While wine is the headline act, the best Margaret River tours reveal a region rich in natural wonders and gourmet delights. Here’s what else awaits beyond the cellar door.
A Foodie’s Paradise
Margaret River is one of Australia’s premier food regions. Think artisan chocolate, farmhouse cheese, fresh venison and marron (a local freshwater crayfish), craft beer, boutique distilleries and single-origin coffee. Gourmet long lunches among the vines are a highlight of any tour — and the cheese, as our cheese guide explains, is world-class.
Ancient Underground Wonders
Beneath the surface lie hundreds of limestone caves along the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge. Mammoth Cave, with its ancient fossils and dramatic chambers, and Lake Cave, with its mirror-still underground lake, are favourite stops — cool, otherworldly contrasts to the sunlit vineyards above.
Sweet Stops and Craft Brews
No visit is complete without the famous Margaret River chocolate factory, where the tastings are free and generous, or a pause at one of the region’s acclaimed craft breweries pouring fresh amid the vines. Boutique distilleries, a venison farm and roadside produce stalls add to the trail — there’s something delicious around almost every bend.
Cathedral Forests
The Boranup Karri Forest is unforgettable: towering pale-trunked karri trees, some over 60 metres tall, forming a natural cathedral. Driving or walking through it is one of the quiet magic moments of a Margaret River tour, and in spring the forest floor fills with wildflowers.
Wild Southern Coast
From the longest timber jetty in the Southern Hemisphere at Busselton to the mighty Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse — where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet — the coastline is spectacular. Whales pass by from May to December, and the surf beaches around Yallingup and Prevelly are among WA’s finest.
It All Comes Together
What makes Margaret River special is how close these worlds sit: you can taste a Wilyabrup Cabernet, descend into a cave, walk a karri forest and watch the sun set over the ocean all in one unhurried day. A local guide ties it together with the stories and timing that turn a checklist into a genuine experience — and there’s plenty here for non-drinkers too. Plan your visit with our 3-day itinerary.
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.
