Think you’ve seen all the Margaret River Region has to offer? Buckle up, you're just getting started.
The Margaret River Region is praised for its wineries and pristine beaches, and for good reason. But beyond its usual highlights is a wealth of treasures waiting to be discovered.
Let curiosity guide you to uncover hidden gems and authentic experiences. From cultural immersion to nature-based adventures, get your hands dirty, your feet wet, and all your senses sated.
Here are some unique ways to explore the region differently.
Connect with one of the world’s oldest living cultures and the rich history of the region with Koomal Dreaming. Guided by Wadandi custodian Josh ‘Koomal’ Whiteland, learn about traditional bush foods, medicinal plants and ancient stories that have been passed down through generations. Josh’s tour will also lead you down to the ancient Ngilgi Cave. Marvel at stunning crystal formations while hearing Dreaming stories and melodies from Josh’s didgeridoo.
Walk Talk Taste Margaret River will have you hot footing it to discover some of Margaret River’s foodie gems. Share in the region’s best food and wine as well as its stories, secrets, and surprises with your host Kellie. The brunch tours will have you grazing your way through local produce, wines and more, or for an unforgettable night of dinner, wine, and cocktails with a Giniversity masterclass, choose the evening tour.
Explore beyond the farm gates, meet the makers, and even some furry and feathered friends with Forage Safaris. The seasonal private tours and tastings take guests to olive groves, trout and marron farms, lavender farms, fruit orchards, vineyards, dairy farms and more.
Vineyard tours are a terrific way to immerse yourself in the growing and winemaking process. Swings & Roundabouts’ Swings Backyard Stories Experience starts with a vineyard tour before enjoying a share-style grazing feast accompanied by their premium Backyard Stories Wines.
Play winemaker for a day with Clairault Streicker’s Wine Blending Experience. Measure and mix your own estate-grown Margaret River wine and learn the theory behind the process. Once you have blended your perfect drop, enjoy your creation alongside their three-course lunch.
Passel Estate’s Nature & Wine Walk takes you on a private tour of their bushland conservation sanctuary, tasting their wines along the way. Learn about the flora and fauna that are a part of their vineyard ecosystem, including the family of critically endangered western ringtail possums that have been reintroduced to the estate.
Explore the natural beauty of the region on horseback with Jesters Flat. There are tours for beginners and more experienced riders. Get up close with nature, discovering country lanes and national parks through one of the most tranquil forms of transport – horseback.
Discover the rugged Western Australian coastline or interact with the local fauna that comes out at night on a Nocturnal Tour with South West Eco Discoveries. Owners Ryan and Mick White are South West born and bred, making for unique guided insights into the environment, geography, and history of Geographe Bay and Cape Naturaliste.
With 40 years living in the region under his belt, Hank Durlik of Margaret River Exposed will show you the best spots and hidden gems. Once inside his 4wd, you will access secluded spots rich in wildlife and vistas while sampling seasonal local produce. Complimentary tuition for wildflower and landscape photography included!
Book the only tour that cruises the lower Blackwood River with Augusta River Tours. See black swans, pelicans, cormorants, terns, oystercatchers, ospreys, white-breasted sea eagles and migratory birds on the Hardy Inlet. Your guide and skipper, Graeme Challis, is an Augusta local who loves sharing his wealth of South West lore
For those looking for equal parts adventure with relaxation, Eclipse Expeditions offers eco-conscious, luxury and all-inclusive sailing adventures. Operating from December to March, see the region from an offshore perspective with their two and three-night South West Safari voyages.
Untamed Escapes’ passionate guides also double as storytellers, offering 1–10-day small group and exclusive private tours. Whether you’re after camping adventures, luxury gourmet getaways, wellness retreats, wildlife and conservation, they’ll handcraft experiences to suit you for the ultimate insider’s tour.
Tick off all your Margaret River Region bucket list items in one hit with Margaret River Discovery Co. Paddle down a tranquil section of the Margaret River, have a 4WD adventure, hike a section of the Cape to Cape Track, discover an ancient waterhole with resident marron and wildlife, and indulge in a private wine tasting at an exclusive working winery. All in one day!
Start with a 10-minute Taste of Flight with Scenic Helicopters and you’ll soon be booking more. Experienced pilot Jackson McLeod is an engaging guide, a local through and through, and he knows all the best coastal and rural treasures you can’t reach by car. Our tip? Be brave and fly without the doors – it’s well worth the incredible views. Scenic also offers heli-fishing, brewery, and winery tours.
