While the Barossa Valley is perhaps the most well-known wine region of Australia, it’s by no means the only one worth visiting! Margaret River is here to change your mind about the Australian wine scene, with the coastal gem boasting some of the best in the world.

Producing some of the most elegant wines like world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and small-batch varietals, you’re sure to discover some new favorites. However, there are a TON of tours out there, so I’ve gone ahead and detailed the 7 top Margaret River Wine Tours that are well worth your time and money. Let’s jump right in!

Be sure to see our other wine tours in Australia: Adelaide Wine Tours, Barossa Valley Wine Tours and Yarra Valley Wine Tours.

Best Wine Tours in Margaret River

	Margaret River Small-Group Full-Day Wine & Food Tour	Premium Margaret River Winery Tour with Tannin Road	Hidden Gems: Full-Day Wine, Scones, Local Produce and Nature Tour
Meeting Location:	Hotel pickup and drop-off available	Hotel pickup and drop-off available	1 Tunbridge St, Margaret River WA 6285
Tour Length:	9 hours	6.5 hours	7 hours
Start Time(s):	9:30 AM	10:30 AM	9:00 AM
What’s Included:	2-course lunch, alcoholic beverages, food tasting (meats, cheese & crackers), vineyard and barrel room experience, coffee tasting and experience, locally-produced chocolate, olive oil skin care	Full-day wine and brewery tour with lunch, visit 3 award-winning wineries and indulge in generous wine tastings at each, experienced local tour guide, air-conditioned transport	Lunch, air-conditioned vehicle, wine tastings, round-trip transportation, coffee and/or tea, scones
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Our 7 Top Picks For The Best Margaret River Wine Tours:

1. Margaret River Small-Group Full-Day Wine & Food Tour
2. Premium Margaret River Winery Tour with Tannin Road
3. Hidden Gems: Full-Day Wine, Scones, Local Produce and Nature Tour
4. Secret Delights: Wine, Coffee, Artisan and Forest Tour
5. Build Your Own Unique Private Winery/Brewery Tour at the Margaret River Region
6. Margaret River Wine Tour: The Full Bottle
7. Margaret River Beer & Wine Adventure (Departs Margaret River)

Margaret River Wine Tour Reviews

1. Margaret River Small-Group Full-Day Wine & Food Tour

What to Expect on the Tour

Margaret River isn’t just a wine region – it’s a darn good reason to book a flight to Western Australia and enjoy the fruits of the land.

The Margaret River Small-Group Full-Day Wine & Food Tour shows off the food and drink that this fantastic region produces, and is guaranteed to turn even the most casual wine drinker into a serious enthusiast. Expect to travel through stunning natural landscapes with an expert guide there to lead the way.

You can count on a full day of tasting fantastic wines from boutique, family-run estates and cellar doors where the person pouring your glass is oftentimes the winemaker, themselves!

It’s a more intimate way of venturing through this region’s very best, with lazy lunches in the middle of beautiful vineyard surroundings, comprised of some of the tastiest produce from the area.

What Makes This Tour Great

Something that I dislike about many wine tours I’ve been on, is that it just feels like you’re being rushed through a series of tastings, checking off boxes. What makes this tour so great is that it’s slow, immersive, and clearly well-curated by a wine expert who knows the region like the back of their hand.

Our guide did a great job of not only sharing specific information about each wine we sampled (which were all delicious, by the way), they managed to include fascinating facts and stories about the history and culture they relate to.

The tour guide’s relationships with the wineries allowed us access to small-batch wines I’d probably never have found on my own, with nice pacing and tasty, fresh food made from local ingredients.

Oh, and if you happen to be obsessed with coffee like I am, you’re going to LOVE the coffee demonstration and tasting that comes included! In addition, you’ll get to visit a chocolate store, a healthcare store, and the amazing Great Pub!

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2. Premium Margaret River Winery Tour with Tannin Road

What to Expect on the Tour

After this tour, I think it’s safe to say that Margaret River is anything but a second-tier wine region – rather, it’s one of Australia’s most glimmering hidden gems.

Expect to journey right to the center of it all, visiting a smart selection of both boutique wineries and big-name estates, from punchy Cabernet Sauvignons to some of the best Chardonnays around. You’ll get to sample more than wine, though – expect artisanal cheese, chocolate, and locally made olive oils to create a well-balanced immersion.

Whether you’re simply looking to expand your knowledge of wine or are on the hunt for a great way to celebrate a special event like an anniversary or birthday, please consider this fantastic tour. With all transportation and logistics handled for you, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic beauty and plentiful wine all around you.

What Makes This Tour Great

I don’t know if it’s a good or bad thing at this point, but needless to say, I’ve been on a TON of wine tours. Some just herd you onto a bus with dozens of other people, pour you a few glasses, and call it a day.

What makes this one so great is that you can tell they’re run by people who genuinely care about what’s in your glass, and about the experience you have – down to the most minute detail. It feels personal and immersive, with guides who are incredibly knowledgeable, taking you to 3 different award-winning wineries.

Your itinerary may change depending on availability and the season, though your first stop will be at a more “hidden gem” winery, where you’ll get to try wines right from the winemaker, themselves.

