Margaret River: Boutique Wine Tour with Lunch & Pickup

Summary

Margaret River wine tastings small groups gourmet lunch included

You’ll taste award-winning wines at six boutique Margaret River wineries, meet passionate locals behind each cellar door, and enjoy a gourmet vineyard lunch with your small group. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off so you can relax into every sip — expect laughter, easygoing company, and moments you’ll remember long after you’ve left.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Boutique wine tasting and gourmet lunch

• Pick up from accommodation
• Visit award winning boutique wineries
• Taste fine wines at Margaret River
• Enjoy gourmet winery lunch
• Drop off at accommodation

Top questions

How many wineries do we visit on this Margaret River wine tour?

You’ll visit six award-winning boutique wineries during the tour.

Is lunch included in the Margaret River wine tour?

Yes, a gourmet winery lunch is included as part of your day trip experience.

Does this private wine tour include pickup from my accommodation?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your accommodation are included in the booking.

Are breweries or distilleries part of this Margaret River day trip?

Breweries and distilleries can be added to your itinerary upon request.

Is bottled water provided during the tour?

Bottled water is included for all guests throughout the day.

Can dietary preferences be accommodated for lunch?

The gourmet winery lunch can usually accommodate dietary needs; mention them when booking.

Are service animals allowed on this wine tasting tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

Is this Margaret River day trip suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels as there’s minimal walking involved.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Margaret River or nearby towns, tastings at six boutique wineries (with options to add breweries or distilleries), bottled water throughout the journey, and a leisurely gourmet winery lunch surrounded by vineyards before heading back in comfort late afternoon.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the light — kind of soft and golden, bouncing off the rows of vines as we pulled up to our first Margaret River winery. Our guide, Andy, waved us out of the minibus with this easy grin like he’d been waiting all week just to show us around. There was this faint smell of eucalyptus drifting in from somewhere, mixing with the earth after last night’s rain. I’m not sure if it made the wine taste better or if that’s just how my brain works, but it felt right.

We tried six different wineries on this day trip through Margaret River — some big names I’d heard of, others run by families who poured for us themselves. At one spot, the owner handed me a glass and told me to “swirl it like you mean it.” I probably overdid it (spilled a drop on my shoe), but she laughed and said that’s how you know you’re enjoying yourself. The private wine tour vibe meant we could ask anything — Andy explained why the soil here is so good for cabernet, and at lunch, he even pointed out which bottle would go best with my mushroom risotto. Honestly, I still think about that pairing.

The lunch was at this vineyard restaurant where everything tasted fresh — like they’d picked the herbs an hour before. I caught myself watching sunlight flicker through a glass of chardonnay while someone at another table tried (and failed) to pronounce “vermentino.” People were friendly in that relaxed Western Australia way; nobody rushed us or pushed for photos. We even got a quick look behind the scenes in one cellar door, barrels stacked high and cool air that smelled faintly of oak and something sweet.

By the end, I felt sort of floaty — not just from the wine but from spending a whole day moving slowly between beautiful places with good people. The drive back was quiet except for someone humming along to an old Crowded House song on the radio. So yeah, if you want a day that feels both special and unforced, this Margaret River wine tour is probably it.