Margaret River, Western Australia
March 2007
Margaret River in Western Australia is a 120km strip south of Perth that has 70-odd wineries, which produce more than 20 per cent of Australia’s premium wines. Travellors are able to enjoy the wines and scenery at a large number of wineries. For example, Brookland Valley is set on the banks of Willyabrup Brook and has a Gallery of Wine Art. Vasse Felix, another winery beside the Willyabrup Brook has a Provincial style avenue lined with tall trees and a stylish lake. As well as winetasting, Vasse Felix also has a gift shop, the Old Winery Gallery ananan award-winning Balcony Restaurant.
Across Margaret River is the Margaret River township, which is an artsy and relaxed town that is filled with galleries, coffee cafes, restaurants and galleries.
Close by is the beach village of Prevelly, which has some of the region’s best surf breaks. The Margaret River Pro is conducted at the beach every autumn.
The Boranup Forest is also a great place to visit if you enjoy nature. The darri tress in the Forest are the world’s third tallest tress at 60m high. Caves are found beneath the trees which you can also explore if you are brave enough.