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⛳ Margaret River · Cape Naturaliste · Bunbury · Mandurah Route

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Wine Country & the Capes Coast

Australia's premium cool-climate wine region paired with friendly local golf at Margaret River and Dunsborough Lakes, plus heritage at Bunbury and the route-south stop at Mandurah's The Cut. Vasse Felix, Cullen, Leeuwin, Voyager — wine and golf in equal measure.

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5+ Cellar Doors per Tour4–6 South-West Layouts270km South of Perth35 Years Hosting★ 4.8 · 650+ Reviews
Why Margaret River

A Wine-and-Golf Trip, Honestly

Let's be straight about Margaret River: this is wine country first, golf country second. The region has a handful of friendly, well-conditioned community courses — Margaret River Golf Club at the heart of the region, Dunsborough Lakes Golf Club at Cape Naturaliste, Bunbury Golf Club's heritage par 72 — but you won't find Lake Karrinyup-tier championship layouts here. What Margaret River does offer is one of Australia's most internationally renowned cool-climate wine regions, paired with golf that fits comfortably alongside cellar door touring rather than competing with it.

The region was put on the international wine map in 1967 when Vasse Felix planted the first commercial vineyard, and the soil-and-climate combination — well-drained gravelly loam, Mediterranean-but-cooler-than-Barossa, 18–28°C summer days with the Indian Ocean breeze — has produced a wine register Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay specialists across the world watch closely. Add the Cape Naturaliste headland (limestone caves, surfing coast, wildflower bloom in spring), the karri-marri eucalypt forests inland, and the dolphin-frequented Geographe Bay, and Margaret River becomes a proper 5–7 day Australian destination experience.

A typical Cooee Margaret River trip departs Perth Tuesday morning, plays Mandurah's The Cut (a James Wilcher championship public layout) Tuesday afternoon, then continues south to a 3-night Margaret River cellar door base. From there, one round at Margaret River Golf Club and one at Dunsborough Lakes pair with daily cellar door visits — Vasse Felix, Cullen, Leeuwin Estate, Voyager, Howard Park. Saturday morning we play Bunbury heritage on the route back, returning to Perth by lunchtime.

What Makes the Trip Distinct

  • Vasse Felix — Australia's first commercial Margaret River vineyard, 1967
  • Cullen Wines — biodynamic, three-generation women's winemaking heritage
  • Leeuwin Estate — the Art Series Chardonnay, internationally awarded
  • Voyager Estate — Cape-Dutch architectural cellar door
  • Surfing coast — Surfers Point, Yallingup, Bunker Bay, Smiths
  • Cape Naturaliste limestone caves and wildflower headland
Margaret River wine country and golf course
⛳ Margaret River Region
"Australia's premium cool-climate wine country, with golf that complements rather than competes."
Three Distinct Clusters

Margaret River Region by Region

The trip splits cleanly into the heart of the wine region (Margaret River + Dunsborough), the Bunbury–Capel south-west heritage corridor, and the Mandurah route-south stop on the way down from Perth.

Covered Below ↓Wine Heart
Margaret River + Capes

The Wine Heart

Margaret River GC · Dunsborough Lakes

The premium cool-climate wine region's heart — Margaret River township as base, Cape Naturaliste 30 minutes north, four cellar doors per day. Margaret River Golf Club for a friendly community round; Dunsborough Lakes for the Cape Naturaliste headland setting.

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Covered Below ↓Heritage Corridor
Bunbury · Capel · Busselton

South-West Heritage

Bunbury · Capel · Busselton

The Bunbury–Capel–Busselton heritage corridor between Mandurah and the Margaret River wine country — Bunbury Golf Club's par 72 (founded 1924), Capel Golf Club, and the Busselton beachside par 70. The route-back rounds on the way home to Perth.

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Mandurah

The Cut Route Stop

The Cut Mandurah · 1 hr south of Perth

An hour south of Perth on the route to Margaret River — Mandurah's The Cut Golf Course, James Wilcher championship public layout consistently ranked among Australia's top public courses. The natural day-one round on a Perth-departure Margaret River week.

