Day 2 Dunsborough to Margret River: As most of the wineries do not open until 10am, we suggest an early morning swim. The short 5km drive out to either Eagle Bay or Meelup is well worth the effort. As the next 3 days will concentrate on wine, you may wish to consider a unique opportunity to dive over the former Australian Naval ship HMAS Swan which was recently purposely sunk off Dunsborough.
Day 3 Margaret River: Again, if a morning swim is the order of the day, the 10km drive to Prevalley Beach will bring you to the home of the annual International Surf Classic. If big waves are only for watching, a few hundred metres down the beach a gentle break is ideal for novices and families. You are now in the heart of this remarkable wine growing region. The various wineries are too numerous to mention but all are within easy reach of one another, some simply over the road. All offer tastings and some will ship your purchases home for you. Plan your days based on the particular blends that suit your palate or just follow your instincts, you can't get lost. For the evenings, take advantage of local chefs who combine the best ingredients from the area to offer superb food to compliment the local vintage.
Day 4 Margaret River to Perth: As you make your way north along the Bussell Highway back to Perth, there are several opportunities to sample the local cheeses that are also making the region famous. At Bunbury, head inland through Harvey and Pinjarra and marvel at the green rolling hills and variety of local fruit and vegetables. Now that you have been touched by the natural beauty of the southwest and the wines it has to offer, you will count the days until you can return.
More Information
- You may of course extend this selfdrive and combine this selfdrive with other Selfdrives or Tours. Ask for a Quotation for your specific holiday plans.
- If you need more information on the hotels in this self-drive, click on the hotel name or go to: Hotels & Resorts in the Northern Territory