With a reputation for serving up some of the best dining experiences, complete with world-class wines and gourmet meals, travelling gourmands will surely find this southwest-Australian gem all too easy to appreciate
Australia’s southwest region boasts some of the country’s most uniquely breathtaking escapades, and it often requires an unhurried tour of Margaret River—a food and wine lover’s paradise located a pleasant two and a half hour drive from Perth (or just 40min by chartered plane)—to truly understand the area’s global appeal. Margaret River’s proximity has made it extremely popular among Singaporeans and many travellers across Asia, especially those with a discernment for world-class chardonnay and expressive yet elegant cabernets that share the spotlight with a few other grape varietals that the area’s enviable range of microclimates has embraced.
In fact, because the focus of the winemakers is often on expressing the unique terroir, fans should also look forward to delectably varied expressions of the region's popular wines.
The landscape is just as diverse and breathtaking. Stretching along the coast from Busselton along Geographe Bay to a high point at the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, and down to Augusta and the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse at Australia’s most southwest corner, Margaret River boasts a natural beauty that’s impossible to miss. Stealing a quiet moment (or an entire afternoon, for that matter) on a pristine stretch of beach here is easier than one might think; or you could also choose to catch the action at one of the region’s 40 top surfing spots.