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

In the event you’re trying to spend an extended 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 an extended Australia Day weekend getaway, and it couldn’t have been extra good.

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

However in case you’re unsure what issues to do or the place to remain, right here is easy methods to spend 3 days on an extended 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 standard city to base your self in is Dunsborough, which is a 10-minute drive from Yallingup.

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

After all you may keep within the city of Margaret River, which is the right base in case your plan is to go to wineries, however we personally desire 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 might spend 3 days in Margaret River on an extended weekend.

Friday: Get Oriented

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

Shepherds pie cooked within the oven whereas the women swim within the pool and revel in taking part in outdoors.

Relying on whenever you’re touring and whenever you arrive, you might solely have half a day on the Friday to discover.

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

Cease 1: Sundown at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

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

You possibly can stroll across the lighthouse and take heed to an audio information, or climb the steps up the 39-metre lighthouse for some lovely 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 be whale season, so that you would possibly be capable to do some whale watching from the shore.

There’s a simple stroll path to the lighthouse and it makes for the final word serene escape to finish your day..

Saturday: Beer Tasting & Out of doors 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 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 embellished limestone caves beneath the Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge.

Essentially 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 biggest 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 liked Bushwhack Brewery, it was so in contrast to the standard wineries and breweries on this area, that are normally huge, grandiose and probably a bit of pretentious.

This was simply dwelling grown stuff, down the top of a dust observe, within the bushes, and arrange inside somebody’s brick home.

I felt it was the most effective beer we’d had of the breweries in Margs, Craig wasn’t so certain. Dwell music had began simply earlier than we left, however in case you hold round within the afternoon you then would possibly get to expertise some stay bands.

We had an awesome 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 means by, however nonetheless wasn’t pretty much as good as Matsos or Bridge Street Brewery – our Aussie faves!

Cease 3: Night live performance on the Leeuwin Property

We raced dwelling 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!!!

In the event you’re unfamiliar with Bernard, he was the lead singer of Powderfinger, considered one of Australia’s finest and largest bands.

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

The Leeuwin Property has been internet hosting concert events on its garden because the mid-80s, and has concert events all year long. Try the what’s on calendar to see who’s performing whenever 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 a couple of bottles.

Sunday: Wine Tasting and Seashores

On the final day, it would be best to make a cease by one of many vineyards – it’s Margaret River, you need to! However first…

Cease 1: Busselton Jetty and Underwater Observatory

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

Take the prepare to the top of the jetty to search out the observatory positioned 8 metres beneath the water.

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

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 let you know how a lot my soul was zinging to be strolling to a enjoyable journey with a bunch of mates 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 largest 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.

In addition 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 advantage 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 standard seashores within the area, although nonetheless a great spot for tranquility. We noticed a couple of boogie boarders getting amongst the scene.

Cease 4: Margaret River Chocolate Manufacturing unit

In case you have children, be warned – there’s a tasting bowl of small white and darkish chocolate buttons that you would be able to 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 facility ground.

I used to be very completely satisfied to pull the women out of there, because the Margaret River Chocolate Manufacturing unit was a bit of 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 like it.

Cease 5: Sundown from Cape Naturaliste

The proper setting for the top 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 right night stroll.

Last Ideas

Whether or not you’re on the lookout for a romantic getaway, an important day, a weekend with the youngsters, or simply wish to escape the hustle and bustle of town for a weekend, Margaret River gives rest and rejuvenation.

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

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