Of course the Margaret River Region is famed for producing incredible wine, but there are some occasions when only a cocktail will do. 

Whether you prefer a martini or a classic G&T, a self-guided tour of the region’s gin distilleries offers an opportunity to get a new view of the idea of terroir while discovering the unique characters and flavours of the region’s townships.

Read on for the Margaret River Region’s gin guide. 

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The Grove Distillery

A talk and taste tour at The Grove Distillery is a good way to get an insight into what goes on behind the bottle. The copper still is at the heart of the operation, where gin is part of a broader expression of spirits and liqueurs. There’s accommodation onsite if the tastings get too intense, and a café where food is designed to be easy and cocktail-friendly. Wilyabrup is in the middle of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste coastline and so makes this an easy stop on the way north, or heading south during a regional exploration. And pizza in the café will keep the kids happy!

491 Metricup Road, Wilyabrup. Open daily for tastings 9am to 5pm.

The Grove Gin Martini Margaret River Region
The first distillery to be established in the Margaret River Region would be a sensible start to your gin exploration. Photo: Supplied
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West Winds Gin

Uniquely Australian, West Winds Gin is the company behind the joint-venture distillery West Winds Tavern, located in the heart of Cowaramup. The Tavern’s quickly become a Cowie township centrepiece since it opened its doors, ready to mend cocktail cravings infused by a hot day on the coast. Speaking of, West Wind’s use of the region’s pristine water and natural botanicals – including sea parsley, bush tomatoes and Davidson plums – contributes to a gin named for the breeze that kicks in off the Indian Ocean. Tastings are available in the distillery, and bookings are essential for groups 8+.

29 Hasluck Street, Cowaramup. Distillery open Monday, Thursday – Sunday, 11:30am-5pm, Tavern open Thursday – Monday, 11:30am – 8pm

West Winds Gin
West Winds has been a pioneer producer of exceptional spirits that celebrate the unique botanicals of this ancient land. Photo: Supplied
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Margaret River Distilling Company

Tucked away in the trees a stone’s throw from the Margaret River itself, the Margaret River Distilling Company (now Limeburners & Giniversity in Margaret River) embodies the low-key elegance and uniquely environmental spirit of the Margaret River township. Tours here are an incredible way to become familiar with the gin-making process: gin blending classes are a highlight, and an in-depth explanation of the history of botanicals means a new appreciation for the spirit. The gins themselves are blended to tell the story of quiet forest, striking coastline and the history of our region’s vines. Native botanicals weave in a strong sense of place, and Australia’s first hemp gin speaks to the township’s strong rooting in sustainable practice.

Maxwell Street (off Carters Road near the corner of Bussell Highway). Open Sunday to Thursday 10am to 6pm, and Friday to Saturday 10am to 7pm.

Ginversity
Enrol at Margaret River Distilling Company's Ginversity and learn how to blend your own signature gin. Photo: Supplied
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Wise Eagle Bay

Perched in the heart of the Wise Family’s 60-hectare ocean-vistas property, Wise Eagle Bay crafts premium gin and spirits, which are produced and hand-bottled on site. Enjoy a fabulous beverage on the Wise property, overlooking both the vines and the ocean. Not only is Wise using its own chardonnay and other grape varieties grown at the scene, but Captain Barnacles, Tom, and Jetty (the three custom-built 380-litre column stills), pristine rainwater, and other traditional distilling methods are also chipping in on the process.

237 Eagle Bay Road, Eagle Bay. Open daily 10am-5pm.

Wise Wine
At Wise, your refreshing drink comes with an unmatched view. Photo: Supplied
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Beyond Distilling

Winemaker and Distiller Greg Garnish has paired with Josh Kennedy and Chris Masten to develop gins that define country and origin. Beyond Distilling’s award-winning vodkas and gins are made from ingredients sourced within 500km of Perth, making them one of the lowest food mile gin producers in the country. View the Busselton distillery in action, with their talented distillers working the still, bottling and blending daily.

6 Bradman St, Busselton. Open daily 12pm-5pm.

Beyond Distilling
Beyond Distilling are committed to sourcing local ingredients for their gins. Photo: Supplied
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Wild Lot Distillery

At Wild Lot Distillery, sustainability and innovation take centre stage. Founded by a female distiller in Karridale and family-owned, Wild Lot’s debut release, Fortuna Gin, celebrates the beauty of farm-fresh botanicals with every sip. Each bottle comes with a thyme-seed swing tag to grow your own garnish, and the distillery’s refill program ensures sustainability continues long after your first pour. Small but mighty, the distillery focuses on quality, creating a distinct, bold, and memorable sensory experience.

764 Brockman Hwy, Karridale. Open daily 11am-5.30pm.

Wild Lot Gin
Plant your own garnish with Fortuna Gin's fabulous thyme-seed swing tag. Photo: Jasmine Ann Gardiner

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