Cape Arid National Park Park

Address: Cape Arid National Park, near Israelite Bay, Eastern Goldfields, Western Australia, Australia

Website: https://parks.dbca.wa.gov.au/park/cape-arid

Hours: Open 24/7 (visitor facilities seasonal)

Admission: Park entry free; camping and permits have fees

Cape Arid National Park lies on the south coast of Western Australia east of Esperance. The park is reached by road from Esperance (the nearest major town) - driving distance is roughly 140 km east of Esperance (about 2 hours) via the South Coast Highway (National Route 1) and then turning onto unsealed park access tracks.

Expect long unsealed roads within the park; a high‑clearance 4WD is recommended, and you should use designated trailheads and campsites as services are limited.

• Treat Cape Arid as remote country: many park tracks are rough and need a high‑clearance 4WD, so check road conditions and closures with the Parks and Wildlife Service in Esperance before setting out.
• Plan a spring visit (September-October) if you want the best wildflower displays; outside that window the park is much quieter but still very remote, so carry plans for self‑reliant camping and allow extra travel time after rain when tracks can become impassable.
• If you intend to explore beaches or tidal areas, check local tide times and avoid driving/park­ing on soft sand at high tide - ranger advice from Esperance will give the most current safety information.