All About Margaret River

The town of Margaret River is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city lifestyle. Offering top-notch wining and dining, the creature comforts do not have to be left behind to enjoy the stunning, picturesque landscape characteristic of the south west. With stunning beaches, majestic forests, spectacular caves and a cosmopolitan lifestyle Margaret River will please even the most discerning visitors. So escape from it all and visit Margaret River - A Very Special Place.

It has been a mere 40 years since the first vines were planted in the Margaret River region and already the area is recognised as one of the world's great fine wine producers. There are some 200 vineyards in the region and 90 wineries are listed with the Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association.

The first type of wine to win acclaim in the region was Cabernet Sauvignon. Today Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Semillon are also of consistently high quality and win many awards.

Nowadays Margaret River boasts a growing troupe of dynamic wine makers, all of whom are surprising the wine world with their skill and innovation. A competitive yet tight fraternity, they continue to push the boundaries of modern wine development, much to the delight of connoisseurs around the world.

SURF...

Surfing is an integral part of Margaret River life for both young and old and part of its unique attraction to tourists. World class surf brings budding surfers and professionals from all over the globe to the consistent, clean, big waves of the south-west coastline.

The Margaret River Classic and the Margaret River Pro, a four-star World Qualifying Series event, held annually attract large crowds to watch the awe-inspiring moves of the world's best.

Events such as these, and the Leeuwin Estate Concert and Margaret River Wine Festival, ensure that there is professional entertainment all year round.

GOURMET...

The combination of superb wines and fine, fresh local produce, and passionate cooks and chefs make dining in the wine region a culinary delight.

There is a tantalising selection of award-winning restaurants and cafés in town and scattered throughout the countryside, with a growing number of regional wineries now offering premier restaurant and café facilities.

The palate sensations are endless in this region known for its wine, port, cheese and the introduction of sensational beers, chocolate, coffee and gourmet delicacies.

In a hustle and bustle world, this area maintains its magical appeal and gentle life rhythms. Visitors soon fall under the spell! Fresh air, clean seas, unspoiled country, fruitful earth, friendly people and a profound spirit of place have been priceless qualities here for millennia.

It is a place for all seasons: be it autumn dawn walks in wooded valleys veiled in mist; cosy winter nights spent with good friends around a roaring fire; spring picnics amid towering karri forest ablaze with wildflowers or summer days lazing on your very own beach by a sparkling sea.

Here sophistication and country charm are perfect partners, so there’s something awaiting every traveller. Shopping, golf, diving, surfing, sailing, fishing, caving, arts and crafts, bush walking, horse riding, superb accommodation - it’s all here waiting between the Capes.