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Explore other wine regions with our series of travel guides for wine lovers! www.cellarmasters.com.au/travelguides PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2018 Margaret River In a relatively short space of time, Margaret River has grown to become a powerhouse of . The first commercial vineyard planting was in 1967, and the region’s strength lies in its quality. Margaret River is a relatively – Australia’s premium small producer of Australian wine “on the national scale, but the region produces a massive 20% of the country’s premium wine.

wine region The region also draws interest because no two wines are the same. The pristine environment has a variety of microclimates, but overall the climate is considered Mediterranean-like thanks to the maritime influence. In fact,

comparisons are often drawn to the famous Bordeaux region, except that Margaret River is twice as lucky when it comes to rainfall.

The vineyards enjoy everyday warmth tamed by cooling winds from the Indian and Southern Oceans. The region has the country’s lowest mean temperature range and the most even warmth throughout the growing season. As a result, Margaret River produces elegant,“ medium bodied reds that are fine in flavour and have the potential to age superbly. is the most widely planted, followed by Shiraz and . White lovers can also expect superb Semillon blends as well as mouth filling, intensely flavoured .

Christine Ricketts Cellar Director

Please note: Prices and information correct at the date of publication based on publicly available information. It is always best to contact the supplier directly to ensure the information presented in this guide remain accurate.

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Best time to visit journey offers stunning views and scenery, Margaret River is known for its four distinct with lots of interesting towns to stop along Take time out in nature seasons and visitors can enjoy the region the way. Margaret River is also a perfect place to take some time out. At the Lake and Jewel Cave year round. Summer has little rainfall with you can see highly decorative limestone and crystal formations and the towering Boranup the hot days usually cooled by afternoon Expect stunning wines Margaret River’s premium reputation is Karri Forest is home to the third largest tree species. breezes. Winters are mild with plenty widespread. This means that if you only of glorious sunny days and its just cool manage to stop at a handful of wineries, enough in the evenings to enjoy a log fire. If you can be assured you’ll still have the you make the trip in spring or autumn, you’ll opportunity to taste a selection of top quality enjoy lovely warm weather with plenty of wines. sunny days. Relax with a beer Visit from Perth While Margaret River is renowned for the Only a three-hour drive south of Perth, quality of its wine, the region is also a great Margaret River is a destination many spot for beer drinkers. There’s plenty of visitors combine with a trip to Perth. The breweries to visit, many of them award drive there is also part of the fun. The winning, and some of them make delicious ciders as well.

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100+ cellar doors While Margaret River is considered a boutique wine region, there is no shortage of cellar doors. With over 200 vineyards and more than 150 wineries, wine lovers are spoiled for choice. A vibrant coastal town The town the region is named after, Margaret River, is known for its restaurants and art galleries, providing an interesting and vibrant base during your stay. During the day the town is bustling with cafes, gourmet and curiosity shops, boutiques, and galleries. At night, the town comes alive with fantastic foodie restaurants, wine bars and pubs with live music. Make time for a sunset If you’ve travelled from the east coast, make sure you take time out one evening to enjoy a West Australian sunset. You can watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean at Surfer’s Point in Bring your surfboard Prevelly, which is only 10 minutes’ drive away from Margaret River. The surf breaks near Margaret River are legendary so if you’re the surfing kind, don’t Stock up on local produce forget to pack your surfboard. There are around 40 surf breaks to choose from, so Dinner at one of the restaurants isn’t the only opportunity you’ll have to enjoy the everyone from beginners and pros can be confident of catching a wave. magnificent food of the region. You can stock up on fresh local produce at the weekly Farmers’ Markets held every Saturday morning.

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By car Margaret River is a three-hour drive south of Perth. The most direct route is via the Kwinana Freeway, which becomes the Forrest Highway. Follow the signs to Bunbury then Busselton, travelling via the Bussell Highway. For a more scenic inland route take the South Western Highway, which will add an extra half an hour to your trip.

