Margaret River
Margaret River Coastline at Wyadup beach
Welcome to Margaret River
Although tourists usually outnumber locals, Margaret River still feels like a country town. The advantage of basing yourself here is that after 5pm, once the wineries shut up shop, it's one of the few places with any vital signs. Plus, it's close to the incredible surf of Margaret River Mouth and Southside, and the swimming beaches at Prevelly and Gracetown.
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Margaret River activities
Swan Valley Tour from Perth: Wine, Beer and Chocolate Tastings
Your tour starts in central Perth, where you’ll board your coach for the approximate 30-minute drive to Swan Valley, a wine region and food destination just northeast of the city along the Swan River. Known for its boutique wineries and small food producers, Swan Valley is a favorite local getaway from Perth. Full-day tour:Begin with wine tastings at two renowned wineries, enjoy a tasting session of several varieties of wine.We then head to Homestead Brewery to relax and indulge on a set lunch accompanied by a glass of beer, cider or wine. Continue your day trip to two more wineries, including a cheese tasting, and then head to an award-winning microbrewery for a sample of locally crafted ale. Your last stop is Margaret River Chocolate Company, a regional outpost of the beloved sweets factory from the Margaret River area. Sample an assortment of chocolates and a truffle. Pop next door to the Providore to sample the gourmet produce and taste their fine liquers before making the return drive to Perth, where your tour ends. Half-day tour:After arrival in the Swan Valley, your tour starts at Mandoon Wines and then continues as described above, but without lunch.
Margaret River Wines, Mammoth Cave, Lighthouse Tour from Perth
Departing the city of Perth head south west towards Margaret River (approximately three hours) passing through small picturesque towns and farming communities, with plenty of stops for “leg stretching” along the way.The first stop is Busselton Jetty, the longest wooden jetty in the southern hemisphere, stretching 1.8 kilometers outwards into Geographe Bay. Take some time to walk around and enjoy morning tea (at own expense). Next, head to the Bootleg Brewery for a gourmet platter lunch and enjoy some beer and cider tastings. take your time to enjoy the scenery. After lunch, stop at Sandleford Winery and enjoy tastings if some of their finest wines. You will have time to walk around the grounds and if you like, purchase some of the wines available.Next, explore Mammoth Caves. Take a guided tour through this gothic like cave with vast chambers full of amazing formations. The cave will reveal a fascinating range of information about the flora and fauna of this region. You guide will tell you about the history of the caves, the different formations formed within the cave. Travel through the beautiful Boranup Forest as you make your to Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse where you can see the meeting point of the Indian and Southern oceans. There is plenty of wildlife to see including rock parrots, sea lions and dolphins. Take a walk along the heritage trail and soak up the atmosphere and beauty of the area.Heading back towards Margaret River, make a brief stop in the township where you'll have some free time to stroll the main street. Stop for dinner (own expense) before returning home to Perth.
Perth Sightseeing Pass
Save money when you buy in advance and choose an open-dated touring package that takes the hassle out of planning, leaving you free to relax on your vacation. All 3 passes include airport transfers. You'll have the opportunity to include fantastic day tours to attractions such as the Margaret River region (Western Australia's wine region), historic Fremantle, Wave Rock, the Valley of the Giants and many more. Pass 2 Return Perth Airport Transfers (Transfers operate between 7am to 8pm daily) Half Day Perth and Fremantle Explorer morning tour 1 Full-day tour Pass 3 Return Perth Airport Transfers (Transfers operate between 7am to 8pm daily) Half Day Perth and Fremantle Explorer morning tour 2 Full-day tours Pass 4 Return Perth Airport Transfers (Transfers operate between 7am and 8pm daily) Half Day Perth and Fremantle Explorer morning tour 3 Full-day tours
Margaret River Winery and Brewery Day Tour Plus Gourmet Lunch
Best thing to do in the Margaret River Region.You will be picked up from your Margaret River accommodation at approximately 10.30am. Relax and take in the panoramic views of the forested vineyards and valleys from your comfortable 12 to 20, passenger, air conditioned vehicle. Aboriginal, pioneer and wine heritage is professionally explained by your qualified nature and wine guide. Laughter, fun and knowledge make this a brilliant Australian day out. Wine making to wine judging is covered by your qualified guide at the best Estates. Your fun, stress free day has begun. Between 11am and 5pm, visit 7 attractions including intimate and corporate wineries, cheese & chocolate companies and a relaxed brewery. A unique lunch is served at a winery at approximately 1pm. Wild foods of Australia are optional with your hearty meals. Vegetarians are well catered for. After lunch treats include chocolate factory tastings, 5 cheese tastings, yoghurt, tasty ice cream, coffee and hot chocolate are optional. Chocoholics beware, giant freckles and chocolate massage oil exist on this tour! After 40 tastings at many great attractions, you will be returned to your accommodation at 5pm.
