Hidden Gems of Margaret River: Wine, Italian Lunch & Emu Feeding
Description
Live an authentic premium experience of Margaret River. We hand-selected some of our favourite local highlights for this Full Day Hidden Gems tour. Locally owned & family-operated producers who truly represent our region and community. If you want to venture off-the-beaten-track, discover Margaret River’s local gems and taste its best wines, then you should join this tour. Don’t be fooled by tour descriptions that promise more than they deliver. We believe the best experiences come from staying authentic — creating tours that are fun, genuine, and educational, so the memories you take home are real, meaningful, and unforgettable. You will meet authentic local artisans, taste world-class boutique wines, indulge in handcrafted products, hand feed emus and alpacas at a private property. Even spot whales and dolphins!
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Itinerary
The tour starts with a friendly visit to a private farm, where we hand-feed emus & alpacas, followed by a morning tea with fresh scones (with jam & cream), local roasted coffee and tea.
Enjoy an exclusive guided chocolate tasting, and check out the coffee roaster and tea producer served at the farm.
The main event of the day will be 3 handpicked local boutique wineries that showcase Margaret River's diverse styles of wines, and will give you a chance to learn a lot more than you probably expect. On many occassions you can talk to the owners and winemakers and learn about their craft as you sip on world-class wines, plus get exclusive tours of their vineyards and barrel room. Please note the wineries visit change day to day.
Bask in the iconic green hues of the Indian Ocean at our coastal stop and nature stop. Watch for dolphins riding the waves with the local surfers, and on some days, you may even be lucky to see migrating whales.
Lunch takes place at a an olive farm. You will taste their delicious olive oils and olive-based products, followed by a gorgeous Italian Inspired farm-to-plate lunch amongst the olive groves
The main event of the day will be 3 handpicked local boutique wineries that showcase Margaret River's diverse styles of wines, and will give you a chance to learn a lot more than you probably expect. On many occassions you can talk to the owners and winemakers, get exclusive tours of their vineyards and barrel room and learn about their craft as you sip on world-class wines. Please note the wineries visit change day to day.
The main event of the day will be 3 handpicked local boutique wineries that showcase Margaret River's diverse styles of wines, and will give you a chance to taste and learn a lot more than you probably expect. On many occassions you can talk to the owners and winemakers, get exclusive tours of their vineyards and barrel room and learn about their craft as you sip on world-class wines. Please note the wineries visit change day to day.
At the end of the tour, you might want to go for a nice walk in the heart of Margaret River town centre. Following the local recommendations your tour guide shares during along the day, so you can find the best bars, restaurants, live music, even the best gelatto in the state! As an added extra, your guide can also help to arrange a transfer back to your accommodation later at night.
You will get a great overall approach to everything the Margaret River region has to offer. You'll travel around different areas of the region, discovering the particular charm and characteristics at each place. Scenic drives along farmland, vineyard and native bush, plus a load of local recommendations for the rest of your trip to Margaret River.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up in Margaret River town centre. Please contact us if you are located in other nearby location, as we will always try to arrange something that suits you.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Kids under 7 years old must sit on the child seat
- Not suitable for children under 3 years old
Reviews(940)
Our Hidden Gems tour of Margaret River and surrounding area was nothing short of sensational! Ziggy was an exceptional host, guide and fount of local knowledge. The effort he has put in to curating this tour, getting to know all the local partners that he visits - including a farm experience, the chocolate factory, wineries and lunch spot - is testament to his passion for this region. It is clear from the friendships he has formed with these local businesses that they are one close knit family invested in the promotion and betterment of this gorgeous area. More than 5 stars for the morning scone, excellent lunch and insight into not just the region and its many local producers, but Ziggy’s own story and experiences! Highly recommended!!
I love to read reviews that explain the experience better than I would. This is why it means so much that you share your experience exactly as you lived it. Thank you so much!!
Such a beautiful, cruisy day! I loved the farm visit and that the tour supported local wineries which made it feel really authentic. Everything was relaxed, well organised with great people. Ziggy was wonderful! A lovely way to spend the day. Thank you!
You said it Elena, staying authentic is our key to an experience that you'll keep in your memories
Great itinerary. Our guide Ziggy was really knowledgeable and gave us great insights throughout the day. Good group size as well, ours was 6 people total. Definitely will recommend to friends
Small group makes a big difference! Cheers Shaun 👍
I would highly reccomend this tour. Greg was an amazing tour guide and had a wealth of knowledge. The wineries were visited were awesome and the lunch was a great spot.
I agree, Gregg is a lot more than just a tour guide. I say he is an open book. Just not sure if it's a best-seller novel, an encyclopedia, or both 😅. But with no doubt, a master in what he does. Thank you for sharing Jane
From start to finish, this was an excellent tour, and Ziggy was an awesome host. The tour was very memorable, starting with fresh scones and coffee at a small, lovely farm with emus & sheep before heading to a chocolate shop (both unexpected bonuses of a wine tour!). Visiting cellar doors with strong family ties was really nice, as was the wine and lunch! Highly recommended!
Such nice words Sarah, thank you very much!!
Fun and informative tour around the Margaret River region, with a diverse range of food and wine tastings at family owned & run small batch operations. Knowledgeable local guide. Highly recommend!
Precise description of the kind of producers we visit on this tour Steph. Cheers!
Awesome day out. Ziggy is obviously passionate about Margaret River and it shows in the tour. Very knowledgeable about the town and produce, excellent tour guide.
Yep, I must admit that I truly love Margaret River!! Thanks for your words Sian!
We had the best time. Dani was our guide and he was so lovely and informative. This is an excellent tour that celebrates both the region and the wine. If you’re looking to get blackout drunk, don’t come. This tour is excellent for those who want to spend a great day exploring the area, learning heaps and meeting winemakers and learning the beauty behind a glass of wine. We came in not knowing much about wine, but the day was so fun, informative and we are excited to continue delving deep into wine and what the margaret river have to offer
"If you’re looking to get blackout drunk, don’t come." Thank you so much for this big statement, you explained it in a very positive way, and we strongly agree!!! Very meaningful to read everything mentioned in your review!
Our guide Ziggy is very friendly and his service is top notch. He contacted us 1 day before the tour to confirm the itinerary and checked on our group’s preferences for the type of wine so he could bring us to the wineries that could cater to our interest. Our family had a very enjoyable day and the lunch was great too. Thanks Ziggy and your team!
Of course we'll try to match your likes to the right people. We also love travelling and meeting locals wherever we go, and do everything to provide you with exactly that. Very nice words Elena, thank you very much!
We had a great day with Dani. He was great vibes and so friendly. He was also so knowledgable about the vineyards and wines in the Margaret river area. I really loved the alpaca farm, it was such a great start to the day. Lunch was absolutely gorgeous at the olive farm. Really recommend ☺️
Great to read this Amy! Personally and being honest, after so many years doing this I'm still blown by how Margaret River allows us to put so many things together, all of them connected and each absolutely epic. Plus Dani guiding!!!
