A luxurious ‘best of Margaret River’ itinerary
McLeod Tours are an award-winning family business based in the Margaret River Region. This is a curated highlights tour from Perth to Margaret River, ideal for getting a flavour of the region’s finest wineries, restaurants, stunning coastline, attractions and wildlife, all with the specialist local knowledge. You can relax as we take care of everything – while allowing time to enjoy their beachfront resort facilities.
Price may vary depending on peak season and any additional add-ons. Minimum four people for tour to go ahead.
Tour Departs from Perth City hotel between 7.00am – 7.20am and returns on day 3 between 6:00pm - 6:30pm.
3 Days / 2 Nights
- Three days of touring through national park, wine country and scenic coastal lookouts
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2 x nights’ accommodation (twin share) at Smiths Beach Resort, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World™, nestled behind the dunes of a spectacular beach
- 2 x gourmet breakfasts at Lamont’s Smiths Beach
- 3 x lunches including a premium 3-course Vasse Felix lunch with wine and Cullen Wine’s 4-course menu with biodynamic wine.
- Busselton Jetty entry fee, allowing you to walk the famous jetty
- Expert commentary
and Margaret River insights
Your guide will pick you up from your city hotel in Perth CBD. Exact pickup time will be confirmed prior to tour departure.
Scenic drive through the seaside town of Mandurah, stopping for coffee and breakfast at Tods Café, overlooking the river. Keep watch for Mandurah’s famous dolphins.
Next, stretch your legs on the historic Busselton Jetty, the longest timber pile jetty in the southern hemisphere, reaching 1.8km out into Geographe Bay. Built way back in 1865 hear stories of how this iconic jetty helped shape the south west as we know it today.
Settle in for a delicious lunch at Wild Hop Brewery gazing across Wildwood Valley and native bushland. Specialising in small batch seasonal beers, local wines and a generous share style menu.
After lunch we visit Domaine Naturaliste, one of the region’s finest boutique wine estates owned by acclaimed winemaker Bruce Dukes. A seated tasting is the perfect introduction to our wine journey, with the region’s best varietals and a great tutorial on our maritime climate, ancient granite soils and sustainable farming practices.
Check into the luxurious Smiths Beach Resort, take a dip in the pool then watch the sun set over one of Western Australia’s most loved beaches. Following such a generous lunch, many guests prefer to skip dinner or opt for a lighter evening meal (at own expense). Onsite options include Lamont’s Smiths Beach a la carte dining and a Gourmet Deli & Wine store with takeaway fish and chips, ready-made chef-prepared meals and International wines.
Enjoy breakfast at Lamont’s Smiths Beach from 7am. 8.30am pick up for a scenic day visiting the region’s natural wonders followed by lunch at Margaret River’s most iconic winery restaurant.
Marvel at two iconic locations; Surfers Point, the world famous surf break where professionals battle it out for the WSL Margaret River Pro each year, and River Mouth where the meandering Margaret River meets the sea. Learn a little of Margaret River’s history, old and new.
Discover the art of fine wine with a tasting at Leeuwin Estate. Gain valuable insight into the history of the Estate, the winemaking philosophy and browse the collection of artworks featured on the Art Series labels.
Vasse Felix is the ultimate Margaret River wine experience; exquisite service, fascinating history and superb food and wine. First, we delve into the Estate’s history and folklore of the region’s original vineyard, planted in 1967, followed by a tutored tasting of their wines. Then relax in the stylish upstairs restaurant, indulging in an exquisite lunch overlooking the vines.
Put your feet up, take a beach walk or enjoy a cocktail by the pool at Smiths Beach Resort.
Following such a generous lunch, many guests prefer to skip dinner or opt for a lighter evening meal (at guest’s expense). Onsite options include Lamont’s Smiths Beach and the Gourmet Deli & Wine store with takeaway fish and chips, ready-made chef-prepared meals and international wines.
Enjoy a delicious a la carte breakfast at Lamont’s Smiths Beach from 7am. Your guide will pick you up at 9.15am following checkout ready for another incredible day.
Gaze in awe at Canal Rocks, where water surges through a narrow gap in 600-million-year-old granite rock formations. Stroll across the wooden bridge for a closer look, and admire the many shades of blue in this spectacular stretch of coastline.
Countless artists call Margaret River home; they’re drawn to the natural beauty and tight knit community. Yallingup Galleries represents celebrated West Australian artists including painters, jewellers, sculptors, furniture and printmakers – the perfect place to pick up a special memento.
Vasse Virgin make superb skincare and gourmet food from natural ingredients like Australian extra virgin olive oil, plant extracts and essential oils. Taste and sample their products – they make lovely gifts.
Enjoy a seated tasting in Cullen’s Biodynamic Carbon Neutral Wine Room. Then dine on a four-course menu paired with biodynamic wines in the original wood-lined cellar door, overlooking vines planted in 1971 by the pioneering wine family. Cullen’s biodynamic kitchen garden grows 90% of the produce used in the lunch; the rest comes from local farmers.
Depart Cullen Wines and relax on the journey back to Perth. Drop off at your Perth hotel approximately 6 – 6.30pm
CANCELLATION AND NO-SHOW CHARGES
Written notification is required for any cancellation prior to the minimum notice dates
• Low season within 7 days of arrival
• Low season within 28 days of arrival
• High season within 28 days of arrival
• High season within 45 days of arrival
NO SHOWS (Year-Round): Full booking stay will be charged
Full charge 1-night charge Full charge 1-night charge
Neil and his wife Coralie and son Lincoln operate McLeod Tours from part of the old family farm that Neil grew up on, sharing the Margaret River experience with visitors from near and far.
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