By bus South West Coach Lines connects Perth to Margaret River departing daily from the City Bus Port, and the Domestic and International Airports in Perth. TransWA also operates a daily bus service from East Perth. www.southwestcoachlines.com.au Swan Valley www.transwa.wa.gov.au By Electric Highway The RAC Electric Highway® is a network of publicly accessible electric vehicle fast-charging DC and AC stations located PERTH between Perth and Augusta in . It’s the first of its kind in Australia and allows you to travel in the most sustainable and efficient way possible around this famous wine region. www.rac.com.au/about-rac/advocating-change/sustainability/ electric-highway

By Plane Perth Airport is serviced by over 20 international, domestic and Geographe regional airlines, making it easy to travel to from within Australia and beyond.

Organised tours Margaret River If you’d like to sit back and relax and let someone else do the organising and driving, there is a range of wine tours on offer from various tour operators in the region. Many incorporate the region’s fine food while others will give you the opportunity to Great Southern see behind the scenes at a winery. For a list of tour operators, visit: www.margaretriver.com/eat-drink/wine-tours/ for a list of tour operators.

Page 6 | | Page 7 Yallingup Cheese Company Cabin Fever Festival The Yallingup Cheese Company produces hand In lively Margaret River the locals don’t crafted cheeses using certified organic jersey 5 Happenings let winter get them down. Every July they 5 Local Produce milk sourced from a small dairy in the Metricup hold the Cabin Fever Festival to put a district. All of the milk received at the cheesery hold on hibernation. The event runs over Favourites is used for cheese production that day, which 10 days and includes chocolate, cheese Port Geographe Blessing of the helps preserve the fresh milk flavours. You and coffee appreciation, wine dinners, Fleet and Whale Festival can purchase their products at select retailers, degustation menus, bonfires, brews, live The Margaret River Chocolate North of Margaret River in Busselton, the restaurants and cafés around the region. music and more. Port Geographe Blessing of the Fleet and Factory 1017 Wildwood Road, Yallingup Whale Festival is a great day out for the www.cabinfeverfest.com.au The Margaret River Chocolate Company’s 08 9755 2121 whole family. Held in September, a decorated original factory in the Margaret River region was opened in 1999 and is one of the most boat procession welcomes the whale season Margaret River Dairy Company popular tourist destinations in Western and the marina jetties are open to the public The Margaret River Dairy Company’s origins Australia. It sells an amazing range of with live music, market stalls, food and drink, go back to 1966 when a group of Italian artisan chocolate products, with free entry and free and whale watching tours. cheesemakers began selling their farmhouse tastings, as well as viewing windows to see www.margaretriver.com/event/port- and ricotta cheeses in a small store in suburban the products being made. geographe-blessing-of-the-fleet-whale- Perth. Today you can visit them daily and festival 415 Harman’s Mill Rd, Metricup experience their delicious range of yoghurts, Ph: 08 9755 6555 brie, camembert and cheddars. 8063 Bussell Hwy, Metricup Margaret River Gourmet Escape Ph: 08 9750 6600 Held each November, the Margaret South West Beer Festival River Gourmet Escape is a unique event In February each year, The South West Craft attracting local, national and international Beer Festival brings together a record number visitors to enjoy a food and wine three day of breweries from Mandurah in the north festival program. Since 2012 the event has right through to the south coast of Denmark, attracted 100,000 passionate wine lovers allowing beer enthusiasts to experience the sharing in the unique flavours, incredible best of the region’s awesome craft beer, all in landscapes, and fun atmosphere of the one place. Expect over 130 craft brews and festival, including the opportunity to see ciders on tap! your favourite food and wine celebrities. www.swbeerfest.com.au/ The Margaret River Fudge Factory www.gourmetescape.com.au CREDIT: RUSS ORD Since 1999, The Margaret River Fudge Margaret River Farmers’ Market Factory has been producing award winning Seven Seas Tea For over 13 years, the Margaret River Farmers’ fudge and chocolates. With over 300 Seven Seas Tea is handcrafted in Margaret Market has been a feature of the region products to choose from and free samples, River with the freshest and tastiest loose leaf selling fresh local produce to both residents a visit to their factory lets you experience teas from around the globe. Their signature and visitors. Held every Saturday, the market hand-made, premium fudge right where it’s blends are hand made on site in their Tea & regularly has up to 50 stalls selling everything made. You can enjoy a fresh tea, coffee or Spice concept store in the heart of Cowaramup, from fruit and vegetables to meats, eggs, cappuccino and watch it all happen! just a few minutes north of Margaret River. cheeses, baked goods, drinks, nougat, wine, 152 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River Shop 24 Bussell Highway, Cowaramup olive oil, honey, jams and chocolate. Ph: 08 9758 8881 0407 460 443 www.margaretriverfarmersmarket.com.au

