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
1. What’s your favourite beach ?
Point Picquet. It’s a lovely spot to relax and you might even see the whales cruising past.
2. Where do you always take your visitors?
This might become a theme in my answers but we always take people to The Beerfarm. It’s my favourite spot to have a beer and sit in the sun. And it’s also a dog-friendly venue which is always a bonus.
3. Top three local food experiences ?
Now that is a very tough question. There are so many options within the region. I think top for me would be Little Fish near Yallingup – great food and great people. Up there will also be Fishbone Wines and Morries in Margaret River.
4. Your personal wine or beer recommendation?
Hard to narrow down between The Eagle Bay Kolsch and The Beerfarm’s Aussie Lager. Tough choice but both will get me through any afternoon perfectly. If I’m choosing wine it is anything from Churchview Estate.
5. Best fun in the region without spending a cent ?
I’m partial to a bushwalk at Cape Naturaliste. The whale lookout is a great way to start your day. There are also heaps of other walks around there as well running between Cape Nat and Sugarloaf Rock that are suitable for all levels. The view really is second to none.
6. Favourite time of year ?
Most might say summer but I think the best weather is definitely through Autumn. Plus the salmon running makes for a few fun filled days fishing.
7. Best place to watch the sunset ?
Sugarloaf Rock. It’s a special spot with a magic sunset.
8. You can’t leave the Margaret River Region without doing what…?
Well besides visiting us out here at Forest Adventures, has to be walking the Jetty in Busselton. You have not done the Margaret River Region if you haven’t walked the length of the jetty.
Live Like a Local and Discover Dillen Watson’s Favourites
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4.6 From $14
Busselton Jetty
Monday - Sunday: 8:30 AM until 6:00 PMGreat For: Child Friendly,Nature & Wildlife Spotting,Scenic Spot,Sunny Day3L Queen St, Busselton WA 6280
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Beerfarm
Venue Sunday-Thursday 11am-6pm Friday 11am-9pm Saturday 11am-7pm Kitchen Sunday-Thursday 11am-4pm Friday 11am-3pm Raise the Steaks 5pm-8pm Saturday 11am-5pm Slip n Slide December - April only Saturday-Sunday 11am-2pm School holidays 11am-2pm everydayGreat For: Cellar Sales,Child Friendly,Dine In,Dog Friendly,Outdoor Playground,Vegan Beer177 Gale Rd, Metricup WA 6280
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4.4
Fishbone Wines
Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM until 4:30 PMGreat For: Cellar Sales,Dine In,Seated Tastings,Takeaway,Vegan Wines422 Harmans Mill Rd, Wilyabrup WA 6280
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4.8
Forest Adventures South West
Monday: 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday - Sunday: 9:00 AM until 5:00 PMGreat For: Adrenalin Activities,Children's Attraction,High Ropes & Rock Climbing & Zip Lining,Outdoor Playground,Sunny Day12 Ludlow Park Rd, Busselton WA 6280
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Eagle Bay Brewing Co
7 days a week from 11 am to 5 pm.Great For: Cellar Sales,Child Friendly,Dine In,Fireplace,Outdoor Playground,Seated Tastings236 Eagle Bay Rd, Naturaliste WA 6281
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4.5
Morries
Monday to Friday 5pm - 9pm for takeaway only (Temporary arrangement)Great For: Dine In,WiFi2/149 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River WA 6285
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4.5
Cape Naturaliste
Great For: Free,Scenic SpotCape Naturaliste, Naturaliste WA 6281
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Sugarloaf Rock
Open 24 HoursGreat For: Birdwatching,Child Friendly,Free,Scenic Spot,Walking & HikingSugarloaf Rd, Naturaliste WA 6281