# McLeod Tours > With family roots in Margaret River dating back to 1902 and more than 40 years in Western Australian tourism, McLeod Tours creates premium small-group journeys through Western Australia's South West, shaped by genuine local knowledge and the relationships built along the way. ## Key pages - [Home](https://mcleodtours.com.au/) - [Our tours](https://mcleodtours.com.au/tours) - [Private Tours in Margaret River](https://mcleodtours.com.au/margaret-river-tours/private-tours) - [Partner Hub](https://mcleodtours.com.au/partner-hub) - [About McLeod Tours](https://mcleodtours.com.au/about) - [Dining Out in Margaret River](https://mcleodtours.com.au/dining) - [Stories from the Journey](https://mcleodtours.com.au/blogs) - [Accessibility](https://mcleodtours.com.au/accessibility) - [Sustainability](https://mcleodtours.com.au/sustainability) - [Handy to know](https://mcleodtours.com.au/handy-to-know) - [Our Vehicles](https://mcleodtours.com.au/our-vehicles) - [Contact Us](https://mcleodtours.com.au/contact) ## Blog - [Trans-Tasman Ties: Why Kiwis are Flocking to the West for 3 Days](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2026/06/01/kiwi-new-zealand-wine-sauvignon-blanc-dine-food-winery-grapes-margaret-river-cape-leeuwin-flight-fly-perth) — There’s always been a friendly rivalry between New Zealand and Western Australia when it comes to wine. Ask a Kiwi about Sauvignon Blanc and chances are… - [Why Margaret River is the perfect winter escape from Singapore](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2026/04/01/margaret-river-singapore-busselton-flight-winter-holiday-vacation-whales-winery-wine-food-flight-fly-perth) — If you’re looking to escape Singapore’s heat and humidity, winter in Margaret River is the perfect getaway. Just a few hours from Perth you will find… - [Living like a local: A Week in Margaret River Through a Local’s Eyes](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2026/02/19/local-margaretriver-caves-yallingup-busselton-jetty-mandurah-farmers-market-food-waterfall-ocean) — Coastal days, delicious dining, immersive wine experiences and nature experiences – here’s how to spend the perfect week in Margaret River through Lincoln McLeod’s eyes. - [Exploring Margaret River beyond the vines](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2026/01/15/exploring-margaret-river-vines-caves-beaches-restaurants-culture-art) — While Margaret River is well known for its world-class wineries (and yes, they’re absolutely worth the hype), there is so much more to this region than… - [Cheese Tasting in Margaret River](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2025/10/31/restaurants-cafes-cheese-icecream-dairy-margaretriver-cow-milk-cheesemaking-southwest) — Margaret River has an enviable reputation for its quality wines, boutique beers and delectable produce. But did you know the region is also home to a small number of artisan cheesemakers too? - [Restaurants in Margaret River: Dining out after dark](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2025/09/15/restaurants-in-margaret-river-dining-out-after-dark) — Although the Margaret River region is synonymous with world-famous wine and long lunches, there’s more than just delicious drops and daytime indulgence on… - [Best Short Walks in the Margaret River Region](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2025/09/01/best-short-walks-in-the-margaret-river-region) — Best short walks in the Margaret River Region. We’re blessed in the Margaret River region to have swathes of natural beauty on our doorstep, from the… - [French place names in the Margaret River Region](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2025/08/01/french-place-names-in-the-margaret-river-region) — Have you noticed any French place names on your travels around the Margaret River Region? While Dutch explorers had sketched Western Australia’s… - [Why we love winter in the Margaret River Region](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2025/07/01/why-we-love-winter-in-the-margaret-river-region) — Whether you’re tasting your way through award-winning cellar doors, spotting whales off the coastline, watching a wild front roll in, or savouring lunch by the fire, winter brings a whole new side to the South West. - [Ultimate Margaret River must-sees for first time visitors](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2025/06/15/ultimate-margaret-river-must-sees-for-first-time-visitors) — Whether you’re keen to sip on cabernet, wander the forests or relax by the beach- there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We’ve rounded up the ultimate list of things to tick off the Margaret River bucket-list if you’re visiting for the first time. - [Western Australia’s Settlement History – A short overview from Perth to Augusta](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2025/06/01/western-australias-settlement-history-a-short-overview-from-perth-to-augusta) — The first European settlement within the Margaret River region was in Augusta in 1830, however the rest of the region, including Busselton, wasn’t settled until 1836 due to struggles clearing the dense Karri forest. - [Margaret River Wine Tours – Finding balance and beauty between the vines](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2024/12/01/margaret-river-wine-tours-finding-balance-and-beauty-between-the-vines) — Picturesque beaches, culinary delights, lush vineyards, quality wines and flourishing forests, the Margaret River region has so much to offer, and a wine… - [7 More Best Breakfasts in Margaret River](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2024/06/30/breakfast-margaret-river-southwest-restaurant-cafe-food) — Margaret River is renowned for epic cuisine, long lunches and stupendous wine. Hospitality has flourished over the last few years as West Aussies… - [4 Best Caves in Margaret River](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2024/06/19/4-best-caves-in-margaret-river) — Explore underground on a Margaret River cave tour. A million years of mega sand dunes, soaking rain and crystal formation has led to over 100 caves in… - [How to spend 3 days in Margaret River](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2024/03/15/how-to-spend-3-days-in-margaret-river) — If you’ve never been to the Margaret River region, you’re in for a treat. It’s long been a much-loved weekend getaway for Perthites and is gaining… - [Margaret River Lighthouses: Two Iconic Maritime Wonders](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2024/03/15/margaret-river-lighthouses-two-iconic-maritime-wonders) — Two Iconic Maritime Wonders. Who doesn’t love a tale of the sea? Of shipwrecks, scurvy and maritime heartache. On visiting Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse last… - [Margaret River Wineries Shine in James Halliday’s latest guide](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2020/06/15/margaret-river-wineries) — Halliday Wine Companion 2019. On 1 st August 2018, James Halliday awarded the best Australian wines, wineries and winemakers at the annual Halliday Wine… - [Seven best Margaret River breakfast spots](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2020/06/15/margaret-river-breakfast-spots) — Nothing beats a Saturday morning breakfast with a couple of coffees, delicious food and a quality newspaper. Except maybe the same again on Sunday… - [Chocolate and Cheese Tour of Margaret River](https://mcleodtours.com.au/2020/06/08/margaret-river-chocolate-and-cheese-tour) — A few years ago we dropped chocolate from our one day tours. “Guests want a bit more time at the wineries” we said. Cue the instant uproar, and we’ve had… ## Tours - [Margaret River 3 Day Escape](https://mcleodtours.com.au/margaret-river-three-day-escape-tour) — Three days from Perth and back: the Busselton Jetty, Mammoth Cave, Boranup Forest and the vineyards, with two nights in Margaret River. - [Platinum Three Day Margaret River](https://mcleodtours.com.au/platinum-three-day-margaret-river-tour) — The region's finest wineries, restaurants, coastline and wildlife on a curated run down from Perth, with two nights on the sand at Smiths Beach Resort. - [Wine and Dine](https://mcleodtours.com.au/margaret-river-wine-and-dine-tour) — A private day at Margaret River's founding estates — tastings at Leeuwin Estate and Vasse Felix, sparkling at Idée Fixe, and a three-course lunch with wine. - [Forest, Cave & Lighthouse](https://mcleodtours.com.au/margaret-river-forest-cave-lighthouse-tour) — A private day for your group alone — coffee above Gnarabup, Mammoth Cave, the karri of Boranup Forest and Cape Leeuwin, where two oceans meet.