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Woodlands Wines Cost You can experience the range of Woodlands 5 Red Star winery Woodlands Wines wines at their cellar door at no cost, which operates a 10 hectare vineyard located in is open daily from 10am to 5pm and no the Wilyabrup Valley. Established in 1973 appointment is necessary. by David and Heather Watson, this proud family company crafts wines from dry grown Expert tip vines maintained by hand using traditional Woodlands is also known for their superb methods. Cabernet Sauvignon, which is still made from the same planting originally made by the Stand-out wine: Reserve de la Cave founders in 1973. This style continues to win awards and gain critical acclaim and is listed The Reserve de la Cave wines are produced in the Langton’s Classification of Fine Wines. from the original south-facing slope of the Woodlands Vineyard, planted between 1973 and 1976. The wines are made simply and 3948 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup only 300 bottles were produced from the 08 9755 6226 current vintage. www.woodlandswines.com.au

Page 10 | | Page 11 Cullen Wines Cost The cellar door offers complimentary wine Cullen Wines are a 5 Red Star winery that tastings of 6 wines and the flagship wines were one of the pioneers of the Margaret incur a small tasting fee. The cellar door River region. They produce long-lived is open seven days a week from 10am to Iconic winery wines in a highly individual style from their 4.30pm and groups of seven or more require mature estate vineyards. They have organic a booking. Private tours and tastings are also as well as biodynamic certification, and are available. the first winery in Australia to be certified carbon neutral. Expert tip You can also enjoy a private degustation Stand-out wine: Diana Madeline dining experience with a menu specially Full of elegance and with brilliant colour prepared by Executive Chef Iain Robertson, and purity of fruit, the Diana Madeline is a matched perfectly with Cullen new release blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and back vintage wines. and . Crafted from the Cullen Vineyard, it has a silky palate delivering dark fruit notes and some chocolate bitterness 4323 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup with a lovely touch of spice. 08 9755 5277 www.cullenwines.com.au

Cape Mentelle Cost Open daily for tastings, there is a tasting fee 5 Red Star winery Cape Mentelle was one of of $10 per person, which is redeemable on the Margaret River’s ‘founding five’ wineries, any wine purchase. They also host private pioneering many of the region’s renowned experiences and tours. styles. Today they are the benchmark for the quality of Margaret River wines, with many Expert tip awards and trophies to their name including In the garden you’ll find traditional French a coveted Jimmy Watson Memorial Award. pétanque lanes. There’s also swings, drawing for the children and picnic tables to help Stand-out wine: Zinfandel make your visit memorable. Introduced to the estate in 1974, Zinfandel is a favourite of Cape Mentelle followers. With a yummy fruit sweetness it has 331 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River WA 6285 intense complexity and tannin structure. 08 9757 0888 It’s a challenging variety to manage in the www.capementelle.com.au vineyard but patience in the cellar will be rewarded and it can be cellared from 10 to 25 years.

Page 12 | | Page 13 Cape Grace Wines Cost The cellar door is open daily from 10am to Often referred to as a ‘great little winery’ 5pm and tastings are complimentary. Cape Grace started in 1996 by Robert and Karen Karri-Davies whose family has been Expert tip part of the Margaret River since 1875. They If you want to be the first to know about handcraft single vineyard wines that are Cape Grace’s limited release wines, as well generous in flavour and rich in the character as back offers and new releases, sign up to of the unique Wilyabrup sub-region. The receive their regular newsletter. You’ll also vineyard is managed under organic principles receive invitations to Cape Grace wine events. and traditional wine making is used.