Margaret River Nature, Food, Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch
Departing at 10am from the Margaret River Bed and Breakfast car park or alternatively, pickups are available from the town or wherever you are staying (pickups free if less than 10 minutes travel) . You may also like to order a pre-tour gourmet breakfast (own expense) at the Margaret River Bed & Breakfast. Traveling in a luxury people mover, the tour will take you north along Caves Road stopping to examine spectacular coastal scenery and geological features at places such as Gracetown, Moses Rock, Willyabrup Cliffs and Canal Rocks. Depending on time and interest, Cape Naturaliste can also be visited. There are many famous wineries as well as boutique vineyards and breweries where the guide can stop and you can enjoy free tastings. You will learn about the origin of the different soils and climates that result in the unique terroir that can produce some of Australia’s finest wines.Return to the Margaret River Bed and Breakfast for a fabulous lunch, enjoy a glass of wine or beer, and finish off with espresso coffee and muffins. Your tour will then head south, perhaps visiting the Berry Farm to taste all their jams, preserves and wines, or maybe coffee, chocolate and olive oil cosmetics is your thing. Several other wineries can also be visited then on to Hamelin Bay. This bay is scenically spectacular and includes some fine examples of coastal morphology. A bonus is that the bay is a nature reserve for stingrays and if the water is calm, there is a flock of stingrays that patrol the beach and these can be hand fed. Your tour guide will adjust the groups itinerary to suit everyone’s requirements.Return through the majestic Boranup Forest to look at the giant Karri trees and the undergrowth vegetation, as well as examining the geology of cave formation.
2-Day Margaret River Wine Tour for Food Lovers from Perth
Day 1: Perth - Margaret River Wine RegionThis morning, start your journey south to the iconic Busselton Jetty, the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. After enjoying morning tea (at own expense) continue further south to the Margaret River Region. This is where you will visit the famous Bootleg Brewery, here you will indulge in a gourmet platter lunch of local produce and enjoy award winning beer and cider tastings. Sandalford Winery is the next stop, where you will enjoy premium wine tastings at this internationally renowned Winery. Continuing south the next stop is a guided tour of the amazing Mammoth Cave followed by a scenic drive through the picturesque Boranup Forest where you will be awestruck by the size of the massive Karri Trees. Journey further south to Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, located at the most Southern Westerly point of Australia, the dividing point between the Southern and Indian Oceans.Overnight at your choice of accommodation: Abbey Beach Resort (Busselton), Quality Inn (Margaret River), Margaret's Beach Resort (Margaret River) or Margaret's Forest Apartments (Margaret River). Day 2: Margaret River - PerthEnjoy a sleep-in and breakfast at your hotel before your 9:30am checkout; please store your bags at reception in time for a 9.00-9.30am departure. Continuing on for the day, join your Margaret River Food Lovers Tour and discover how they capture the magic of local ingredients and the passion of their people, to create an exclusive and unforgettable experience. Today you will be taken on a unique gastronomic journey celebrating the region’s food and wine artisans. Savor wine tastings in a tranquil and intimate fashion at a range of remarkable boutique and 5-star wineries, Adinfern Estate, Margaret River Provedore and Windows Estate. Finishing the day with Chocolate and coffee tasting you’ll love the behind the scenes tours. After indulging at all these beautiful stops it’s time to collect your luggage from the hotel as you will now be re-joining your coach captain for the drive back to Perth stopping for dinner along the way (dinner at own expense).