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TRAVEL GUIDE
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Margaret River
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PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2018
Margaret River
5x Practical Websites
– Australia’s premium margaretriver.com
wine region From accommodation, to tours, maps and events, margaretriver.com has
all the information you need to plan your trip to this renowned region.
The website also has suggested tour itineraries and some great stories
about attractions in the area.
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Create a fully customized day-by-day itinerary of Margaret River for free
using Inspirock. The website lets you browse tours and accommodation
to put together your own itinerary, with examples of itineraries created
by other users to give you ideas.
margaretriver.wine
For more information about Margaret River wines including the region’s
history, soil and climate go to margaretriver.wine There’s also a helpful
listing of upcoming events as well as a selection of interesting videos to
watch about the region.
margaretriverwesternaustralia.com.au
This is another information-filled website detailing the towns to explore
within the Margaret River region and their local attractions. You’ll also
find a page detailing some of the best beaches to visit while you’re
staying in the region.
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Enjoy the view
If you’re keen to visit a lighthouse then add
Cape Leeuwin lighthouse to your list. It’s
special for more than one reason. Not only is
it situated on the most south-westerly point
of Australia, it’s also the tallest lighthouse on
mainland Australia and is located at the point
where the Indian Ocean meets the Southern
Ocean.
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In a relatively short space of time, Margaret River has grown to become a
powerhouse of Australian wine. The first commercial vineyard planting was in
1967, and the region’s strength lies in its quality. Margaret River is a relatively
small producer of Australian wine on the national scale, but the region produces
a massive 20% of the country’s premium wine.
www.margaretriver.com/members/cape- The region also draws interest because no two wines are the same. The
leeuwin-lighthouse/ pristine environment has a variety of microclimates, but overall the climate
is considered Mediterranean-like thanks to the maritime influence. In fact,
comparisons are often drawn to the famous Bordeaux region, except that
Margaret River is twice as lucky when it comes to rainfall.
The vineyards enjoy everyday warmth tamed by cooling winds from the Indian
and Southern Oceans. The region has the country’s lowest mean temperature
range and the most even warmth throughout the growing season.
As a result, Margaret River produces elegant, medium bodied reds that are
fine in flavour and have the potential to age superbly. Cabernet Sauvignon
CREDIT: TIM CAMPBELL
Take in the
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is the most widely planted, followed by Shiraz and Merlot. White lovers can
also expect superb Sauvignon Blanc Semillon blends as well as mouth filling,
intensely flavoured Chardonnay.
natural wonders
Sugarloaf Rock is one of the Margaret
River region’s most spectacular natural
wonders. Emerging from the treacherous
seas of the Indian Ocean, the towering
rock has been sculpted by the hand of
nature over many thousands of years. Christine Ricketts
It’s one of the area’s most photographed
landmarks and the viewing platform is a
Cellar Director
great spot to take in a west coast sunset.
www.margaretriver.com/members/ Please note: Prices and information correct at the date of publication based on publicly available information. It is
sugarloaf-rock/ always best to contact the supplier directly to ensure the information presented in this guide remain accurate.
CREDIT: ELEMENTS MARGARET RIVER
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5 Practical Facts
Go biking Take an expert tour
The Margaret River Region is a mountain Nobody knows the Cape to Cape Track like
Best time to visit journey offers stunning views and scenery,
biking and road cycling mecca. From fast, Cape to Cape Explorer Tours. They have
Margaret River is known for its four distinct with lots of interesting towns to stop along
twisty single track to quiet country lanes, hiked, surfed, fished, and foraged the area all
seasons and visitors can enjoy the region the way.
there’s something for all cyclists. Dirty of their lives and offer a range of memorable
year round. Summer has little rainfall with
Expect stunning wines Detours offers a diverse range of tours experiences on Western Australia’s premier
the hot days usually cooled by afternoon
Margaret River’s premium reputation is catering to riders and groups of all sizes, coastal long distance hike.
breezes. Winters are mild with plenty
widespread. This means that if you only ages and rider levels. For a unique way to 0459 452 038
of glorious sunny days and its just cool
manage to stop at a handful of wineries, visit the region’s cellar doors, wine lovers can www.capetocapetours.com.au
enough in the evenings to enjoy a log fire. If
you can be assured you’ll still have the choose the Sip’n’Cycle winery tour visiting
you make the trip in spring or autumn, you’ll
opportunity to taste a selection of top quality wineries in southern Margaret River.
enjoy lovely warm weather with plenty of
wines. www.dirtydetours.com
sunny days.