Stand-out wine: 281 Fifty One Rd, Cowaramup Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 08 9755 5669 Generally produced as a limited release, the www.capegracewines.com.au Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is rich in forest fruits, wild mushrooms and blackcurrant leaf. Expert tip Well structured and poised, it is the cream of The original Vasse Felix winery has been the crop of Cape Grace Wines, and is rated Vasse Felix was the first commercial vineyard preserved as an Art Gallery where a seasonal 96 points by James Halliday. and winery established in the Margaret River program of exhibitions from the celebrated region, founded by Dr Tom Cullity in 1967. Holmes a Court Collection is shown. All wines are estate-grown in Vasse Felix’s four Margaret River vineyards then estate- made and bottled within its state-of-the-art EXCLUSIVE OFFER winemaking facility. Vasse Felix is regarded Upon showing this travel guide, you will as one of Australia’s draw-card winery receive a free of the entire destinations and welcomes visitors for a host Vasse Felix wine collection, including of wine and culinary experiences. their specialty wines (Cane Cut Semillon and Blanc de Blancs) at the Cellar Door Stand-out wine: Cabernet Sauvignon (excluding Icons - $5 redeemable tasting Cabernet Sauvignon was the first red wine fee) and a 20% discount if you purchase produced in the Margaret River and it has a dozen wines and sign-up to the Alumni been made at Vasse Felix every year since Club at Cellar Door. 1972. Ideally suited to the region’s climate and deep, well drained soils, this Cabernet Sauvignon expresses the distinct regional profile with its plump, fruity core leading to Caves Rd & Tom Cullity Drive, fine, ripe tannins. Margaret River 08 9756 5050 Cost www.vassefelix.com.au Vasse Felix is open daily form 10am to 5pm. The contemporary tasting bar and wine lounge offer casual wine tastings by the glass or bottle with charcuterie and cheese.

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Leeuwin Estate Cost Counter tastings are complimentary, and Celebrate art and fine wine at . there is a small fee to sample the estate’s This cattle farm was transformed into a top tier wines. The cellar door is open seven winery in the late 1970s, and shot to world- days a week. wide fame when Decanter Magazine gave its highest recommendation to the 1981 Art Expert tip Series Chardonnay. The family-run winery is Make sure you have time to spend perusing renowned for creating premium wines, as well the estate’s impressive art gallery. The as putting on spectacular events – including collection includes paintings and artworks concerts featuring world-famous music from artists including John Olsen, Arthur artists. The estate also has an award-winning Boyd, Sir Sidney Nolan and Lloyd Rees, restaurant. whose art have adorned the labels for the Art Series. Stand-out wine: Art Series Chardonnay The Art Series represents Leeuwin’s most premium and age-worthy wines and are Stevens Rd, Margaret River identified with paintings commissioned from 08 9759 0000 leading contemporary Australian Artists. leeuwinestate.com.au Enjoy deliciously rich flavours of grapefruit, pear and nougat with a smooth body and a lingering finish.

Page 16 | | Page 17 experience to help you explore the world of wine in a way that is engaging, informative, Michael Wright, the late founder of Voyager memorable and most of all, fun. Estate, is remembered for his larger-than-life character and being at home in his favourite Expert tip work pants and boots. It was his vision that The Estate Tour gives the opportunity to Voyager Estate combine food, wine and the taste wine straight from the barrel as part warmth of family and friends, with everything of a visit to the winery, and it’s very popular! about the Estate designed to be memorable. Voyager Estate’s restaurant lets you explore From the flawless Cape Dutch architecture wine and food in decadent surroundings. and stunning gardens, to the spectacular Each course in their 7-course Discovery Wine Room and award-winning Restaurant, menu is inspired by one of their wines. this 5 Red Star winery is 5 star in every respect. EXCLUSIVE OFFER Stand-out wine: Chardonnay When booking your wine tourism There is more than one! Using the strong experience through the Voyager foundation of the famed Gin Gin clone Estate website, enter the booking code along with Clone 95, Voyager Estate has Cellarmasters, and you will receive a 15% a world-class portfolio of balanced, subtle discount on all of wine tourism experiences yet complex Chardonnays. Each one in the (Estate Tour, private tasting). portfolio has an elegance and purity of fruit that is uniquely southern Margaret River. Stevens Road, Margaret River Cost 08 9757 6354 Voyager Estate’s Wine Room is open seven Australia’s more opulent and hedonistically www.voyagerestate.com.au days a week from 10am to 5pm. They offer proportioned Chardonnays and is a stunning a variety of tasting as well as tours and For over a quarter of a century, Pierro have expression of Margaret River Chardonnay.” been crafting wines from their beautiful Willyabrup vineyard, which is located in what Cost is widely regarded as some of the finest The cellar door is open daily from 10am to grape growing terrain in the world. They 5pm, and offer complimentary tastings. blend passion, innovation, location, climate Expert tip and time to produce superior wines of Don’t dismiss Pierro’s red wines on the singular extraction, character and elegance. strength of their Chardonnay. They also Their quest for heightened quality continues produce elegant Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot with each passing vintage. and a silky smooth and stylish Stand-out wine: Chardonnay ‘Pino’s’. Pierro produce world-class Chardonnay that is their most famous white. According 4051 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup to Jeremy Oliver, one of Australia’s most 08 9755 6220 highly respected wine writers, “Pierro www.pierro.com.au Chardonnay is the role model for so many of

