Famous for its white sandy beaches, great surf and wildlife, Esperance townsite was first settled by the Dempsters, a pioneer family of Scottish descent, in the 1870s. An Esperance tour offers plenty of swimming, exploring, meeting new friends and wild animals and an unforgetable Australian experience.

There are five major national parks nearby which act as nature reserves and as a tourist attraction. Located 20 minutes from the town is Cape Le Grand National Park, which offers a picturesque coast of largely granite terrain and sheltered white sand beaches. The park is a popular spot for recreational fishing, as well as four wheel drive enthusiasts and hikers. 

Also nearby are a number of salt lakes, including Pink Lake, which gains its rosy hue from red algae living within its waters. Esperance is most noted for its coastline and has been voted Australia's best beaches,