How To Spend 3 Days In Margaret River On A Weekend Getaway [Itinerary]

When you’re trying to spend a protracted weekend absorbing laid-back seashore vibes, sunning your self on pristine, white sand seashores, or exploring the wineries, then Margaret River has it.

We spent three days in Margaret River on a protracted Australia Day weekend getaway, and it couldn’t have been extra good.

Identified for its scenic landscapes, beachfront resorts, pure wonders and distinctive vineyards, 3 days is the minimal period of time you need to spend right here, making a weekend getaway to Margaret River the proper alternative.

However for those who’re unsure what issues to do or the place to remain, right here is spend 3 days on a protracted weekend on this area.

The place To Keep For A Weekend Getaway

We stayed at a home in Yallingup, which is half-hour drive north of Margaret River city, however is throughout the Margaret River area. One other common city to base your self in is Dunsborough, which is a 10-minute drive from Yallingup.

Yallingup has superior seashores, and is residence of the well-known Aussie browsing champ, Taj Burrows!

After all you’ll be able to keep within the city of Margaret River, which is the proper base in case your plan is to go to wineries, however we personally favor to remain by the ocean, which is why we selected Yallingup. It’s additionally barely cheaper.

Weekend Getaway To Margaret River Itinerary

Now you realize the place to base your self, right here’s how we’d spend 3 days in Margaret River on a protracted weekend.

Friday: Get Oriented

The very first thing we do once we arrive in a brand new vacation spot is get oriented. Test into your lodging, go looking for groceries and provides.

Shepherds pie cooked within the oven whereas the women swim within the pool and luxuriate in taking part in exterior.

Relying on while you’re touring and while you arrive, chances are you’ll solely have half a day on the Friday to discover.

When you arrive within the morning, take a look at our full information on issues to do in Margaret River to offer you some extra concepts for what to do.

Cease 1: Sundown at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

When you love lighthouses and unimaginable ocean surroundings, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, within the small seaside village of Augusta, is the proper sundown viewpoint within the Margaret River area.

You’ll be able to stroll across the lighthouse and take heed to an audio information, or climb the steps up the 39-metre lighthouse for some stunning views over the Indian and Southern Ocean.

That is probably the most south-westerly level of Australia the place the 2 meet and the information will level out the currents of the 2 ocean’s waves crashing collectively. It is rather windy right here.

June to September can also be whale season, so that you would possibly be capable to do some whale watching from the shore.

There may be a straightforward stroll path to the lighthouse and it makes for the final word serene escape to finish your day..

Saturday: Beer Tasting & Outside Winery Live performance

After breakfast, a little bit of yoga on the deck within the contemporary air with the birds and the wind whistling by way of the bushes, it’s time to exit and discover this area and all it’s well-known for.

Cease 1: Discover the Margaret River caves

In addition to being well-known for wine and seashores, this area additionally has a singular underground cave system.

The limestone cave community extends over 150 extremely adorned limestone caves under the Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge.

Probably the most well-known is Mammoth Cave, however we visited Lake Cave and Jewel Cave. You are able to do cave excursions or go ‘at your individual tempo’ self-guided excursions.

Lake Cave is exclusive in that it has a ‘Suspended Desk’ formation, which weighs a number of tonnes and appears to defy gravity because it hovers above the clear lake water.

Jewel Cave is the most important present collapse Western Australia.

Cease 2: Lunch at Bush Shack Brewery

Bush Shack Brewery is the place to go for a scrumptious lunch and to pattern some craft beers.

I cherished Bushwhack Brewery, it was so in contrast to the standard wineries and breweries on this area, that are often massive, grandiose and presumably a little bit pretentious.

This was simply residence grown stuff, down the tip of a mud observe, within the bushes, and arrange inside somebody’s brick home.

I felt it was the very best beer we’d had of the breweries in Margs, Craig wasn’t so certain. Dwell music had began simply earlier than we left, however for those who dangle round within the afternoon then you definately would possibly get to expertise some stay bands.

