3-Day Margaret River Food & Wine Tour From Perth
Taste the southwest while exploring its caves, forests and coast
Duration
3 days
Includes
Guide, meals, hotel transfers
Highlights
Explore Margaret River on a shared bus tour with an English-speaking guide, combining local food and wine with the region's natural history. Discover the producers and timber heritage that give the southwest its character, with coastal accommodation between days of exploring.
Itinerary
Day 1
- Start with pickup in the Perth central business district. Your exact pickup time is assigned before departure.
- 07:30: Travel south by bus.
- 08:30: Take a 45-minute snack break at Tods Cafe Mandurah. Walk along the waterfront, look out for dolphins and black swans, or enjoy a coffee.
- 09:15: Continue by bus.
- 10:25: Explore Featured Wood Gallery & Museum on a 40-minute guided tour. See furniture and artwork made from local hardwoods and hear how logging shaped the southwest.
- 11:10: Continue by bus.
- 12:30: Enjoy lunch with a glass of beer or wine at The Ship Inn in Busselton, with 1 hour 10 minutes here.
- 13:45: Join a 1-hour guided visit to Busselton Jetty, which stretches 1.8 km into Geographe Bay.
- 14:45: Continue by bus.
- 15:15: Spend 30 minutes exploring The Margaret River Chocolate Company at your own pace. Browse handmade truffles, Chokka the chocolate Quokka, and other products, or enjoy treats and coffee at the cafe.
- 15:45: Continue by bus.
- 16:10: Visit McLeod Family Farm for 15 minutes. Look out for wild western grey kangaroos and meet Neil's horses, then take a coastal drive with surf views before reaching your accommodation.
- 17:00: Settle into the four-star Margarets Beach Resort by the coast, or similar accommodation depending on availability. Your evening meal is at your own expense and is not included in the listed price.
Day 2
- 07:45: Take a scenic coastal drive and enjoy a 1-hour breakfast stop at The White Elephant cafe, with views of Gnarabup Beach.
- 09:00: Head underground on a 45-minute guided tour of Mammoth Cave. See megafauna remains more than 50,000 years old.
- 10:00: Travel through Boranup Karri Forest to Boranup Forest Viewpoint. Photograph trees reaching 65 m tall.
- 11:00: Explore Hamelin Bay and its historic timber-export jetty ruins. Look out for stingrays in the shallow water.
- 12:00: Visit Augusta with views of the Blackwood River, then spend 50 minutes at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, where two oceans meet. Tour the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia and look out for whales from the tower.
- 13:00: Enjoy lunch at The Colour Patch overlooking the Blackwood River.
- 14:30: Visit Redgate Winery.
- 15:00: Enjoy free time in central Margaret River. Stroll along the main street and browse for a memento or gift.
- 16:00: Return to Margarets Beach Resort and relax. Your evening meal is at your own expense and is not included in the listed price.
Day 3
- 07:45: Meet at Margarets Beach Resort reception with your luggage packed and ready to leave.
- 08:00: Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at Willow Grill.
- 09:00: Visit Yahava KoffeeWorks for a tasting of coffees sourced worldwide and roasted in-house.
- 10:30: Visit either Brown Hill Estate or Redgate Winery, both family-owned and operated.
- 11:30: Continue to Edwards Wines for a cheese and wine pairing featuring Camembert, Cheddars, and products from Margaret River Dairy Co.
- 12:45: Visit Olio Bello to taste extra virgin olive oils, including citrus and infused varieties. Explore condiments and balsamics, then enjoy lunch with local beer or wine.
- 14:00: Begin your return journey by included shuttle.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide
- Two nights at four-star Margarets Beach Resort or similar accommodation, subject to availability
- Breakfasts and lunches
- Wine tastings at two Margaret River wineries
- Attraction admission, including Mammoth Cave and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and grounds
- Round-trip transfers from your property in Perth's central business district
Important details
- Evening meals are not included in the listed price; you'll pay for them separately
- Do not feed marine or wild animals or take part in activities that damage the ecosystem
- Your pickup time is assigned and provided the day before departure. Arrive 5 minutes before that time
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (local time) for a full refund. No refunds or changes for late arrivals or no-shows. If canceled for extreme weather or unforeseen events, choose to reschedule or receive a full refund. With fewer than 2 participants, the tour will be rescheduled or refunded. Rescheduling is subject to availability.
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Experience provided by Greetwell Local Partners
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