Relax with a beer
Visit from Perth
While Margaret River is renowned for the
Only a three-hour drive south of Perth,
quality of its wine, the region is also a great
Margaret River is a destination many
spot for beer drinkers. There’s plenty of
visitors combine with a trip to Perth. The
breweries to visit, many of them award
drive there is also part of the fun. The
winning, and some of them make delicious
ciders as well.
CREDIT: ELEMENTS MARGARET RIVER
Explore the caves
Jewel Cave is the biggest show cave in Western Australia made up of three massive
chambers featuring one of the longest straw stalactites found in any tourist cave in
Australia. Visitors can enjoy a fully guided one-hour tour showcasing the beauty of the
cave and you’ll also hear stories of the now-extinct Tasmanian Tigers that fell into the
cave and perished. Finish the day with a self-guided tour of Karri Walk through towering
Bring your surfboard forest giants.
The surf breaks near Margaret River are legendary so if you’re the surfing kind, don’t Jewel Caves Rd, Deepdene
forget to pack your surfboard. There are around 40 surf breaks to choose from, so 08 9757 7411
everyone from beginners and pros can be confident of catching a wave. www.margaretriverattractions.com/caves/jewel-cave
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5 Fast Facts
Take time out in nature
Margaret River is also a perfect place to take some time out. At the Lake and Jewel Cave
you can see highly decorative limestone and crystal formations and the towering Boranup
Karri Forest is home to the third largest tree species.
5 Non-Wine
Related Things To Do
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100+ cellar doors
While Margaret River is considered a boutique wine region, there is no shortage of cellar
doors. With over 200 vineyards and more than 150 wineries, wine lovers are spoiled for
choice.
A vibrant coastal town
The town the region is named after, Margaret River, is known for its restaurants and art
galleries, providing an interesting and vibrant base during your stay. During the day the town
is bustling with cafes, gourmet and curiosity shops, boutiques, and galleries. At night, the
town comes alive with fantastic foodie restaurants, wine bars and pubs with live music.
Make time for a sunset
If you’ve travelled from the east coast, make sure you take time out one evening to enjoy a
West Australian sunset. You can watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean at Surfer’s Point in
Prevelly, which is only 10 minutes’ drive away from Margaret River.
Stock up on local produce
Dinner at one of the restaurants isn’t the only opportunity you’ll have to enjoy the
magnificent food of the region. You can stock up on fresh local produce at the weekly
Farmers’ Markets held every Saturday morning.
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Colonial Brewery
Life in Margaret River is
uncomplicated and the Colonial
Brewery shares this philosophy in
their range of drinks. Since their
first keg in 2004, they have been
making hand crafted beer that tastes
like beer should as well as ciders
using only cold-pressed Australian
apples. Their range of crafted cans
are designed for anywhere you
want to go, but if you’re in the area,
stop by the brewery and enjoy an
uncomplicated light meal while
you’re there.
Osmington Road, Margaret River
Swan Valley 08 9758 8177
Cowaramup
Brewing Company
PERTH A family owned microbrewery offering quality
handcrafted ales, lagers, and a range of local
wines. If you visit, you’ll find a huge brewhouse,
bar and restaurant with an excellent menu
focusing on local produce. Behind the scenes
brewery tours are also available and the tasting
paddle is highly recommended.
Geographe 231 Treeton Rd N, Cowaramup
08 9755 5822
Cheeky Monkey
Margaret River Eagle Bay Brewing
Company
Eagle Bay is a family owned and run
Brewery & Cidery
Cheeky Monkey is born and brewed in the
Margaret River and produce a fresh line
up of hand crafted beers and ciders. Open
restaurant, microbrewery and vineyard, a daily from 10am to 6pm, many of their
beers have been awarded medals at the
Great Southe 66 year old working farm which overlooks
the scenic farmland and bushland to Cape
Naturaliste and the Indian Ocean.
Perth Royal Beer Awards.
