Things to do in the Margaret River Region!
Sightseeing
Gracetown is the first town south of Cowaramup and north of Margaret River, and like the rest of the region, has beautiful beaches, surf and hiking trails. From Huzza’s car park there is a short hiking trail that leads out to South Point Lookout. This is a very enjoyable walk, with great views.
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Gracetown
Gracetown is the first town south of Cowaramup and north of Margaret River, and like the rest of the region, has beautiful beaches, surf and hiking trails. From Huzza’s car park there is a short hiking trail that leads out to South Point Lookout. This is a very enjoyable walk, with great views.
Canal Rocks is a unique rock formation that creates a canal leading into the ocean. There is a short 5-minute trail you can follow that leads you over the canal and onto the rocks on the other side. From here you can admire the rock formations and the outlook of the Yallingup region.
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Canal Rocks
Canal Rocks RoadCanal Rocks is a unique rock formation that creates a canal leading into the ocean. There is a short 5-minute trail you can follow that leads you over the canal and onto the rocks on the other side. From here you can admire the rock formations and the outlook of the Yallingup region.
The adorable suburb of Yallingup is a must see when in the Margaret River region. You can head into Yallingup Town where you will find a beachfront park, or you can head to Smiths Beach. Smiths Beach is great because it is a patrolled beach as well as a surfing beach, making it great for couple that want both. Yallingup is also home to a few hiking trails that offer stunning coastal views.
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Yallingup Beach
Yallingup Beach RdThe adorable suburb of Yallingup is a must see when in the Margaret River region. You can head into Yallingup Town where you will find a beachfront park, or you can head to Smiths Beach. Smiths Beach is great because it is a patrolled beach as well as a surfing beach, making it great for couple that want both. Yallingup is also home to a few hiking trails that offer stunning coastal views.
Dunsborough is a small town found in the North of the Margaret River region. It is home to a stunning, shallow bay that is perfect for families. Visitors can hire stand up paddle boards and kayaks from the beachfront for even more fun in Dunsborough. You will also find lots of cute coffee shops in Dunsborough, my top recommendation is Merchant and Maker.
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Dunsborough
Dunsborough is a small town found in the North of the Margaret River region. It is home to a stunning, shallow bay that is perfect for families. Visitors can hire stand up paddle boards and kayaks from the beachfront for even more fun in Dunsborough. You will also find lots of cute coffee shops in Dunsborough, my top recommendation is Merchant and Maker.
As you head away from Dunsborough and back out towards the end of the cape, you will pass some of the most picturesque places in the Margaret River region. Eagle Bay is a must see destination. This beach offers calm, turquoise waters, perfect for swimming.
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Eagle Bay
As you head away from Dunsborough and back out towards the end of the cape, you will pass some of the most picturesque places in the Margaret River region. Eagle Bay is a must see destination. This beach offers calm, turquoise waters, perfect for swimming.
The Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse marks the end of the Northern Cape of the Margaret River region. It costs $4 to visit, or you can take a guided tour for extra.
On the ocean side of Cape Naturaliste is Sugarloaf Rock, a unique and interesting rock formation, great for photos. Sunset is the perfect time to visit to watch it set behind the rock. Best enjoyed with a glass of Margaret River wine.
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Cape Naturaliste
The Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse marks the end of the Northern Cape of the Margaret River region. It costs $4 to visit, or you can take a guided tour for extra.
On the ocean side of Cape Naturaliste is Sugarloaf Rock, a unique and interesting rock formation, great for photos. Sunset is the perfect time to visit to watch it set behind the rock. Best enjoyed with a glass of Margaret River wine.
The Busselton Jetty is famous for being the longest wooden piled Jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. It extends for 1,841 metres over Geographe Bay. As you walk out, you can see ocean birds and stingrays swimming around offshore. If you are lucky you may even be able to spot a shark. An underwater observatory can be found at the end of the Jetty. It costs $4 to walk along the Jetty and $34 ($20 for children) to visit the underwater observatory.
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Busselton Jetty
17 Queen StThe Busselton Jetty is famous for being the longest wooden piled Jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. It extends for 1,841 metres over Geographe Bay. As you walk out, you can see ocean birds and stingrays swimming around offshore. If you are lucky you may even be able to spot a shark. An underwater observatory can be found at the end of the Jetty. It costs $4 to walk along the Jetty and $34 ($20 for children) to visit the underwater observatory.
Hamelin Bay is well known for its friendly locals – the stingrays. These rays come into the bay every day to say hello, and attract visitors from all over the world. Not only is it one of the best places in Australia to get up close and personal with stingrays, but it is also home to one of the most beautiful beaches and areas to explore. In Hamelin Bay you can enjoy the beautiful beach, watch the stingrays and hike along a section of the Cape To Cape trail.
