Margaret River: 3-Day Food, Wine & Nature Tour with Pickup

Summary

Margaret River’s wild coast, forests, wine & honest flavors

You’ll taste Margaret River wines straight from boutique vineyards, walk under towering karri trees with honey on your tongue, explore ancient caves and climb Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse where two oceans meet. With pickup from Perth and local guides who really know their stuff, this 3-day trip leaves space for laughter and those small surprises that make travel stick with you.

What’s the experience like?

We’d barely left Perth when our driver, Pete, started telling us about the old timber towns and how the light changes along the coast — he was right. By the time we reached Mandurah for coffee, I could smell salt and pastry in the air and felt like I’d already shaken off city noise. Busselton Jetty was longer than I expected (1.8km — who even builds that?) and walking out there with gulls wheeling overhead made me forget about my phone for a bit.

The first night in Margaret River town felt quiet but not lonely — you know that feeling? Dinner at a local spot was full of chatter from other tables. The next day, our guide Tash led us into Boranup Karri Forest. She stopped us mid-walk and said “just listen.” It was just wind and birds but it felt huge. We tasted honey right there — sticky fingers, eucalyptus in the air. Mammoth Cave was colder than I thought it’d be; my glasses fogged up coming back out into the sun.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much at a wine tasting (maybe that’s obvious). The vineyard owner told us stories about his family and poured something he called “dangerously drinkable.” Cheese came next — sharp and creamy at once — and someone dropped a cracker which set off a chain of giggles around the table. Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse looked dramatic against a sky that couldn’t decide if it wanted to rain or clear up. I still think about how small you feel standing where two oceans meet.

The last morning started with coffee at Yahava KoffeeWorks; I tried to sound like I knew what “single origin” meant but probably failed. Free time on Margaret River’s main street meant poking around little shops with no real plan. When we finally rolled back toward Perth, everyone was quieter — not tired exactly, just sort of full in a way that sticks with you longer than you expect.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Margaret River via Mandurah and Busselton

• Drive from Perth to Mandurah
• Coffee break at Mandurah foreshore
• Visit Featured Wood Gallery
• Walk along Busselton Jetty
• Stop at Margaret River Chocolate Co.
• Lunch at The Ship Inn Busselton

Day 2 — Forest, Cave and Lighthouse Tour

• Visit Margaret River Pro surfing spot
• Tour Mammoth Cave underground
• Honey tasting in Boranup Karri Forest
• Visit Hamlin Bay jetty ruins
• Tour Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and centre
• Wine tasting at family vineyard
• Free time in Margaret River Main Street
• Breakfast at White Elephant Cafe
• Lunch at Colourpatch Cafe & Bar

Day 3 — Taste Margaret River

• Visit Yahava KoffeeWorks for coffee tasting
• Wine tasting at boutique vineyard
• Cheese and wine tasting at Edwards cellar door
• Breakfast at Willow Grill Margaret River
• Lunch at Olio Bello organic olive grove

Top questions

How long is the Margaret River tour from Perth?

The tour lasts 3 days, including transport from Perth city hotels.

Is hotel pickup included in this Margaret River escape?

Yes, pickup from your Perth city hotel is included in the package.

What are some highlights of this 3 day Margaret River tour?

You’ll visit Busselton Jetty, Boranup Karri Forest, Mammoth Cave, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, boutique wineries and local producers.

Are meals or tastings included during the tour?

Wine tastings, cheese sampling, honey tasting and coffee experiences are included; some meals are at your own expense.

What kind of accommodation is provided?

You’ll stay two nights at a 4-star resort or similar in Margaret River town.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels but may not be ideal for those with poor cardiovascular health.

Are service animals allowed on this trip?

Yes, service animals are allowed during the tour.

Can I use public transportation to join the tour?

Public transportation options are available nearby for joining the group in Perth.

What’s included

Your three days include hotel pickup from Perth city, comfortable bus transport throughout Margaret River’s forests and coastlines, entry fees to Mammoth Cave and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, guided tastings at boutique wineries plus cheese and honey sampling sessions. You’ll also enjoy two nights’ accommodation in a 4-star resort right in Margaret River town before returning to Perth together at journey’s end.