Margaret River Experiences
Margaret River Region Information
World-class wine. Award-winning food. Epic surf. Towering forests. Ancient caves. The Margaret River Region packs it all into 135km between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin.
Vineyards, rolling farmland, wild coastline, and beaches that take your breath away — this is a region built for exploring.
The town of Margaret River sits at the heart of it all, just 9km inland. Follow the river to Prevelly and Surfers Point, home to legendary waves. Across the region, discover charming villages and lively towns, each with its own vibe.
Your Escape Starts Here
Sip, surf, hike, taste, or simply unwind — Margaret River is the kind of place that stays with you. Plan ahead and lock in the highlights. Choose from:
Wine & Brewery Tours – sample the region’s best drops
Cave Adventures – explore underground wonders
Whale Watching – unforgettable ocean encounters
Lighthouse Visits – history with a view
Margaret River Farmers Markets
Think fresh, think seasonal, think local. Margaret River regularly hosts its popular Farmers Markets for one and all to grab a fresh, tasty bargain with heaps of locally produced food and other goodies. Stalls are manned by the growers and producers themselves providing you with a diverse range of prime south west produce.
Time: Markets are open from 8am – 11.30pm, Every Saturday
Venue: Margaret River Adult Edulation Centre, Bussell Highway
Contact details: for more information visit the Margaret River Farmers Markets website.
Live Music at the Settlers Tavern
Settlers Tavern (locally known as “The Tav”) is one of Australia’s premier live entertainment venues with live gigs every Thursday to Sunday. It is also where country hospitality and generous meals combine with one of the best wine lists you will ever see – plus there are 16 beers on tap!
Venue: Settlers Tavern, Bussell Highway, Margaret River
Contact details: for more information please call Settlers Tavern on 9757 2398 or visit the Settlers Tavern website.
Whale Watching
Each year humpback and southern right whales make the long journey from Antarctica to the warm pristine waters of the Margaret River region. Flinders Bay in Augusta is the “first port of call” for many whales that come to feed, breed and play from June to September. Whale watching here is a very unique experience because it’s one of the few places in the world where you can observe Southern Right and Humpback whales interacting.
From September to December you can watch whales in the north of the Margaret River region in the sheltered Geographe Bay. Endangered Blue Whales have also been spotted here. Whale watching in the Margaret River region is a truly magical experience. You can spot these incredible creatures from many scenic vantage points (the binoculars at the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse are great) or get up close on a whale watching tour with Naturaliste Charters, Legend Charters, All Sea Charters and Albatross Charters.
Reader & Writers Festival
Held in Mid may, the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival has been established to celebrate the joy of reading and writing! This annual Festival provides an opportunity to sit back and let the authors’ stories wash over you, as well as a chance to put your own curly questions to them. Tickets also include workshops, guest speakers and a Festival Launch. There will be something for everyone, with a wide range of authors and literature styles. To book tickets, visit the Arts Margaret River official website.
Margaret River Gourmet Escape
The ‘Margaret River Gourmet Escape’ is a 3 day wine and food festival stirring attention in the global food and wine community and here is your invitation to find out more about sharing in this incredible event. Experience the most indulgent of holidays in the Margaret River Wine Region sharing your weekend with international chef’s in a stellar line up of international and Australian food and wine celebrities. Be entertained in our Gourmet Village, iconic vineyards, pristine beach locations and never before seen pop up lounge and cocktail bars.
Margaret River Open Studios
The Margaret River Region Open Studios is an annual week long event in April/May. This event is all about visiting studios, meeting artists who are not normally open to the public, viewing their works in progress and potentially purchasing original art. The event draws together a wide range of established artists as well as showcasing lesser known local talent. Painters, printmakers, sculptors, ceramicists, jewelers, photographers and textile artists will be among the many exhibitors, giving visitors the opportunity to meet with, talk to and see the artists at work. Throughout the 16 day period you can move from venue to venue, entry is free and it is a great day out for art collectors and enthusiasts alike. Each open studio will be clearly identified on a detailed map in the Event Catalogue which will be available online and widely distributed in the run up to the event.
Margaret River Pro
Get ready for the Margaret River Pro – a World Championship Tour event which sees the guaranteed participation of the top 32 ranked male and top 18 ranked female surfers in the world. The elevation of this event to WCT status puts Margaret River in line with 10 of the top surf locations in the world, including Hawaii’s Banzai Pipeline and Teahupoo in Tahiti.
