Margaret river

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Three hours south of Perth you can discover a land where rolling AT A GLANCE Margaret River (TRAVEL TIME) vineyards sit against a magnificent backdrop of ocean and forest. >> Drive Perth – Margaret River (3 hours) Geographically isolated and spectacular, Margaret River is a region by the sea - specialising in fine wine, memorable regional cuisine and spectacular scenery. Discover white sand beaches, karri forests and limestone caves all within easy reach of luxury accommodation and a multitude of fine dining choices.

LEEUWIN ESTATE

Margaret River experiences the unique Leeuwin has earned an international combination of a Mediterranean climate, reputation for producing outstanding , maritime influence and ancient gravel-loam and is also home to a private art gallery and soils making it ideal for growing Cabernet an award-winning restaurant. Sauvignon and . Over 40 wineries are producing world renowned wines on this >> Visit the cellar door for an informal food stunning coast. and wine matching experience. >> In the estate’s art gallery view more than 100 paintings from Australia’s Leeuwin Estate is a family winery that leading contemporary artists that have celebrates fine wine, food and its long been commissioned to feature on the Art association with the arts. Series labels. >> Sample the district’s best produce matched with estate wine at Leeuwin Restaurant.

VASSE FELIX

Vasse Felix was established in 1967 and is >> Encounter the flora and fauna of the region Margaret River’s founding wine Estate. It on a walking tour along the nearby Cape to is regarded as one of Australia’s draw-card Cape track followed by winery destination experiences and includes a and lunch. restaurant, cellar door and art gallery. >> Take a behind the scenes peek at winemaking at Margaret River’s Vasse Felix produced Margaret River’s first founding wine estate on the Vasse in 1972 and the wines Felix Original experience. maintain a reputation as regional and national benchmarks.

>> Step into the world of food and wine matching with a Vasse Felix epicurean experience. VOYAGER ESTATE

Voyager Estate is a gleaming vision of >> Take your place at a guided tasting session. manicured hedges, carefully designed >> Tour the estate to see Australia’s largest gardens, and orderly vineyards where the underground barrel cellar. team are devoted to the production of outstanding wines skillfully matched with >> Settle in for a full degustation menu, order the finest local produce. the Mixed Flights to try different food and wine pairings, or book ahead for a high tea. Voyager Estate hosts regular in depth masterclasses focusing on iconic Margaret River wines including Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.

CAPE LODGE

One of Australia’s finest gourmet >> Explore manicured parkland and lakes and establishments and private boutique hotel, the private vineyard producing Sauvignon Cape Lodge sits within 40 acres on its own Blanc and Shiraz exclusively for guests of vineyard in the heart of Margaret River wine the hotel. country. >> Roll your sleeves up at the Gourmet Retreat and hands-on cooking school. Reminiscent of a country estate, the lodge has 22 romantically secluded rooms, a quaint >> Hike one of the many trails of the Cape two-bedroom cottage and a magnificent five Naturaliste National Park, join the locals at bedroom private luxury residence. the beach for a surfing lesson or canoe on the Margaret River.

MARGARET RIVER CAPE TO CAPE WALK

The newest member of Great Walks of >> See the turquoise waters, red rocks and Australia, this luxury guided hike is operated white sand of the Margaret River coast. by Walk into Luxury. Taking in 41km (25mi) >> Enjoy stunning wildflowers in Spring. of the highlights of this spectacular coastal track, walkers will experience beaches, coastal >> Taste the region’s local food and wine cliffs, caves, and Karri forests. Accommodation every step of the way including degustation is in the stunning Injidup Spa Retreat dining at Cape Lodge and Will’s overlooking the Indian Ocean where guests Domain winery. can rest and enjoy their private plunge pools. SUGGESTED TRIP EXTENSIONS

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True North, The Kimberley Long regarded as one of Australia’s outstanding adventure tourism experiences, a True North cruise is activity based and designed for the most discerning traveller who wishes to experience one of Australia’s most remote, awe-inspiring and otherwise difficult to access coastal regions.

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This itinerary has been designed to connect travellers with unique and compelling experiences aligned to their specific interests – world class golf courses, exclusive guided walks, beyond the cellar door winery experiences and signature luxury lodges that each define Australia’s hospitality and diversity of experience.