About the tour
Vasse Felix | Boranup Karri Forest | Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse | Busselton Jetty
Our Margaret River 3-Day Getaway is designed to give you a relaxed overall view of the region, experience fabulous wines, wonderful food, spectacular scenery and premium accommodation. The Margaret River region is known as a picture-perfect pocket of Western Australia.
Tour itinerary
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Cape Leeuwin, where the Indian Ocean meets the Southern Ocean, and Cape Naturaliste at Geographe Bay. Marvel at the surfers at International Surfers Point and witness the ocean’s power at Canal Rocks.
Indulge in wine tastings at premium vineyards and savour the delicious regional cuisine. Experience the lush pastoral hills, sprawling vineyards, and majestic coastlines.
Relax and unwind at Central Avenue Apartments in Margaret River or an equally luxurious accommodation option.
Day 1 – Perth to Margaret River
Busselton Meelup Bay, Cape Naturaliste Canal Rocks
Experience luxury accommodation, fabulous wine, wonderful food and spectacular scenery we take a break for a refreshing tea/coffee at Bunbury. Visit the Busselton Jetty that is the longest wood pylon jetty in the Southern Hemisphere and juts two kilometres out into Geographe Bay. Take a walk along this awesome structure.
As we progress into the Margaret River region we explore the scenic coastline and pastoral views. Take a walk along Meelup Beach with white sands and clear aquamarine water. In season you can see Whales breaching out in Geographe Bay.
Margaret River region is internationally renowned for its quality wine production and fabulous food. Enjoy lunch at Eagle Bay Brewing Co. with expansive views of farmland to Bunker Bay.
After lunch visit, Cape Naturalise Lighthouse and enjoy walk on the Cape to Cape Trail to Sugar Loaf Rock. Sugar Loaf Rock is a gigantic rock a short distance from the coast. The views along this easy trail are spectacular.
Continue south along picturesque Caves Road renowned in the Margaret River region for premier wines and scenic countryside. Visit Gunyulgup Galleries which exhibits a diverse range of fine art, furniture, and design of recognised Australian Artists.
A short distance away is Canal Rocks, where we see the awesome Indian Ocean surging through the weathered canals and spot seals lazing on the rocks in the sunshine.
To continue Smiths Beach Resort our two night stay. Nestled in the heart of the Margaret River wine region close to Bunker Bay and Dunsborough Smiths Beach Resort is a Small Luxury Hotel of the World accommodation.
Accommodation: Smiths Beach Resort.
Day 2 – Margaret River
Brown Hill Estate, Howard Park, Wills Domain
This morning we continue south along picturesque Caves Road renowned in the Margaret River region for premier wines and scenic countryside. Today sample not only the region’s best cuisine, also talk to the wine maker and qualified wine experts of the winery’s we visit.
First stop at Brown Hill Estate a family owned and operated vineyard established in 1995. It is a partnership with Jim, Gwen, son Nathan Bailey who is this winery’s winemaker and his wife Chiara. Enjoy a private walk in the vineyard with the Winemaker to discuss what is happening in vineyard today, visit the Barrel Hall for tasting of the premium wines hear the story of making for the wine. As we bid au revoir, receive an exclusive complimentary gift of either 1 bottle of Reserve Red or 1 bottle of Reserve Chardonnay.
At Howard Park private specialised flight tasting of their Icon Wines. Owners the Burch family are member of Australia’s First Families of Wine (AFFW) and is the largest family own wine operation in Western Australia.
Our highlight lunch on your Margert River Premier tours, is at modern Wills Domain. Presenting a dynamic offering of award-winning wines and contemporary Australasian cuisine. The Restaurant has a refined, industrial feel with a focus on sustainable, wild-harvested produce. This food philosophy is championed by Culinary Director Jed Gerrard and Chef de Cuisine Albee Lee.
Today sit back and enjoy the Wills Domain experience with a decadent 4-course tasting menu with matching wine. Wills Domain restaurant is at the pinnacle of fine dining in Western Australia.
Return to our accommodation to relax.
Accommodation: Smiths Beach Resort.
Day 3 – Margaret River to Perth
Boranup Karri Forest, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Vasse Felix, Perth
This morning we drive out to the spectacular coast to Surfers Point. Spot Whales in season and surfers catching waves before going to work.
Drive through the Boranup Karri Forest on the dirt trail. Boranup Drive a fantastic soft adventure drive through towering karri trees, some over 70m in height, with sunlight streaming onto their smooth bright trunks. Maybe spot emus or kangaroos and many colourful birds. At pretty Hamelin Bay paddle with Stingrays that come right up to the beach edge to say hello.
Continue to Augusta overlooking the Blackwood River and Flinders Bay and to Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse to join a tour of the lighthouse tower and see the convergence of the Indian Ocean and Southern Ocean.
Feature a la carte lunch is at elegant Vasse Felix Restaurant one of Australia’s draw-card establishments and is regularly reviewed alongside the best in the country. Local and international highly trained and skilled Head Chef Brendan Pratt is energetic, vibrant a creative chef with an interest in uncovering and exhibiting incredible local produce from Western Australia.
“The benchmark winery restaurant in Australia,” John Lethlean, The Weekend Australian.
“If there’s a single place that manifests what Margaret River stands for today, Vasse Felix is it.” Maria Shollenbarger – Financial Times.
Vasse Felix one of the founding wineries was established in 1967 by Dr Tom Cullity. After lunch take a browse in the Art Gallery which has exhibitions of the renowned Janet Holmes à Court art collection.
To complete Margaret River Luxury 3-Day Getaway indulging in outstanding wines and food visit The Margaret River Chocolate Company. Chocolate is one of life’s perfect indulgences and essential luxuries. There are over 200 handmade premium chocolate products to choose from.
Return to Perth.
Tour inclusions
Travel Arrangements
Transfers from Perth Hotels, Indian Pacific Train, Airport.
Transfers from Smiths Beach Resort to Perth Hotels, Perth Airport or Indian Pacific.
Included Accommodation
Included Meals
Enjoy two breakfasts, three lunches, and two dinners throughout your journey. Indulge in a lunch at Xanadu Wines, accompanied by a glass of wine. Delight in another lunch at Vasse Felix, followed by a memorable dining experience at Eagle Bay Brewing Co.
Included Entry Fees
- Busselton Jetty Walk
- Leeuwin Lighthouse
