ESPERANCE - FREE CAMPING LIKE NO OTHER - Ep.78 - Roadtrip Australia

Well, after a long awaited 2 years we finally made it into Esperance! We had decided to splurge and book ourselves into a van park for a week so we could really get a feel for the area and simply relax. Our van park of choice was the ‘Esperance Bay Holiday Park’ - they had a great deal on during our stay which was pay 6, stay 7.
We explored all the beaches along the Great Ocean drive, which was fantastic. Clear blue waters and we liked the fact that each beach was uniquely different to the previous one. With calm bays, surf beaches, rocky beaches, beaches with gully’s / rock-pools etc. Rusty loved the fact she was allowed on 9/10 of those beaches too! We fished, we sun baked, we explored and generally had a great week at Esperance!
The weather wasn’t the best with only about 50% of our stay, we had the sun out, but we were very lucky to have a couple of gorgeous days to really see the true Esperance beauty.
Cape Le Grand National Park
We waited for a nice sunny day to visit Cape Le Grand, day tripping in from Esperance. Having our annual national parks pass, meant we were waved right through the pay station which was great. We headed straight to Lucky bay in search of those popular kangaroos on the beach. We saw 2 not far down the beach, but they were surrounded by lots of tourists. We decided we would come back here last, before we headed out to try and find some more Kangaroos.
We drove around checking out all the bays and beaches. It was quite windy, so it didn’t make too many of the beaches, that inviting for a swim. BUT we had sunshine, so we weren’t complaining. Cape Le Grand beach was nice and easy to drive onto. Driving a few kilometers up and back along the beach, listening to the squeaky white sand under the tires.
We conquered the small steep hike up to Frenchman’s peak. It was really leg burning getting to the summit. Be sure to climb in and visit the mammoth cave up there. It was HUGE. We then trekked up another few minutes to reach the actual summit. It was very windy up top, so we had to clutch our hats so they didn’t fly off. All up, it took us about 50 minutes with a 10 minute rest up the top.
Before leaving Cape Le Grand, we ducked up the road and back to Lucky bay in the hope of scoring that iconic kangaroo shot! We had both agreed we would drive onto the beach (now the tide was going out) and try to find one. Well it didn’t take long, only 30 seconds on the sand we spotted some. We whipped out our camera’s and got the million dollar shot. In all seriousness, they are cute and very friendly, but please remember they are wild and DO NOT feed them (like we spotted a few people doing).
All up, we loved Cape Le Grand and hope to revisit it the future and explore a little more.
Membinup Beach
This awesome FREE camp is about 90km east of Esperance, Western Australia.
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[@intooz4692]

I just did Frenchman Peak yesterday, so rewarding.

[@jonnywilliams1144]

Bucket list place ... I need this trip in my life . Another great vid 👍

[@justvanningit]

Can’t wait to get to this part of Australia on our trip 🤙🏻

[@ozperl]

you blown me away guys thank you!!

[@Sparkysontheloose]

What's going on Legends!! Here we have our longest episode to date, we hope you enjoy it. Remember to give us a big thumbs up if you loved the video. Cheers 🤙🤙🤙

[@EFFICIENTSELF]

Will look forward to viewing guys when i get data reception 🤙🏼 (budget diy canned account) 🤣

[@jimbojones2457]

Absolutely loved it! Awesome camping spots you stayed at. Thanks for sharing!

[@4444brock]

Just love all your videos. Still got a fair few to watch. We have been to a few spots you have been but a lot we haven’t. Look forward to seeing more of your videos. Great work guys

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Cheers Craig, we got some BEAUTYS coming up :D

[@chrismcdonnell1695]

Its a spectacular part of the world, but you've done a great job of capturing it at its best. Particularly some of the drone footage. Well done.

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Cheers Chris!

[@mykmdb8109]

Can't beat the old Coromals!

[@Jeff_MT09]

Thanks heaps Sparkys for another awesome video. That’s sure some spectacular scenery - and excellent videography. I can’t wait for the next instalment. Safe travels. Regards, Jeff. 👍😀🐠🐠🐠

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Thanks Jeff!

[@juliefaulkner2330]

I am loving 'our' Aussie holiday. THANKYOU so much. Love Rusty, she is such a good girl. Keep traveling safe guys

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Cheers Julie 🤙🤙🤙

[@JordanOutside]

Esperence looks amazing. Awesome Video!

