Margaret River: Winery & Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch

Summary

Margaret River food wine beer tour with lunch and chocolate

You’ll taste local wines before noon, share laughs over hearty brewery lunch (vegetarians welcome), and finish with chocolate and cheese tastings in Margaret River’s countryside. With pickup included and stories from your guide along the way, expect sensory surprises and quiet moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the way the morning light slid over the vines as we rolled out of Margaret River — not harsh, just sort of golden and sleepy. Our guide, Pete, had this easy way about him, like he’d been telling stories about these valleys for years (he probably has). He pointed out a kookaburra perched on a fence post — it actually laughed, which felt weirdly perfect. There was eucalyptus in the air, sharp but fresh. I kept thinking how different this all felt from city life.

We stopped at a winery where the barrels smelled like old wood and something sweet underneath — maybe plums? Pete explained how Margaret River’s climate makes the cabernet sauvignon taste so… well, I’m not even sure what word he used but it made sense at the time. Tasting wine at 11am felt slightly rebellious. At lunch in a brewery, my veggie burger came with chips so crisp I burned my tongue because I couldn’t wait. The staff joked with us about “Aussie sizes” for beer pours. Someone tried a bush tucker sample — wattleseed something? — and pulled a face that set everyone laughing.

After that it all blurred together: cheese that squeaked between my teeth, dark chocolate melting too fast in my hand outside the factory (it was warmer than I expected), little cups of yoghurt with honey drizzled on top. We learned bits about local Aboriginal history — Pete told us how some plants were used for medicine long before any vineyards showed up here. By late afternoon, everyone seemed quieter, just watching sunlight flicker through the gum trees as we headed back. I still think about that view sometimes when things get too loud.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Margaret River winery and brewery tour

• Pick up from accommodation around 10am
• Travel through forested vineyards and valleys
• Learn about Aboriginal and wine heritage
• Visit 7 attractions including wineries and breweries
• Enjoy gourmet lunch at a brewery around 1pm
• Taste wild foods and vegetarian options
• Sample chocolate, cheese, yoghurt, and ice cream
• Return to accommodation by 5pm

Top questions

What time does the Margaret River winery & brewery tour start?

Pickup is around 10am from your accommodation; exact time may vary by up to 40 minutes depending on your location.

Is lunch included in the Margaret River day trip?

Yes, a gourmet lunch is served at a local brewery during the tour and vegetarian options are available if requested in advance.

How many wineries or breweries do we visit?

The tour visits six to seven sites including wineries, breweries, cheese and chocolate producers.

Are children allowed on this Margaret River food & wine tour?

Yes, all ages are welcome to join this day trip from Margaret River.

Is hotel pickup included for Busselton or Dunsborough?

Yes, hotel pickup is available for guests staying in Margaret River, Busselton, Dunsborough and surrounding areas.

Can vegetarians be catered for during lunch?

Vegetarian options are available; please advise at booking if required.

Does the tour include tastings of local foods other than wine?

Yes, there are tastings of cheese, chocolate, yoghurt and optional bush tucker samples included.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Margaret River or nearby towns like Busselton or Dunsborough, guided visits to wineries and breweries with plenty of wine and beer tastings along the way, plus cheese, chocolate and yoghurt samples. A hearty brewery lunch is part of it (vegetarian options too), before you’re dropped back in time for sunset.