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Page 18 | | Page 19 upon wine purchase wine. Located just Stella Bella Wines minutes from Margaret River’s town centre, Stella Bella is the heart and soul of southern Stella Bella’s charming cellar door is open Margaret River. Stella Bella’s five, small 10am to 5pm every day. Group bookings are distinctive vineyards are located throughout gladly accepted but they can only accept southern Margaret River. An area of the small groups due to limited space. region chosen for its cool climate and ability to produce elegant, aromatic and medium Expert tip bodied wines with personality and precision. Stella Bella’s cellar door is dog friendly. From their signature regional wine styles, to Provided your dog is on a lead, they are something for the more adventurous, Stella welcome to come along! They also serve Bella is continuously rated amongst the best wine by the glass and encourage guests wineries in Australia. to bring a picnic to enjoy in the beautiful vineyard surrounds. Stand-out wine: 2015 Suckfizzle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon. This white blend is something of a tour EXCLUSIVE OFFER de force. It was named the best Semillon Upon showing this travel guide when Sauvignon Blend and rated 97 points in visiting the cellar door, you will receive James Halliday’s Wine Companion 2019, as 10% discount when purchasing a dozen well as being awarded Platinum and rated on the day. 97 points at the 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards. The palate is exceptionally fresh and crisp with incredible minerality. 205 Rosa Brook Rd, Margaret River Marq Wines Cost 08 9758 8611 The cellar door is open Friday, Saturday and Cost Renowned Western Australian winemaker Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Once you’ve The limited and premium wine tastings www.stellabella.com.au Mark Warren established Marq Wines to found a favourite, you can stay awhile and range from $3 to $5, but are redeemable have some serious fun at the experimental enjoy a cheese or charcuterie platter. edge of his finely honed craft. A self- confessed chemistry nerd, Mark uses Expert tip alternative grape varieties and methods Marq is a small boutique family business and including wild yeast fermentation and partial owners Mark or Danielle are always available grape drying to create quirky, lesser-known at the cellar door to talk you through their with food in mind. love of alternate varietals and to meet dedicated Marq Wines followers. Also, this is Stand-out wine: Sparkling Vermentino a dog friendly winery, so bring your four- Marq Wines admits that they’re not sure legged best friend with you! if Sparkling Vermentino is crazy or genius, but it’s an interesting and fun alternative to traditional sparkling wine. The palate is 860 Commonage Rd, Yallingup fine, chalky and crisp with a delicate mousse, 08 9756 6227 displaying citrus, pear and green peach www.marqwines.com.au flavours. Notes of brioche and rockmelon develop on the long refreshing mineral finish.

Page 20 | | Page 21 ravaging winter waters washed the only access to the home away, but somehow they still managed to craft delicious wines. We 3 Quirky recommend trying the Le Mongrel Sparkling Rouge with lots of rich cherry and spicy fruit. Enjoy a Cellar Doors Cost picnic lunch! The cellar door is open 10.30am to 5pm most days for complimentary tastings.

