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Wine in one hand, ocean at your feet, a cave glowing beneath your boots. Margaret River packs a lot into one gorgeous stretch of Western Australia’s south west, and it makes a brilliant gift for anyone who lives there, is heading that way, or just deserves a proper treat.
Below you’ll find the must-do experiences in the region, from cellar door tastings to whale watching cruises, ready to book and ready to gift.
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Things to Do in Margaret River
Whether you’re a local ticking off the region or a visitor with a weekend to fill, here are some of the best things to do in Margaret River.
Taste the region’s famous drops
Sit down to a wine and chocolate pairing that lets you match rich reds and whites with locally made chocolate. Want something with a view? A sunset wine tasting at Passel Estate pours five wines as the light drops over the vines. For a smaller, more personal cellar door, an organically farmed private wine tasting with paired snacks is hard to beat.
Go underground
The region’s caves are a genuine highlight. Walk into the mirrored stillness of a Lake Cave Fully Guided Tour, wander at your own pace through a Mammoth Cave Self Guided Tour, or catch the atmospheric Twilight Didgeridoo Cave Tour at Ngilgi.
Get out on the water
From September, humpbacks pass right through, so book a Busselton Whale Watching Cruise and get close to the gentle giants. Rather learn a skill? A Two Hour Learn to Surf Lesson gets you up on a board on one of the region’s beaches.
Explore on land
Saddle up for a Horse Riding Tour through Little Grove, meet eagles and owls up close at the Capes Raptor Centre Birds of Prey Forest Walk, or hit the trails on a Guided Mountain Bike Tour.
Make a weekend of it
Turn a day trip into a proper escape with a Two Night Margaret River Beach Getaway, or pack a Premium Mystery Picnic for Two and let WA reveal your lunch spot along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days do you need in Margaret River? Two to three days is the sweet spot. A weekend covers the headline wineries, a cave or two and some beach time, while three days lets you slow down and add whale watching, a surf lesson or a longer tasting without rushing.
What are the top attractions in Margaret River? The big draws are the wineries and cellar doors, the limestone caves (Lake, Mammoth and Ngilgi), the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, the beaches around Yallingup and Prevelly, and Busselton Jetty a little further north.
What are the best things to do in Margaret River? Wine and chocolate tasting, a guided cave tour, a whale watching cruise in season, a surf lesson, horse riding and a mountain bike ride all make the list.
What are the best wineries to visit in Margaret River? The region is dense with quality cellar doors. If you want the experience sorted for you, a sunset tasting, an organically farmed private tasting, or a wine and chocolate pairing are easy ways in without needing to plan the logistics yourself.
What are the best caves to visit near Margaret River? Lake Cave, Mammoth Cave and Ngilgi Cave are the three standouts. Lake Cave has its famous suspended crystal table, Mammoth is great for self-guided visits, and Ngilgi offers guided and twilight tours.
What are the best things to do in Margaret River in winter? Winter is whale-adjacent and cosy. The caves stay a steady temperature year round, cellar door tastings suit a cool afternoon, and a beach resort getaway is a lovely way to hunker down when the surf is up.
What are the best family-friendly things to do in Margaret River? Whale watching cruises, the birds of prey forest walk and self-guided cave tours all work well with kids, and a mystery picnic makes a fun day out for the whole family.
Looking to Explore More of Western Australia?
Margaret River is one corner of a very big state. Once you’ve booked your experiences, keep going and discover more things to do in Western Australia, from the beaches and boat tours of Broome up north to the city buzz of Perth and the quokkas of Rottnest Island. It’s the perfect excuse for a WA road trip.