Margaret River Surf & Source Trail

Join Stand Up Surfing for a morning paddle at one of Margaret River’s best-loved beaches. There are 60 or 90-minute sessions available to everyone from eight years of age, with instructors to help you every step of the way (each with a world-standard qualification and being trained lifeguards). Otherwise, join a small tour followed by breakfast at the beachside White Elephant Café. Stand Up Surfing is family-run, with three generations involved.

Ellensbrook at Mokidup is a peaceful place of historical and cultural significance, set into the coastal landscape and surrounded by lush forest. This is where nature and cultures merge, run by the National Trust of Western Australia. The house was built in 1857 and is a testament to traditional Wadandi knowledge and settler ingenuity. Their stories tell of dispossession, hard work, resilience, perseverance and changing ways of life. The grounds have a large lawn area and shady trees by a waterway, with bush walk trails leaving from the site.

Miss Chow’s Margaret River is a premium pan-Asian destination restaurant, set among the vines in Cowaramup. Here, region-fresh produce meets signature modern Asian flavours, with dishes designed to share alongside a curated list of estate, regional and international wines. With sweeping vineyard views, a private dining room, and spaces for weddings and large celebrations, it’s a dining experience where wine country charm meets Miss Chow’s style.

Margaret River Old Settlement offers an immersion in the life of the region’s early working families through history, artefacts and photography. Find the Museum on the forested banks of Margaret River right in town, in the original 1925 Bramley School and Group Settlement buildings. There is a great collection of paraphernalia and changing displays dedicated to the 1921 – 1935 time period. The grounds are dotted with farming implements, tools, carts, an old dairy, ‘dunny’ and a milk shed. The Hairy Marron Café next door is perfect for a cuppa after your visit. You can even set off to explore the local trails on one of their high-end hire bikes.

Margaret River Tuck Shop offers a modern Australian menu with a focus on bold flavours and fresh Western Australian produce. It highlights sustainable seafood, native, local ingredients and creative takes on classic dishes. You’ll love their strong pizza offering from a wood-fired oven alongside more refined mains and share plates. Their drinks list is spot on too: craft beers regularly rotating through their taps, fresh cocktails and local wines.

Discover fresh artistic finds from thoughtfully curated artists from Australia and around the globe at REDSEA Gallery. The gallery is easy to find on Margaret River’s main street in a 100-year-old heritage building. Add a REDSEA visit to your next Margaret River Region holiday itinerary for a fix of creative inspiration, and possibly even an art piece to always remind you of your stay in this glorious part of the world.

‘Swings’ in Margaret River captures all the laid back, jovial spirit of its Yallingup headquarters, right down to its wine barrel inspired interior and warm, friendly service. It’s the perfect place to rest weary feet and wind down after a long day exploring the region. Enjoy casual but comforting woodfired pizzas and modern Australian share food, Swings and Roundabouts wines, plus Swings locally brewed craft beer and a range of spirits. Swings is the locals’ local, where everyone is welcome.

The award-winning Margaret River Farmers Market is a weekly fixture and a must-do for fully immersing yourself in one of the most authentic local experiences. The market connects hard-working farmers within Margaret River (or just beyond; specifically within the South West region) with consumers. Shop according to the seasons, and know that you are supporting local, connecting to the community, lowering food miles and cutting out the middleman while you do it. The market took out the 2018 Delicious Awards Most Outstanding Farmers’ Market in Australia and boasts fresh food, cut flowers, coffee and cacao, with stallholders personally involved in the production of their food.

Offering something a bit different on top of the usual cellar door visit, Jarvis Estate pride themselves on complimentary tastings of premium wines, straight from the barrel, daily. They are a boutique, family-owned winery off the beaten track (but still just 10 minutes from Margaret River). A single vineyard, only 22 acres on vine, the team follow organic practices and produces wines with minimal intervention. Try their special oaked Semillon, Cabernet Franc, Limoncello or WTF (Wine That’s Fortified). They also offer off-grid camping.