4259 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup WA 6280
236 Eagle Bay Rd, Naturaliste 08 9755 5555
08 9755 3554
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5 Other Drink Destinations Getting Here & Around
The Beer Farm By car
Margaret River is a three-hour drive south of Perth. The most
The Beer Farm is a place for people
direct route is via the Kwinana Freeway, which becomes the
who like genuine experiences and
Forrest Highway. Follow the signs to Bunbury then Busselton,
they make beers for every occasion.
travelling via the Bussell Highway. For a more scenic inland route
Their brews have been gaining
take the South Western Highway, which will add an extra half an
notoriety across Australia and even
hour to your trip.
some internationally recognised
awards. Their range includes India
By bus
Pale Ale, India Lager, West Coast
South West Coach Lines connects Perth to Margaret River
Lager, and Australian Bitter. For the
departing daily from the City Bus Port, and the Domestic and
cider drinkers, their Western Cider is
International Airports in Perth. TransWA also operates a daily bus
a truly authentic apple cider that’s
service from East Perth.
naturally cloudy.
www.southwestcoachlines.com.au
177 Gale Road, Metricup www.transwa.wa.gov.au
08 9755 7177
By Electric Highway
The RAC Electric Highway® is a network of publicly accessible
electric vehicle fast-charging DC and AC stations located
between Perth and Augusta in Western Australia. It’s the first
of its kind in Australia and allows you to travel in the most
sustainable and efficient way possible around this famous wine
region.
www.rac.com.au/about-rac/advocating-change/sustainability/
electric-highway
By Plane
Perth Airport is serviced by over 20 international, domestic and
regional airlines, making it easy to travel to from within Australia
and beyond.
Organised tours
If you’d like to sit back and relax and let someone else do the
organising and driving, there is a range of wine tours on offer
from various tour operators in the region. Many incorporate the
ern region’s fine food while others will give you the opportunity to
see behind the scenes at a winery. For a list of tour operators,
visit: www.margaretriver.com/eat-drink/wine-tours/ for a list of
tour operators.
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Cabin Fever Festival Vasse Felix Restaurant
5 Happenings In lively Margaret River the locals don’t
let winter get them down. Every July they 5 Places Vasse Felix was the first commercial
vineyard and winery to be established
hold the Cabin Fever Festival to put a in the Margaret River wine region.
Port Geographe Blessing of the
hold on hibernation. The event runs over
10 days and includes chocolate, cheese
to Eat This pioneering winery also features
an acclaimed restaurant in a beautiful
Fleet and Whale Festival and coffee appreciation, wine dinners, setting. Indulge in unique regional
North of Margaret River in Busselton, the degustation menus, bonfires, brews, live flavours and textures from the selection
Port Geographe Blessing of the Fleet and music and more. Miki’s Open Kitchen of creative Modern Australian cuisine
Whale Festival is a great day out for the www.cabinfeverfest.com.au For fantastic Japanese cuisine, Miki’s Open made from local, seasonal produce,
whole family. Held in September, a decorated Kitchen is an open kitchen where guests can accompanied by their carefully curated
boat procession welcomes the whale season watch Miki and his team prepare authentic Wine Collection.
and the marina jetties are open to the public Japanese tempura dishes. Miki’s has
been recognised as one of Australia’s Top Caves Rd & Tom Cullity Drive,
with live music, market stalls, food and drink, Margaret River
and whale watching tours. Restaurants in the Australian Financial Review
Top Restaurants, presented by Qantas, two 08 9756 5050
www.margaretriver.com/event/port-
geographe-blessing-of-the-fleet-whale- years in a row.
festival 131 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River
08 9758 7673
Margaret River Gourmet Escape Settlers Tavern & Margaret River
Held each November, the Margaret South West Beer Festival Ale Co
River Gourmet Escape is a unique event In February each year, The South West Craft
attracting local, national and international The Settlers Tavern combines great food with
Beer Festival brings together a record number a five star music line up. The Settlers Tavern
visitors to enjoy a food and wine three day of breweries from Mandurah in the north
festival program. Since 2012 the event has serves tasty pub food every day for lunch
right through to the south coast of Denmark, and dinner, and includes kids, vegetarian and
attracted 100,000 passionate wine lovers allowing beer enthusiasts to experience the
sharing in the unique flavours, incredible gluten free dishes. They also have a range of
best of the region’s awesome craft beer, all in local craft beers on tap while you enjoy the
landscapes, and fun atmosphere of the one place. Expect over 130 craft brews and
festival, including the opportunity to see food and music.
