Margaret River is a town located in the South West of Western Australia, 277 kilometres (172 mi) south of Perth.
The town is 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) inland from the Indian Ocean at a point 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 that date back over 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.
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 sunsetPrevelly Park (Main Break) watch surfers in action & sunset with wine & nibbles.
Berry Farm tastings, lunch & afternoon tea
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Augusta where the Indian & Southern oceans meet
Augusta Bakery for lunch or Colour Patch Cafe for fish & chips by the rivermouth
Hamelin Bay see the giant stingrays by the jetty
Caves Jewel, Lake & Mammoth 3 very different caves
Scenic drive through Boranup Forest
Boranup Gallery view some stunning peices of art & wood works
Redgate Beach great fishing, surfing & swimming
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
North Trip
Cowaramup Candy Cow homemade fudge
Margaret River Fonti Farm cheese & yoghurt factory
Margaret River Chocolate Factory say no more!
Ellensbrook Homestead heritage listed cottage
Olio Bello olive oil tastings and lunch
Bettenay Wines different wine tasting with a Margaret River character. Prideau's guests receive a complimentary bottle of Verjuice when visiting cellar door.
Vasse Felix Winery open for lunch 7 days
Brookland Valley Winery Flutes Restaurant for lunch
Saracen Estate & Duckstien Brewery lunch & tasting
Laurance Winery great building and gardens tasting & nibbles
Yallingup Maze great for the kids and young at heart
Caves House Yallingup, beautiful gardens & setting lunch or dinner
Wises Winery overlooks Geograph Bay, lunch
Bunkers Bay Cafe for lunch situated by sheltered sandy beach
More things to do & tours:
Busselton Jetty experience (allow 1/2 day)
Whale watching tours are available (seasonal)
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