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Six Layouts Across the Route

Two rounds in the wine region's heart, three south-west heritage corridor stops, and the Mandurah route-stop. All public-access — no member-introduction required for the south-west routing.

Margaret River Golf Club community par 72 wine country
Hero · Wine Heart
From $295
Margaret River, WA

Margaret River Golf Club

18 HolesPar 72Community HeritagePublic Access

The wine region's golf course — Margaret River Golf Club, par 72, friendly community routing through native bush at the heart of the wine country. Genuinely public access, well-conditioned native fairways, no member-introduction protocol. The natural Wednesday or Thursday morning round on a 5-day Margaret River cellar-door-and-golf itinerary.

  • Par 72 community heritage layout
  • Heart of Margaret River wine region
  • Public access, no member introduction
  • Walking distance to Margaret River township
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Dunsborough Lakes Golf Club Cape Naturaliste par 72
Capes · Lakeside
From $345
Dunsborough, WA (Cape Naturaliste)

Dunsborough Lakes Golf Club

18 HolesPar 72Resort LayoutPublic Access

Thirty minutes north of Margaret River at Cape Naturaliste — Dunsborough Lakes Golf Club, par 72 across natural lake country with the Cape Naturaliste headland in the distance. The closest premium-standard layout to Margaret River; a strong day-trip from the wine country base, with optional Bunker Bay or Yallingup beach swim afterwards.

  • Par 72 resort-quality layout
  • Cape Naturaliste headland setting
  • Lake-routed natural water hazards
  • Public access, no member introduction
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Bunbury Golf Club par 72 heritage 1924
Heritage · 1924
From $245
Bunbury, WA

Bunbury Golf Club

18 HolesPar 72Founded 1924Public Access

The south-west's heritage anchor — Bunbury Golf Club, founded 1924, par 72, mature couch fairways and decades of well-tended members'-club tradition with public-access tee times. The natural route-back round on Saturday morning before the Perth return; consistently rated among regional Western Australia's strongest layouts.

  • Founded 1924, century-plus heritage
  • Par 72 mature couch routing
  • Public-access tee times available
  • Natural Saturday-morning route-back round
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The Cut Mandurah James Wilcher championship public
Route · James Wilcher
From $295
Mandurah, WA (1 hr south of Perth)

The Cut Golf Course

18 HolesPar 72James Wilcher DesignPublic Access

An hour south of Perth at Mandurah on the natural route to Margaret River — James Wilcher's championship public layout, consistently ranked among Australia's top public courses. Dramatic estuary routing with several genuinely water-bordered holes. The day-one round on a Tuesday-morning Perth departure to Margaret River.

  • Australia's top public courses ranking
  • James Wilcher championship design
  • Estuary routing, water-bordered holes
  • Natural Perth-Margaret River route stop
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Capel Golf Club par 72 south-west WA
South-West · Public
From $185
Capel, WA (between Bunbury and Margaret River)

Capel Golf Club

18 HolesPar 72Country ClubPublic Access

South of Bunbury on the Bussell Highway approach to Margaret River — Capel Golf Club, par 72, the natural extra route-stop round on a longer 7-day itinerary. Country-club hospitality, well-tended fairways, accessible green fees. A quiet south-west afternoon round option.

  • Par 72 country-club layout
  • Bussell Highway corridor location
  • Public access, accessible pricing
  • Quiet route-stop alternative
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Busselton Golf Club beachside par 70
Beachside · Public
From $185
Busselton, WA (Geographe Bay)

Busselton Golf Club

18 HolesPar 70Beachside LayoutPublic Access

Geographe Bay beachside — Busselton Golf Club, par 70, a casual beachside round 20 minutes from Dunsborough Lakes. Walking distance to the famous Busselton Jetty (the longest timber-piled jetty in the southern hemisphere). The day-five afternoon round before dinner at the Goose or the Esplanade.