ciders on tap! Yarri Restaurant + Bar
your favourite food and wine celebrities. www.swbeerfest.com.au/ 114 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River
Located in Dunsborough, Yarri is
www.gourmetescape.com.au 08 9757 2398 contemporary dining at its best. Whether
Margaret River Farmers’ Market you’re dining as a family, on a date night
For over 13 years, the Margaret River Farmers’ Goanna Bush Café or enjoying a lazy Sunday lunch, Yarri
Market has been a feature of the region Goanna Bush Café is quirky, unpretentious brings diners the finest local produce of the
selling fresh local produce to both residents and relaxed. The ever-changing seasonal region. The cuisine reflects the six seasons
and visitors. Held every Saturday, the market menu is designed to showcase the best and of Western Australia’s Nyungar people
regularly has up to 50 stalls selling everything freshest locally sourced ingredients. The café and country, and uses sustainably sourced
from fruit and vegetables to meats, eggs, also features unique home grown art and ingredients from the land and many small,
cheeses, baked goods, drinks, nougat, wine, quality handcrafted products. local producers.
olive oil, honey, jams and chocolate. 278 Hayes Rd, Quindalup 6281 6/16 Cyrillean Way, Dunsborough
www.margaretriverfarmersmarket.com.au 08 9759 1477 08 9786 5030
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Morries Anytime Yallingup Cheese Company
In the heart of Margaret River, Morries The Yallingup Cheese Company produces hand
5 Places welcomes customers for coffee, breakfast, 5 Local Produce crafted cheeses using certified organic jersey
lunch, dinner and cocktails. If you’re after milk sourced from a small dairy in the Metricup
Favourites district. All of the milk received at the cheesery
for Breakfast a tasty breakfast, their creative kitchen
team take pride in creating menus using is used for cheese production that day, which
the freshest, seasonal and local produce helps preserve the fresh milk flavours. You
available. can purchase their products at select retailers,
The Margaret River Chocolate
restaurants and cafés around the region.
The Good Egg Café 2/149 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River Factory 1017 Wildwood Road, Yallingup
This earthy industrial style café offers comfort 08 9758 8280 The Margaret River Chocolate Company’s 08 9755 2121
and ambience along with food that will make original factory in the Margaret River region
your tastebuds dance. They cater for all Other Side of the Moon was opened in 1999 and is one of the most
Margaret River Dairy Company
dietary requirements, with every dish bursting popular tourist destinations in Western
Situated at the heart of Pullman Bunker The Margaret River Dairy Company’s origins
with flavour. The cake cabinet is also hard to Australia. It sells an amazing range of
Bay Resort, Other Side of the Moon go back to 1966 when a group of Italian artisan
resist and is brimming with homemade cakes chocolate products, with free entry and free
Restaurant offers breathtaking ocean cheesemakers began selling their farmhouse
and slices. tastings, as well as viewing windows to see
vistas. Named after one of the nearby surf and ricotta cheeses in a small store in suburban
38-44 Albert Street, Busselton breaks, it’s a magical location to start your the products being made.
Perth. Today you can visit them daily and
08 9788 6057 day and the scrumptious breakfast buffet 415 Harman’s Mill Rd, Metricup experience their delicious range of yoghurts,
features fresh, locally sourced produce. Ph: 08 9755 6555 brie, camembert and cheddars.
The Sea Garden Café & Beach Bar 42 Bunker Bay Road Naturaliste 8063 Bussell Hwy, Metricup
The Sea Garden Café & Beach Bar provides 08 9756 9100 Ph: 08 9750 6600
quality service and fresh, tasty food in a
relaxed atmosphere. It’s an amazing venue
right on the beach with a positive vibe, and
the menu includes a mix of Aussie/Euro/Indo
food with a Latin American twist.
9 Mitchell Dr, Prevelly 6285
08 9757 1044
White Elephant Café The Margaret River Fudge Factory
For casual beachside dining and friendly CREDIT: RUSS ORD
Since 1999, The Margaret River Fudge
Margaret River hospitality, the White Factory has been producing award winning Seven Seas Tea
Elephant Café serves a range of simple yet fudge and chocolates. With over 300 Seven Seas Tea is handcrafted in Margaret
creative meals. Everyone is welcome to enjoy products to choose from and free samples, River with the freshest and tastiest loose leaf
the food, hospitality and beachside views, a visit to their factory lets you experience teas from around the globe. Their signature
including your four-legged friends. hand-made, premium fudge right where it’s blends are hand made on site in their Tea &
Gnarabup Rd, Margaret River 6285 made. You can enjoy a fresh tea, coffee or Spice concept store in the heart of Cowaramup,
08 9757 1990 cappuccino and watch it all happen! just a few minutes north of Margaret River.
