The Margaret River Wine Region is an oasis of life, wine and creative thinking in the southwestern corner of Western Australia. Some of Australia's best wines are produced here, and Margaret River is respected the world over for its viticultural efforts.
You can lose yourself for days on end in the region's immaculate wineries. Yet there's so much more to this unique part of the country. The Margaret River area has long been considered a mecca for artists and those seeking an alternative lifestyle.
Creative types are said to find great inspiration in the Margaret River's natural beauty, and solace in the peaceful community atmosphere. The Artisan Trail take visitors on a tour of the region's creative output. Painters, photographers, jewellers, glass-blowers and many others come here to the river to display and sell their artwork.
Wine and art aside, the Margaret River is a stunningly beautiful natural region, with pristine beaches, famous surf and a distinctive Mediterranean climate. Beneath the ground of this area lies a vast network of over 150 caves, providing the adventurous type with unlimited opportunities to explore. These are some of the most impressive cave structures anywhere in Australia, and you'll be blown away by the surreal beauty of this subterranean world.
There's no other place quite like the Margaret River, and any trip to Western Australia should include a visit to this magical region.
