Margaret River

Wine, food and adventures in nature.

- David Bowden

Western Australia has great appeal as it’s less than a six-hour flight from Singapore and its Mediterranean climate is most inviting. Drive three hours south of Perth to the Margaret River region which extends for some 100km from Cape Naturaliste near Dunsborough in the north to Cape Leeuwin and Augusta in the south. This coastal region includes a range of landscapes from beaches along the Indian Ocean through to rolling hills and forests beyond the surf.

For many visitors, wining and dining is an essential part of the Margaret River experience but it is also home to many adventures in nature. Restaurants and cafés are located in several wineries such as Wills Domain, Vasse Felix, Xanadu and Cullen. Two great dining options in Margaret River township are the Brewhouse and Morries while the Margaret River Bakery is a meeting place for the locals.

Margaret River produces some of the best wines in the country and while it contributes only 3% of Australia’s grapes, it accounts for 10% of the nation’s premium wines. Climatic conditions are similar to Bordeaux and Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes grow particularly well. Other grape varieties that also thrive are Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chenin Blanc and Shiraz. Visitors can sample these at over 100 wineries such as Howard Park, Leeuwin Estate, Voyager Estate, Wills Domain, Aravina and Moss Wood.