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Longboarding in Margaret River. Enjoy learning with a qualified female skate instructor and feel your flow and balance build with every session. At Longboard Horizons they are equipped with many tools and techniques to help you learn to skate easily. Breaking things down and simplifying many moves so you can easily get started and enjoy the process.
Margaret River WA
0.8 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
Caves Road stretches between two capes – Cape Naturaliste to the north and Cape Leeuwin to the south, running parallel to the coast but set inland. A drive along Caves Road is all about appreciating sweeping vineyards, happy livestock and locally-grown produce. Jarrah, Karris and Marris get thicker and taller as you head south. You can see the geography and the colours changing and open paddocks of gold and green are replaced by the dense browns and deep greens of the Karri trees. Look closely and the drive will reveal the region's sensitivity around sustainable land care. Vineyards are prolific, olive groves weave in and out of view, solar passive roofs and rammed earth structures can be counted along the way, and walls built by local stonemasons lead into winery entrances. Rounding the bend in Caves Road, just south of the Conto Road exit, are towering trees so impressive and powerful, that it is best to pull over to the side of the road to stop, listen, breathe, and grab a photo or two. Caves Road is a magical drive!
Margaret River WA
1.4 km away
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National Parks and Reserves
Explore lush native bushland and encounter over 50 remarkable birds of prey at Capes Raptor Centre, just a five-minute drive from the Margaret River town centre. Join a twice-daily Bird of Prey Flight Display, where you will learn about raptors' natural behaviours, hunting strategies, and exceptional sensory abilities. Finish with the chance to have a photograph taken beside an owl for a memorable experience. As Western Australia's largest care and rehabilitation facility for birds of prey, Capes Raptor Centre provides a permanent home for eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, and other raptors that are unable to return to the wild. Each year, many more birds are successfully rehabilitated and released back into their natural habitat by the dedicated Capes Raptor Centre team. Before or after the flight display, walk the 1km Bird of Prey Trail situated in native bushland and view aviaries housing resident diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey. The Bird of Prey Trail is ideal for spotting wildflowers and orchids during spring. Want an even more memorable experience? Choose the Private Owl Encounter. This private session offers a close-up meeting with a resident owl, where you'll learn about their nocturnal abilities and how to help protect them in the wild.
Margaret River WA
2.7 km away
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Entertainment Venues
Arts Margaret River is a community arts organisation that exists to support and nurture the work of artists across all disciplines and fosters engagement with the Arts in the community. For five decades the organisation has offered the opportunity for a multiplicity of creative endeavours under the auspices of a vibrant creative team and now holds a unique position in the WA regional and Australian landscape of being based within the state-of-the-art facility called Nala Bardip Mia/Margaret River HEART. The aim is achieved through a variety of programs: music of all forms, theatre and dance performances, cinema screenings, visual art exhibitions and events, workshops, and community celebrations such as free outdoor concerts and activities. The premier event – the Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival – is the largest regional event of its kind in Western Australia. Arts Margaret River presents a diverse program of events for all ages and interests.
Margaret River WA
3.1 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
St Thomas More Catholic Church is a beautiful example of a rammed-earth building that has been constructed using local supplies by the Margaret River community. The unique design complements its rural location beautifully, and it is this uniqueness that attracts thousands of visitors each year. Wander through the attractive place of worship admiring the stained glass windows and use of local timber throughout. Visitors are welcome to attend mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday mornings and Thursday and Saturday evenings. Take a stroll around the church grounds capturing the church on camera and collect a few souvenir postcards which can be purchased from the church. Centrally located in the charming town of Margaret River, St Thomas More Catholic Church is one of many highlights of your visit to the town. Allow time to explore the hub of the winery region sampling local produce and award-winning wines from an array of first-class wineries bordering the town. Margaret River is a three-and-a-half-hour drive south of Perth.
