Margaret River is a town located in the South West of Western
Australia, 277 kilometres (172 mi) south of Perth.
The town is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) inland from the Indian Ocean
and about halfway between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin.
The Margaret River Wine Growing Region extends about 120 kilometres
north-south from Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste and about 30
kilometres inland.
Several hundred caves are located near Margaret River, all of which are
located within the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. Six of these
caves are open to the public. The most famous cave is the
multi-chambered Mammoth Cave, which is located 21 kilometres south of
the town and contains fossils dating back more than 35,000 years.
The cave was first discovered by European settlers in 1850 and has been
open to the public since 1904. The cave can be explored by a
self-guided audio tour and is one of the few caves in Australia
offering partial disabled access. The other five caves within the area
that are open to the public are Jewel Cave, Lake Cave, Ngilgi Cave,
Calgardup Cave and Giants Cave. Many other caves can be accessed by
experienced cavers who possess a permit.
Accommodation in Margaret River
Things to do when staying in Margaret River
Boat ramp beach early swim & breakfast (seasonal) or
Sea
Gardens Cafe breakfast, lunch & dinner great place to
watch sunset
Berry
Farm tastings, lunch & afternoon tea
Matan's Gallery and Lodge Matan's Gallery and Lodge is a retreat where artists, friends and
supporters are able to stay, work, exhibit and relax.
Boranup
Gallery view some stunning peices of art & wood works
Voyager
Estate Winery beautiful rose garden open for lunch &
tastings
Leeuwin
Estate Winery home of the great Leeuwin Concert open for
lunch & tastings
Eagles
Heritage experience eagles up close
Cowaramup
Candy Cow homemade fudge
Margaret River
Fonti Farm cheese &
yoghurt factory
Olio
Bello olive oil tastings and lunch
Vasse
Felix Winery open for lunch 7 days
Brookland
Valley Winery Flutes Restaurant for lunch
Saracen
Estate & Duckstien Brewery lunch & tasting
Yallingup
Maze great for the kids and young at heart
Caves
House Yallingup, beautiful gardens & setting lunch or
dinner
Bunkers
Bay Cafe for lunch situated by sheltered sandy beach
More things to do, plus tours:
Busselton
Jetty experience (allow 1/2 day)
Award winning
Bush Tucker cave & canoe
tour (allow 4 hours on a seperate day, bookings essential)
Margaret River
Golf Course one of W. A.'s most
highly regarded country courses and beautiful natural setting.
Hanu
Day Spa a massage experience
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