Expert tip Mongrel Creek Vineyard If you’re making a special trip to Mongrel Mongrel Creek is a small family owned Creek Vineyard, call ahead to be sure as vineyard that produces quality wine at ‘most days’ can sometimes mean not on the affordable prices alongside what was initially day that you visit! thought to be a picturesque and tranquil creek. The creek that first attracted the family to the property turned out to be 109 Hayes Rd, Yallingup Siding anything but tranquil. For three years the 08 9756 6008 www.mongrelcreek.com.au

Heydon Estate seen on some of the names of the wines (like Hallowed Turf and The Urn), but visitors can This Halliday 5 Red Star rated boutique browse the family’s impressive collection of winery is run by the namesake family, and is limited edition and original signed cricket surrounded by native bushland and creeks. memorabilia. A combination of biodynamic, organic and traditional practices are used. EXCLUSIVE OFFER Cost Upon showing this travel guide when Counter tastings are complimentary. The visiting the cellar door, you will receive 10% cellar door is surrounded by stunning discount when purchasing 12 bottles. vineyards and there is plenty of shaded grassed area for visitors to enjoy their own picnic lunches over a bottle of wine. 325 Tom Cullity Drive Expert tip Wilyabrup Love cricket? The Heydon family’s other 08 9755 6995 passion is cricket, which can not only be www.heydonestate.com.au

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Snake + Herring 5 Red Star rated winery Snake + Herring was founded in 2011 by wine industry junkies Tony ‘Snake’ Davis and Redmond ‘Herring’ Sweeny, who felt compelled to leave their day jobs. Together they embarked on a journey to craft wine using remarkable West Australian grapes and their wines can now be found in some of the finest restaurants in the country.

Cost Cellar door tastings are $5 per person, redeemable upon purchase. The cellar door is open daily from 11am to 5pm (11am to 4pm during winter). Expert tip Snake + Herring’s restaurant, Yarri, in Dunsborough (about a 20 minute drive away) is well worth a visit. The kitchen is run by Head Chef Aaron Carr, who spent 7/16 Cyrillean Way., Wilyabrup 20 years leading the award-winning 0427 881 871 Vasse Felix restaurant. www.snakeandherring.com.au Dunsborough CREDIT: ELEMENTS MARGARET RIVER

Page 24 | | Page 25 Augusta CREDIT: ELEMENTS MARGARET RIVER Busselton Augusta has a reputation for world- Cosmopolitan Busselton is a waterfront city class windsurfing, kite-surfing, paddling, brimming with activity. The 1.8 kilometre long snorkelling and whale watching. It’s sheltered Busselton Jetty is one of the main attractions by Flinders Bay and overlooks the tranquil and visitors can walk the length or take a train Hardy Inlet. Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is ride to the end where you can see amazing a must-see. A working lighthouse, it offers underwater life at the Underwater Observatory. tours to the top where there are amazing There’s also superb alfresco restaurants, cafes views of the Southern and Indian oceans. and pubs, boutique shops and when you’re ready From atop the lighthouse you can see the for a rest, take a stroll through the large shady start of the 135km coastal walking trail and grassed areas or along the calm tranquil white the fossilised water wheel. sandy beach on foot. www.margaretriver.com/towns/augusta Yallingup www.margaretriver.com/towns/busselton Cowaramup Yallingup is a surfer’s and water lover’s Quirky and picturesque, the locals refer to paradise nestled on a ridge, surrounded Cowaramup as ‘Cowtown’ due to the 42 by the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park life-sized fibreglass Friesian cows and calves with spectacular views over Yallingup that are to be found among the streets, Beach out to the Indian Ocean. The parks and shops. The kids can have fun tranquil crystal clear lagoon at Yallingup looking for Molly Moo Cow while the ‘Roast Beach is ideal for snorkelling and on a Post’, a local artist’s tongue-in-cheek swimming. There are more galleries in imitation of Laurance Winery’s ‘Chick on a Yallingup than anywhere else in the Stick’, will capture the adults’ imagination. Margaret River region. Not to mention Browse the many gourmet food and wine fantastic food and wine to be found in stores, including locally made fudge, plus the numerous restaurants, premium there’s unique giftware and local artworks on wineries, cafes, pub and burger bar. offer, too. www.margaretriver.com/towns/ www.encountervictorharbor.com.au yallingup

Dunsborough Dunsborough is a resort town founded on surfing and family holidays. It’s much loved for its tranquil atmosphere and breathtaking scenery, with sparking clear water and white sandy beaches on the coast and lush green grass and shady paths closer to town. There’s a rich café culture, boutique shops and when night comes, you can enjoy the low key vibe of the town at one of the brew houses, wine bars and pubs that regularly feature live music. www.margaretriver.com/towns/dunsborough/ CREDIT: ELEMENTS MARGARET RIVER