Margaret River WA
3.3 km away
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Shopping and Markets
The Margaret River Farmers' Market has been a feature of the region for over 24 years, providing access to fresh local produce for both residents and visitors. From humble beginnings the Market has grown to be a Saturday morning fixture with up to 60 stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to meats, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, drinks, nougat, hot sauce, pasta, preserves and more. Only producers from the local Shires and surrounding South-West are eligible to set up a stall, and the stalls are operated by the people who grow or make the produce. Once a month this market features a breakfast bar, providing delicious food for Market customers. This breakfast bar is always run by a local charitable, school or sporting organizations to raise funds for their cause. The market also features local musicians and occasional band performances. The Farmers' Market is certain to become an even more integral community institution over the next ten years and is already a must-do experience for visitors. The Margaret River Farmers' Market is run by the Margaret River Regional Producers' Association, a not for profit association run by a volunteer board
Margaret River WA
3.5 km away
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Agritourism
A growing number of producers in the Margaret River Wine Region are gaining certification as organic or biodynamic grape or wine producers. The five producers on this trail are the only ones in the region who have fully certified both their vineyards and their wineries to guarantee the integrity of their wines. These producers have created a wide range of wines and cellar door experiences for you to enjoy and they all look forward to sharing their passion for organic and biodynamic farming and winemaking. Visiting these producers will take you on a relaxed and picturesque journey through the heart of the Margaret River Wine Region and its many attractions. For more information on certified organic or biodynamic producers in the region, please visit Margaret River Organic Wine's website. In addition to the producers on this trail, the website lists all of the producers in the Margaret River Wine Region that have obtained certification of their vineyards, but have not yet become fully-certified for both grapes and wine. Most of these producers are located in the same area that is covered by this trail.
Margaret River WA
3.7 km away
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Agritourism
Welcome to Margaret River Food and Beverage Cycle Trail. The perfect, versatile self-guided day tour. Pick up a bike and a coffee on the banks of the Margaret River before packing a picnic full of local goodness for your wine tasting amongst the picturesque vines. After a final ride through the forest, finish the trail with a tasting of some award-winning whisky and gin. The Margaret River Region, long famous for its fine wine, gourmet food and iconic beaches is now becoming a destination for spirit lovers and cycling enthusiasts. Cycling paths now connect a multitude of unique tasting experiences while allowing visitors to take in the immense natural beauty of the area.
Margaret River WA
3.7 km away
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Agritourism
Welcome to the Margaret River Region Craft Beer Trail. The Margaret River Region has the highest concentration of microbreweries in Western Australia - what a great reason to fill your glass with a frothie and say cheers! Just 20 years ago, there was one lone brewery in the region and as they used to say, they were 'an oasis in a desert of wine'. They're still going strong but are now in great company. Beer lovers are spoilt for choice with more than ten exciting producers who are equally passionate about their beer and the region they call home. Each of their breweries has their own distinctive style but all have a love for hospitality and sharing their beer with mates on a sunny afternoon down south. All offering tasting paddles, you're sure to find your favourite beer style at a Margaret River brewery and quite possibly discover a new one too. They have many award winners amongst the 10 breweries on the trail, with exciting new beers being created all the time. From Saison to Stout, they have you covered.
Margaret River WA
3.7 km away
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Agritourism
A collaboration of six small family wineries sharing similar values and philosophies, producing single-site wines reflective of the land they love. On your journey, you will have the rare opportunity to meet many of the families involved and uncover the hidden gems of the Margaret River region. They all have their own vineyard and use only these grapes to produce their wines, going one step further and processing at least their red wines on their own properties, giving them complete control over the production process. They are true grape-to-bottle producers with family members working across all aspects of the business. The passion that they have for their land and what they produce from it shines in their bespoke, highly acclaimed wines.
Margaret River WA
3.7 km away
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Agritourism
Welcome to the Margaret River Wine Cycle Trail. The perfect way to sample wines and the Margaret River countryside. This easy to ride wine trail has been designed to allow locals and visitors alike the tools to visit the "Dress Circle" of Margaret River wineries without being contained in a motor vehicle. Make your way through some of the world's best wineries, stopping for a self-packed picnic lunch or dining in one of the best winery restaurants in Australia. Finish your ride back to the bike shop through the iconic Margaret River forest for that perfect end of tour experience. Remember to drink responsibly while cycling.
