Margaret River Guidebook
Food Scene
Great local vibe, coffee, cake and a good place to spot the odd 'celeb'. Bonus points if you spot the resident lizard! It can get quite busy then the next moment be very quiet. Be careful with hours as they tend to close early, depending on the day of the week/year. Half the space is occupied by a deli with a good selection of cheeses, olives, spreads etc. Every now and then they have duck eggs! They have various take home meals available too. They are closed on Sundays. Next door is the Garden Basket (fruit and veg), a fresh fish shop and Chang's. The later is only open in the evening though.
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Blue Ginger Fine Foods
31 Station RdGreat local vibe, coffee, cake and a good place to spot the odd 'celeb'. Bonus points if you spot the resident lizard! It can get quite busy then the next moment be very quiet. Be careful with hours as they tend to close early, depending on the day of the week/year. Half the space is occupied by a deli with a good selection of cheeses, olives, spreads etc. Every now and then they have duck eggs! They have various take home meals available too. They are closed on Sundays. Next door is the Garden Basket (fruit and veg), a fresh fish shop and Chang's. The later is only open in the evening though.
Tip.... get there as early as you can as it can get a bit hectic. Best to park further away and walk as the car park can be very frustrating. Great place to grab a coffee, something to munch, fruit and vegetables, nuts, oils, cheeses, meat, fish and more... All locally sourced (no more than 50km away from MR). Try the wonderful goat cheeses from the lovely Swiss lady or the sheep cheeses from Cambray Cheese. And don’t miss the freshly baked Italian pastries from Claudio! They also frequently have music and the local TAFE does cheap sit down meals as training for the students. The latter requires a booking.
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I-Margaret River Farmers Market
Lot 272 Bussell HwyTip.... get there as early as you can as it can get a bit hectic. Best to park further away and walk as the car park can be very frustrating. Great place to grab a coffee, something to munch, fruit and vegetables, nuts, oils, cheeses, meat, fish and more... All locally sourced (no more than 50km away from MR). Try the wonderful goat cheeses from the lovely Swiss lady or the sheep cheeses from Cambray Cheese. And don’t miss the freshly baked Italian pastries from Claudio! They also frequently have music and the local TAFE does cheap sit down meals as training for the students. The latter requires a booking.
A bit away from stuff but nice bread. Limited range so it can be a bit hard to get stuff. They tend to sell out quick.
Margaret River Woodfired Bread
A bit away from stuff but nice bread. Limited range so it can be a bit hard to get stuff. They tend to sell out quick.
Lovely friendly vibe and nice coffee. Bit quieter than the main drag.
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Drift Cafe Margaret River
72 Willmott AveLovely friendly vibe and nice coffee. Bit quieter than the main drag.
Elmars from Perth does most of their small goods so fantastic quality. Great raw product that is easy to get amazing results from. They also sell other products from the freezer including an amazing goat leg.
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Margaret River Venison
5103 Caves RdElmars from Perth does most of their small goods so fantastic quality. Great raw product that is easy to get amazing results from. They also sell other products from the freezer including an amazing goat leg.
Great (expensive) experience that you won't soon forget. Try the $25/glass Heytesbury/Tom Cullity range with a meal. Well worth it.
If you’re interested in art there is a proper art gallery downstairs.
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Vasse Felix
4357 Caves RdGreat (expensive) experience that you won't soon forget. Try the $25/glass Heytesbury/Tom Cullity range with a meal. Well worth it.
If you’re interested in art there is a proper art gallery downstairs.
Worth a visit just to see the garden but also have great wines - very slick tasting experience - and a buzzy chef.
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Voyager Estate
41 Stevens RdWorth a visit just to see the garden but also have great wines - very slick tasting experience - and a buzzy chef.
Away from the main drag but a nice place to get some good quality curries that aren't too expensive to takeaway. They tend to get slammed so best to call first or pick something from the Bain Marie. There is an option to sit down in the restaurant but it's not the nicest spot.
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Chang Thai Kitchen
31 Station RdAway from the main drag but a nice place to get some good quality curries that aren't too expensive to takeaway. They tend to get slammed so best to call first or pick something from the Bain Marie. There is an option to sit down in the restaurant but it's not the nicest spot.
They can grill fish (GF) for you for $1 extra. Chips aren't GF though. Spanish Mackerel is very nice, expect around $15-20pp.
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Squid Lips
118 Bussell HwyThey can grill fish (GF) for you for $1 extra. Chips aren't GF though. Spanish Mackerel is very nice, expect around $15-20pp.
Cullen Wines
4323 Caves RdOne of the oldest wineries in the area. Biodynamic wines.
Windance Estate Wines
2764 Caves RdGreat drop-in on the way in or out of the area. They have great cakes as well as lots of other bits and pieces. It might be seasonal but they also do Pho in the evenings.
Not the cheapest.
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Black Sheep
56A Bussell HwyGreat drop-in on the way in or out of the area. They have great cakes as well as lots of other bits and pieces. It might be seasonal but they also do Pho in the evenings.
Not the cheapest.
Really easy to miss - next to the liquor store - but hard to forget. One of the better coffees in the area and 'quirky' inside.
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YARDBYRD
10413 Bussell HighwayReally easy to miss - next to the liquor store - but hard to forget. One of the better coffees in the area and 'quirky' inside.
Vegetarian options... can get busy so best to book. https://www.arcofiris.com.au/bookings/
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Arc of Iris
151 Bussell Hwy Vegetarian options... can get busy so best to book. https://www.arcofiris.com.au/bookings/
Vegetarian options. Can be nice and quiet if you get there a bit earlier.