152 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River Shop 24 Bussell Highway, Cowaramup
Ph: 08 9758 8881 0407 460 443
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Augusta CREDIT: ELEMENTS MARGARET RIVER
Augusta has a reputation for world-
class windsurfing, kite-surfing, paddling,
snorkelling and whale watching. It’s sheltered
5 Cellar Doors by Flinders Bay and overlooks the tranquil
Hardy Inlet. Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is
with Outstanding Reds a must-see. A working lighthouse, it offers
tours to the top where there are amazing
views of the Southern and Indian oceans.
From atop the lighthouse you can see the
start of the 135km coastal walking trail and
the fossilised water wheel.
www.margaretriver.com/towns/augusta
Yallingup
Cowaramup Yallingup is a surfer’s and water lover’s
Quirky and picturesque, the locals refer to paradise nestled on a ridge, surrounded
Cowaramup as ‘Cowtown’ due to the 42 by the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park
life-sized fibreglass Friesian cows and calves with spectacular views over Yallingup
that are to be found among the streets, Beach out to the Indian Ocean. The
parks and shops. The kids can have fun tranquil crystal clear lagoon at Yallingup
looking for Molly Moo Cow while the ‘Roast Beach is ideal for snorkelling and
on a Post’, a local artist’s tongue-in-cheek swimming. There are more galleries in
imitation of Laurance Winery’s ‘Chick on a Yallingup than anywhere else in the
Stick’, will capture the adults’ imagination. Margaret River region. Not to mention
Browse the many gourmet food and wine fantastic food and wine to be found in
stores, including locally made fudge, plus the numerous restaurants, premium
there’s unique giftware and local artworks on wineries, cafes, pub and burger bar.
offer, too. www.margaretriver.com/towns/
www.encountervictorharbor.com.au yallingup
Dunsborough
Dunsborough is a resort town founded on surfing
and family holidays. It’s much loved for its tranquil
atmosphere and breathtaking scenery, with sparking
clear water and white sandy beaches on the coast
and lush green grass and shady paths closer to town.
There’s a rich café culture, boutique shops and when
night comes, you can enjoy the low key vibe of the
town at one of the brew houses, wine bars and pubs
that regularly feature live music.
www.margaretriver.com/towns/dunsborough/
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Page 10 | | Page 27Busselton
Cosmopolitan Busselton is a waterfront city
brimming with activity. The 1.8 kilometre long
Busselton Jetty is one of the main attractions
and visitors can walk the length or take a train
ride to the end where you can see amazing
underwater life at the Underwater Observatory.
There’s also superb alfresco restaurants, cafes
and pubs, boutique shops and when you’re ready
for a rest, take a stroll through the large shady
grassed areas or along the calm tranquil white
sandy beach on foot.
www.margaretriver.com/towns/busselton
Woodlands Wines Cost
You can experience the range of Woodlands
5 Red Star winery Woodlands Wines wines at their cellar door at no cost, which
operates a 10 hectare vineyard located in is open daily from 10am to 5pm and no
the Wilyabrup Valley. Established in 1973 appointment is necessary.
by David and Heather Watson, this proud
family company crafts wines from dry grown Expert tip
vines maintained by hand using traditional Woodlands is also known for their superb
methods. Cabernet Sauvignon, which is still made from
the same planting originally made by the
Stand-out wine: Reserve de la Cave founders in 1973. This style continues to win
Cabernet Franc awards and gain critical acclaim and is listed
The Reserve de la Cave wines are produced in the Langton’s Classification of Fine Wines.
from the original south-facing slope of the
Woodlands Vineyard, planted between 1973
and 1976. The wines are made simply and 3948 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup
only 300 bottles were produced from the 08 9755 6226
current vintage.
www.woodlandswines.com.au
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5 Towns &
Places to Visit
Cape Mentelle Cost
Open daily for tastings, there is a tasting fee
5 Red Star winery Cape Mentelle was one of
of $10 per person, which is redeemable on
the Margaret River’s ‘founding five’ wineries,
any wine purchase. They also host private
pioneering many of the region’s renowned
experiences and tours.
styles. Today they are the benchmark for the
quality of Margaret River wines, with many Expert tip
awards and trophies to their name including In the garden you’ll find traditional French
a coveted Jimmy Watson Memorial Award. pétanque lanes. There’s also swings, drawing
for the children and picnic tables to help
Stand-out wine: Zinfandel make your visit memorable.
Introduced to the estate in 1974, Zinfandel
is a favourite of Cape Mentelle followers.