Margaret River WA
3.7 km away
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Agritourism
Start your gourmet food and wine experiences where your Margaret River regions historic wines began along Tom Cullity Drive. Regional pioneer Dr Tom Cullity planted the region's first vines at Vasse Felix in 1967. Today the Margaret River region produces world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay along with other varietals. Meander away your day enjoying picturesque views, iconic and boutique world-class wineries, fine dining, locally produced take home savoury delights, plus sweet handmade chocolate and nougat favourites. Conveniently located, the trail is in the heart of the region minutes from Cowaramup township and equal distance to Busselton, Dunsborough or Margaret River accommodation. An easy day trip or two, you can experience the best of South West produce whilst trying and buying your favourite taster wines from the neighbouring cellar doors. There are eight wineries on Tom Cullity Drive each showing unique and distinct provenance in their wines. In making a day of it you can enjoy options from fine dining and seasonal menus, to casual eateries with charcuterie plates to share. Wine, dine and indulge as you create memories exploring where the Margaret River wine region began.
Margaret River WA
3.7 km away
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Spas and Retreats
Margaret River Massage is a hidden gem in the heart of Margaret River. Indulge in their curated selection of treatments and let their expert hands leave you feeling deeply renewed and absolutely amazing. Offering a serene escape where luxury meets genuine care. This tranquil spa provides a thoughtfully curated range of treatments, including rejuvenating facials, deeply restorative relaxation massages, and targeted sports massage designed to release tension and enhance recovery. Each experience is tailored by their expert therapists to nurture both body and mind, leaving you feeling balanced, refreshed, and truly renewed. Guests can also enjoy the healing warmth of the infrared sauna, designed to promote detoxification, relaxation, and muscle recovery. Step into their calming space, slow down, and allow yourself to reset.
Margaret River WA
3.7 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
REDSEA Gallery celebrates a creative mix of thoughtfully and carefully curated local, national, and international artists. Discover fresh artistic finds from thoughtfully curated artists from Australia and around the globe at REDSEA Gallery. The gallery is easy to find on Margaret River's main street and they can't wait to welcome you for a fix of creative inspiration. An iconic 100-year-old heritage building and long-time Margaret River artistic hub has begun a new chapter as REDSEA Gallery. Explore the fresh light-filled spaces to discover and appreciate a delightfully diverse range of art and art forms presented by experienced Gallery owners Chris and Charlie Churcher. Chris and Charlie founded REDSEA Gallery in Singapore more than twenty years ago, and they are pleased to expand their vision to their sister gallery in Margaret River. Add a REDSEA visit to your next Margaret River Region holiday itinerary for a fix of creative inspiration and an art piece to remind you of your stay in this glorious part of the world. Chris, Charlie, and the team look forward to seeing you.
Margaret River WA
4.1 km away
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Amusement and Theme Parks
There’s an awful lot to see and do at a KoffeeWorks but they can offer you a few tips to help you navigate your way around the traps and guarantee you will come away having had the time of your life. The Tasting Bench is always a great place to start your coffee adventure. Trial a number of coffee samples, see if you can find something you fall in love with and then off to the Koffee and Tea Sheds to explore the world’s great brews. If you hear the clanging of a cow bell, then that means their roasters are about to drop a fresh batch of roasted coffee beans. Ah the aroma! But no time to dawdle, you could join a Koffee Safari or perhaps take a Barista class in the Brewing Academy. Check out the Markets, sample chocolates, but never leave without taking some time out. Grab a seat in the Kafé order a snack and a cup of the most deliciously brewed coffee you have ever savoured, sit back and relax.
