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Margaret River: Wine, Canoe & Coastal 4WD Tour, Max 6 GuestsYou canoe the Margaret River itself, stop at a real local café, taste honey at Yalgardup Falls, enjoy a gourmet lunch and premium wine at Fraser Gallop Estate, and hike a remote section of the Cape Track by 4WD. The group maxes out at six people, no canoeing experience is needed, and you stay dry throughout. Pickup and drop-off are at Margaret River Visitor Centre on Bussell Highway.Is it for me?Book this if you have a day or two in Margaret River and want to actually know the place instead of just seeing it from a car window — the small group size and mix of activities (water, wine, land, food) means you're not following a script, and the local guide knows which details matter.
Margaret River: Wine Tasting, Emu Feeding & Italian LunchYou start the morning hand-feeding emus and alpacas at a private property, then move through three rotating boutique wineries where you often meet the winemakers themselves. Lunch is Italian-inspired food eaten among olive groves, with tastings of their oils and local products. The day includes a coastal stop where dolphins are common, and ends with insider tips for Margaret River town. Hotel pickup and drop-off are built in.Is it for me?Right for wine lovers who want to taste from small producers and actually meet the people behind the bottles, plus families drawn to the animal interactions and scenic drives. The day is full — you're moving between five different stops — which is what lets you see both the wine side and the broader character of the region.
Margaret River: Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour with LunchYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to four or five carefully chosen venues across Margaret River, and guided through tastings of wine, beer and spirits with a knowledgeable local. Lunch is seated and included. The driver brings you home in the afternoon, so you taste freely without worrying about the drive back or arranging transport between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste the best of Margaret River without arranging transport, making reservations, or designating a driver—the small-group format and included lunch mean you can relax and enjoy the day instead of managing logistics.
Margaret River: Full-Day Wine & Food Tour with LunchYou visit four wineries and a barrel room, taste wines at each stop, enjoy a 2-course lunch with wine at Woody Nook, sample onsite chocolate and olive oil skincare products, and finish with an optional brewery stop. All tastings and lunch are included; the tour runs as a small group with a local guide who takes you to places they'd actually go themselves.Is it for me?This suits anyone who wants to taste Margaret River wines without the formality, eat a proper lunch, and meet the people actually making the wine—the fixed itinerary and included tastings mean you don't have to plan the day yourself or budget for each stop separately.
Margaret River Day Trip: Caves, Wine & Cape Leeuwin LighthouseYou visit four distinct landmarks — Busselton's 1.8-kilometre jetty, a working brewery with tasting and lunch, Mammoth Cave's guided underground tour, and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse where two oceans meet — all without managing pickups, tickets or timing. Hotel collection and return are included, and the fixed schedule packs the Southwest's highlights into one full day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Southwest's main sights in one day without arranging your own transport, entry fees or timing — the fixed itinerary is what makes four separate landmarks fit into a single trip from Perth.
Margaret River: Premium Winery Tour & Brewery Lunch with PickupYou’ll taste award-winning wines right among Margaret River’s vines, share laughs over a brewery lunch with locals, sample small-batch chocolates in Cowaramup, and catch stories from guides who know every twist in the road. Expect relaxed moments and real connection — not just another checklist tour.
Lake Cave: Guided Tour with Sunken Forest DescentYou’ll descend through a sunken karri forest into Lake Cave with a local guide, where crystal formations drip into a perfectly mirrored underground lake. Experience rare sights like the suspended table formation and pause in silence as lights reveal hidden details around you. Afterward, take in treetop views from the deck above — it leaves you feeling both tiny and lucky.
Margaret River: Wine, Coffee & Forest Day Tour with LunchYou’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.
Margaret River: Wine, Chocolate & Brewery Tour with LunchYou’ll taste wine straight from barrels at Brown Hill Estate, sample nougat and chocolate between stops, share laughs over lunch at a local brewery, and get real stories from your Margaret River guide. Expect sensory surprises and easy camaraderie — this isn’t just sipping wine; it’s feeling part of the region for a day.
Mammoth Cave: Self-Guided Audio Tour & Fossil Walk Western AustraliaYou’ll explore Margaret River’s Mammoth Cave at your own pace with an audio guide—spotting ancient fossils embedded in stone and wandering through cool chambers before stepping back out among towering forest trees. Listen for echoes and trickling water as you follow gentle boardwalks. It’s quietly moving in ways you might not expect.
Margaret River Group Surf Lesson: Learn to Catch WavesYou’ll start on Margaret River’s sand learning surf basics with a local coach who keeps things real and relaxed. Expect plenty of laughs, hands-on help in the water, and your first taste of riding a wave—with all gear provided so you can just show up ready to try.Is it for me?Your coach stays in the water with you the whole time, turning your first paddle-out into an actual wave ride through hands-on tips and real-time assistance.
Margaret River: Private Surf Lesson for Couples, Friends & FamiliesYou’ll paddle into Margaret River’s surf with a local coach by your side, learning wave basics and getting real-time tips as you go. Expect sandy toes, lots of laughter (and wipeouts), plus all equipment provided — wetsuit, rash shirt, sunscreen and board. You’ll leave salty-haired and probably still smiling.
Margaret River: Wine Blending & 3 Wineries with LunchYou blend your own wine at the first winery, then taste at two more boutique estates with a gourmet lunch in between. Chocolate tasting and a local micro-brewery round out the afternoon. Hotel or town pickup and drop-off are included, so you arrive back without worrying about the drive.Is it for me?Right for wine lovers who want to do more than taste — the blending experience lets you make something you'll actually remember. The full day with lunch and three wineries means you're out for several hours, which is what makes the pace feel unhurried instead of rushed.
Margaret River: Blind Wine Tasting & Italian Lunch TourYou taste chocolate and three wines using a technique you'll keep using, eat wood-fired pizza and cheeseboard at two different venues, visit three handpicked wineries and a brewery, watch for whales from the cliffs if the season's right, and get driven to and from your hotel. The blind tasting template is exclusive to this tour — you get ongoing access to it after the day ends.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand wine beyond the label and see Margaret River's wineries without arranging transport or worrying about driving — the tasting technique and template stay with you long after the day ends, and the small-group format means you're not moving through venues on a schedule that doesn't fit.
