Margaret River

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Margaret River is a spectacular holiday destination located in Western Australia just 300 kms from the city of Perth. Blessed with a Mediterranean maritime climate, picturesque landscapes and a huge variety of wines to choose from - Margaret River has all the ingredients for a perfect holiday all packed into one.

The wine culture began here at Margaret River only 40 years ago, but these 40 years have been a time for a complete turnaround for Margaret River from a small town to being a much sought after tourist destination, having the distinction of being one of the top wine producing regions in the world. The region is home to more than 200 vineyards and 90 wineries. The Margaret River wine region stretches for about 120 km from north to south and about 30 km from east to west. It accounts for 20% of Australia's premium wines and is world famous for its lovely creations. Wine is the backbone of Margaret River area and all activities revolve around it in and around the wineries.

Margaret River is a gourmet's delight with a wide selection of delicious delicacies to accompany the choice wines. Choose from simple ...
... home cooked dinners to elaborate spreads laid out by trained experienced chefs who are known for their creativity with food. There are beautiful restaurants located on vineyards where travelers can enjoy a sumptuous meal in the midst of natural beauty.

The Margaret River Wine Region Festival held in the month of November is a great time to savor the spirit of Margaret River and all that it has to offer. Margaret River is not only known for its wine. It provides all the facilities and entertainment that a tourist looks for on a vacation. Nature has been very kind to Margaret River making this lovely town a perfect holiday destination. Surrounded by beautiful vineyards, lovely beaches and loads of entertainment, Margaret River plays the perfect host to tourists from all over. Travelers can just unwind and enjoy to the fullest.

Surfing is a popular sport here at Margaret River and draws a huge number of surfers (both amateurs and professionals) to make the most of the huge waves and clean beaches. The Margaret River Classic and the Margaret River Pro are events that bring in a large number of tourists and surfing enthusiasts from all over the world. From surfing, golf, diving to sailing, bush walking to lots of opportunities for shopping -you name it and we have it for you.

Accommodation of all types is available to suit the individual budgets and preferences of the tourists.

Margaret River is a jewel in the crown of Western Australia and once you are here, the charm and magic of Margaret River is sure to cast its spell on you.

This article was written for travellers interested in Australia and its many attractions. While MARGARET RIVER has proven very popular, we also receive frequent requests about other holidays of interest throughout Australia, and our authors try to write about the various destinations of interest as we find time. One popular tourism provider is Orpheus Island, providing Great Barrier Reef Holidays & Tour via their website at http://www.orpheus.com.au/. We suggest you visit their site to find out more about their services to holiday-makers. You may also care to browse the collection of tourist operators at TravelAU.com.au, providing links to direct bookings with a large number of tourism operators.