Whether you’re looking to view the grandeur of nature, enjoy fine dining, unique shopping, sample world-renowned wine or just relax, there is no shortage of wonderful things to do in Margaret River. In fact, the list of possibilities is extensive enough you could stay for months and not check off every option. Here is just a brief sampling of the many things you could put on your travel agenda this trip.
Cave exploration: The Margaret River region is home to over 150 natural caves. The three most popular options include Lake Cave, Mammoth Cave, and Jewel Cave. Each gorgeous natural wonder has its own interesting history and can be viewed self-guided or by tour. If that interesting back story is of interest to you, you may want to consider the guided version. Your guide will be able to not only lead you safely through the caves, but also share fascinating stories and factual information along the way.
The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse: Standing 39 metres high and 56 metres above sea level, the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is a historical landmark ocean lovers shouldn’t miss. The lighthouse is located where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet on the western point of the most southern region of Australia.
Wineries: While a less historic attraction on the list of things to do in Margaret River, the regions over 150 wineries are world renown. The first grape vine was planted in Margaret River a mere 45 year ago, however, since then the fantastic growing conditions for the area have lend to the production of delicious chardonnays, cabernet sauvignons, other cabernets, shirazs, and sauvignon semillon blancs. Many of the wineries are open to the public for tours as well as wine tasting.
Breweries: If wine just isn’t your style, Margaret River also houses several breweries. Margaret river breweries are famous for producing unique and creative local blends in numerous styles that beer lovers have to visit just to try.
Surfing: The Margaret River region has an impressive 130 kilometers of surf-able, and rather popular, beaches from Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste making enjoying the beach makes a great addition to the list of things to do in Margaret River, especially if you’re a surfer. A world-wide surf completion, The Telstra Drug Aware Pro Margaret River, is even held each year around March or April.
Galleries: For the art lovers of the traveling world, Margaret River also has numerous art galleries and dealers which include the work of talented painters, wood and metal workers, glass blowers, jewelers, and other artisan goods. You’re sure to find the perfect memento to take home from your visit.
This is only a short sampling of things to do in Margaret River, as for what else you can see, you’ll have to come see for yourself!
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