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The Margaret River is lying in Australian State Western Australia.
Regions
The Margaret River Region is located in the south of Western Australia and is particularly known for its wine-growing regions. In addition to viticulture, the region lives from tourism and from the numerous farms that keep cattle, sheep, horses, deer, kangaroos etc. and market the products made from them.
The region forms a peninsula, almost in the shape of a hammer, whereby the northern coastal area in particular is well protected from the rough surf of the Indian Ocean when the prevailing westerly winds are prevailing.
places
The capital of the region is the small town Margaret River, which lies on the river of the same name. A few kilometers later this flows into the Indian Ocean. The estuary is popular with surfers.
Busselton in the north is known for its jetty, which makes it possible to walk around 1.8 km out to sea. In the evening you can find a large number of anglers, especially “squeezers” (cuttlefish) often hook the hook.
A little further south lies Dunsborough, with a small shopping center and wonderfully flat beaches and calm, clear water.
Along the coast you can get to the lighthouse of Cape Naturaliste, which stands above the northernmost point of the peninsula. From here you have a great view, both of the wild surf on the west coast and of the quiet beaches towards Dunsborough, which are oriented to the northeast.
Other goals
The region offers a variety of small villages, from Busselton in the north to Augusta in the south.
Along the west coast, a few kilometers south of Cape Naturaliste, you'll find the Canal Rocks, a rock formation that is surrounded by an impressive roar due to the approaching surf. With a bit of caution you can walk on the rocks well, but you should be on the lookout for breakers. Such rocky coastlines can be found again and again in the region. Depending on the location and time of day, you can encounter large lizards or snakes that warm themselves in the sun.
Most Wineries In the region, some of which also export to Germany, offer cellar tours. It goes without saying that you can taste the wines without obligation before buying them. The prices are often higher than the price charged in the departure area of the airport. For this purpose, the complete range of the respective house is available for trial.
There are shops in various villages that only offer regional products. Including unusual things such as jam made from grapes or Chilli Jam.
The Wardan Aboriginal Culture Center near Yallingup offers visitors an insight into the life of the indigenous people on 3 different trails. If Bushtucker, Tool manufacture or the manufacture and use of spear and boomerang - the Aborigines like to tell interested visitors about their lives and try to convey the story.
trips
- Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park
- Lake Cave Mammoth Cave Nature Reserve
- State Forest No 45, No 62 or No 32
- Scott National Park
- Gingilup Swamps Nature Reserve