  • Par 70 Geographe Bay beachside
  • Walking distance to Busselton Jetty
  • Public access, casual round option
  • 20 min from Dunsborough Lakes
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Margaret River Pricing Guide

Indicative starting prices per person, twin share. Margaret River packages are priced at the value end of the WA tier — local courses are accessibly priced, with the premium reflecting accommodation in the wine region and inclusion of cellar door touring fees.

PackageFrom (per person)
Single round Capel / BusseltonAUD $185
Single round Bunbury / Margaret River GCAUD $245
Single round Dunsborough LakesAUD $345
Single round The Cut MandurahAUD $295
Three-day wine + golf weekendAUD $1,895
Five-day Perth + Margaret River comboAUD $2,995
Premium 7-day full Margaret River pilgrimageAUD $4,995
Luxury 10-day Perth + Margaret River + CapesAUD $5,995
Corporate / private group (up to 16 golfers)POA
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What You Get

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

  • Perth Airport transfers (or accommodation pickup)
  • Air-conditioned vehicles with secure golf-bag storage
  • Perth–Mandurah–Margaret River route transfers
  • Inter-course transfers across the south-west corridor
  • Green fees at your nominated courses
  • Motorised cart hire
  • Cellar door tasting fees at 4–5 wineries (premium packages)
  • Margaret River township or Cape Naturaliste accommodation (4–5-star)
  • Daily breakfast at your accommodation

Not Included

  • Domestic or international flights to Perth
  • Club hire (available at most courses, $80–$120)
  • Lunches and clubhouse drinks (own expense unless premium package)
  • Wine purchases at cellar doors
  • Dinner reservations outside the package's nominated meals
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and pro shop purchases
  • Optional Cape Naturaliste caves, Busselton Jetty experiences (add-on)
Practical Notes

Good to Know

  • Getting there: 270km / 3-hour drive south of Perth via the Forrest Highway and Bussell Highway. Domestic flights to Busselton-Margaret River Airport (BQB) from Melbourne via Jetstar; Perth-then-drive remains the most common arrival route for the route-south golf stops.
  • Best time of year: October to May is the prime Margaret River window — Mediterranean climate, 17–28°C, low humidity, brilliant playing surfaces. February to April coincides with regional vintage at the cellar doors. November-December offers wildflower bloom across Cape Naturaliste.
  • Accommodation strategy: Margaret River township (walking distance to Margaret River Golf Club, Settlers Tavern, distillery row), Yallingup or Dunsborough at Cape Naturaliste (closer to Dunsborough Lakes and the Capes coast), or Bunbury for the route-back final night.
  • Cellar door planning: Vasse Felix and Cullen open daily, Leeuwin Estate and Voyager Estate require advance booking for tours. Howard Park, Stella Bella, Cape Mentelle, and Xanadu round out a typical 4–5 cellar door selection. Don't try more than 3 in a single day — the 18-tasting palette fatigue is real.
  • Ideal trip length: 5 days minimum (Tuesday departure Perth, Saturday return). 7 days for a full Margaret River pilgrimage including Cape Naturaliste, the caves system, and Bunker Bay coastal walks. International visitors add 2–3 days Perth metro golf to bookend.
  • Beyond golf and wine: Cape Naturaliste lighthouse, Mammoth Cave, Lake Cave, Surfers Point, Boranup Karri Forest, Cape Mentelle distillery for whisky tasters. The Margaret River township itself has the Saturday Margaret River Farmers' Market plus Settlers Tavern for live music.
  • Group sizes: 2 to 16 golfers. Most Cooee Margaret River trips are 4–8 person groups (couples and friends). Larger corporate groups can be split across two accommodation bases for cellar door logistics.

Plan Your Margaret River Trip

Tell us your dates, group size, and your wine-and-golf balance preference. We'll come back within 24 hours with a tailored Perth + Margaret River itinerary including cellar door bookings, the route-south golf stops, and pricing.