With a yummy fruit sweetness it has 331 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River WA 6285
intense complexity and tannin structure. 08 9757 0888
It’s a challenging variety to manage in the www.capementelle.com.au
vineyard but patience in the cellar will be
rewarded and it can be cellared from 10 to
25 years.
Dunsborough CREDIT: ELEMENTS MARGARET RIVER
Page 12 | | Page 25Cullen Wines Cost
The cellar door offers complimentary wine
Cullen Wines are a 5 Red Star winery that
tastings of 6 wines and the flagship wines
were one of the pioneers of the Margaret
incur a small tasting fee. The cellar door
River region. They produce long-lived
is open seven days a week from 10am to
wines in a highly individual style from their
4.30pm and groups of seven or more require
mature estate vineyards. They have organic
a booking. Private tours and tastings are also
as well as biodynamic certification, and are
available.
the first winery in Australia to be certified
carbon neutral. Expert tip
You can also enjoy a private degustation
Stand-out wine: Diana Madeline
dining experience with a menu specially
Full of elegance and with brilliant colour
prepared by Executive Chef Iain Robertson,
and purity of fruit, the Diana Madeline is a
matched perfectly with Cullen new release
blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
and back vintage wines.
and Petit Verdot. Crafted from the Cullen
Vineyard, it has a silky palate delivering dark
fruit notes and some chocolate bitterness 4323 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup
with a lovely touch of spice. 08 9755 5277
Snake + Herring www.cullenwines.com.au
5 Red Star rated winery Snake + Herring
was founded in 2011 by wine industry
junkies Tony ‘Snake’ Davis and Redmond
‘Herring’ Sweeny, who felt compelled
to leave their day jobs. Together they
embarked on a journey to craft wine using
remarkable West Australian grapes and
their wines can now be found in some of
the finest restaurants in the country.
Cost
Cellar door tastings are $5 per person,
redeemable upon purchase. The cellar door
is open daily from 11am to 5pm (11am to 4pm
during winter).
Expert tip
Snake + Herring’s restaurant, Yarri, in
Dunsborough (about a 20 minute drive
away) is well worth a visit. The kitchen is
run by Head Chef Aaron Carr, who spent
7/16 Cyrillean Way., Wilyabrup
20 years leading the award-winning
0427 881 871
Vasse Felix restaurant.
www.snakeandherring.com.au
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The cellar door is open daily from 10am to
Often referred to as a ‘great little winery’
5pm and tastings are complimentary.
Cape Grace started in 1996 by Robert and
Karen Karri-Davies whose family has been Expert tip
part of the Margaret River since 1875. They If you want to be the first to know about Enjoy a
handcraft single vineyard wines that are Cape Grace’s limited release wines, as well picnic lunch!
generous in flavour and rich in the character as back offers and new releases, sign up to
of the unique Wilyabrup sub-region. The receive their regular newsletter. You’ll also
vineyard is managed under organic principles receive invitations to Cape Grace wine events.
and traditional wine making is used.
Stand-out wine: 281 Fifty One Rd, Cowaramup
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 08 9755 5669
Generally produced as a limited release, the www.capegracewines.com.au
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is rich in forest
fruits, wild mushrooms and blackcurrant leaf.
Well structured and poised, it is the cream of
the crop of Cape Grace Wines, and is rated
96 points by James Halliday.
Heydon Estate seen on some of the names of the wines (like
Hallowed Turf and The Urn), but visitors can
This Halliday 5 Red Star rated boutique
browse the family’s impressive collection of
winery is run by the namesake family, and is
limited edition and original signed cricket
surrounded by native bushland and creeks.
memorabilia.
A combination of biodynamic, organic and
traditional practices are used.
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Cost
Upon showing this travel guide when
Counter tastings are complimentary. The
visiting the cellar door, you will receive 10%
cellar door is surrounded by stunning
discount when purchasing 12 bottles.
vineyards and there is plenty of shaded
grassed area for visitors to enjoy their own
picnic lunches over a bottle of wine.
325 Tom Cullity Drive
Expert tip Wilyabrup
Love cricket? The Heydon family’s other 08 9755 6995
passion is cricket, which can not only be www.heydonestate.com.au
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access to the home away, but somehow they
still managed to craft delicious wines. We
3 Quirky recommend trying the Le Mongrel Sparkling
Rouge with lots of rich cherry and spicy fruit.
