Margaret River

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From touring vineyards and wineries to relaxing on some of the best beaches in Western Australia’s southwest, this town offers a variety of exciting pursuits.

Wineries, beaches, forests and gourmet food and drink are some of Margaret River's biggest attractions. Situated in the eponymous wine region, this small town is surrounded by picturesque splendour. Go for countryside walks, relax on a beach and sample premium wines in the places where they are made.

Begin your visit with a walk down the town’s long main street, which is lined with cafés, boutiques, galleries and curiosity shops. On Saturday mornings, stock up on fresh produce from the farmers market.

Stop by the Margaret River Gallery to see the work of emerging local and national artists. Extend your wanderings further, by taking a stroll along tracks that run by the river and through the nearby forest.

Make time to visit a few of the area’s other natural attractions. Just 20 minutes outside of Margaret River are Lake Cave and Mammoth Cave, large subterranean spaces that are part of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. View spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations.

Head out to one of the beaches near the town for sunbathing and watersports. There are several good surfing spots in the vicinity, including Surfer's Point in Prevelly, about a 10-minute drive from Margaret River.

When you want to try some of the wines that the Margaret River Wine Region is so famous for, you’ll find many within easy reach of the town. These include the Voyager Estate Winery, Leeuwin Estate and Xanadu Winery. Go to cellar door tasting sessions, learn how the wines are made and stay for something to eat in the wineries’ restaurants. The centre of Margaret River also offers a number of good dining spots.

Reach the town and its wineries and natural attractions by flying into the international airport at Perth. From there, you can drive to Margaret River in about 3 hours. Alternatively, arrive by taxi, bus, coach or airport shuttle.

Margarets in Town Apartments
Margarets in Town Apartments
3.5 out of 5
6 Tunbridge Street, Margaret River, WA
The price is RM516 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
RM516
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Margaret River. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Great accommodation in a fabulous location close to everything you need."

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2024

Margarets in Town Apartments
Stay Margaret River
Stay Margaret River
4 out of 5
78 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River, WA
The price is RM667 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
RM667
per night
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Margaret River. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (659 reviews)
"Staff & Service"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Stay Margaret River
Margaret River Resort
Margaret River Resort
4 out of 5
40 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River, WA
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Margaret River. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (563 reviews)
"Location is great!"

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2024

Margaret River Resort
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Riverview Tourist Park
Riverview Tourist Park
2 out of 5
8 Willmott Ave, Margaret River, WA
Stay at this campground in Margaret River. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (412 reviews)
Always nice and clean
"The self contained chalets were perfect for our weekend stay. A really nice quiet holiday park."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2024

Riverview Tourist Park
Waterfall Cottages
Waterfall Cottages
4 out of 5
245 Kevill Road East, Margaret River, WA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly cottage in Margaret River. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a library. Popular attractions Gloucester Park and Leeuwin-Naturaliste ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (187 reviews)
"Nice and quiet, plenty of room in the cottage and in the garden around. Wifi was a bit of a problem. Overall a very lovely stay."

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2024

Waterfall Cottages
Smiths Beach Resort
Smiths Beach Resort
5 out of 5
67 Smiths Beach Road, Yallingup, WA
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Busselton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Smiths Beach and Canal Rocks are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (468 reviews)
"Infinity pool and seating area fantastic."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Smiths Beach Resort
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Verified traveller
11 Mar 2020

Highly recommend Margaret River Discovery tour with Sean Blocksidge Brilliant day and a great way to discover Margaret River area

5/5 - Excellent

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12 Feb 2020

Good for shopping & eating

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
7 Dec 2019

Excellent base for exploring various aspects of the region and the wineries in particular.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
19 Apr 2019

À good place for nature lovers, wine amateurs

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
21 Mar 2019

Beautiful area, lots of fantastic wineries, very friendly people.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
6 Mar 2019

Margaret River is delightful town with plenty to see and do. Enjoyed visiting 'Cowtown', Chocolate Factory and Bootleg Brewery. Also lighthouse at Cape Leuwin where the two oceans meet.