is Perth Airport. From there, it's easy to organise transportation to your final destination of either Margaret River or further inland. 

Western Australia is a year-round destination, but it's not advisable to embark on a walking trip during the summer as the temperatures often exceed 35°C+.

March to November is considered the best period to hit the trails as the weather is likely to be mild and conducive to spending long periods outside.

Our Western Australia walking trips are all about adventure so there's no need to bring fancy clothes. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are a must, even in winter, as the sun reflects off the water and the white sand of the Margaret River region and Ningaloo Reef.

Bring a good pair of walking shoes to explore the national parks comfortably. A light jumper is useful if you're going out on the water for lengthy periods of time.

If you would like to do a particular tour at Ningaloo Reef such as swimming with whale sharks, you should book sooner rather than later as popular tours frequently book out in advance.

Western Australia has some of the best national parks in the country so it's little surprise there are plenty of walks to choose from on your walking tour of the state. While we could put at least twenty down, we've settled on the best 5:

• Kitty’s Gorge Walk Trail to Serpentine Falls, Jarrahdale

• Bibbulmun Track, Kalamunda to Albany

• Cape to Cape Walk, Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin

• Great Ocean Way, Esperance

• Mt. Bruce Summit, Karijini National Park

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. We’re always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.