Margaret River
Local Favorites
I grew up here. I’ve left. I’ve come back. I’ve tried other places. They’re fine. Margaret River is elite.
If you’re planning the trip, you may as well do it properly. Here’s where I’d send you…
Best Coffee
Yardbyrd, Witchcliff
No fuss. No theatrics. Just very good coffee done properly.
Best Waves
Redgate - for beginners (Clay Wooles)
Lefthanders (left) or North Point (right) - for intermediate (Kieran Dawson)
Box - for experts (Will Adamson)
Best Beaches
Kilkarnup - if a SW is blowing, but need 4WD or walk from Margaret River Rivermouth
Boranup Beach - easy access
Redgate - safe bet
Best Place for a Pool (Table)
Settlers Tavern - Order a pint. It’s a rite of passage. Also one of the best wine lists in the world.
Shoes required.
Best Shop
Down South Fishing & Hunting
The only shop I’ve given my email address to. Enough said.
Best Activity (excluding the beach)
Visit one of the Caves
Ngilgi. Lake. Mammoth. Very humbling and a good reminder that we are small and the Earth is doing its thing.
Best Lamb Ribs
Beerfarm
Order them. Trust me. Cold beer, relaxed vibe, ribs done properly.
Wineries (excluding Leeuwin)
Margaret River is renowned for its wine, and a day exploring different cellar doors and speaking to local producers about their wines is never, ever wasted. But you will be.
You can go to Leeuwin but you should be drinking enough of it during the wedding already.
Breweries
There are many in the region and they’re all fab. Go exploring.
My main message for Margs is to explore. Take the long way. Don’t over-schedule it