Margaret River WA
4.4 km away
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Natural Attractions
Surfers Point is known as one of the best ‘big wave’ locations on the planet – on par with Hawaii. Between March and April it hosts in the Margaret River Pro World Championships, where you can watch the world’s top surfers pit their skills on the barrels and big peaks (some reaching over 12 feet). From Margaret River, it’s just a ten-minute drive west to Surfers Point, in Prevelly, or three hours and 30 minutes from Perth. You can even take in this dramatic coastline one step at a time by joining the Cape to Cape Track. The 135-kilometre trail leads you through karri forests, wildflowers and rugged headlands to sandy beaches and enchanting caves. For surfers, the Mainbreak at Surfers Point is the big drawcard. Try the powerful lefts and rights at Southsides, the thick hollow wave known as The Box, or catch the big tow-in wave – the Bombie. If you’d prefer to watch the action from dry land, there are plenty of vantage points with sweeping views of the breaks. This makes it a good rest stop on the Cape to Cape Track, or a great spot to grab breakfast before a day exploring Margaret River’s wineries.
Prevelly WA
4.4 km away
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Natural Attractions
There is a sculptural quality to the River Mouth landscape. This topography moves. As the Margaret River level rises and falls with the movement of seasons and changes in the volumes of water flowing from the catchment some 60 kilometres upriver, her banks expand and contract, shaping the surrounding sand banks and altering her course as she spills into the ocean at River Mouth Beach. The river has a calm, brackish quality at odds with the wild, salt-pound of waves dumping on the shore. It's a contrast played out by the people who come here. Young kids on boogie boards padling the river. Young guns on short boards race the wave face as it curls toward rock and shore. Around the closest point, rockpools call to young explorers, looked over by Layla–Russell Sheridan's vivid sculpture of a woman breastfeeding a baby whale. At the other end of the beach toward Cape Mentelle, day trekkers completing a section of the Cape to Cape track descend to soft sand and a river crossing for the day's final push.
Margaret River WA
4.6 km away
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Natural Attractions
Gnarabup Beach is the longest and most popular swimming beach in Prevelly. Connection to community is the human attraction of Gnarabup Beach. There is a jetty for fishing and boat launching, a pontoon in summer, and dog walking along the cliff trail. Join in the daily meeting of ocean swimmers at resident White Elephant Beach Café all year round. Environmentally, this same sense of inclusivity is realised by ocean waters so blue and (mostly) calm that it sometimes feels like a dip, here, is an experience of the world's largest swimming pool. An outer reef breaks the force of the swell. The inlet cradled between Marmaduke Point and the jetty is an ocean lover's nursery. This is the site of children's summer ocean swim classes, after-school jetty jumps, and mid-morning coffees with vivid ocean views.
Gnarabup WA
4.8 km away
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Amusement and Theme Parks
One of the most unique places to visit is Margaret River, our three meter tall giant hedge maze is now 31 years old. It's made up 2,000 Cupressus Lleylandi trees with 1.5 kilometres of pathways, surrounded by five hectares of landscaped gardens, with unusual and rare native plants, attracting native wildlife, beautiful birds and bees. There is nothing like it for hundreds of miles around. It also boasts a very challenging 18-hole mini golf course. Other facilities include a playground, interactive ground puzzles and games, free gas barbeques, picnic grounds and tables, air-conditioned/heated cafes with great local coffee from Commonage Coffee Co.; organic tea from Rippleeffect Tea Company. The very best scones, made in house. The gardens not only have the most amazing diversity of plants, but quirky art, mostly sculptured by one of the the owners - Russell. All paths are wheelchair and pram accessible. A Maze'n Margaret River is four kilometres south of Margaret River on Bussell Highway, and accessible from the Wardandi bicycle/walk trail.
Margaret River WA
5.3 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Ellensbrook at Mokidup is nestled in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park in the lee of one of the most spectacular coastal dunes of the rugged, western-facing coastline of Wadandi Country. Mokidup has been a camping spot for the Wadandi for many thousands of years. The high sand dunes served as a vantage point for communication, a lookout for schooling fish and later, to scan the ocean for djanga (white spirits) on their ships. In 1857, Ellen and Alfred Bussell chose this as the location of their new home ‘Ellensbrook’. Ellen described it as “pretty hilly country by the sea where there is health in the breeze”. The Wadandi and the Bussell families had a joint appreciation for this landscape. Today, the shared stories of this place are told in collaboration with Wadandi Traditional Custodians. There was also a shared connection among women of both cultures, who played a major role in shaping this place. The waterfall and cave above the property are called Meekadariby and are very significant, particularly to Wadandi women. Ellen’s daughters, Fanny and Edith, lived here and managed the farm. From 1898 to 1917, Edith ran the ‘Ellensbrook Farm Home’ for Aboriginal children. Today, Wadandi artist Sandra Hill’s beautiful artworks greet visitors to the site. Ellensbrook at Mokidup is a registered Aboriginal heritage site and listed on Western Australia’s Register of Heritage Places.
