CAPE THE GREAT NATIONAL PARK

Its name comes from an officer of the ship l'Espérance. It's the contrasts that make this place so special. Huge granite boulders in shifting colors from gray to bright red pierce the green expanse of bushes and shrubs, some adorned with multicolored flowers. Red and green meet white, white sandy beaches and the turquoise waters of the ocean. Offshore, rocky islets and bays where you wouldn't be surprised to see whale hunters or pirates! Kangaroos are everywhere, so be careful on the road.

Lucky Bay is not to be missed: one of the country's most beautiful beaches. The sand is the whitest in Australia! And the kangaroos here are also among the least shy. This bay saved the life of the navigator Flinders, who stopped here on his voyage around Australia. Not far away is Thistle Cove, with its strangely shaped rocks above the beach. We recommend parking here and walking to Lucky Bay, a 1.5-hour round-trip walk with sensational views. Hellfire Bay is also worth a visit.

Frenchman Peak, named for its resemblance to the face of a man wearing a beret, dominates the park and is a must-do climb (2 to 3 hours depending on your level of fitness, as it can be slippery).

For walkers, the 15 km coastal trail follows the coastline and takes 8-9 hours to complete. You'll pass almost every beach, cove and bay in the park, each more beautiful than the last.