Local Favourites

Dillen Watson is Duty Manager at Forest Adventures South West. When he's not swinging through the trees, this local adventurer can be found at the region's best breweries or cruising the Cape to Cape. A straight talker, Dillen was upfront with his favourites. Dillen Watson…

It's her endless dedication to spices that drives Sarina Kamini. First and foremost a foodie, Sarina has worn a multitude of hats - writer, author, host of her own spice masterclass, and film producer. In a nutshell -  telling the stories of food through great…

Around ten years ago, Evan Gill and his wife were on a holiday in Margaret River and thought – this place is beautiful we’d love to live here one day. Fortunately, Evan Gill landed a job as the Estate Sommelier at Vasse Felix, turning the…

Minako Fukui moved to Margaret River from Osaka 20 years ago and has never looked back. She was welcomed into the Settler’s fold early on, with the local tavern helping to develop Min’s bar skills and then barista duties at their offshoot café Sidekick. Min…

Vanya Cullen is a woman of superlatives. Best….most….highest achieving… if there’s an award to win, she’ll have it covered. Vanya recently collected the Halliday ‘Winemaker of the Year’ Award and won the Australian Woman in Wine ‘Winemaker of the Year’ Award 2019. Sitting down with…

Cultural Custodian and local Wadandi man Josh Whiteland spent his childhood growing up on the beaches of Busselton and Dunsborough, and camping along the Blackwood River during Marron season. Today, Josh runs Koomal Dreaming and Cape Cultural Tours, where he shares his passion for native…