We had a terrific nachos to share and the youngsters performed within the little playground.

The decide was the ginger beer and the strawberry beer. The chilli beer grew on me half method by way of, however nonetheless wasn’t nearly as good as Matsos or Bridge Highway Brewery – our Aussie faves!

Cease 3: Night live performance on the Leeuwin Property

We raced residence for showers and drove all the way down to Margs for a fast drink and on the Settlers Tavern, grabbed a picnic on the grocery store of cheese, meats, olives, and dips after which headed to Leeuwin Property for the Bernard Fanning live performance!!!

When you’re unfamiliar with Bernard, he was the lead singer of Powderfinger, certainly one of Australia’s greatest and largest bands.

They have been one of many first live shows I ever noticed on the Metro in Sydney once I was 19.

The Leeuwin Property has been internet hosting live shows on its garden for the reason that mid-80s, and has live shows all year long. Try the what’s on calendar to see who’s performing while you go to.

I used to be DD, however loved a glass of Leeuwin Property shiraz, which was orgasmic good.

I remorse that I volunteered to drive. The remainder of the crew loved having just a few bottles.

Sunday: Wine Tasting and Seashores

On the final day, you’ll want to make a cease by one of many vineyards – it’s Margaret River, it’s important to! However first…

Cease 1: Busselton Jetty and Underwater Observatory

There are solely six underwater observatories on the earth, and certainly one of them is on the Busselton Jetty.

Take the practice to the tip of the jetty to search out the observatory positioned 8 metres under the water.

The observatory offers you a glimpse into life underneath the Indian Ocean, displaying a vibrant synthetic reef, the place greater than 300 species of marine life name residence.

Cease 2: Wine tasting at Happs Vineyard

All of us walked 5 minutes down the street to Happs Vineyard after for some wine tasting. I can’t inform you how a lot my soul was zinging to be strolling to a enjoyable journey with a bunch of associates laughing and speaking.

It ended up being our favorite vineyard of the Margaret River area and Craig and I walked out with six bottles – our greatest stash but – and the others with one other 8 bottles!

Happs Vineyard is thought for its preservative-free wine, and are one of many first in Australia to do that.

Additionally they have an onsite ceramic studio, the place you are able to do workshops and courses, or simply watch the artists at work.

Cease 3: Swim at Smiths Seaside

We headed to Smiths Seaside after for a refreshing dip within the ocean. One benefit of the south west of Western Australia waters, the coolness issue is nice for a hangover.

It’s positioned subsequent to Yallingup, and is an expansive flat, white-sand seashore with extra of that stunning blue water each Margaret River seashore has.

It appeared one of many extra common seashores within the area, although nonetheless a great place for tranquility. We noticed just a few boogie boarders getting amongst the scene.

Cease 4: Margaret River Chocolate Manufacturing unit

When you’ve got youngsters, be warned – there’s a tasting bowl of small white and darkish chocolate buttons that you could assist your self to!

Your three-year-old will climb as much as get them and drop trails of them as proof across the manufacturing unit flooring.

I used to be very glad to tug the women out of there, because the Margaret River Chocolate Manufacturing unit was a little bit too commercialised for me, and I’m simply not that into chocolate, however they do make award-winning luxurious sweets and lots of people go and adore it.

Cease 5: Sundown from Cape Naturaliste

The proper setting for the tip of your weekend to Margaret River is a loop stroll round Cape Naturaliste in your final night.

Cape Naturaliste is a lighthouse on the headland of Naturaliste, on the finish of the Margaret River mouth.

The path to the headland is alongside a 3.6 kilometre Bunker Bay loop stroll, which takes you across the headland and provides you sweeping views from the highest of the cliffs. It’s very simple and flat, the proper night stroll.

Last Ideas

Whether or not you’re searching for a romantic getaway, a special day, a weekend with the youngsters, or simply need to escape the hustle and bustle of town for a weekend, Margaret River gives leisure and rejuvenation.

We so love ya Margaret River, it’s certainly one of our fav locations in Australia – we can be again!

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