Getting To & Getting Around the Margaret River Region
If travelling by car, you can take one of two routes south from Perth to reach the Margaret River wine region.
Directions from Perth International and Domestic Airports:
Visitors arriving via both the Perth International and Domestic airports should join the Tonkin Highway south-bound, driving until you reach the exit to join the Roe Highway.
On leaving the Tonkin take the right hand lane at the traffic lights and head west following the signs and directions onto the Kwinana Freeway which is at the end of the Roe Highway. Proceed on The Kwinana Freeway following the signs to Bunbury Forest Highway.
Follow Kwinana Freeway (National Route 1- State Route 2). Take it all the way down to the end of the freeway which becomes Old Coast Road. Continue on Old Coast Road all the way to Bunbury. At main roundabout which you will arrive at follow signs to the left, onto Robertson Drive (State Route Ten). At the next roundabout you will reach turn left again onto Bussell Highway (State Route Ten) continue to Busselton.
At the roundabout in Busselton turn left onto Busselton Bypass at the end of the bypass turn left again at roundabout onto Bussell Highway (State Route Ten), continue through Cowaramup town site and onto Margaret River.
The route is well sign posted and the journey will take approximately three hours.
Directions from Perth City:
(This route will change in 2009 with the opening of the Kwinana Freeway extension)
People already residing in Perth should begin their journey by heading out of the city south along Kwinana Freeway.
Follow Kwinana Freeway (National Route 1- State Route 2). Take it all the way down to the end of the freeway which becomes Old Coast Road. Continue on Old Coast Road all the way to Bunbury. At main roundabout which you will arrive at follow signs to the left, onto Robertson Drive (State Route Ten). At the next roundabout you will reach turn left again onto Bussell Highway (State Route Ten) continue to Busselton.
At main roundabout which you will arrive at follow signs to the left, onto Robertson Drive (State Route Ten). At the next roundabout you will reach turn left again onto Bussell Highway (State Route Ten) continue to Busselton. At the roundabout in Busselton turn left onto Busselton Bypass at the end of the bypass turn left again at roundabout onto Bussell Highway (State Route Ten), continue through Cowaramup town site and onto Margaret River.
Alternative Route:
The alternative highway is the inland route which is a little slower, but quite scenic. This highway is known as the South Western Highway. The South Western Highway guides you inland from the suburb of Armadale, Pinjarra, Waroona, Harvey, Brunswick Junction and on into Bunbury then Busselton, Cowaramup and through to Margaret River.
Before you travel to the Margaret River region, be sure to book your accommodation.
Self Drive Tours
Driving yourself around the Margaret River region is an economical way to get an overview of the terrain before you potentially enlist the help of an experienced driver who can inform you about the history of the area. Please use the Google map below and our Things to Do & Things to See section to help plan an exciting, enjoyable and unique self drive tour.
Skipper Tours
There are number of excellent tour operators based in Margaret River region who know all about the area, the wine, the people, the food and the history. Touring with a local gives you the best feel for the place and its rich culture and beautiful landscape. The Skipper Tour drivers will take you to the best cellar doors and answer all those little questions you've been wondering since you arrived.
If you want to take advantage of a skipper tour and sit back and relax as you tour the region please contact us directly by email info@staymargaretriver.com.au or by telephone +61 8 95009123 and we will introduce you to the tour and driver which best meets your needs and requirements.