Page 26 | | Page 27 Morries Anytime In the heart of Margaret River, Morries Vasse Felix Restaurant welcomes customers for coffee, breakfast, Vasse Felix was the first commercial 5 Places lunch, dinner and cocktails. If you’re after 5 Places vineyard and winery to be established a tasty breakfast, their creative kitchen in the Margaret River wine region. for Breakfast team take pride in creating menus using to Eat This pioneering winery also features the freshest, seasonal and local produce an acclaimed restaurant in a beautiful available. setting. Indulge in unique regional flavours and textures from the selection 2/149 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River The Good Egg Café Miki’s Open Kitchen of creative Modern Australian cuisine This earthy industrial style café offers comfort 08 9758 8280 For fantastic Japanese cuisine, Miki’s Open made from local, seasonal produce, and ambience along with food that will make Kitchen is an open kitchen where guests can accompanied by their carefully curated watch Miki and his team prepare authentic your tastebuds dance. They cater for all Other Side of the Moon Wine Collection. dietary requirements, with every dish bursting Japanese tempura dishes. Miki’s has Situated at the heart of Pullman Bunker with flavour. The cake cabinet is also hard to been recognised as one of Australia’s Top Caves Rd & Tom Cullity Drive, Bay Resort, Other Side of the Moon resist and is brimming with homemade cakes Restaurants in the Australian Financial Review Margaret River Restaurant offers breathtaking ocean and slices. Top Restaurants, presented by Qantas, two 08 9756 5050 vistas. Named after one of the nearby surf years in a row. 38-44 Albert Street, Busselton breaks, it’s a magical location to start your 08 9788 6057 day and the scrumptious breakfast buffet 131 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River features fresh, locally sourced produce. 08 9758 7673 The Sea Garden Café & Beach Bar 42 Bunker Bay Road Naturaliste The Sea Garden Café & Beach Bar provides 08 9756 9100 Settlers Tavern & Margaret River quality service and fresh, tasty food in a Ale Co relaxed atmosphere. It’s an amazing venue The Settlers Tavern combines great food with right on the beach with a positive vibe, and a five star music line up. The Settlers Tavern the menu includes a mix of Aussie/Euro/Indo serves tasty pub food every day for lunch food with a Latin American twist. and dinner, and includes kids, vegetarian and 9 Mitchell Dr, Prevelly 6285 gluten free dishes. They also have a range of 08 9757 1044 local craft beers on tap while you enjoy the food and music. Yarri Restaurant + Bar 114 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River White Elephant Café Located in Dunsborough, Yarri is For casual beachside dining and friendly 08 9757 2398 contemporary dining at its best. Whether Margaret River hospitality, the White you’re dining as a family, on a date night Elephant Café serves a range of simple yet Goanna Bush Café or enjoying a lazy Sunday lunch, Yarri creative meals. Everyone is welcome to enjoy Goanna Bush Café is quirky, unpretentious brings diners the finest local produce of the the food, hospitality and beachside views, and relaxed. The ever-changing seasonal region. The cuisine reflects the six seasons including your four-legged friends. menu is designed to showcase the best and of Western Australia’s Nyungar people Gnarabup Rd, Margaret River 6285 freshest locally sourced ingredients. The café and country, and uses sustainably sourced 08 9757 1990 also features unique home grown art and ingredients from the land and many small, quality handcrafted products. local producers. 278 Hayes Rd, Quindalup 6281 6/16 Cyrillean Way, Dunsborough 08 9759 1477 08 9786 5030

