HAVE you walked a section of Margaret River's Cape to Cape Track?
You might want to get in before the rush, as the walk trail has just been named one of Australia's top six walking hotspots by leading travel website, Experience Oz.
The Cape to Cape Track won the number-five position in the list, while the Overland Track in Tasmania placed first. Other features were the Twelve Apostles, Bay of Fires Walk, the Blue Mountains and the Flinders Ranges.
The Cape to Cape is a walk trail of remarkable diversity - the changing scenery is quite extraordinary.
- Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association chief executive Pip Close
Running for 135km from Cape Naturalist to Cape Leeuwin, the Cape to Cape is the longest coastal track in Australia, with spectacularly diverse scenery along the way.
Meandering along stunning coastline, through tall karri forest and rugged headlands and rock formations, Experience Oz affirmed that "all of the staples of incredible coastal scenery are encountered at their untouched best on the Cape to Cape walk".
The track is a popular hiking option for both locals and visitors, and can be walked in about five to seven days or broken into short day walks.
Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association chief executive Pip Close said the Cape to Cape Track was an asset to the Margaret River Region.
"The Cape to Cape is a walk trail of remarkable diversity - the changing scenery is quite extraordinary," Ms Close said.
"We are delighted that it has been recognised as one of Australia's walking hotspots for 2015, and we hope this encourages visitors to come and experience it for themselves."
Experience Oz digital marketing manager Matt Hobbs said hikes and walks were not only for the professionals, but for any outdoor enthusiast who was keen to experience the stunning natural beauty Australia has to offer.
“Australia is renowned for having some truly incredible walking and hiking tracks, so we encourage all outdoor enthusiasts to discover the hidden treasures that are just waiting to be enjoyed,” Mr Hobbs said.
“The geographical diversity of Australia ensures there's something for everyone."
To book your Cape to Cape Track experience visit margaretriver.com or contact the Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association on +61 8 9780 5911 or via email.
1. Overland Track, TAS
2. Blue Mountains, NSW
3. Bay of Fires Lodge Walk, TAS
4. Twelve Apostles, VIC
5. Cape to Cape Track, WA
6. Flinders Ranges, SA
