Margaret River — Spring 2026

Margaret River Region Open Studios — Australia's largest open studios event

Official site for Australia's largest open studios event: 155 artists open their studios from Busselton to Augusta, 12–27 September 2026, with artist browser, itinerary builder and the Art Party launch on 12 Sept.

mrropenstudios.com.au

25 Awesome Things to Do in Margaret River (2026 Guide)

Comprehensive, recently updated guide covering 25 activities — wine tasting, surfing, caves, mountain biking in Wooditjup National Park — plus where to stay and eat.

nomadasaurus.com

40 Ideas for the Best Things to Do in Margaret River (2026)

Local-insider guide with 40 activities organised geographically across Yallingup/Dunsborough, Margaret River town and Augusta, including pricing and maps.

tessomewhere.com

Perth to Margaret River Road Trip: The Ultimate 4-Day Itinerary 2026

Practical 4-day Perth-to-Margaret River road-trip itinerary with driving times, coastal-town stops, caves, wineries and budget-to-luxury accommodation.

margieandtim.com.au

Margaret River Winery Restaurants in the WA Good Food Guide Top 100 of 2026

Official wine-association rundown of the seven Margaret River winery restaurants in the 2026 WA Good Food Guide Top 100, led by Leeuwin Estate as Regional Restaurant of the Year.

margaretriver.wine

The Best Winery Restaurants in Margaret River

Authoritative magazine guide to 11 winery restaurants — Vasse Felix, Leeuwin Estate, Voyager Estate, Wills Domain, Rustico at Hay Shed Hill and more — with cuisine, price range and atmosphere.

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Wills Domain Restaurant — Yallingup

Four-hatted fine diner overlooking Gunyulgup Valley vineyards: à la carte, 4-course tasting and 7-course Signature menus built on wild-harvested local produce. Lunch Thursday–Monday.

willsdomain.com.au

Vasse Felix — Margaret River's Founding Wine Estate

The region's founding estate (planted 1967) with daily cellar-door tastings, tours and a three-star restaurant overlooking Wilyabrup Brook — the benchmark first stop for cabernet and chardonnay.

vassefelix.com.au

Leeuwin Estate — Art Series wines, restaurant and concert series

Home of the Art Series Chardonnay, the 34-year-old Leeuwin Concert Series and the 2026 WA Good Food Guide Regional Restaurant of the Year.

leeuwinestate.com.au

Stay

Smiths Beach Resort — Yallingup

Small Luxury Hotels of the World beachfront resort directly on Smiths Beach on the Cape to Cape Track, with shacks, villas and beach houses plus Lamont's Restaurant.

smithsbeachresort.com.au

Stay

Yala Yallingup — Luxury Spa Retreat between Yallingup and Dunsborough

Boutique sanctuary on bushland, vineyard and farmland with suites, cottages, farmhouses and a luxury day spa — a 2025 Michelin Guide Key recipient.

yalayallingup.com.au

Stay

Margaret River Hotel — restored 1936 heritage hotel

Heritage-listed 1936 hotel in the centre of town, reopened in 2026 after a five-year restoration: 28 bespoke rooms and a bar and dining room championing WA produce.

margaretriverhotel.com.au

Whale Watching Flinders Bay Augusta — Legend Charters

Daily whale-watching cruises from Augusta Boat Harbour to see migrating humpback and southern right whales, with a free-return sighting guarantee; Geographe Bay departures in spring.

legendcharters.net.au

Cape to Cape Track — Trails WA

Official trail listing for the 130km Cape to Cape Track between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin lighthouses: 6–7 days end-to-end, with easy day-walk sections that bloom with wildflowers in September.

trailswa.com.au

Busselton Jetty — jetty train and Underwater Observatory

Official site for the 1.841km heritage jetty — longest timber-piled jetty in the southern hemisphere — with its solar-powered train and Underwater Observatory 8m down.

busseltonjetty.com.au

A Complete Guide to the Margaret River Caves (2026)

Recently updated guide comparing seven public caves along Caves Road — Jewel, Lake, Mammoth, Ngilgi and more — with tips on which to pick.

westernaustraliantravel.com

Margaret River's Wildflower Season: When and Where to See Them

Practical wildflower guide: season September–November, spider and pink fairy orchids at Ambergate Reserve, plus Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park and Boranup Forest hotspots.

waholidayguide.com.au

The Ultimate Guide to Surfing in Margaret River — Surf Atlas

Deep surf guide to 75+ named breaks along the capes, from WSL contest venue Main Break to beginner spots like Windmills and Baby Bear.

thesurfatlas.com

Margaret River Wine Region Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

Polished Expedia destination overview of the Margaret River wine region — coastline, wineries, caves and forests.

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Margaret River Region Guide: Everything you need to know

Wine Folly's expert explainer on the Margaret River wine region — why its cabernet and chardonnay rank among the world's best, subregions and what to taste.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Ultimate ROAD TRIP - 4K Travel vlog MARGARET RIVER

4K road-trip vlog through the Margaret River region — beaches, wineries, caves and coastal drives that show what the trip actually looks like.

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