Page 28 | | Page 29 5 Other Drink Destinations Colonial Brewery Life in Margaret River is uncomplicated and the Colonial The Beer Farm Brewery shares this philosophy in their range of drinks. Since their The Beer Farm is a place for people first keg in 2004, they have been who like genuine experiences and making hand crafted beer that tastes they make beers for every occasion. like beer should as well as ciders Their brews have been gaining using only cold-pressed Australian notoriety across Australia and even apples. Their range of crafted cans some internationally recognised are designed for anywhere you awards. Their range includes India want to go, but if you’re in the area, Pale Ale, India Lager, West Coast stop by the brewery and enjoy an Lager, and Australian Bitter. For the uncomplicated light meal while cider drinkers, their Western Cider is you’re there. a truly authentic apple cider that’s naturally cloudy. Osmington Road, Margaret River 177 Gale Road, Metricup 08 9758 8177 08 9755 7177 Cowaramup Brewing Company A family owned microbrewery offering quality handcrafted ales, lagers, and a range of local wines. If you visit, you’ll find a huge brewhouse, bar and restaurant with an excellent menu focusing on local produce. Behind the scenes brewery tours are also available and the tasting paddle is highly recommended. 231 Treeton Rd N, Cowaramup 08 9755 5822 Cheeky Monkey Brewery & Cidery Eagle Bay Brewing Cheeky Monkey is born and brewed in the Company Margaret River and produce a fresh line Eagle Bay is a family owned and run up of hand crafted beers and ciders. Open restaurant, microbrewery and vineyard, a daily from 10am to 6pm, many of their 66 year old working farm which overlooks beers have been awarded medals at the the scenic farmland and bushland to Cape Perth Royal Beer Awards. Naturaliste and the Indian Ocean. 4259 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup WA 6280 236 Eagle Bay Rd, Naturaliste 08 9755 5555 08 9755 3554

Page 30 | | Page 31 Go biking Take an expert tour The Margaret River Region is a mountain Nobody knows the Cape to Cape Track like biking and road cycling mecca. From fast, Cape to Cape Explorer Tours. They have twisty single track to quiet country lanes, hiked, surfed, fished, and foraged the area all there’s something for all cyclists. Dirty of their lives and offer a range of memorable Detours offers a diverse range of tours experiences on Western Australia’s premier catering to riders and groups of all sizes, coastal long distance hike. ages and rider levels. For a unique way to 0459 452 038 visit the region’s cellar doors, wine lovers can www.capetocapetours.com.au choose the Sip’n’Cycle winery tour visiting wineries in southern Margaret River. 5 Non-Wine www.dirtydetours.com Related Things To Do

CREDIT: ELEMENTS MARGARET RIVER Explore the caves Jewel Cave is the biggest show cave in Western Australia made up of three massive chambers featuring one of the longest straw stalactites found in any tourist cave in Australia. Visitors can enjoy a fully guided one-hour tour showcasing the beauty of the cave and you’ll also hear stories of the now-extinct Tasmanian Tigers that fell into the cave and perished. Finish the day with a self-guided tour of Karri Walk through towering forest giants. Jewel Caves Rd, Deepdene 08 9757 7411 www.margaretriverattractions.com/caves/jewel-cave

Page 32 | | Page 33 Enjoy the view If you’re keen to visit a lighthouse then add Cape Leeuwin lighthouse to your list. It’s special for more than one reason. Not only is it situated on the most south-westerly point of Australia, it’s also the tallest lighthouse on 5x Practical Websites mainland Australia and is located at the point where the Indian Ocean meets the Southern margaretriver.com Ocean. From accommodation, to tours, maps and events, margaretriver.com has all the information you need to plan your trip to this renowned region. www.margaretriver.com/members/cape- The website also has suggested tour itineraries and some great stories leeuwin-lighthouse/ about attractions in the area. inspirock.com Create a fully customized day-by-day itinerary of Margaret River for free using Inspirock. The website lets you browse tours and accommodation to put together your own itinerary, with examples of itineraries created by other users to give you ideas. margaretriver.wine For more information about Margaret River wines including the region’s history, soil and climate go to margaretriver.wine There’s also a helpful listing of upcoming events as well as a selection of interesting videos to watch about the region.

CREDIT: TIM CAMPBELL margaretriverwesternaustralia.com.au This is another information-filled website detailing the towns to explore within the Margaret River region and their local attractions. You’ll also Take in the find a page detailing some of the best beaches to visit while you’re natural wonders staying in the region. Sugarloaf Rock is one of the Margaret River region’s most spectacular natural cellarmasters.com.au wonders. Emerging from the treacherous Keen to enjoy some of Margaret River’s top quality wines? Cellarmasters seas of the Indian Ocean, the towering offers the pick of the bunch from this premium region that we can have rock has been sculpted by the hand of delivered straight to your front door. nature over many thousands of years. It’s one of the area’s most photographed landmarks and the viewing platform is a great spot to take in a west coast sunset. www.margaretriver.com/members/ sugarloaf-rock/ CREDIT: ELEMENTS MARGARET RIVER

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