Things to Do & Things to See - Margaret River Region
There are plenty of things to do in the Margaret River region that the whole family will enjoy. Here is a list of interesting and fun places to visit to get you started.
Busselton Drive-In Outdoor Cinema -Whilst in the South West Region of Western Australia why not experience a movie night out at the Busselton Drive-In Outdoor Cinema. Enjoy the stars and the moon at WA’s foremost cinema Drive-In…”Come as you are in the family car!”. Tel (08)9752 3655.
Margaret River Chocolate Company - See how chocolate is made and enjoy free tastings! Cafe and gourmet gift shop. Open 7 days, 9-5. Located at 415 Harmans Mill Rd, Metricup.
Boranup Forest Maze - The kids will love getting lost in the Boranup Forest Maze. Located at 219 Caves Road, Karridale. Tel 9758 5582.
Busselton Jetty - The longest wooden jetty in the southern hemisphere (2kms) and home to a fantastic Underwater Observatory and Cultural Heritage Museum. Located on the beachfront, Busselton.
The Candy Cow - Watch fudge, nougat and honeycomb being made. Free tastings. Showbags for kids. Fairy floss in school holidays. Located 3 Bottril St, Cowaramup. Open 7 days 10-5.
Historic Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse - The tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia. Guided tours, Visitor Centre, Cafe. Located on the most south westerly tip of Australia on Leeuwin Road, Augusta. Tel 9758 1920.
Cave Works Eco Centre - Fantastic educational displays, interactive models of caves. Have fun while learning about the formation and history of caves. Visit Lake, Mammoth and Jewel Caves. Tel 9757 7411.
Jewel Cave - WA's largest cave open to the public. Guided tours every hour 9.30 - 3.30 along 700m of walkways and stairs through fabulous caverns and formations. Tel 9757 7411
Mammoth Cave - Spectacular formations. See bones and fossils of ancient creatures. 500m long, 30m deep. Take a tour or go independently with an MP3 headset. Open daily, 9-5. Tel 9757 7411
Eagles Heritage - A unique wildlife centre with Australia's largest collection of birds of prey. Daily flying displays 11am and 1.30pm. Lot 303, Boodjidup Rd, Margaret River. Tel 9757 2960. Open 7 days, 10-5.
Margaret River Fudge Factory - See how fudge and chocolate is made by hand. Cafe and shop. Tours available. Located at 152 Bussel Hsy, Margaret River. Tel 9758 8881.
Margaret River Beverages - Produce a premium range of lightly carbonated soft drinks using real fruit. Free tastings. Located 19 Minchin Way, Margaret River. Tel 9758 8788. Open Mon-Fri, 10-4.
Melting Pot Glass Studio - Artist Gerry Reilly creates beautiful glass objects. Visit the collection and watch Reilly and other renowned artists at work in the studio. 91 Bussel Hwy, Margaret River. Tel 9757 2252.
The Natural Olive Oil Soap Factory - Visit this 'sanctuary for the senses' and see the soap making process first-hand. Test soaps, lotions, balms and oils. What started as a home remedy for their children's eczema has grown into an internationally recognised luxury product. Located 135 Puzey Road, Willyabrup. Tel +61 8 9755 6111. Open 7 days, 10-5.
Naturaliste Reptile Park - an interactive park where you will see and learn about WA's lizards, pythons, goannas and venemous snakes. Located Wildwood Rd, Carbunup. Open Tue-Sun 10-4. Tel +61 08 9755 1771
Sunflowers Animal Park - The kids will love this hands on farm display. Pat, feed and cuddle the animals. New walk-through baby kangaroo and animal nursery. Located on Caves Rd, Margaret River. Open 7 days, 9-5. Tel +61 8 97573343.
The Margaret River Dairy Company - Free tastings of premium quality cheese and yoghurt. See how cheese is made. Cheddar, baked ricotta, cambembert, brie and feta. Located Bussell Hwy, Cowaramup. Open 9.30-5 daily. Tel +61 8 9755 7588.
Yallingup Sheep Shed - A must see! Live shows of shearing, sheepdogs working the sheep. Bottle feed lambs. Boutique selling extensive range of wool products. Open daily except Fridays. Show 11am. Located Lot 115, Wildwood Rd, Yallingup. Tel 97552309.
Ye Olde Lolly Shoppe - The kids will love this old fashioned lolly shop with a huge selection of lollies and Australian memorabilia and c. Located Shop 3, 103 Bussell Highway, Margaret River. Tel +61 8 9758 7555.
