Things to See & Do around Margaret River & WA
Tall Timber
World famous food and wine
Surfing Mecca
Cottlesloe Beach
Gracetown
Hamelin Bay
Perth City Skyline
Leeuwin Estate Concerts
Southwest Winery
Margaret River Break
Getting to Margaret River
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Western Australia's South West
The South West pocket of Western Australia offers some of the most varied travel experiences in the State. From towering forests to whale watching, fine food, wine and world class surfing. The massive surf along the coastline has turned Margaret River, in Australia's South West region, into a surfing mecca. Surfers from all around the world are drawn to Margaret River to pit their skills against the might of the Indian Ocean. However, there's lots more on offer around Australia's South West .
Wine & Food tasting
The Margaret River wine region is world famous for its award-winning wines, vineyard restaurants and gourmet food producers. Spend an afternoon visiting cellar doors for free tastings.
Caves
The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge has created fascinating underground limestone caves. Inside these pristine chambers you'll see delicate formations, some reflected in underground waterways.
Whale Watching
May signals the beginning of the annual whale migration, as humpback and southern right whales make their way to breeding grounds in the warm northern waters. The whales return south in November to the colder seas to grow and mature.
Dolphin Discovery Centre
Located on the shores of Bunbury's Koombana Bay, the Dolphin Discover Centre offers dolphin experiences from the beach, in the water or from a boat.
Swimming, Snorkelling & Diving
The South West area is home to sheltered bays, perfect for family swimming, as well as coral reefs, tropical fish and some prepared dive wrecks located at Bunbury, Dunsborough and Albany.
The Bibbulmun Track
This world-famous track stretches from Perth to Albany and provides plenty of opportunities to experience the natural environment. You'll see stunning coastal scenery and endless forests of tall trees.
Porongurup & Stirling Ranges
Easy walking tracks lead to many of the peaks in the ranges with stunning views with plenty picnic spots and bird-watching. Wildflowers abound from August to November.
Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk
This is one of the world's longest tree-top walkways and gently rises to 40 metres above the forest floor near Walpole, amongst a canopy of old Tingle trees.
Western Australia
Welcome to Australia's largest State - a vast, majestic land covering two million square kilometres. Nowhere else in the world can you experience and interact with such unique natural attractions. Dive with the world's largest fish - the whale shark, snorkel with manta rays, swim with wild dolphins, walk amongst the tree tops of ancient trees, sleep under a canopy of stars in the desert, or explore the beehive-like formations of the Bungle Bungles with the help of an Aboriginal guide.
For more information on Western Australia, visit www.westernaustralia.com
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