Three days is the sweet spot for experiencing Margaret River properly. Here’s how to make the most of it — the same relaxed flow our 3-day Margaret River wine tour follows.
Day 1: Arrival, Coast & First Pours
Travel south from Perth through rolling farmland and tall forest, roughly a three-hour journey. Stretch your legs on the Busselton Jetty — the longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere — enjoy a relaxed lunch, then ease into wine country with your first tasting before checking in to your accommodation.
Day 2: The Heart of Wine Country
This is the big one: a full day across the Wilyabrup and Wallcliffe cellar doors, tasting benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon and elegant Chardonnay. Descend into a limestone cave such as Lake or Mammoth Cave, sample farmhouse cheese, and wind through the Boranup karri forest, with a long lunch among the vines.
Day 3: Wildflowers, Capes & Home
Explore seasonal wildflowers (spectacular in spring) and stand at Cape Leeuwin, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet beneath Australia’s tallest mainland lighthouse. Enjoy a final lunch before the scenic return to Perth.
Tips to Get the Most From Three Days
Pace yourself — drink water between tastings and eat well at lunch so you enjoy every stop. Buy your favourite bottles as you go rather than trying to remember them later, and don’t feel you must finish every pour; the spittoon is there for a reason. Let your guide know your tastes early so they can steer you to the wines and stops you’ll love most.
What to Pack for Three Days
The maritime climate can serve up sun, sea breeze and a passing shower in a single day, so bring comfortable layers, closed walking shoes for cellar doors and caves, and a light jacket year-round. Leave a little room in your bag for the bottles you’ll inevitably buy. Our packing guide has the full checklist.
Why Three Days Works
A single day can only scratch the surface — six hours in the car for a couple of rushed stops. Three days lets you slow down, unwind and actually absorb the region, from the cellar doors to the coast. See why in our comparison of guided tours versus self-drive.
Experience it yourself on our signature tour. Our small-group 3-day Margaret River wine tour from Perth includes six wineries, cave and wildflower tours, cheese tastings, meals and accommodation — all from just $850 per person. Call 1300 456 788 or enquire online to book today.
