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Margaret River Travel Guide: 296 reviews and 530 photos

South Western Australia

If you love secret coves and scuba diving... vineyards, art galleries brimming with local talent that will amaze and inspire you... then visit the Margaret River Region in southern Western Australia.

A little history before we go any further...

Vineyard

Alfred and Ellen Bussell pioneered the area in the 1800s. By the 1920s the industry consisted of logging and group settlement farms.

Margaret River is now world renowned for its excellence in viticulture (wine making).

Today, you can find dozens and dozens of fine wineries within a few kilometres of one another. The Margaret River wineries love to welcome visitors for wine tastings, meals in their first class restaurants, and a stroll around their beautiful grounds.

There is also plenty of other things to do in Margaret River, like swimming at the divine beaches, surfing at the world famous surf spots, and visiting the many arts and crafts shops.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Wine... Surf... Art... Parties...
Cons:The weekend ends too soon!
In a nutshell:More than Karri Forests and National Parks!

Last visit to Margaret River: Jan 2003
Intro Updated Sep 8, 2003
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Reviews (4)

Margaret River's Best Hotel! - Margaret River

Margaret River's Best Hotel! Hotels (1)

I'd be telling fibs if I said I'd stayed here... the reason I mention this place is because of the social atmosphere and... more travel advice

Margaret River Chocolate Factory! Things to Do (1)

Imagine being in a Chocolate Factory... chocolate everywhere!! Its all so delicious and sensational that at first its... more travel advice

The favours will assail your senses! Restaurants (1)

Established in 1999 by Jenny Spencer and Gary Cream, Vat 107 is unique in that is unites a little of the city to the... more travel advice

Wineries!! Off The Beaten Path (1)

This is a little collection of my favourite 'drops' and places to visit while cruising around this gorgeous part of... more travel advice

Comments (9)

Gillybob Jan 6, 2008 at 4:50 AM Report Abuse

I'll be here in June - thanks for the tips. Gillybob greetings
mtncorg Jun 28, 2005 at 3:40 PM Report Abuse

What about the kaurri forests? ;-] Nice tips on what else awaits at the end of the World!
CandS Jun 13, 2004 at 5:09 PM Report Abuse

Great page!! The chocolate factory sounds like a must see for sure...we might be going to Margaret River next month so I must keep that in mind! :)
shelnlin Apr 9, 2004 at 10:52 AM Report Abuse

Pity I never got down this far while I was in Perth, that Chocolate factory sounds devine and the wine... well I can only drool at the moment, maybe I can have a wine when I go to Bahrain next hahaha!!
ocean4me Mar 21, 2004 at 3:25 AM Report Abuse

Waves, wine & wonderful choccie. I must get back to this special place! Like the tips!
aussiedoug Feb 16, 2004 at 2:21 AM Report Abuse

Gr8 Wave, Gr8 Wines & now I read Gr8 choccies!!!! Why aren't I living there???? How did I miss the Chocolate Factory when we were there in 98 Duh! Come visit my Margaret River page for a superb sunset pic (said he so modestly LOL!)
phil_uk_net Oct 16, 2003 at 4:59 AM Report Abuse

I enjoy scuba diving, wine AND chocolate. Looks like I missed out by not going to Margaret River ...
dalestar Apr 25, 2003 at 8:31 PM Report Abuse

The picture leaves you breathless!
AGHIOS Apr 22, 2003 at 9:20 AM Report Abuse

Wow, there`s blue and theres BLUE....!!