Some people hesitate to book a Margaret River wine tour because of a few common misconceptions. Let’s clear them up so you can plan with confidence.
Myth 1: You Need to Be a Wine Expert
Not at all. Tours welcome complete beginners — curiosity is all you need. A good local guide explains what you’re tasting in plain, friendly language, so a first Chardonnay or Cabernet is just as enjoyable as your hundredth.
Myth 2: It’s Too Expensive
Our all-inclusive tour is $850 per person and covers accommodation, meals, tastings, cave entry and return transport from Perth. Once you add up what you’d spend doing it yourself — fuel, car hire, two nights’ accommodation, meals and cellar-door fees — it’s genuinely excellent value, with no surprise costs on the day.
Myth 3: It’s Just Drinking
Far from it. Between cellar doors you’ll explore limestone caves such as Lake and Mammoth, walk the towering Boranup karri forest, stand where two oceans meet at Cape Leeuwin, taste artisan cheese and chocolate, and in spring witness the wildflowers. Whales pass the coast from May to December too. It’s a full sensory experience, not just a day of tastings.
Myth 4: One Day Is Enough
The region is simply too rich for one day — you’d spend around six hours in the car for a couple of rushed stops. Three days lets you see it properly: wineries, caves, forest and coast at a relaxed pace, with two nights to actually unwind. We explain the difference in our guide to choosing the best tour.
Myth 5: Tours Are Rushed
Big coaches can feel like a conveyor belt, but our small-group tours are deliberately relaxed and unhurried, with time to linger over lunch, chat with a winemaker and enjoy each stop at its own pace. See the difference in our small-group versus big-bus comparison.
Myth 6: There’s Nothing for Non-Drinkers
Even if you’re not big on wine, there’s plenty to love — caves, the Boranup karri forest, Cape Leeuwin, Busselton Jetty, artisan cheese and chocolate, and spring wildflowers. Designated non-drinkers, foodies and nature lovers all have a wonderful time, which is exactly why a guided tour suits mixed groups so well.
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.
