South West Travel Plan
- digressaustralia
- Mar 31
- 3 min read
A Month on the Road in Western Australia
Some of the best things in life happen on the road—windows down, boards stacked. Growing up in Western Australia, road trips weren’t just a holiday; they were the expected, every week, a way of life. From chasing waves to finding hidden gems along the coast, each trip added to the story that shaped my memories and, ultimately, what Digress represents.
Of hundreds of trips in the south west, I have selected one to share... one month away. I packed up the essentials—boards (moonshine 7.0, 7.6 softboard, 5.10 shortboard) a few clothes, pots and pans, water, bathers, the lot —and I set off on a road trip down the coast.
Without giving away all of the hidden gems, this is a guide for you to follow... experience it for yourself if it isn't something you often do.
Perth to Dunsborough & Yallingup
First stop, the southwest—Dunsborough and Yallingup. There’s a reason these spots are the go-to for any WA local. Yallingup dishes out perfection when the conditions align. Sunsets over Smiths will never get old. Having had a second home in Quindalup, it's always nice to go back.
Accomodation:
Yallingup campsites
Go to Eats:
Eagle Bay Brewery - Beers and 5 star food
Caves - The spot to watch the footy, play a game of pool or just grab a beer (Dog friendly too!)
Bungalow Social - Pizza and wine
Occy's - Cocktails and pub food
Swings and Roundabouts - Winery
Aravina Estate - Surf Museum Winery
Wise Winery - Winery
Peko Peko - Sushi Takeaway
Tas/s Bakery - Pie stop
Coffee Spots:
Yallingup Coffee Roasting Company - Coffee
Merchant and Maker - Coffee
Lagoon Kiosk - Breakfast
Go to beaches (without giving them all away):
Injinup
Smiths
Yallingup
Eagle Bay
Bunkers
Meelup
Windmills
Yalls
Denmark
Next up, Denmark. Denmark is the place to camp by the beach. In Winter you can have a camp fire, and in summer the beach is metres away. You must do the walk up to monkey rock, the sunset is one to see.
Accomodation:
Parry's Beach Campsite
Go to Eats:
Boston Brewing Co.
Massimo's Place - Pizza
Go to beaches:
Ocean Beach
Greens Pool
Elephant Rock
Esperance
Then came Esperance—where the coastline turns clear blue, it is surreal. White sand and clear water. You do not have to travel far to explore. From West Beach to more remote breaks, Esperance delivers moments you will remember forever.
Accomodation:
Esperance Bay Holiday Park
Food:
Taylor St Quarters - Dinner
Other:
Bob and Tims General Store - local produce store
Esperance Tide - Local clothing and accessory brand
Go to beaches:
Chapmans
Observatory Point
Wharton Beach
Fourth beach
West Beach
Why These Trips Matter
Every road trip reminds me why I started this brand. It’s about more than just making hats—it’s about feeling happy and making memories. Moments that do not go to plan - like running out of fuel in the middle of nowhere turn into priceless memories you never want to forget. Each piece I create is inspired by these moments, the ones that leave sand in your car for years... literally. So here’s to the next trip. To loading up the car, heading south and finding whatever you find. Maybe you will come back with some stories worth telling.
By Grace Wilkinson
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