Margaret River: Wine, Coffee & Forest Day Tour with Lunch

Summary

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You’ll sip fresh-roasted coffee in Margaret River’s most aromatic spot before tasting boutique wines with local makers who love what they do. Enjoy a home-style lunch at Berry Farm Cottage Cafe and wander beneath ancient karri trees in Boranup Forest. This day trip is about slowing down, sharing laughs with locals, and letting yourself be surprised by small details along the way.

What’s the experience like?

I nearly spilled my flat white when our guide, Pete, asked if we could tell the difference between beans roasted “just right” and those left a minute too long. Turns out, I can’t — but the smell inside Yahava Koffeworks was so rich it made me want to try. Pete joked that caffeine is Margaret River’s “other secret export.” The machines hissed and clattered while we sipped tiny cups and tried not to look like total amateurs. I liked that nobody rushed us — even when I went back for a second taste of the single origin. It’s a good start to a day trip in Margaret River, especially if you’re not a morning person.

The drive through vineyards felt like flipping through someone’s photo album — bits of sunlight on leaves, rows of vines stretching out forever. At Brown Hill Estate, Chiara greeted us with this easy warmth (and a laugh when I mixed up Shiraz and Cabernet). We wandered behind the scenes into the barrel room where it smelled faintly woody and cool, almost damp. She explained how their family does things differently — honestly, half of it went over my head but her pride was obvious. The wine tasting wasn’t stiff or formal; just us chatting around a table, trying not to butcher the names. Each winery had its own vibe — one more old-school, one kind of rebellious? Hard to explain unless you’re there.

Lunch at Berry Farm was this homey spread — nothing fancy but everything tasted like someone actually cared about it. There was this tangy relish I kept dipping bread into (should’ve bought some). People drifted in and out with baskets of jams or cider bottles tucked under their arms. After eating way too much, we wandered outside and you could hear birds fussing in the trees above. The air smelled green — maybe eucalyptus? Or just that fresh-after-rain thing that lingers here.

Boranup Forest felt different from anywhere else on the tour — quieter somehow, except for the wind moving through those tall karri trees and an occasional burst of color from lorikeets overhead. Pete pointed out wildflowers I’d have missed (I’m still not sure what counts as an orchid). We didn’t see kangaroos this time but someone said they’d spotted one last week near the trailhead. The forest light is weirdly soft; you sort of want to stay longer than you’re supposed to.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Coffee, Wine, Lunch and Forest Tour

• Visit coffee roasting house
• Learn coffee roasting process
• Taste coffee varieties
• Tour Brown Hill Estate winery
• Guided wine tasting at Brown Hill
• Explore barrel room and vineyards
• Lunch at Berry Farm Cottage Cafe
• Taste and buy local produce
• Walk in Boranup Karri Forest
• Visit Redgate winery
• Learn about vineyard and wines

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Margaret River tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are included from any in-town location in Margaret River.

What wineries do we visit on this day trip?

The tour usually visits Brown Hill Estate and Redgate Winery, but wineries may change day to day.

Is lunch included during the tour?

Yes, a homecooked lunch at Berry Farm Cottage Cafe is included.

Are wine tastings part of this Margaret River tour?

Yes, guided tastings at two boutique wineries are included in the experience.

Do we visit Boranup Karri Forest on this tour?

Yes, there is time to walk among the karri trees in Boranup Forest during the afternoon.

Can children join this Margaret River wine & coffee tour?

Yes, children can join; infant seats are available for kids under 7 years old.

How long does this day trip from Margaret River last?

The full-day tour typically lasts several hours with multiple stops for tastings and sightseeing.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off anywhere in town, guided coffee tasting at Yahava Koffeworks, two boutique winery visits with tastings (wineries may vary), a homecooked lunch at Berry Farm Cottage Cafe with seasonal produce, plus time to walk among ancient karri trees in Boranup Forest before heading back comfortably by air-conditioned vehicle.