Margaret River WA
7.6 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Discover Edwards Wines, a family owned Margaret River winery with an extraordinary story of wine, aviation, art and family. Meet 'Matilda', the Tiger Moth aircraft housed inside the cellar door, and discover the remarkable story of Brian Edwards and his flight from England to Australia to honour his Father who was lost in World War II. Explore the family history and the connection between aviation, the vineyard and the Edwards Wines story. Taste premium Margaret River wines and discover the vineyard through a relaxed wine tasting or immersive history and wine experience. Explore the onsite gallery showcasing talented south west artists and discover the unique Oceans Series, featuring wines matured beneath the Margaret River coastline. Edwards Wines offers visitors an authentic Margaret River experience where history, wine, art and family come together under one roof.
Cowaramup WA
7.7 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Redgate Beach near Margaret River is a popular destination for surfers, locals and visitors. The stunning undulating terrain and exclusive bays offer an interesting backdrop with a safe surfing beach suited to beginners and experts alike. There is a bit of walking along soft sand to get to the more popular bays, so don’t pack too much beach gear! Despite its outstanding beauty, the coastline was associated with some eighty shipwrecks in the late 1800s. It is also home to the shipwrecked SS Georgette which ran aground in 1876. If you can time your visit to the beach on a calm day you will be able to see the wreck lying in five metres of water off the coast. Visit the Grace Bussell Memorial Plaque to learn all about the heroic rescue of most of the ship’s inhabitants that took place. Capture a perfect sunset photograph, watch the surfers demonstrate their skill or enjoy a swim. There are a range of rock pools for the children to explore, though be sure to pick your day to visit as it can get windy and choppy. Redgate Beach is located 3 hours drive south of Perth.
Redgate WA
8.7 km away
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Agritourism
Cape Grace Wines is one of the great little wineries of Margaret River. Family-owned and operated, located a stone's throw from the stars of the Wilyabrup Valley, lies Cape Grace's carefully tended vineyard, planted by Robert and Karen Karri-Davies in 1996. Small batch hand-crafted wines are made on-site, with all red wines hand-plunged and basket pressed. The cellar door is open daily, and you can meet Karen or one of the team and get some insights into the joys of being a small winemaker! Before entering the tasting room, enter through the wine storage area, which displays a selection of Robert's photographs and cameras. Annual production is 1500 dozen cases, and the wines include a dry Chenin Blanc, wood-aged Chardonnay, Cremant de Grace Sparkling Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Shiraz, Shiraz, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cane Cut Chenin Blanc Dessert Wine. Being a small producer the majority of wines are sold at the cellar door and website. During vintage, you may see some fermenting-action in the winery. If time is available you can tour the winery and get the wine-making process explained. Outside and adjacent to the cellar door is Robert's private collection of Australian parrots in a natural bush setting. The Great Egret, an occasional visitor to the dam, is featured on all Cape Grace Wines labels.
Cowaramup WA
13 km away
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Natural Attractions
Lake Cave is a stunning pristine chamber deep beneath the earth. Visitors descend a staircase in time through a spectacular sinkhole, gazing up at the towering karri trees from the floor of the sunken forest. Inside the cave, a tranquil lake reflects the delicate crystal formations that grow from the cave roof. Droplets hang from the tips of straws and stalactites – before dropping to the cave floor or into the lake, creating ripples in the water. Visitors marvel at the unique 'Suspended Table' formation, which weighs several tonnes and seems to defy gravity as it hovers above the clear lake water. As the guide changes the lighting to highlight various unique features of the cave, incredible views and silhouettes are etched in the darkness.
Boranup WA
13 km away
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