AU · Western Australia · 33.95°S 115.08°E

margaret river

Surf beaches, limestone caves and farm produce around a small southwest town.

Best time
March–May is warm and settled, good for beaches and walks. September–November brings wildflowers along the coast; June–August is wet, and late December–January is packed with holidaymakers.
How long
3–4 days
Getting there
Fly direct to Perth in just over 5 hours, then it's about 3 hours' drive south. You'll want a car, as the beaches and caves are spread out. Western Australia is on the same time as KL.
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Dear group chat,Surf beaches, limestone caves and farm produce around a small southwest town.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingMargaret RiverAU, Western Australia
KLmargaret river
≈ 4,357 km from KL, as the crow flies
I took this photograph in March 2006. Takver (www.takver.com). It is Released under GNU FDL.

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Margaret River is a small country town surrounded by karri forest, limestone caves and surf beaches. Wine is the big name here, but caves, coastal walks, cheese and chocolate fill the days just as well.

Makan

  1. Local cheeseDairies around the region sell cheese for a beach picnic.Map ↗
  2. ChocolateLocal chocolate makers are a favourite stop on the drive south. Some fillings contain liqueur.Map ↗
  3. Farm fruitBerries and orchard fruit from roadside stalls, in season.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Surfers PointBig swells break off the headland at Prevelly, with surfers to watch from the grassy bank.Map ↗
  2. Mammoth CaveA self-guided walk through big limestone chambers, with ancient animal fossils in the walls.Map ↗
  3. Boranup ForestA gravel drive through tall, pale karri trees south of town.Map ↗
  4. Cape to Cape TrackA long coastal trail; short sections give you sea cliffs and wildflowers in an hour or two.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Eat in Margaret River town; out at the caves and beaches, food stops are few.
  • Halal meat is hard to find in the southwest, so stock up in Perth and plan picnics. Seafood and vegetarian dishes are the easy fallback in town.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.