Cape to Cape Track Guidebook (New 9th Edition)

Your complete companion to Western Australia’s iconic coastal wilderness walk — now better than ever

The Cape to Cape Walk Track is a true Australian classic — a 123 km journey of epic coastal scenery, forest trails, wildflower plains, and dramatic clifftops, winding its way along the length of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge in the far south-west of Western Australia. This completely updated 9th edition of the definitive guidebook is your go-to resource for exploring the region on foot, whether you're taking on the entire track from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin, dipping in for a day hike, or simply wanting to learn more about this extraordinary part of the world.

Located just 250 kilometres south of Perth, the Cape to Cape is a hiker’s dream — accessible yet remote, rugged yet welcoming, and framed by a region known for its wine, waves, caves, and cuisine.

🗺️ Trail Overview

The Cape to Cape Track traverses the spectacular Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, beginning at the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse near Dunsborough and ending at the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse near Augusta. Along the way, the track reveals the dramatic natural beauty of the South West Capes region:

• Towering karri forests and sheltered peppermint woodlands

• Long, empty white-sand beaches and turquoise surf breaks

• Jagged limestone cliffs, granite headlands, and dune systems

• Springtime wildflower carpets and year-round wildlife encounters

• Unforgettable sunsets over the Indian Ocean

It’s a journey that can take 5 to 7 days for experienced walkers, but is equally suited to short walks and scenic loops, making it accessible for all fitness levels and schedules.

📘 What the 9th Edition Includes:

🧭 Accurate, Practical Trail Guidance

• Step-by-step track notes for the entire Cape to Cape Walk

• Descriptions of all track segments, terrain types, and features to watch for

• Includes track notes for the Meelup Trail and numerous short walks across the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park

🗺️ 21 Full-Page Topographic Maps (1:25,000 Scale)

• Covers the entire coastline from Dunsborough to Augusta

• Maps show:

  • The full Cape to Cape route

  • The Meelup Trail

  • Vehicle access points and minor roads

  • Designated walking paths, car parks, trail markers

  • Popular surf breaks, campgrounds, and facilities

Maps are updated and field-verified, providing reliable, real-world detail that paperless GPS navigation often misses — including alternative routes, track conditions, and seasonal closures.

📚 Detailed Regional Insight

• Comprehensive background on the natural environment, geology, flora and fauna

• Cultural notes and information on the significance of the land to the Wadandi people, the Traditional Custodians

• Recommended day walks, loop tracks, and access points

• Overview of local attractions, from wineries to caves, breweries, galleries, and coastal towns

🥾 Essential Walking Information

• Trip preparation advice: gear checklists, weather patterns, safety tips, water sources

• Guidance on transport, shuttle services, accommodation, and camping

• Tips for walking in summer, stormy weather, or with children

• Best times of year to hike for wildflowers, whale spotting, and mild conditions

📸 Rich Visuals & Inspirational Photography

• 142 full-colour photographs showcasing the breathtaking diversity of the region

• Highlights of iconic locations such as Injidup, Contos, Redgate Beach, Boranup Forest, and Hamelin Bay

• Inspiring imagery to help you visualise the walk ahead — or relive it later

🌐 Stay Updated with Online Resources

• Ongoing track updates, corrections, and alerts available at:
  www.capetocapepublishing.com.au

🧳 Perfect For:

• Long-distance hikers aiming to complete the full Cape to Cape end-to-end

• Day walkers and locals looking for well-marked short sections or loop tracks

• Nature enthusiasts and photographers drawn to wildflowers, coastal views, and marine life

• Educational and eco-tour groups seeking to learn about conservation and regional biodiversity

• Families and first-time walkers interested in safe, manageable sections

• Travel writers, bloggers, and content creators in need of reliable facts and context

• Anyone who loves the idea of walking between two lighthouses along some of the most beautiful coastline on earth

📐 Product Specifications:

• Edition: 9th (fully revised)

• Format: Softcover, spiral-bound for ease of use in the field

• Pages: 208

• Dimensions: 297 mm (H) x 215 mm (W) x 15 mm (D)

• Weight: Approx. 1.2 kg

• Published: 2024

• Publisher: Cape to Cape Publishing, WA

🌅 Why This Guide Stands Out

• Comprehensive: Covers everything you need — route, maps, nature, logistics, safety, and attractions

• Field-Tested: Written and refined by locals and hikers who’ve walked the trail countless times

• Inspiring: A guidebook that motivates you to get walking — and to keep walking

• Educational: Learn the landscape, not just how to cross it

• Beautifully Designed: Durable, portable, and richly illustrated with professional photography

The Cape to Cape Walk Track Guide – 9th Edition is more than just a map and a checklist. It’s an invitation to connect — with nature, with yourself, and with a truly special part of Australia.

Plan your journey. Step into the wild. Let the Cape to Cape change the way you see the world — one footstep at a time.