Margaret River Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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 CaveOpens in a new window, 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 RegionOpens in a new window is so famous for, you’ll find many within easy reach of the town. These include the Voyager Estate Winery, Leeuwin Estate and Xanadu WineryOpens in a new window. 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 PerthOpens in a new window. 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 ₹9,938 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹9,938
₹10,932 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Margaret River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Excellent location - great sized apartment. Perfect for what we needed. Awesome bath. Kitchen light not working, but apart from that, it was great."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Margarets in Town Apartments
Grande Escape Resort

Grande Escape Resort

4 out of 5
78 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River, WA
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Margaret River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (789 reviews)
"The only property we have encountered where welcoming and smoothening music was playing on the smart TV when we entered the hotel room. It was almost magical. The room is spacious, clean and generously stocked with many comfortable pillows. Amazing service, easy parking and great well maintained ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Grande Escape Resort
Margaret River Tourist Park

Margaret River Tourist Park

4 out of 5
44 Station Road, Margaret River, WA
Stay at this 4-star holiday park in Margaret River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (545 reviews)
"Fully equipped for cooking etc"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Margaret River Tourist Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Riverview Tourist Park

Riverview Tourist Park

2 out of 5
8 Willmott Ave, Margaret River, WA
Stay at this campsite in Margaret River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Jahroc Galleries and Margaret River Farmers Market ...
9/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)
Good choice
"All good. Lovely area by the river with a walking trail"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Riverview Tourist Park
Margarets Forest

Margarets Forest

4 out of 5
96 Bussell Highway, Margaret River, WA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Margaret River. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jahroc Galleries and Brewhouse Margaret ...
9/10 Wonderful! (425 reviews)
"Interesting bathroom setup but it works. Comfortable and spacious, clean and welcoming."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Margarets Forest
Peppermint Brook Cottages

Peppermint Brook Cottages

3.5 out of 5
12 Mann Street, Margaret River, WA
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Margaret River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Gloucester Park and Jahroc Galleries are located ...
Good value for money
"Perfectly adequate fot a short stay. Accom is a bit dated but perfectly adequate."

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2022

Peppermint Brook Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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

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Good for shopping & eating

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

5/5 - Excellent

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À good place for nature lovers, wine amateurs

5/5 - Excellent

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

5/5 - Excellent

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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.

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