A Weekend in Margaret River
Three hours from Perth, the region is made for a weekend — wine and a long lunch on day one, then coast, caves, karri forest and Cape Leeuwin on day two.
A Weekend in Margaret River
Three hours from Perth, Margaret River is made for a weekend. Two days give you time to do the wine justice on day one, then spend day two on everything else the region does so well — ancient caves, the wild Cape-to-Cape coast, tall karri forests and Cape Leeuwin. Stay somewhere lovely, keep each day relaxed, and let the region set the pace. Here’s a weekend worth booking.
The three-hour drive from Perth is exactly why a weekend beats a day trip — you spend the time enjoying the region, not the road.
Wine & a Long Lunch
Cellar Doors
Two or three tastings chosen for different styles.
A Long Lunch
A cellar-door restaurant among the vines — the heart of the day.
A Gourmet Finish
Chocolate, cheese or a brewery before checking in.
Stay Over
A cottage, B&B or retreat near the town or coast.
Coast, Caves & Capes
The Coast
A beach, a clifftop walk or a look at the surf breaks.
A Cave
Descend into Jewel, Lake, Mammoth or Ngilgi Cave.
Cape Leeuwin
Where two oceans meet, at the mainland’s south-west tip.
Whales
Watch the capes if you’re visiting June to December.
Weekend Tips
- Book accommodation and Saturday lunch well ahead
- Give day one to wine — use a tour or a driver
- Keep each day to a few stops so it stays relaxed
- Time it for whales (June–December) if you can
- Short on time instead? See a perfect day
A Weekend — FAQ
Is a weekend enough for Margaret River?
It’s a great start — two days let you enjoy wine and a long lunch on day one, then coast, caves or forest on day two, without the rush. Three or more is even better. See where to stay.
Where should you stay?
The region has everything from coastal cottages and B&Bs to luxury retreats, around Margaret River town, Dunsborough, Yallingup and the coast. Book ahead for weekends. See the where to stay guide.
What’s a good two-day plan?
Day one: cellar doors and a long lunch. Day two: something different — caves, the Cape to Cape coast, Cape Leeuwin, or the beaches. Keep each day to a few stops.
How far is it from Perth?
About three hours’ drive south. That distance is exactly why a weekend (or longer) beats a day trip — you spend the time enjoying the region, not driving back and forth.
Margaret River, Planned Around You
World-class cellar doors and surf, ancient caves, karri forests and the wild Cape-to-Cape coast — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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