Cellar Doors Cost
The cellar door is open 10.30am to 5pm most
days for complimentary tastings.
Expert tip
Mongrel Creek Vineyard If you’re making a special trip to Mongrel
Mongrel Creek is a small family owned Creek Vineyard, call ahead to be sure as
vineyard that produces quality wine at ‘most days’ can sometimes mean not on the
affordable prices alongside what was initially day that you visit!
thought to be a picturesque and tranquil
creek. The creek that first attracted the Expert tip
family to the property turned out to be 109 Hayes Rd, Yallingup Siding Vasse Felix
The original Vasse Felix winery has been
anything but tranquil. For three years the 08 9756 6008 Vasse Felix was the first commercial vineyard preserved as an Art Gallery where a seasonal
www.mongrelcreek.com.au and winery established in the Margaret River program of exhibitions from the celebrated
region, founded by Dr Tom Cullity in 1967. Holmes a Court Collection is shown.
All wines are estate-grown in Vasse Felix’s
four Margaret River vineyards then estate-
made and bottled within its state-of-the-art EXCLUSIVE OFFER
winemaking facility. Vasse Felix is regarded Upon showing this travel guide, you will
as one of Australia’s draw-card winery receive a free wine tasting of the entire
destinations and welcomes visitors for a host Vasse Felix wine collection, including
of wine and culinary experiences. their specialty wines (Cane Cut Semillon
and Blanc de Blancs) at the Cellar Door
Stand-out wine: Cabernet Sauvignon (excluding Icons - $5 redeemable tasting
Cabernet Sauvignon was the first red wine fee) and a 20% discount if you purchase
produced in the Margaret River and it has a dozen wines and sign-up to the Alumni
been made at Vasse Felix every year since Club at Cellar Door.
1972. Ideally suited to the region’s climate
and deep, well drained soils, this Cabernet
Sauvignon expresses the distinct regional
profile with its plump, fruity core leading to Caves Rd & Tom Cullity Drive,
fine, ripe tannins. Margaret River
08 9756 5050
Cost www.vassefelix.com.au
Vasse Felix is open daily form 10am to 5pm.
The contemporary tasting bar and wine
lounge offer casual wine tastings by the
glass or bottle with charcuterie and cheese.
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Outstanding Whites
Marq Wines Cost
The cellar door is open Friday, Saturday and
Renowned Western Australian winemaker
Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Once you’ve
Mark Warren established Marq Wines to
found a favourite, you can stay awhile and
have some serious fun at the experimental
enjoy a cheese or charcuterie platter.
edge of his finely honed craft. A self-
confessed chemistry nerd, Mark uses Expert tip
alternative grape varieties and methods Marq is a small boutique family business and
including wild yeast fermentation and partial owners Mark or Danielle are always available
grape drying to create quirky, lesser-known at the cellar door to talk you through their
varietals with food in mind. love of alternate varietals and to meet
dedicated Marq Wines followers. Also, this is
Stand-out wine: Sparkling Vermentino a dog friendly winery, so bring your four-
Marq Wines admits that they’re not sure legged best friend with you!
if Sparkling Vermentino is crazy or genius,
but it’s an interesting and fun alternative
to traditional sparkling wine. The palate is 860 Commonage Rd, Yallingup
fine, chalky and crisp with a delicate mousse, 08 9756 6227
displaying citrus, pear and green peach
www.marqwines.com.au
flavours. Notes of brioche and rockmelon
develop on the long refreshing mineral finish.
Page 16 | | Page 21upon wine purchase wine. Located just
Stella Bella Wines minutes from Margaret River’s town centre,
Stella Bella is the heart and soul of southern Stella Bella’s charming cellar door is open
Margaret River. Stella Bella’s five, small 10am to 5pm every day. Group bookings are
distinctive vineyards are located throughout gladly accepted but they can only accept World-class
southern Margaret River. An area of the small groups due to limited space.
region chosen for its cool climate and ability Chardonnay
to produce elegant, aromatic and medium Expert tip
bodied wines with personality and precision. Stella Bella’s cellar door is dog friendly.
From their signature regional wine styles, to Provided your dog is on a lead, they are
something for the more adventurous, Stella welcome to come along! They also serve
Bella is continuously rated amongst the best wine by the glass and encourage guests
wineries in Australia. to bring a picnic to enjoy in the beautiful
vineyard surrounds.
Stand-out wine: 2015 Suckfizzle
Sauvignon Blanc Semillon.
