3-Day Margaret River Luxury Escape

OVERVIEW

Awaken your senses during exquisite epicurean experiences on this gourmet food and wine discovery of Western Australia’s Margaret River region. Stay in one of Australia’s finest boutique hotels – Cape Lodge. A stylish and sophisticated retreat with its own vineyard, here you will dine in its acclaimed restaurant and be pampered at the Spa.  The perfect paradox of untouched wilderness and refined luxury, Margaret River is the ultimate destination to focus on your wellbeing.

Meet the makers during private tastings and meals at signature vineyards such as Vasse Felix, Wills Domain and Cullen Wines. But it’s not just wine the South West is famous for. Beer, gin, olive oil and chocolate lovers are also spoiled for choice.

Go untamed roaming sheltered coves, limestone cliffs and soaring karri forests. Finish the tour with a visit to a sustainable farm for a sourdough cooking workshop and farm to plate produce grazing lunch. Cooking lessons in nature with celebrity chefs, nourishing local produce served at renowned regional restaurants, and exclusive spa treatments make this three-day Margaret River luxury escape truly transformative.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Unwind at the luxury Cape Lodge featuring its own vineyard and restaurant
Relax with a rejuvenating treatment at Cape Lodge Spa
Cook alongside much-loved celebrity chef Tony Howell in nature
Descend to the depths of the Busselton Underwater Observatory
Walk part of the iconic Cape to Cape Track during an Indigenous cultural tour
Dine at Pullman Bunker Bay Resort and witness sunset and moonrise over the ocean
Savour a long lunch and sourdough cooking workshop at One Table Farm


INCLUSIONS

• 2 nights of luxury accommodation at Cape Lodge
• All meals, beverages, tastings and culinary experiences
• All activities
• Transport – 7-seater Luxury 4WD
• Local Guide and expert knowledge

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Wednesday

Your Margaret River Luxury Escape begins bright and early at your Perth accommodation, where your experienced guide will greet you. After coffee, travel south to your first destination, the seaside town of Busselton. Take a stroll along the world’s second-longest jetty, stretching 1.8km out into Geographe Bay, then descend eight metres below the ocean surface. From the vantage point of the iconic underwater observatory, be immersed in a breathtaking artificial reef, host to vividly coloured tropical and sub-tropical marine life.

By lunchtime, you’ll be pulling up a seat for a gourmet lunch in Margaret River followed by an afternoon tasting your way through the iconic wine region. Come 6 pm, check into your lakeside room at one of Australia’s best boutique hotels. Set among 40 acres of manicured parkland and vineyards, Cape Lodge is an idyllic base to escape the demands of everyday life. Tonight, you will dine at the celebrated Cape Lodge Restaurant, where Margaret River produce sourced from the land and sea is centre-stage of the classically prepared French-influenced menu.

Day 2: Thursday

Wake up to the sound of birds, not your alarm and linger in bed as long as you please. Take your time indulging in a gourmet breakfast served in your room, then unwind during a one-and-a-half-hour spa treatment of your choice. Next on your agenda is an outdoor, hands-on gourmet cooking class with one of Australia’s most loved and recognised chefs –Tony Howell. Learn to recreate a signature seasonal dish, then sit down for a gourmet wine-paired lunch on the beach.

The remainder of the afternoon is dedicated to connecting with the Margaret River landscape, and the people who call it home. Wadandi custodian-Josh “Koomal” Whiteland will introduce you to the world’s oldest living culture on a two-hour private tour of Cape Naturaliste. Learn about native flora and fauna, bush medicine and hear local stories as you wander along a section of the iconic Cape to Cape Track. Then, meet at a private meeting place where you will see an artefact display and be mesmerised by a live didgeridoo performance. This is a truly soul-stirring experience.

Before day’s end, soak in breathtaking vistas at one of the most romantic and secluded spots in the Margaret River wine region – Bunker Bay. Finally, wander down to the Other Side of the Moon restaurant at the Pullman Bunker Bay Resort. Sample the contemporary Australian menu underpinned by Indigenous ingredients and watch sunset and moonrise over the ocean.

Day 3: Friday

Make the most of your final moments in Margaret River and breakfast with the locals at the White Elephant Beach Café. With sweeping ocean views, it’s also an excellent place for whale watching from August to December. Following breakfast, see the beautiful Margaret River mouth and the world-famous surf break at Surfers Point, then wander through the vibrant township of Margaret River, home to an eclectic mix of boutique stores and galleries.

Your Margaret River escape culminates in a tailor-made sourdough workshop at the iconic One Table Farm and Cooking School in Cowaramup. Taste a variety of breads and graze on fresh farm-to-plate organic produce. End with a tour of the 100-acre sustainable farm. Senses awakened and soul tamed, return to Perth around 6 pm.

NEED TO KNOW

• This tour can start with a pickup at Busselton Airport or accommodation.
• Accommodation is in a luxurious Lakeside King Room with Spa.
• Rates are based on Double Share. If you are travelling solo, you need to pay the Single Traveller rate.
• Private tours require a minimum of two people to operate, or a single traveller fee will apply.
• The ideal maximum number of people for this tour is four passengers plus the guide. Our Luxury Toyota Sahara 4WD does have two extra seats in the rear, but these are better suited to children. So while we can accommodate up to 6 people in larger family groups, four is recommended for passengers’ comfort. 
• As part of our COVID-Safe protocols, all passengers need to complete online check-in, including a ‘Fit for Travel’ self-declaration to confirm they are free from illness. This is mandatory and must be completed at the latest 24 hours before departure.
• Please read our full Booking Terms & Conditions before booking your tour.