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Thanks Jordan

[@ywork4sam148]

Another amazing clip sparkys. Esperance is such an amazing place hey. All the beaches are amazing and thanks for the view from Frenchman’s peak, a walk we didn’t do 😢 can’t wait to get back there

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Bugger! Good reason to go back, we would love to go back one day, so much to explore!

[@paulp304]

You guys and Rusty are the best .We enjoy watching the videos hoping to do the same trip soon keep going

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Cheers Paul!

[@bobnicholson4702]

We were there late last year, so so desperate to get back but they wont let us. Great camera work. Great vid

[@TheAdrianaPolari]

Wow I'm Brazilian and that's why I chose to study English in Australia, a more similar weather and also a beach culture, even though I didn't have any spare money to travel around Australia. I only stayed in Sydney studying for 4 months, but I love Australia. Great images you got!

[@brentmoss1706]

Love ESPERANCE Lived here off and on for 30 years. I coach surfing here, could have given you a lesson if I’d realised you were in town. Really enjoying your trip. Keep up the great work. All the best Mossy 🌊🌊🌊🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♀️🏄‍♀️

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Bugger! Maybe lap 2 😀🤙

[@tonyfindlay1225]

Great pictures of Esperance, note to other viewers that you can drive from Cape Legrand along the beach to Esperance town, if you don't mind salt under the vehicle

[@markjones8704]

Beautiful part of the country, thanks for taking us along. Now I can see why Rusty is always sleep on your instagram pictures, all that drone chasing👍

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Haha she loves it! 🤙

[@jamesbushy9031]

Living the dream good on yas

[@tonycornwill9008]

been there,beautiful place

[@sunnivaatwood7007]

Loved your video!!! Looked amazing, awesome adventures Just wondering where the rock was (& which beach) that you took the car up?? 🤟🏼🤩

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Thank you. its all on our blog www.sparkysontheloose.com/post/esperance-wa-top-10-things-to-see-and-do

[@mountainconstructions]

Morning Sparkys What a cracking area.....

[@Phil_McAvity]

Hugh Jazz 🤙

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Good morning legends! 🤙🤙🤙

[@mountainconstructions]

I didn't even have time to dress this morning..... is that wrong?

[@Phil_McAvity]

Hugh Jazz Sunday morning is the best morning. All those new videos 🤗

[@coreymclennan9711]

Hey guys, awesome video! How has your trip been with a dog? Have there been many places you can't take him? And what do you do with him when that happens?

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Hey Corey, heaps of places you can't take her but we have a caravan which has been very helpful. Rusty doesn't mind being left for a couple of hours. We have done a dog podcast which I recommend you check out. Cheers

[@mountainconstructions]

That Salmon Benedict!!! Holy Heck! Smokes anything from a cafe! Did you make the Hollandaise sauce? Or is there a packaged product you like to share? Looks insane!

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Haha, its from woolies and its in a bottle near the prepackaged lettuce. Also the bottle is made of plastic if that helps, can't remember the brand. Bloody tasted good, i keep telling amz she should make some cooking videos.

[@mountainconstructions]

Dam Straight! Knorr Hollandaise Sauce in a 1ltr carton Look it up one time..... Thanks for the heads up on the Woolies stuff mate. I'll try some

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Where do you buy that one from mate? i cant see it on ebay but anywhere local? Love hollandaise and always ready to try some new stuff.

[@JamesEastham]

Awesome AWESOME video guys. Hey curious to know... How many KMs has the ol girl got on her now?

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Thanks James, currently 223,000 set off at 160,000. Woooo! Not sure how she's still going haha

[@JamesEastham]

@@Sparkysontheloose I'm not surprised. My mate has the same rig. He hooked up the van and did a lap with his Mrs. All in the back of his mind expecting it to break down. The laps complete and she's going stronger than ever haha

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Haha thats good to hear. i dont think our Nav will be able to go offroad too much in the future. Il be making videos of the damage she has received while travelling.

[@TheFew777]

Just aaaaaaaaaawesome videos. a lot of love from Russia. it'd be great to see separate review about ur vehicle - we have seen your video about camper, now i mean car. Devices, sun battery, all this stuff...

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Cheers Alex 🤙 check out our camping tricks playlist, we have the Navara run down and 12v setup.