This white blend is something of a tour EXCLUSIVE OFFER
de force. It was named the best Semillon Upon showing this travel guide when
Sauvignon Blend and rated 97 points in visiting the cellar door, you will receive
James Halliday’s Wine Companion 2019, as 10% discount when purchasing a dozen
well as being awarded Platinum and rated on the day.
97 points at the 2018 Decanter World Wine
Awards. The palate is exceptionally fresh and Leeuwin Estate Cost
crisp with incredible minerality. 205 Rosa Brook Rd, Margaret River Counter tastings are complimentary, and
Celebrate art and fine wine at Leeuwin Estate.
08 9758 8611 there is a small fee to sample the estate’s
Cost This cattle farm was transformed into a
www.stellabella.com.au top tier wines. The cellar door is open seven
The limited and premium wine tastings winery in the late 1970s, and shot to world-
days a week.
range from $3 to $5, but are redeemable wide fame when Decanter Magazine gave
its highest recommendation to the 1981 Art Expert tip
Series Chardonnay. The family-run winery is Make sure you have time to spend perusing
renowned for creating premium wines, as well the estate’s impressive art gallery. The
as putting on spectacular events – including collection includes paintings and artworks
concerts featuring world-famous music from artists including John Olsen, Arthur
artists. The estate also has an award-winning Boyd, Sir Sidney Nolan and Lloyd Rees,
restaurant. whose art have adorned the labels for the
Art Series.
Stand-out wine: Art Series Chardonnay
The Art Series represents Leeuwin’s most
premium and age-worthy wines and are Stevens Rd, Margaret River
identified with paintings commissioned from 08 9759 0000
leading contemporary Australian Artists. leeuwinestate.com.au
Enjoy deliciously rich flavours of grapefruit,
pear and nougat with a smooth body and a
lingering finish.
Page 20 | | Page 17experience to help you explore the world of
Voyager Estate wine in a way that is engaging, informative,
Michael Wright, the late founder of Voyager memorable and most of all, fun.
Estate, is remembered for his larger-than-life
character and being at home in his favourite Expert tip
work pants and boots. It was his vision that The Estate Tour gives the opportunity to
Voyager Estate combine food, wine and the taste wine straight from the barrel as part
warmth of family and friends, with everything of a visit to the winery, and it’s very popular!
about the Estate designed to be memorable. Voyager Estate’s restaurant lets you explore
From the flawless Cape Dutch architecture wine and food in decadent surroundings.
and stunning gardens, to the spectacular Each course in their 7-course Discovery
Wine Room and award-winning Restaurant, menu is inspired by one of their wines.
this 5 Red Star winery is 5 star in every
respect. EXCLUSIVE OFFER
Stand-out wine: Chardonnay When booking your wine tourism
There is more than one! Using the strong experience through the Voyager
foundation of the famed Gin Gin clone Estate website, enter the booking code
along with Clone 95, Voyager Estate has Cellarmasters, and you will receive a 15%
a world-class portfolio of balanced, subtle discount on all of wine tourism experiences
yet complex Chardonnays. Each one in the (Estate Tour, private tasting).
portfolio has an elegance and purity of fruit
that is uniquely southern Margaret River.
Stevens Road, Margaret River
Cost 08 9757 6354
Voyager Estate’s Wine Room is open seven www.voyagerestate.com.au
Australia’s more opulent and hedonistically
Pierro proportioned Chardonnays and is a stunning
days a week from 10am to 5pm. They offer
For over a quarter of a century, Pierro have a variety of tasting as well as tours and
expression of Margaret River Chardonnay.”
been crafting wines from their beautiful
Willyabrup vineyard, which is located in what Cost
is widely regarded as some of the finest The cellar door is open daily from 10am to
grape growing terrain in the world. They 5pm, and offer complimentary tastings.
blend passion, innovation, location, climate Expert tip
and time to produce superior wines of Don’t dismiss Pierro’s red wines on the
singular extraction, character and elegance. strength of their Chardonnay. They also
Their quest for heightened quality continues produce elegant Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
with each passing vintage. and a silky smooth and stylish Pinot Noir
Stand-out wine: Chardonnay ‘Pino’s’.
Pierro produce world-class Chardonnay
that is their most famous white. According 4051 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup
to Jeremy Oliver, one of Australia’s most 08 9755 6220
highly respected wine writers, “Pierro
www.pierro.com.au
Chardonnay is the role model for so many of
CREDIT: REBECCA MANSELL
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