Jesters Flat is a rural equestrian farm specialising in horse riding experiences on and off the property. The rustic country clubhouse and play area was designed for non-riding guests to enjoy themselves; there’s a campfire in winter and plenty of shady gardens to relax in over summer. For everyone else, this is the premium horse-riding adventure destination in the South West. Treks visit beaches, breweries, wineries and secluded waterholes with all equipment supplied, run by knowledgeable and experienced guides. Riders of all levels are welcome to spend some time with the herd of beautifully trained Australian stock horses.

Brown Hill Estate is a proudly, family-owned and run winery, nestled on a single site that lies 12 minutes from Margaret River, near the rustic village of Rosa Brook. The cellar door is set up within the winery itself and operated by members of the family, offering a real behind-the-scenes experience. See the winemaking process firsthand according to the comings and goings at different times of year. Try one of the three ranges in a wine tasting, opt for the full winery tour or barrel hall tasting. Let the family take you on a journey to learn why ”great wine is made in the vineyard”.

Step into the McHenry Hohnen Cellar Door – a relaxed and welcoming space built to bring their wines to life. Enjoy a guided tasting of their biodynamically farmed, single-vineyard wines, showcasing a true expression of Margaret River. Settle in with a glass or bottle and savour something seasonal from the Vintner’s Kitchen, made to complement what’s in your glass and what’s growing nearby. Vintners Wine Bar is a celebration of Margaret River’s winemaking history and the next chapter for one of its founding families. With cosy indoor spaces, a beautiful garden, pétanque court, local beer and cocktails, and a completely unpretentious vibe, Vintners is as fancy or as casual as you want it to be.

A second-generation family-owned estate in Margaret River, Voyager Estate sets the tone for your visit before you’ve even stepped inside. Lush gardens and rolling lawns lead you to the Cellar Door, housed in a white-washed Cape Dutch manor house and ringed by Estate vineyards, with the Marris beyond. Inside, you’ll find the base for Voyager Estate’s extensive wine tasting options, behind-the-scenes tours and immersive lunch experiences, with the luxurious yet intimate Wine Room as the focal point for anyone here for the wine.  The vineyard and winery are certified organic, cementing the reputation of their cabernet and chardonnay varieties.

A bushland sanctuary which offers the rare opportunity to get closer than you ever imagined to Australia’s powerful birds of prey. Join for one of the twice-daily flight displays, an awe-inspiring experience that allows you to observe the birds’ natural behaviours and hunting skills, while learning about conservation efforts to protect these majestic creatures in the wild. Go beak-to-cheek with an owl for the perfect photo opportunity, then take an easy walk along the 1km Bird of Prey Trail to meet the resident eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. New interactive signage highlights how Australian raptors are indicators of the Noongar six season changes, providing a fascinating educational opportunity for the whole family. Capes Raptor Centre cares for injured, orphaned and displaced raptors, and your admission price supports the centre’s rescue, rehabilitation and endangered species breeding program.

A true pioneer and one of the founding wineries of Margaret River, Cape Mentelle was one of the first in the region to offer behind-the-scenes experiences to guests. Their award-winning wines are defined by the vineyards’ pristine coastal location (it’s also the closest to the township itself!), unique soils and 50 years of viticultural history. The beautiful cellar door has a range of tour and tasting options, including picnics and wine flights in the native gardens. The famous outdoor movie cinema ‘Movies at Cape Mentelle’ is an iconic event on the summer calendar.

Margaret River Discovery Co specialises in personalised touring for people who ‘don’t do tours’, chaperoned by award-winning guide and local legend Sean Blocksidge. It’s luxury touring for nature and wine lovers aboard Sean’s Landrover Discovery 4WD – a maximum of six guests guarantees an intimate experience. Canoe the actual Margaret River (without getting dirty or wet). Visit the Cape to Cape Track, with a side of cliff views, wildlife spotting and lunch at Fraser Gallop Estate, including exclusive access into the winery and vineyard. Rated as the number one Margaret River tour experience on TripAdvisor for over 13 consecutive years, Sean also won Best Tour Operator at the 2024 and 2025 WA Tourism Awards.