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Margaret River sits in the South West corner of Western Australia, about three and a half hours’ drive south of Perth. It’s known for wine, surf, limestone caves, tall karri forest and a coast that’s hard to leave. It’s also packed with small producers, which is why it’s on a gift site.
Plan your trip
- A Margaret River weekend itinerary: 2 days, 2 nights: a relaxed plan that leaves room for lunch.
- Where to stay in Margaret River: town, bush or coast: how to choose a base.
- Christmas and summer in Margaret River: what’s on and what to book early.
Things to do
- Margaret River wineries worth the drive: with a proper designated-driver plan.
- Margaret River with kids: beaches, caves and rainy-day ideas.
- A South West WA nature day: Cape to Cape walks, karri forest and black cockatoos.
- What to pack for a South West WA bush stay: a practical list.
Take some home
- Australian-made gifts from Margaret River: wine, chocolate, cheese and olive oil.
A connection to know about
Several of these guides mention River Reach Chalet, a two-bedroom bush chalet near the river in Margaret River.
Disclosure: River Reach Chalet was previously our founder’s business, and our founder still has a financial interest in it.
We always list other places to stay alongside it. For visitor information, events and maps, start with margaretriver.com. Its About us page explains who runs it.