Flanked by national parks including towering forests, pristine coastlines and rugged granite outcrops, the Margaret River region is the quintessential Western Australian holiday destination.
This is award-winning wine country with a thriving art scene, incredible hiking trails, and a distinctly circular food philosophy with a great respect for the land.
With sheltered bays to the north, vineyards and surf coast along its length, and two oceans meeting at the southern tip, it’s time to rediscover The Margaret River Region.
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Margarita
Head of Marketing & Creative at Eagle Bay Brewing Co – let us in on her favourites. She is a straight talker and got right to the point.
Minako
Minako moved to Margaret River from Osaka 20 years ago and has never looked back.
Paul
Paul pinches himself every day that he landed the position of caretaker at the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse a good 20 years ago.
Vanya
Vanya’s local knowledge goes back generations, discover her favourite places and top tips.
Tim
Photographer, surfer, sailer, and rock-climber. You won’t find Tim Campbell indoors very often.
Josh
Cultural Custodian and local Wadandi man Josh Whiteland spent his childhood growing up on the beaches of Busselton and Dunsborough.
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Day 7. Find your Bearings.
You’ll feel on top of the world hiking the Cape to Cape Track, which is considered one of the world’s finest scenic treks by those in the know. 134km north to south, through national park and cute coastal towns and plenty of secret swimming spots along the way, you’ll soon realise that no two bays are the same. Grab a Cape to Cape Track Guidebook, download the app or relax and let someone else look after you on a guided hiking tour.
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These legends can get you out on the Cape to Cape or MTB tracks - @capetocapeexplorertours @margaretriveradventure @dirtydetours @hairymarronbikecafe @edgewalkers_ @margaretrivermountainbiketours @southwestecodiscoveries @margaretriverclimbingco
🏄 Day 6. Salt Water for the Soul 🐬
Nothing feels so lovely as cooling off in the deep blue, or getting an adrenaline buzz on the water. There’s so many ways to enjoy the sapphire blues of Geographe Bay and the Cape to Cape coast; find a secret swimming spot like @zacwhiteee, bay hop on a stand up paddleboard like @elisehalina, get barrelled with @capetocapeexplorertours and @hayden_quinn or cruise the Meelup coast like @matt.odonoghue.images.
💦 There’s a bunch of awesome ways to get salty 🐬 – check out @margaretriveradventure @surfndirtadventuretours @meelupbeachhire @busselton_aquatastic @busseltonjettyofficial @onseafari_ @diveshedbusso Margaret River Kitesurfing @margaretriversup @onseafari_
📸 @zacwhiteee @elisehalina @capetocapeexplorertours @saltythebus @matt.odonoghue.images
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Day 5. See the Light
She’s been keeping sailors safe since 1903, and there’s no better way to experience @CapeLeeuwinLighthouse than to climb aboard a guided tour. See the light and the original 12-tonne crystal lens and take in the ripper view of where two oceans kiss. You might even see a passing whale or dolphin, if you’re lucky. 🐳💙 The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Precinct picked up a WA Heritage Award recently, so be sure to check out the Lightkeeper’s Cottage Interpretive Centre while you’re there.
Photo credit: @from.miles.away (1, 2) and @dylan.dehaas
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Day 4. Discover Wildflower Country 🌸🌈
There's a rainbow of spring wildflowers blooming, but unlike the everlastings up north, you may need to slow down and get out of your car to spot some of our specimens! Take a #wanderoutyonder through karri, marri and jarrah forest and you'll spy wildflowers of every colour - dozens of types of orchids, hot pink and orange pea vines and abundant kangaroo paws.
Dial up the adventure with a wildflower-loving tour guide; they're are all experts when it comes to tracking down an elusive orchid and telling weeds from wildflowers.
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Day 3. Capture Memories.
Capturing memories requires a delicate blend of right place, right time and the right gear and skills. We’ve sure got plenty of great content to practice on – whether it’s red winged fairy wrens, epic waterfalls or beautiful wildflowers. Take your photography practice next-level with a photography tour by @margaret_river_expozed_tours or @russellordphoto.
📸 @margaret_river_expozed_tours
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Day 2. Listen to the Land.
Welcome to Wadandi Boodja – land of the Wadandi Saltwater and Forest people, the traditional owners of this region. Walk softly, take the time to listen to and care for Boodja (Country). Let Josh ‘Koomal’ Whiteland, Wadandi cultural custodian, share stories and ancient bush food and medicine knowledge on a @koomaldreaming tour.
📸 @ernandaputra @capeculturaltourswa and @elementsmargaretriver
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