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107 APARTMENTS MARGARET RIVER
107 Bussell HwyVegetarian options. Can be nice and quiet if you get there a bit earlier.
Wills Domain
17 Brash RdWorth a visit if just for the view.
Great cakes, etc and gluten free options for both pasta and pizza. Very relaxed and a nice place to relax for a while. Oils are very nice. Be sure to try the Mandarin or the Five Fruits oil.
If you’re a girl and into body scrubs check out theirs.
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Olio Bello
Armstrong RoadGreat cakes, etc and gluten free options for both pasta and pizza. Very relaxed and a nice place to relax for a while. Oils are very nice. Be sure to try the Mandarin or the Five Fruits oil.
If you’re a girl and into body scrubs check out theirs.
Cape Mentelle Vineyards
331 Wallcliffe RdHuge selection of condiments, oils, jams...
Also, cake, porridge, rice pudding and curry mixes. Some bread, cheese and cold cuts. Wine.
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Providore
448 Tom Cullity DrHuge selection of condiments, oils, jams...
Also, cake, porridge, rice pudding and curry mixes. Some bread, cheese and cold cuts. Wine.
Sidekick Cafe
110 Bussell HwySome of the best coffee in town
Fishbone Wines
422 Harmans Mill RdGreat Japanese-style food at reasonable prices.
Winery only. Some of the best wines in Australia quietly hiding away. One of our old favourites.
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Brown Hill Estate
925 Rosa Brook RdWinery only. Some of the best wines in Australia quietly hiding away. One of our old favourites.
Tiny and only a few wines but a lovely, relaxed experience.
Great Reserve Cab Sav and an interesting little dessert wine that tastes like gooseberries and apple pie.
Ashbrook Estate
379 Tom Cullity DriveTiny and only a few wines but a lovely, relaxed experience.
Great Reserve Cab Sav and an interesting little dessert wine that tastes like gooseberries and apple pie.
Lots of nougat and some wine including a Chocolate Shiraz.
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Bettenay's - Margaret River Nougat Company
248 Tom Cullity DrLots of nougat and some wine including a Chocolate Shiraz.
Great vibe and great food. Much more than pizza. No seafood from memory although 'some times' as a special. They do a great grilled platter for two. Booking recommended.
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Pizzica, Pizzeria & Charcoal Grill
73 Bussell HwyGreat vibe and great food. Much more than pizza. No seafood from memory although 'some times' as a special. They do a great grilled platter for two. Booking recommended.
Great wines. Our current favourite. Try their Small Batch Wines and their award-winning Chardonnay.
Juniper
98 Tom Cullity DrGreat wines. Our current favourite. Try their Small Batch Wines and their award-winning Chardonnay.
Temper Temper Fine Chocolate
68 Bussell HwyWoolworths Margaret River
Willmott AvenueThe River
40 Wallcliffe RdShopping
Margaret River Bookshop
109 Bussell HwyThe Flying Wardrobe Second Hand Store
10411 Bussell HwyGreat retro stuff... mid century.
Arts & Culture
JahRoc Galleries
5702 Bussell HwyThe Studio Gallery
7 Marrinup DrA little surprise. The valley is a very nice drive and good spot for some roo watching.
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Gunyulgup Gallery
96 Koorabin Dr A little surprise. The valley is a very nice drive and good spot for some roo watching.
Payet Gallery
611 Boodjidup RdParks & Nature
Great place to get close to the waves and watch surfers. Car park can get a bit full, especially at sunset.
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Surfers Point
Surfers Point RoadGreat place to get close to the waves and watch surfers. Car park can get a bit full, especially at sunset.
Boranup Forest Viewpoint
Point RoadGreat place to see large (and friendly) sting rays. Head towards the portico on the beach or just follow the 'crowd'. The drive in along Cave's Road is spectacular.
Be careful - the creatures are friendly but they’re not pets. Don’t try to catch them or mount them, it will end badly for you. Just watch and enjoy the experience.
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Hamelin Bay Beach
Cape to Cape Walk TrackGreat place to see large (and friendly) sting rays. Head towards the portico on the beach or just follow the 'crowd'. The drive in along Cave's Road is spectacular.
Be careful - the creatures are friendly but they’re not pets. Don’t try to catch them or mount them, it will end badly for you. Just watch and enjoy the experience.
Beautiful beaches along this whole northern stretch. The drive heading east from here to Busselton will add a bit time to your trip but it is very beautiful.
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Eagle Bay
Beautiful beaches along this whole northern stretch. The drive heading east from here to Busselton will add a bit time to your trip but it is very beautiful.
Visit even if just to have a look. Stunningly beautiful. Gannet Rock is also just around the western corner and is also very nice.
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Meelup Beach
Visit even if just to have a look. Stunningly beautiful. Gannet Rock is also just around the western corner and is also very nice.
It’s a gorgeous spot. Lovely on a sunny day but probably even better when it storms and rains : )
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Canal Rocks Bridge
Canal Rocks RoadIt’s a gorgeous spot. Lovely on a sunny day but probably even better when it storms and rains : )
Sugarloaf Rock
Sugarloaf RoadRedgate Beach
Redgate RoadAn amazing collection of shells from around the world. Well worth a visit. There is a small entry fee.
Bellview Shell Collection
10291 Bussell HwyAn amazing collection of shells from around the world. Well worth a visit. There is a small entry fee.
Stunning spot. If you don’t see anything else while in the area you should see the Canal Rocks and the Spa.
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Injidup Natural Spa
Cape to Cape TrackStunning spot. If you don’t see anything else while in the area you should see the Canal Rocks and the Spa.
Essentials
Has a variety of take home meals as well as a good selection of bread, deli and other 'stuff'.
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IGA
1 Bussell HwyHas a variety of take home meals as well as a good selection of bread, deli and other 'stuff'.