Margaret River Tours for Beer, Wine & Good Times
Margaret River's wine and beer scene is best explored without anyone behind the wheel worrying about their limit. Enter the tour operators, the ones who know the region well enough to line up the right cellar doors and breweries, and pace the day so you're still standing (or at least upright) by the last stop.
Your guide basically controls the fate of your drinking day, so pressure's on to pick the right one. Here's who gets it right.
Bushtucker River & Winery Tours
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Bushtucker River & Winery Tours comes highly recommended, with plenty of happy customers singing their praises. Their guides know the region well and bring a healthy dose of personality along for the ride. There are a few different ways to spend the day too, so pick your poison: a straight-up craft beer tour, a mix of wine and beer or swap the tour bus for a paddle down the Margaret River. If you opt for one of their Bushtucker lunches, things get properly wild, with native meats including crocodile, kangaroo and emu on the menu.
Australian Pinnacle Tours
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You don’t even need to make your own way down to Margaret River with Australian Pinnacle Tours. Their tours depart from Perth and take you south for a taste of the region, with guides sharing their knowledge of the area and plenty of banter to make the drive fly by. Choose from day trips if you’re short on time, or stretch it into a multi-day getaway and see more of the region. It’s an easy option if you want the Margaret River experience without having to organise the boring logistics stuff yourself.
Wine For Dudes
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Don’t let the name fool you, Wine For Dudes is for everyone. Dudes, dudettes, young, old and everyone in between are welcome. Their tours take in some of the region’s gems, with stops for wine, beer and food along the way. The vibe is relaxed, the groups are social and the focus is firmly on having a good time without taking things too seriously.
Margaret River Brewery Tours
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Margaret River Brewery Tours are pretty choice, because they offer you plenty of choice. At every stop along the way, you’ll have the option of beer, wine or cider, so you’re never locked in to one type of drink. And forget those microscopic tasting pours, get a full round of drinks at each venue. No one leaves thirsty. The inclusions are generous, the prices are pretty unbeatable and their tour group are legends who will keep things fun.
Cheers Scenic & Winery Tours
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Cheers Scenic & Winery Tours packs a bit of everything into the day, with local wine, spirits, beer, cheese and chocolate all on the agenda. There are also some behind-the-scenes experiences along the way, giving you a look at more than just the tasting room. It’s a family-run business, and the guides bring lots of local knowledge to the day. The tours are well paced, so you can fit plenty in without feeling like you’re being rushed around.
Waves of Wine Tours
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A tour with these guys will take you to all the region's best-kept secrets. The focus is on the smaller side of Margaret River, with boutique wineries and some of Margaret River’s lesser-known spots on the itinerary. It’s not all about wine, either. Waves of Wine Tours can include breweries, distilleries, art galleries, gourmet food producers and caves, so there’s plenty to keep you entertained between tastings. Add a 5-star rating and a stack of happy customers, and it’s easy to see why people are keen to climb aboard.
South West Chauffeured Escapes
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South West Chauffeured Escapes is all about getting you and your mates exactly where you want to go. You can pick the destinations or ask for a few recommendations on where to hit up. Then set off on your own private charter for your group, with vehicles ranging from smaller minibuses through to options for groups of up to 14. If a regular bus doesn’t have enough flashing lights and pumping stereo for you, there’s a party bus too which will really turn things up a notch.
Add a Cheeky Stop
Ask your operator about stopping in at Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co while you’re in the area. We’re right on Caves Road, with home-brewed beer, delicious meals and space to kick back for a while. A sweet as way to round out the day, if you ask us.