[@TheFew777]

i'll do it, thks :-)

[@TheFew777]

Oh! So many. Content for full manual

[@cassieconroy2591]

Love the video guys! What do you do with Rusty while in national parks? Thanks in advance!

[@Sparkysontheloose]

We have done a travelling with a dog podcast. Plenty of pet sitters and kennels around the place 🤙

[@zoezoe610]

I am in Esperance now and thought whiting would be everywhere, Very hard to find the fish.

[@Sparkysontheloose]

It's hard every where, a boat is the easiest option these days.

[@jamesbushy9031]

March April may for the salmon run

[@tonycornwill9008]

hows sammy the seal these days,bought him a dozen pilchards in the local seafood shop,he loved em

[@louisaklimentos7583]

Some of the finest whitest sands and bluest waters in the world Loving your vlogs

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Thanks Louisa 🤙

[@davefriend2148]

Hey guys I'm from the UK, what is the make and model of your vehicle? Love watching your videos BTW!

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Thanks. Nissan navara d22 2003.

[@brucematthew6975]

Kurt and Amy thank you for your wonderful travel info. What do you use to cut firewood and do you have a collapsible fire pit thank you in advance Bruce

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Thanks Bruce, we have a beer keg cut in half that sits over the spare wheel of the caravan. We use mainly a saber saw to cut our wood. We found the chainsaw to be too much work for what it is.

[@eisbar7354]

love the sound track, is that from Epidemic?

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Nah music bed. Ill start writing them in the description from now, seems a lot of people are interested.

[@leo92344]

What drone are you mainly using?

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Hey Philip, the DJI Mavic Pro. Link is in the description cheers 🤙

[@sezpot89]

Hey guys, we’ve just gotten to Esperance and was hoping to check out that rock that you guys 4wd’d up. Where abouts would we be able to find it? Love your videos. We’re @holiday_hoopers on insta, we just share a few photos of our family travels xx

[@Mizone505]

Guys how do you get around taking your dog on the beach? Ain't it all NP..?

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Cape Le Grand is the only spot that's NP, so it's a pretty dog friendly area.

[@Mizone505]

So the great ocean road drive/ beaches are fine for dogs? Fitzgerald NP?

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Not all of them are but mojoirty of the beaches on the ocean drive, bit of google and wikicamps will help you there. Fitzgerald is in our next episode. We don't take rusty into National Parks but theres heaps of ways of managing it depending on your dog. Check out our podcast if you havnt already - kzbin.info/www/bejne/raOvXqCNd52sn5o

[@AU_4591]

What model drone are you using?

[@Sparkysontheloose]

DJI Mavic pro

[@brianboys9015]

Go Rusty Pro

[@mohit5496]

Where do you guys park vehicle for night ? is it safe out in open ?

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Do you mean at campsites? yes its fine, we have had zero problem with theft in 3 years of travelling

[@slavaslava4821]

Hi guys! Your hats is black-why not white? Sun is not hot?

[@Sparkysontheloose]

It's bloody hot over here, they only get hot when we are working with them. Normal use they are fine.

[@itchyvet]

Not a mention of any visits to Woody Island ???? W.O.W. Awesome place, can camp there over night, boat wrecks sunk in the bay and glass bottom boat cruises around, tame wild fish get fed and come up for a pat. We same around the whole island over four days. Awesome experience.

[@eviltree5857]

Hi, just wanted to point out that your second camp is not a "free" camp, in W.A. it is illegal to camp anywhere that is not a official designated camp, caravan park or private property [camping Act 97, I think, W.A. bullshit]. Councils all across W.A. have rangers handing out $100 on the spot fines/up to $3,000 [Denmark area]. So you cannot just pull up on in a spot with a nice view, as we found out the hard way. W.A. is all geared up so that if you are travelling you support/pay for accommodation. If you are a backpacker or in my case a poor pensioner on a budget, W.A. SUCKS!

[@Sparkysontheloose]

Most of Australia is like that, too many people have disrespected over the past decades so now this generation has to pay for it. Not complaining but who doesn't like a free night.

[@eviltree5857]

Most of Australia is like what? People have disrespected what over decades? This generation has to pay? For what? The point i was trying to make seems to have gone straight over your heads, it's not "free" camping, it's illegal camping. "Not complaining but who doesn't like a free night", WT_, $100+ a night & getting hassled by camping inspectors called "rangers" is not about being FREE!