Margaret River Wineries

Raise your glass on a wine tour

More than just great wine!

Margaret River is a small town south of Perth known for its stunning surf beaches and coastal landscapes, trendy boutiques, craft breweries, and artisan food producers. The Margaret River region however is known most famously for one thing – wine! Margaret River wine tours take visitors to wineries and cellar doors, restaurants, and cafes, local food growers and producers, gin distilleries, and even a chocolate factory.

The region is mostly comprised of boutique wineries that crush about 3.5 tonnes per year with the larger wine producers crushing around 2,500 tonnes. The climate of Margaret River is similar to Bordeaux in France, a wine-producing capital of the world. Although the Margaret River region produces just three percent of the total Australian wine grape production, it’s responsible for over 25 percent of our premium wine market.

Tour the Margaret River wineries on a WA holiday

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Tour duration:
14
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Join us on an adventure through Western Australia’s stunning landscapes and blooming wildflowers! Start your journey with a visit to the iconic Rottnest Island, home of the friendly quokka. Soak up spectacular views from the Kalbarri Skywalk and West Loop Lookout and pay tribute at the moving HMAS Sydney Memorial. Discover Albany’s rich maritime history with a guided tour of the historic Whaling Station and explore lush Australian wildlife and botanical gardens. This tour entails a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and adventure.

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Physical rating:
3 - Active/Moderate
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Tour duration:
9
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Embark on the Indian Pacific and Christmas in Perth tour, starting with one night in Adelaide. Soak in the stunning views from Mount Lofty Summit lookout and explore the city with a sights tour. Enjoy a horse-drawn tram ride in Victor Harbor, visit McLaren Vale winery, and explore Glenelg. Experience luxury aboard the Gold Class Indian Pacific train for 3 days and 2 nights, with premium dining and standard beverages included. Spend 5 nights in Perth, discovering highlights like the Perth Mint, Swan River Cruise, Fremantle Markets, and Cottesloe Beach. Explore Rottnest Island, visit Busselton Jetty, and indulge in a Margaret River winery tasting and lunch, along with a visit to the Margaret River Chocolate Factory. Celebrate Christmas with a festive lunch and enjoy a total of 22 included meals on this unforgettable journey.

A wine-lovers paradise

The first vines were planted in Margaret River by Dr Tom Cullity in 1967, his vineyard Vasse Felix producing the region's first cabernet sauvignon in 1972. Soon others realised the area had the perfect environment and Mediterranean climate for grape growing and more vineyards were planted.

The region now produces wines of a world class standard with two varieties – cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay – putting Margaret River on the map of wine connoisseurs and those who just appreciate a good drop. A core focus for many of the region’s wineries is sustainability and innovation with many specialising in organic, biodynamic, and natural winemaking.

An impressive 65 of Margaret River’s over 90 cellar doors are rated Halliday five-star wineries and are some of the best wineries in the country. Margaret River wine tours take visitors to meet the makers and take a behind the barrel look at what goes into creating an award-winning wine.

Raise your glass on a wine tour

Explore the beautiful Margaret River region

The Margaret River region offers an amazing variety of attractions. Busselton is known as the gateway to the Margaret River wine region. This much-loved holiday destination features an impressive 19th-century 1.841-kilometre-long jetty stretching out over the calm waters of Geographe Bay. 

The Cape Naturaliste lighthouse was built in 1903 and sits on a 100-metre bluff offering exquisite views over Geographe Bay. The lighthouse at Cape Leeuwin, the most south-westerly point of Australia was constructed from local limestone in 1895 and is the tallest on Australia’s mainland.

Tuart Forest National Park is home to the largest remaining section of pure Tuart Forest in the world. These majestic trees are between 300 and 400 years old with a girth of up to 10 metres. Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park has walking trails leading from tall forests to the coast with striking cliffs and hundreds of limestone caves containing 35,000-year-old fossils.

Frequently asked questions

How many wineries are in the Margaret River region?

Margaret River has 5,840 hectares under vine and over 200 vineyards producing more than 25% of Australia's premium wine. Margaret River wine tours take visitors on a relaxing journey to some of the 90 cellar doors of this young, unique, and vibrant wine district.

Which wine variety is Margaret River most known for?

In Margaret River, the main grape varieties are a 40/60 split between red and white featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Merlot, and Chenin Blanc. 

The region has the perfect geography and Mediterranean climate for producing remarkable cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay varieties. Cabernet is the leading wine of Margaret River and one taste at the cellar door will prove why.

What is the oldest winery in Margaret River?

Vasse Felix is Margaret River's Founding Winery. The planting began at Vasse Felix in 1967 and marked the start of what has developed into an exciting wine region. Vineyards that followed closely behind were Moss Wood in 1969, Cape Mentelle in 1970, Cullen in 1971, Sandalford in 1972 and Leeuwin Estate, Woodlands, and Wrights in 1973.

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