Margaret River: Small-Group Wine & Food Tour with Lunch

Summary

Margaret River’s vineyards, coffee aromas, chocolate stops and a lunch that lingers

You’ll sip your way through Margaret River’s cellars, taste wine straight from the barrel room, share a long lunch with new friends, and end on chocolate or beer as you like. Expect real conversations with local makers and moments that linger long after you’re back home.

What’s the experience like?

I opened my eyes to the smell of roasted beans drifting through Yahava Koffeeworks — honestly, I’m not even a coffee person but I couldn’t help grinning at the way our guide, Andy, talked about single origins like he was introducing old friends. We tried a few sips (I went back for seconds — oops) and then piled into the van with that gentle caffeine buzz humming along. The roads around Margaret River were still damp from last night’s rain and everything looked extra green out the window. Andy pointed out some wildflowers I’d never seen before; he said their name in Noongar but I forgot it immediately. Sorry, Andy.

First winery was Brown Hill Estate — we ducked into the barrel room where it smelled like oak and something sweetly sharp underneath. The winemaker chatted with us about how they do things by hand here. I kept running my fingers along the barrels when nobody was looking; there’s something grounding about it. Tasted a cabernet that made me pause mid-sentence (I think I said “wow” out loud). At McHenry Hohnen, it was all talk about sustainable practices — compost piles and sheep wandering between vines. The wines tasted somehow earthier? Maybe it’s just the stories sticking to my tongue.

Lunch at Woody Nook Wines was two courses — I can’t remember what everyone else ordered because my plate of fish vanished embarrassingly fast. The glass of red they poured with it just worked, you know? Afterward we wandered over for another tasting and someone cracked a joke about moving here for good. There was this easy laughter around the table that stuck with me longer than any tasting note.

We finished up at Vasse Virgin (olive oil on bread — don’t knock it till you try), plus quick stops for chocolate at the factory where everything smelled like warm cocoa powder. Our last optional stop was Wild Hop Brewing Company; some of us grabbed beers and sat outside watching clouds roll over the hills. Not every day ends with new friends and chocolate on your breath, but this one did. I still think about that view sometimes when things get noisy back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Margaret River wine and food tour

• Enjoy coffee demonstration and tasting
• Sample wines in barrel room
• First wine tasting at boutique cellar
• Indulge in 2-course lunch with wine
• Wine tasting after lunch
• Sample chocolates at chocolate factory
• Discover olive oil skincare and gourmet foods
• Enjoy a cleansing ale (guest expense)

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included in this Margaret River wine tour?

No, hotel pickup is not mentioned as included in this tour.

Are all wine tastings covered in the price?

Yes, all wine tastings are included during the tour.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, a 2-course lunch with a glass of wine is included at Woody Nook Wines.

Can children join this Margaret River food & wine tour?

Yes, children can join if accompanied by an adult; child seats are available for a fee.

Is this small-group tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

What wineries do we visit on this day trip?

You’ll visit Brown Hill Estate, McHenry Hohnen, Woody Nook Wines, plus other stops like Yahava Koffeeworks and Vasse Virgin.

Are dietary requirements accommodated for lunch?

Yes, specific dietary requirements can be advised at time of booking.

What’s included

Your day covers all wine tastings at boutique Margaret River wineries plus coffee tasting to start things off right; there’s a two-course lunch paired with local wine at Woody Nook Wines; visits to an olive oil producer and chocolate factory for samples; plus an optional brewery stop to wind down—just bring some spare change if you want a beer at Wild Hop or The Servo Taphouse before heading back.