Ways to Experience Margaret River
Margaret River is far more than a wine trip. Between the cellar doors lie some of Australia’s best surf, a ridge of ancient caves, tall karri forests, wild beaches, a 123 km coast walk and a headland where two oceans collide. Add craft breweries, gourmet producers and seasonal whales, and you have a destination for every kind of traveller. Here are the experiences to build your days around.
What to Do
Surfing
World-class breaks at Surfers Point and gentler bays for beginners.
Surfing → UndergroundThe Caves
Jewel, Lake, Mammoth and Ngilgi — the ridge’s limestone caves.
The caves → Coast walkCape to Cape Track
123 km of clifftop coast between the two capes.
The track → CoastThe Beaches
From calm Geographe Bay to wild surf and Hamelin Bay’s stingrays.
Beaches → CraftBreweries & Distilleries
Craft beer, cider and spirits alongside the wineries.
Breweries → SeasonalWhale Watching
Humpbacks and southern rights off the capes from June.
Whales →Gourmet & Coast
Plan Your Days
- Mix wine with a non-wine day — caves, coast and surf
- Time a visit for whales (June–December) if you can
- Walk a section of the Cape to Cape for the best coast views
- Staying over lets you slow down — see where to stay
- Prefer guided? See our Margaret River tours
Things to Do — FAQ
What are the best things to do in Margaret River?
Beyond the cellar doors: surf or watch world-class breaks, explore the limestone caves, walk the Cape to Cape Track, swim the beaches, tour breweries and distilleries, watch whales, and stand where two oceans meet at Cape Leeuwin.
Is there more to Margaret River than wine?
Absolutely — surf, caves, forests, beaches, whales, breweries and a spectacular coast make it a full outdoors-and-gourmet destination, not just a wine trip.
What can you do for free?
Walk the coast track, swim the beaches, watch the surf at Surfers Point and spot whales from the capes. Caves, tastings and some attractions charge entry.
Is Margaret River good for families?
Very — calm northern beaches, the caves, chocolate and easy walks all suit kids. See Margaret River with kids.
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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