Guidebook for Margaret River
Food Scene
Great coffee and always plenty of people watching to be done. the view of the bay is spectaular. Open for breaky early and closes about 3-4pm
89 locals recommend
White Elephant Cafe
Gnarabup RoadGreat coffee and always plenty of people watching to be done. the view of the bay is spectaular. Open for breaky early and closes about 3-4pm
Fishbone Wines
422 Harmans Mill Rdyummy food, casual dining.
Margaret River Bakery
89 Bussell HwySupposedly the best breakfast in town!
Miki's Open Kitchen
131 Bussell HwyExcellent Japanese food, you'll need to book!!
Good pub grub and one of the few places in town to listen to music.
94 locals recommend
Settlers Tavern & Margaret River Ale Co
114 Bussell HwyGood pub grub and one of the few places in town to listen to music.
Even better than the chocolate factory!! There's a Yahava Coffee shop and also a Vasse Virgin store in the same complex....a definite must.
20 locals recommend
Temper Temper Fine Chocolate
68 Bussell HwyEven better than the chocolate factory!! There's a Yahava Coffee shop and also a Vasse Virgin store in the same complex....a definite must.
Nice relaxed atmosphere, pretty yummy food...great view out across the karri trees....outdoor heaters at this time of year make it nice and cosy...i love it in summer for a relaxed lunch. Big range of beers brewed onsite.
91 locals recommend
Margaret River Brewhouse
35 Bussell HwyNice relaxed atmosphere, pretty yummy food...great view out across the karri trees....outdoor heaters at this time of year make it nice and cosy...i love it in summer for a relaxed lunch. Big range of beers brewed onsite.
good coffee, nice simple menu with lots of healthy food....lots of bulk produce and local free range meat and good deli too.
27 locals recommend
Blue Ginger Fine Foods
31 Station Rdgood coffee, nice simple menu with lots of healthy food....lots of bulk produce and local free range meat and good deli too.
Nice and handy if you don't want to drive into town at night, 3-4 minutes drive, good quality pub grub.
53 locals recommend
The Common Bistro
1 Resort PlNice and handy if you don't want to drive into town at night, 3-4 minutes drive, good quality pub grub.
One of the top 5 wineries, beautiful outlook and always incredible food.
75 locals recommend
Leeuwin Estate
Stevens RdOne of the top 5 wineries, beautiful outlook and always incredible food.
Rústico At Hay Shed Hill
511 Harmans Mill RdGreat menu, casual dining.
Gets great reviews, haven't been myself, might be considered a bit pricey?!
48 locals recommend
Wills Domain
17 Brash RdGets great reviews, haven't been myself, might be considered a bit pricey?!
New kid on the block, getting great reviews, beautiful dining room, quite formal.
24 locals recommend
Amelia Park Wines
3857 Caves RdNew kid on the block, getting great reviews, beautiful dining room, quite formal.
Chows Table
5 Quininup RdMalay fusion cuisine.
Aravina Estate
61 Thornton RdAgain haven't been but one of the very popular restaurants.
This is the old Amberley Estate which has been renovated, lovely gardens, also features a surf and car gallery.
24 locals recommend
Arimia Winery, Cellar Door And Restaurant
242 Quininup RdThis is the old Amberley Estate which has been renovated, lovely gardens, also features a surf and car gallery.
Vasse Felix
4357 Caves RdClassy, award winning wines, quality menu.
Sightseeing
Longest Jetty in southern hemisphere, very pretty....that's about all i'd do in Busselton but I'd take a drive along Caves Road and out to Dunsborough, Eagle Bay, Bunker Bay then Yallingup...the Caves Rd is 110 km long and worth driving at some stage from one end to the other....The southern end has lots of caves, Boranup Forest with majestic Karri trees, Hamelin Bay where you may see huge manta rays, Cape Leeuwin lighthouse and sleepy but pretty Augusta.
175 locals recommend
Busselton Jetty
17 Queen StLongest Jetty in southern hemisphere, very pretty....that's about all i'd do in Busselton but I'd take a drive along Caves Road and out to Dunsborough, Eagle Bay, Bunker Bay then Yallingup...the Caves Rd is 110 km long and worth driving at some stage from one end to the other....The southern end has lots of caves, Boranup Forest with majestic Karri trees, Hamelin Bay where you may see huge manta rays, Cape Leeuwin lighthouse and sleepy but pretty Augusta.
Parks & Nature
Lake Cave
Conto RoadA small but very pretty cave.
The trail goes the whole length of the region and can be done in several smaller parts....if you want to do a section i can arrange to drop you off and have your car at your finishing point. If you're not that adventurous there's many nice walk trails closer to town...try a walk out at 10 Mile Brook Dam, along Carters Rd or even from Rotary Park.....my favourite place to walk is along the track from the White Elephant Cafe to the Surfers Point and the RIvermouth.
Cape to Cape Walk Track
Cape to Cape Walk TrackThe trail goes the whole length of the region and can be done in several smaller parts....if you want to do a section i can arrange to drop you off and have your car at your finishing point. If you're not that adventurous there's many nice walk trails closer to town...try a walk out at 10 Mile Brook Dam, along Carters Rd or even from Rotary Park.....my favourite place to walk is along the track from the White Elephant Cafe to the Surfers Point and the RIvermouth.
See my good friend Sarah for canoe and kayak hire at the rivermouth....try to go in the mornings before the seabreeze comes in...it's a really stunning part of the region and a very relaxing paddle.....Sarahs hubby Josh Palmateer also runs a surf school at the rivermouth...you can book for either one on one or group lessons.....heapsa fun! alternatively feel free to borrow my SUP board and take it for a paddle in the bay at Gnarabup....
15 locals recommend
Margaret River Visitor Centre
100 Bussell HwySee my good friend Sarah for canoe and kayak hire at the rivermouth....try to go in the mornings before the seabreeze comes in...it's a really stunning part of the region and a very relaxing paddle.....Sarahs hubby Josh Palmateer also runs a surf school at the rivermouth...you can book for either one on one or group lessons.....heapsa fun! alternatively feel free to borrow my SUP board and take it for a paddle in the bay at Gnarabup....
Shopping
Run every Saturday morning you'll be able to buy lovely fresh produce....it's really popular with locals and is always busy.
50 locals recommend
Margaret River Farmers Market
Lot 272 Bussell HwyRun every Saturday morning you'll be able to buy lovely fresh produce....it's really popular with locals and is always busy.
Take a wander down the main street of town, there's plenty of cafes and clothing stores as well a local artisan store.
140 locals recommend
Margaret River
Take a wander down the main street of town, there's plenty of cafes and clothing stores as well a local artisan store.
only 2 mins away from the studio you'll pick up just about anything you need from the prev store including hot soup at this time of year....heaps easier than going all the way back into town
10 locals recommend
Prevelly Caravan Park
99 Mitchell Dronly 2 mins away from the studio you'll pick up just about anything you need from the prev store including hot soup at this time of year....heaps easier than going all the way back into town
Essentials
IGA
1 Bussell Hwythere are 3 supermarkets in town, i like to shop local and go to IGA mostly.