All About Margaret River Secret Delights: Wine, Coffee, Artisan and Forest Tour

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A shorter Margaret River day built around small makers: a guided coffee tasting at a local roastery, two family-owned wineries with barrel room visits, a home-style lunch at The Berry Farm and a walk in the tall karri trees of Boranup Forest. Groups are capped at 11.

Days

About 5.5 hours

Age

3 years and over

Group size

Max 11

Start / finish

Margaret River / Margaret River, from 10am

Return

See itinerary for details

Transport

Pick-up and drop-off around Margaret River town

Meals

Lunch

Route

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Included experiences

Coffee roastery — guided coffee tasting
Boutique wineries — tastings and barrel room visits at two family estates
The Berry Farm — home-style lunch and cider, liqueur and fortified wine tastings
Boranup Forest — karri trees, wildflowers and bush birds

All About Margaret River Secret Delights: Wine, Coffee, Artisan and Forest Tour

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MORNING: A COFFEE ROASTERY

Your guide collects you around Margaret River at about 10am, or meets you behind the visitor centre, and the group is never more than 11. The town takes its name from the river that runs through it, named in the 1830s after Margaret Whicher, a relative of an early settler. The first stop is a local coffee roasting house, where you see green beans turned into the roast you know and learn how the roaster judges each batch by sound and colour. A guided tasting follows, and you find out the best way to drink it. It works as well for a flat white fan as for a coffee buff.

LATE MORNING: TWO FAMILY WINERIES

Then come two small, single-vineyard wineries run by families. The tours often call at Brown Hill Estate and Redgate, among others, depending on the day. You walk through the vineyard and into the barrel room, hear how the wine is made and taste the different styles side by side. This is a chance to ask the questions you'd never get to at a busy cellar door: why oak, why this slope, why that grape. The Margaret River region's mild winters and long dry summers suit cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, and its first vines were only planted in 1967.

LUNCH AT THE BERRY FARM

Lunch is at The Berry Farm Cottage Garden Cafe, down a country road at Rosa Glen, south-east of town. It's a home-cooked meal of local, seasonal produce in a garden busy with native birds. Afterwards you can try the farm's own cider, liqueurs and fortified wines, made from fruit grown on the property, and taste the jams and relishes on the shelves. If you want something to take home, this is the place to buy it. Dietary needs are catered for when you mention them at booking.

AFTERNOON: BORANUP KARRI FOREST

The last stop is Boranup Forest, in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, where karri trees tower over the gravel road. Karri can grow past 60 metres, and the forest here is regrowth: it was cut for timber from the 1880s and has spent more than a century growing back. Your guide talks about the forest and the Aboriginal connection to this country while you listen to the bush. Look for orchids and wildflowers in the undergrowth, fairy wrens and lorikeets in the branches, and sometimes a kangaroo among the trunks. Then it's the drive back to your accommodation.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Pick-up from accommodation within about 10 km of Margaret River town centre, including Burnside, Prevelly and Gnarabup, or meet behind the Margaret River Visitor Centre, 100 Bussell Highway (free all-day parking).
Departure time: The tour starts at 10am; your pick-up may be a little earlier and is confirmed the day before.
Duration: About 5.5 hours.
Minimum age: 3 years. The child price includes a kids meal.
Dietary needs: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and common allergies can be catered for if you say so when you book.
Please note: The wineries change from day to day. Non-drinkers are welcome. Bad weather rarely stops the tour.

What is included

Pick-up and drop-off within about 10 km of Margaret River town centre
Guided coffee roastery tour and tasting
Tastings and behind-the-scenes visits at two boutique wineries
Lunch at The Berry Farm Cottage Garden Cafe
Cider, liqueur and fortified wine tastings
Boranup Forest stop with your guide
Local guide and transport

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

Do I need travel insurance?

Insurance is important in protecting visitors from loss or damange of goods, medical problems, cancelation by passengers or other casualties. Its highly recommended. Some tours on this website require you to have travel insurance. If you are Australian then it is not necessary.

Where can I get more information about this trip?

If you find that this tour page doesn't answer all your questions, then please get in contact with us! Our passionate team are always available to answer any queries you may have.

What immunisations do I need?

For the latest information on immunisations, we strongly recommend you or contact the Travellers Medical and Vaccination Centre (www.traveldoctor.com.au) to discuss health requirements for your trip. They will advise you about appropriate inoculations.

Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

Will I be able to use my mobile whilst on tour?

You can use your mobile while touring in Australia or New Zealand, but coverage may be limited in remote areas. For best connectivity, consider purchasing a local SIM card or an international roaming plan.

How fit do I need to be?

These tours are designed to be fun, informative and active, and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking or walking up to 5km each day.

What should I pack?

Depending on where in Australia or New Zealand you decide to visit, your luggage will vary. For exact information please visit the "What to bring" section of each tour page.

Private tours and families

Is it possible to travel in a private group?

If you are looking for a private tour based on one of these trips, please contact us directly and we may be able to help. Over the years we have worked with families, groups of friends, schools, clubs and charities to put together the perfect trip.

Booking the trip

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If I book more than one tour can I get a discount?

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Does the tour price include flights?

No. Tour prices do not include any travel arrangements other than for the duration of the tour itself. If you need assistance with booking flights or buses our travel team and certainly help - Just ask!

How far in advance do I need to book my tour?

As a rule of thumb, try to book at least 2 weeks prior to departure, this will usually get you a seat on the date you want. That being said, we cannot guarantee that spaces will be available at the time of your booking so, if you can, book as soon as possible. Bookings can still be made right up until the departure date of the tour if seats are available. If you know when you'd like to travel, please contact us and we will let you know if you need to book soon or if you have time.

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Who travels with us

Is it ok to travel alone on one of these tours?

Plenty of travellers book these tours on their own. Solo travellers are very much welcomed and encouraged. During your outback adventure you'll meet new and interesting people and forge relationships that last a lifetime.Solo travellers will usually share a room with a travelling companion of the same sex, but even if you do get your own room you won't be charged extra. On camping tours there are generally enough tents available that you can have your own if you choose to.For more information please contact us directly.

Cost and Fees

Do I need to tip the guide?

If you had an amazing time on tour and wish to tip your guide, that is completely up to you. Tipping is not customary in Australia and is not at all expected.

Will I need additional money?

Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

Are there any hidden fees I need to know about?

Our tour prices are completely transparent. There are no additional fees involved that are not included in the overall tour price shown. If you wish to do optional activities such as helicopter rides or wildlife safaris, then an extra cost may be needed. However, this will always be made clear at the time of your booking.

What does Paid Locally mean?

Some tours require you to pay national park fees directly, in cash, to the tour guide on the morning of departure. Rest assured this will be subtracted from the tour price when reserving your tour.

Whilst on tour

Can I book extra accommodation for the start and end of the tour?

We know our country inside and out and would be happy to give you good recommodations. Please contact us for recommendations.

Where do I meet the tour?

For pick-up times and locations, please check the "Start/Finish" section directly under the itinerary, which lists every pick-up point and its time.There is a lot of information there to help you plan your flights and arrival.Please review it carefully, as pick-ups can vary from tour to tour.

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A great day with Ziggy, starting with a fascinating coffee tasting, then a winery tasting and lunch at a berry farm. We also visited Redgate Beach and another winery, and his knowledge of the region's wines was exceptional.

Alan Wild Verified· Travelled 23rd April 2026

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