10 Great Reasons to visit Margaret River

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Margaret River sits inland along the river, the place called Woodjitup-Bilya, flowing from the Blackwood Forest through countryside to the ocean at Prevelly. Margaret River’s town centre is a twelve-minute drive from the main break close to the mouth of the river, creating a peaceful separation between town and the coast. While still absolutely maintaining…

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Best places to eat in Margaret River

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LOOKING FOR THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN MARGARET RIVER? We highly recommend that our guests eat something substantial before embarking on a wine tour. Here’s where to find a hearty breakfast before a Margaret River Tours Full Day Gourmet Wine and Dine Tour or lunch before the Half Day Gourmet Wine Tour. Watch Lessilu’s…

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Introducing Walsh & Sons to the regular Margaret River Tours itinerary

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Introducing Walsh & Sons: Our Newest Margaret River Wine Tour Destination.   The Margaret River Tours Full Day Gourmet Wine & Dine Tour now includes a stop at Walsh & Sons. This addition to our tour offers guests the opportunity to taste a fantastic range of wines. The wines produced by Walsh & Sons’ reflect…

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Variables and management influence yields of Margaret River Vineyards

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Unlocking the Potential: Grape Juice Yields and Management of Margaret River Vineyards Margaret River, nestled in Western Australia’s southwest corner, has earned its reputation as one of Australia’s premier wine regions. Beyond exceptional wines, the region’s vineyards also produce significant quantities of high-quality grape juice. Let’s explore the world of grape juice yields in the…

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How to name the flavours and aromas of wine like a pro

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Identifying nuanced smells and tastes while wine tasting transforms simply enjoying a wine into an exploration or perhaps even a fun game of “name the flavour” with friends. Did you know that professional wine tasters can identify up to 1,000 different aromatic compounds in a single glass of wine? While this extraordinary sensory ability is…

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Best of the Best Award 2024!

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The team at Margaret River Tours is honoured to receive the TripAdvisor Best of the Best Award for 2024. The award is a testament to our product and business management but also to our incredible team of drivers. It demonstrates their commitment to deliver an outstanding customer experience every time they guide a tour. As…

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Margaret River Chardonnay – fit for a Queen

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Worldwide recognition Margaret River Chardonnay is often referred to as the Queen of Margaret River wine. Margaret River Chardonnays have won countless awards on the world’s wine stages. In the recently published 2024 Halliday Wine Companion Awards, Xanadu Wines 2021 Reserve Chardonnay and 2021 Stevens Road Chardonnay were both rated 97 points. Leeuwin Estate’s Art…

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10 out of 10 tour

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We are proud to announce that Margaret River Tours has once again successfully completed the documentation and procedures to meet the Australian Tourism Accreditation Standards. In addition, we have been awarded a travellers rating of “10.0 Exceptional” by the Tourism Council of Western Australia. We pride ourselves on running a tight ship at Margaret River…

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Best tour in Margaret River

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Margaret River Tours voted number one – Award Winning Wine Tour of Margaret River. The Tourism Council of Western Australia recently announced their exclusive selection of the Top 10 Margaret River Tours. Adam and the team at Margaret River Tours are proud to receive this prestigious award which has been bestowed on them. After more…

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Terroir – the soil and toil of Margaret River Wines

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Terroir (pronounced Tare-Warh), and it’s influence on the flavour of wine is an easily misunderstood and somewhat mysterious word that refers to the uniquely identifiable tastes of a place. For example, wines made in the Margaret River wine region, particularly those made from a single variety, without blending, may display identifiable characteristics of the exact…

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Halliday’s outstanding 2019 reviews of our partners

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Margaret River Tours are very proud of our partnerships with some of the Margaret River Wine Region’s most popular wineries. The latest James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2019 has awarded many of our partners with glowing reviews for their top tier wines. The Halliday Wine Companion is widely regarded as the industry benchmark and his…

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Lessilu reviews the Original and Best Margaret River wine tour

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A few years ago we hosted social media influencer Lessilu on our tour. Lessilu’s review demonstrates what Margaret River Tours’ customers can expect when they join one of our fun and informative wine tours. A few things have changed, such as our itinerary here and there, like we now visit Temper Temper chocolatier in Cowaramup…

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A ZigaZag Review For Margaret River Tours

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Find out exactly what its like to join a Margaret River wine tour with Margaret River Tours by reading this blog post on ZigaZag written by Jo Castro. Learn about how it all began and what it means to Adam and the team to be sharing and promoting the region, offering their wealth of experience…

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What’s the best time of year to taste Margaret River’s wine?

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Every season has its own special offering for anyone who wants to discover Margaret River’s premium and boutique wineries. Summer is the most popular time to visit Margaret River and there are plenty of reasons for that. With so many activities on offer and the whole region in full service mode, there is an abundance…

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My Margaret River Tour

A Big Day Out Day Of Discovery In Margaret River's Wine Region

Two friends and I went to Margaret River for a winter escape recently and after looking at our options for exploring the infamous local winery scene we decided to try a full day tour with Margaret River Tours. We were picked up from in front of our accommodation, by our guide, Kylie, exactly on time.…

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