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Nestled just 9 kilometres from the Indian Ocean, Margaret River and Southwest WA offer a wide variety of beaches, naturalist hikes and a bustling metropolis allowing almost half a million visitors to Southwest Australia and the Margaret River area. As a jumping off spot Margaret River offers Grace Town, Dunsborough, Yallingup and Busselton just minutes away with excellent surf, beaches, and of course winegrowing.
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Activity Info:
The town of Margaret River and Shire has a population of just fewer than 10,000, and yet swells throughout the year with tourists. The rural area offers tourist a way to enjoy world-class surfing, Margaret River wineries and a cultural Southwest Australian lifestyle. The culture of Margaret River is kept intact by the local government to keep skyscrapers, environmental impact, and heavy industrialization out of the area. Margaret River and Southwest WA offers something for everyone from the bustling shopping district and extreme sports, to quiet nature hikes, world-class art, and exploring 35,000-year-old caves.
Margaret River and Southwest WA Attractions
There's something for everyone in the Margaret River Shire, whether it's lazing on the beach watching surfers, exploring the hundreds of caves, the shopping district, or heading out on a tour of Margaret River wineries. The area's diversity in cultural history, outdoor activities, and lifestyle will keep you busy your whole trip.
Your whole family will enjoy the local area, which has abundant activities for children and teens. They'll find caves to explore, including one of the most spectacular show caves, Jewel Cave which is just a 10-minute drive away. Here the children will be amazed with straw stalactites and the colours of nature. Children enjoy safe swimming beaches and a myriad of town activities including reptile tours, circuses, and animal farms all over Margaret River.
The Margaret River area is rich with wine history and offers world-class Margaret River winery tours on a half day and the full day basis. You can explore several different wineries, sit down to a cafe meal and enjoy tasting some of the best wineries exported throughout the world
For the outdoor enthusiasts you have Margaret River and Southwest WA fishing, adventure sports on the beach and backpacking through 100-year re-growth Boyanup forest. Whether it's a roadside trip to see giant Karris, feeding a stingray or challenging your self with some of the best surfing in the area, your outdoor adventure lifestyle needs can be met in Margaret River.
The Popular Margaret River and Southwest WA Events
Margaret River, Dunsborough, Gracetown, Yallingup and the Busselton area offer activities year round and events a bound. In fact you'll find something to do every weekend in Margaret River.
In March, you'll find the Easter Art Market at Kate Mentelle Winery including belly dancing, art workshops, award-winning songwriters, and start up artists on their way to stardom. This is just one of the weekend events offered in the Margaret River area and calendars outbound as each small area invites tourist to enjoy their cultural activities and events.
Margaret River Wineries offer tours, wine tastings and special events on a weekly basis. The big event, the Margaret River Wine Region Festival held every year in May, where passionate chefs and gourmets compete in the Tasting Australia Regional Culinary competition.
Margaret River's Farmers Market, Margaret River wine shows as well as world-class music and entertainment all offer a variety of events and excitement for visitors.
Margaret River and Southwest WA Accommodations
Staying in Margaret River and Southwest Australia can give you a variety of accommodations from the Yallingup Lodge Spa Retreat to camping in Perth Valley Park Beach resort for $11. Whether you're looking for beach resorts, the award-winning Rosewood Guesthouse, or the Dunsborough Inn and Hostelry, you'll find your type of Margaret River and Dunsborough accommodation in the Margaret River Shire, Dunsborough, Gracetown, Yallingup and the Busselton area.
Places to Eat in Margaret River and Southwest WA
World-class eateries and international wine awards bring food and dining experiences that span the palate in Margaret River and Southwest Australia. Margaret River, Yallingup, Busselton, Gracetown and Dunsborough all offer a variety of eating establishments from your outdoor cafe, picnics on the beach to five-star restaurants and wineries.
Margaret River Providores, located on a working farm offers olive groves, vineyards and organic vegetable gardens, all provided by gourmet chefs to give you a tasting experience. If you can get a chance to go, it's open every day of the year for 9-to-5.
Located 10 minutes from the town of Margaret River, Margaret's Beach Resort with four-star accommodations and self-contained, self catering style food and beverage offers local access to beaches and just minutes from the downtown shopping district. Seashells Caves House sits on the coastline of the Cape Region and Yallingup Beach offering adventure for the outdoor person with caves, a walking trail system, as well as cellar wine sales and Brassiere style eateries. You'll also find the Margaret River Chocolate Factory, Simoe's Ice Creamery, local cheese factories, and of course the farmers market offers delectable organic grown fruits and vegetables for your culinary experience.
Entertainment in Margaret River and Southwest WA
When it comes to nightlife and entertainment in Margaret River and Southwest WA, you'll find a variety of entertainment that can't be beat. Settlers Tavern is where the locals call home and is one of the busiest restaurants and pubs in Margaret River and has a 'come as you are' attitude. A full menu served all day and every day with great value using fresh season-long products in all scratch dishes.
Saracen Estates and Duckstein Brewery offer local beer and winery wines, as well as local dishes, a large beer garden, facilities for children and regular live entertainment in the evening. Many Margaret River Wine Tours have music and entertainment that lasts well into the evenings. You can choose a tour that settles your palate with world renowned wines, and an ambience with stunning views and local tall tales.
Weather Info:
Margaret River and Southwest WA Weather
You'll find the weather in Margaret River and Southwest WA thoroughly enjoyable with a Mediterranean/ maritime climate with mild winters and temperate summers. With two oceans in close proximity, summer temperature rarely reaches above 32 degrees Celsius and winter brings extremes of 11 to 18 degrees Celsius, which means that you don't see frost in Margaret River and Southwest WA on the ground even in the depths of winter.
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Brief Description:
Margaret River
Travel Info:
How to get to Margaret River and Southwest WA
Margaret River and the surrounding areas such as Dunsborough, Gracetown, Yallingup, and Busselton are located 272 kilometres south of Perth and just a 3 hour drive away for some of the best world-class wineries, gourmet foods and adventure sport areas. You can take either of two main highways to get to the Margaret River Shire and Margaret River wine tours. Driving is easy with a well posted route,
Southwest Coach Lines heads for Margaret River Shire and surrounding areas on a daily basis with extra routes available for public holidays and weekends Perth is serviced by 13 different airlines, and often has multiple trips and schedules, and once in Perth you can hop a train on the Great Southern Rail or take SkyWest for local air hopping.
Getting around Margaret River and Southwest WA
Getting around Margaret River and the surrounding areas is easy as there are many taxis, limousine service, and luxury tours. You can also hire your own vehicle, with well-marked routes, maps, and easy driving directions. Lastly you can hop on the local bus system and get a chance to see local sites, and ride with locals who are eager to share their stories, history and events.
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