Margaret River

Margaret River gives its name to the town and the region in southwest Western Australia, about 270 km south of Perth, between Cape Naturaliste to the north and Cape Leeuwin to the south. It is a narrow strip of land between the Indian Ocean and the forest, known for its wines, surf beaches and limestone caves.

The region has produced wine since the 1960s and includes more than a hundred wineries, many with restaurants and tastings, as well as breweries, cheesemakers and chocolate farms. The west coast receives strong swell from the Indian Ocean, and surf competitions take place at Surfers Point, near the town.

Beneath the Leeuwin-Naturaliste ridge there are hundreds of caves, some open to visitors, such as Lake Cave and Jewel Cave. On both capes, lighthouses from the late 19th and early 20th centuries mark the region’s ends, and the Cape to Cape track links the two along the coast.

To the north, Geographe Bay has calm water: Busselton is home to one of the longest wooden jetties in the world, and Dunsborough has white sand beaches. From September to December, whales commonly pass through the bay.

This destination brings together 3 cities: Margaret River, Busselton, Dunsborough.