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Hamelin Bay
Hamelin Bay is well known for its friendly locals – the stingrays. These rays come into the bay every day to say hello, and attract visitors from all over the world. Not only is it one of the best places in Australia to get up close and personal with stingrays, but it is also home to one of the most beautiful beaches and areas to explore. In Hamelin Bay you can enjoy the beautiful beach, watch the stingrays and hike along a section of the Cape To Cape trail.
A unique activity to do in Margaret River is caving. Within the region there are several caves waiting to be explored. These caves are all unique. Mammoth Cave is the most popular amongst families. Jewel Cave is know for being the most adventurous and Lake Cave (pictured from the outside) is known for having water in it. There is also Ngilgi Cave, Crystal Cave and Calgardup Cave. If you are looking to try something different, this may be the activity for you. The cost of visiting a cave is generally between $15 – $25 per person.
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Yallingup
A unique activity to do in Margaret River is caving. Within the region there are several caves waiting to be explored. These caves are all unique. Mammoth Cave is the most popular amongst families. Jewel Cave is know for being the most adventurous and Lake Cave (pictured from the outside) is known for having water in it. There is also Ngilgi Cave, Crystal Cave and Calgardup Cave. If you are looking to try something different, this may be the activity for you. The cost of visiting a cave is generally between $15 – $25 per person.
Prevelly walking trail. This is one of the nicest sections of the Cape to Cape Trail, leading you from Surfers Point all the way to Gnarabup Beach along a paved, coastal trail. The views and unique coastal vegetation will excite you the entire way.
For those who don’t know, the Cape to Cape trail runs for 130 kilometres along the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, between the lighthouses of Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin.
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Prevelly
Prevelly walking trail. This is one of the nicest sections of the Cape to Cape Trail, leading you from Surfers Point all the way to Gnarabup Beach along a paved, coastal trail. The views and unique coastal vegetation will excite you the entire way.
For those who don’t know, the Cape to Cape trail runs for 130 kilometres along the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, between the lighthouses of Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin.
Watch the surfers catch waves at Surfers Point!
On most days you will see surfers out riding the huge waves at Surfers Point. Take a picnic down to the point and enjoy a few hours entertainment from the surfers, and admire the stunning coastlines. On a windy day, the surfers will be replaced by windsurfers.
The beaches surrounding Margaret River are surfing beaches, so the waves can be quite rough for swimmers. If the beaches of Margaret River are a bit too wild for you, you can swim in Margaret River. The River Mouth is found just near Surfers Point.
If you are looking for more calm waters, you can opt to head north to Eagle Bay and Meelup Beach or South to Hamelin Bay and Flinders Bay.
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Margaret River
Watch the surfers catch waves at Surfers Point!
On most days you will see surfers out riding the huge waves at Surfers Point. Take a picnic down to the point and enjoy a few hours entertainment from the surfers, and admire the stunning coastlines. On a windy day, the surfers will be replaced by windsurfers.
The beaches surrounding Margaret River are surfing beaches, so the waves can be quite rough for swimmers. If the beaches of Margaret River are a bit too wild for you, you can swim in Margaret River. The River Mouth is found just near Surfers Point.
If you are looking for more calm waters, you can opt to head north to Eagle Bay and Meelup Beach or South to Hamelin Bay and Flinders Bay.
Food scene
Every Saturday the Farmers Markets come to Margaret River. Margaret River Farmers Markets. They are filled with fresh and healthy local produce, live music and good vibes.
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Margaret River
Every Saturday the Farmers Markets come to Margaret River. Margaret River Farmers Markets. They are filled with fresh and healthy local produce, live music and good vibes.
Go cellar door hopping. There are sooo many wineries in the region, so you should allow half or a full day for cellar door hoping. Most wineries offer free tastings from their cellar door so this is a great way to try the best wines of the region and buy your favourite to enjoy at sunset.
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Margaret River
Go cellar door hopping. There are sooo many wineries in the region, so you should allow half or a full day for cellar door hoping. Most wineries offer free tastings from their cellar door so this is a great way to try the best wines of the region and buy your favourite to enjoy at sunset.
Not into wine? Fear not! Have lunch at a brewery.
Margaret River is also home to several craft breweries, including Cheeky Monkeys, Colonial Brewery and Black Brewing Co.
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Margaret River
Not into wine? Fear not! Have lunch at a brewery.
Margaret River is also home to several craft breweries, including Cheeky Monkeys, Colonial Brewery and Black Brewing Co.
Visit the chocolate and cheese factories!
If your not into drinking at all, you can hit up the chocolate and cheese factories! Both offer free samples and lots of delicious options.
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Margaret River
Visit the chocolate and cheese factories!
If your not into drinking at all, you can hit up the chocolate and cheese factories! Both offer free samples and lots of delicious options.