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From Our Guests

What Golfers Say

★★★★★

"Cooee was upfront from the start that Margaret River golf isn't championship-tier, and that honesty made for a better trip — we came for the wine and the golf was the genuine bonus rather than the focus. Vasse Felix and Cullen long lunches between rounds at Margaret River GC and Dunsborough Lakes — the right balance."

Andrew & Lisa K.

Melbourne, VIC

★★★★★

"Five days from Perth: The Cut on day one (genuinely good public golf), then three days Margaret River with Leeuwin, Voyager, Howard Park, and a Cape Naturaliste lighthouse walk, then Bunbury heritage on the route home. Margaret River GC was a friendly community course, exactly as described."

William G.

Edinburgh, Scotland

★★★★★

"The Bunker Bay swim between morning golf at Dunsborough Lakes and the afternoon Cullen tasting was the trip highlight. Cooee handled all the cellar door bookings — Leeuwin Estate's Art Series tasting needed advance reservation and would have been impossible to organise from Australia, let alone the UK."

Mark & the Eight Friends

London, UK

Common Questions

Margaret River Golf FAQs

Margaret River itself has limited championship golf — Margaret River Golf Club is a friendly community par 72 in the heart of the wine region, and Dunsborough Lakes Golf Club at Cape Naturaliste is the closest premium-standard layout. Most Cooee Margaret River golf tours therefore pair these local rounds with Mandurah's The Cut Golf Course (a James Wilcher championship public layout) on the 3-hour drive south from Perth, plus Bunbury Golf Club's heritage par 72 on the route. The trip is genuinely a wine-and-golf experience rather than golf-first — typically 2–3 rounds across a 5-day itinerary.

Margaret River is one of Australia's premium cool-climate wine regions, internationally renowned for Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc Semillon blends. The flagship cellar doors are Vasse Felix (the region's first vineyard, 1967), Cullen Wines (biodynamic, women-led winemaking heritage), Leeuwin Estate (the Art Series Chardonnay), Voyager Estate (architectural cellar door, Cape-Dutch styling), Howard Park (Western Australian wine pioneer), and Stella Bella. Most Cooee Margaret River packages include 4–5 cellar door visits across the 5-day itinerary.

Margaret River sits 270km / 3-hour drive south of Perth. Most international visitors fly into Perth Airport (PER) and drive south via the Forrest Highway and Bussell Highway, with optional golf stops at Mandurah's The Cut and Bunbury Golf Club along the way. Domestic flights are available to Busselton-Margaret River Airport (BQB) from Melbourne via Jetstar.

October to May is the prime Margaret River window — Mediterranean climate, 17–28°C, low humidity, brilliant playing surfaces. February to April is particularly excellent for golf and coincides with the regional vintage at the cellar doors. November to December offers wildflower bloom across the Cape Naturaliste headland. Winter (June–August) is genuinely Margaret River's wet season but cellar doors stay open year-round.

5–7 days is the sweet spot for a Margaret River wine-and-golf trip. A typical 5-day itinerary departs Perth Tuesday morning, plays Mandurah's The Cut Tuesday afternoon, drives to Margaret River for 3 nights cellar door touring with one round at Margaret River Golf Club and one at Dunsborough Lakes, then returns to Perth Saturday with optional Bunbury Golf Club on the drive back.

Absolutely — this is the classic WA itinerary. Two to three days Perth metro golf (Lake Karrinyup, Cottesloe, Joondalup Resort, Royal Perth) followed by 3–4 days Margaret River wine-and-golf extension. International visitors arriving direct London-Perth typically build a 7–10 day combined Perth + Margaret River itinerary.

Yes — Margaret River and Cape Naturaliste are world-class surf and swimming coast. Surfers Point, Yallingup Beach, Smiths Beach, and Bunker Bay are all within 20 minutes of Dunsborough Lakes. Many Cooee Margaret River packages include a half-day beach exploration alongside the golf and wine.

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Wine Country Coast + Capes Golf

Margaret River + Cape Naturaliste + Bunbury heritage + Mandurah route stop, paired with Vasse Felix, Cullen, Leeuwin, Voyager cellar doors. The honest wine-and-golf trip.

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