Learn about sustainability and wildlife conservation that they’ve dedicated themselves to, while going through a refined, proper wine tasting. You’ll then continue on to a few other stops, including tastings of locally-made beer, a delicious lunch, and even a craft gin at the Margaret River Distilling Company!

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3. Hidden Gems: Full-Day Wine, Scones, Local Produce and Nature Tour

What to Expect on the Tour

This next tour is one of the best, most comprehensive ways to gain insight into all of the natural beauty and delicious food and drink Margaret River has to offer. The Hidden Gems: Full-Day Wine, Scones, Local Produce and Nature Tour will surely make you rethink everything you thought you knew about Western Australia.

If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, I can attest to this being one of the best options around. Just know that this tour (as it is a bit more affordable), doesn’t include hotel pickup – however, they do pickup in Margaret River Town Center, so if you’re staying in the area, it won’t really matter, anyway.

However, transportation is still as spacious and comfortable as the other options, with a professional guide there to regale you with fascinating tales about the area and how it relates back to the history of the wine region.

If you have a sweet tooth, this should be one of your top choices, as you’ll kick things off with a visit to a private farm for alpaca pets and a breakfast of scones and locally roasted coffee.

The next stops focus on the natural beauty of the area, its olive oils, and of course, 3 stops at handpicked local boutique wineries, which each showcase different flavors and wines.

What Makes This Tour Great

As if 3 different wine tastings weren’t enough, this tour takes you to try delicious breakfast at a local farm, a chocolate shop for a tasting, a local coffee roaster, olive oil tastings, and more!

What really blew me away was the beautiful stop at the picturesque Gracetown, where we made a photo stop right on the verge of the turquoise Indian Ocean, where we even spotted some dolphins playing around! Lunch was filling and absolutely incredible, focusing more on olive oils and olive-based products produced right there at the restaurant.

Back to the subject of wine – we went to 3 carefully curated boutique wineries that did a great job of showing off the diversity in the different styles of wine you’ll find in Margaret River.

At each stop, we went through a proper wine tasting with the owners and winemakers, learning some cool insider facts and historical accounts, which was a ton of fun! We even got to tour their vineyards and barrel room, which made us all feel pretty “VIP”.

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4. Secret Delights: Wine, Coffee, Artisan and Forest Tour

What to Expect on the Tour

Tours can be a bit stressful if they’re poorly organized or the subject matter just isn’t what you hoped it would be. You don’t have to worry about that with the Secret Delights: Wine, Coffee, Artisan and Forest Tour!

On this excursion, you can expect to discover the finer things Western Australia has to offer – from delicious, artisanal wine, locally-roasted coffee, fine wine, and plenty of Mother Nature in all her splendor.

This 6-hour tour is bound to put you in a different state of mind, where you can let all your stress roll off your shoulders and revel in the little delights that make life so much more enjoyable.

After being picked up in the city center, head off to a coffee roasting house where you’ll not only learn about their beans and roasting methods from pros, you’ll actually get to taste the goods.

Brown Hill Estate is next, where you’ll enjoy a personalized and guided wine tasting before stopping for a hearty lunch at a charming little cottage. Take some time to digest in the forest while exploring magnificent nature before your last wine tasting of the day.

What Makes This Tour Great

What makes this tour so great (aside from everything) was the way it felt like we were longtime friends of not only our guide, but every boutique winery owner and employee we encountered.

This tour is far removed from the average wine crawl, focusing instead on immersion in the region’s wine and cuisine, getting to know the stories behind each estate and the people crafting them.

You’re bound to learn about and try a ton of different wines, so whether you’d like to discover new favorites or simply learn about what kind of wine you prefer, this is right up your alley.

Spend some time in the tranquil Boranup Forest, where you’ll breathe in the fresh air and get to see plenty of trees, flowers, and critters you’ve never seen before!

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5. Build Your Own Unique Private Winery/Brewery Tour at the Margaret River Region

What to Expect on the Tour

The reason why it took me so long to first try a wine-tasting tour was because I was worried I’d get locked into a full day of things I wasn’t really interested in, or perhaps I’d get stuck with a group that was really rowdy.

On this tour, you can expect to avoid all possibility of that happening, as you get full control over designing your itinerary! The Build Your Own Unique Private Winery/Brewery Tour at the Margaret River Region lets you and 2-7 others visit 5 to 6 different venues, along with time for a delicious lunch.

If you don’t feel like you know the area well enough to pick the spots on your own, your expert guide is there to help you out. All you have to do is share with them your interests and preferences, and they’ll help come up with a schedule dialed-in to what you’re looking for.

You can visit wineries (both boutique and big names), distilleries, breweries, forests, and so much more – it’s all up to you.

What Makes This Tour Great

The great thing about this tour is that it’s entirely yours in every way – no need to rush to keep up with a group, and no generic itinerary that feels uninspired and tired.

Whether you’re a wine aficionado, a craft beer lover, or someone just looking for a tasty meal paired with something flavorful and local – this tour molds itself to your tastes.

Your guide goes far beyond the title of a driver, showing off their vast knowledge about all the different winemakers, breweries, and even some hidden gem spots in the middle of raw nature along the way.

There are no tourist traps to be found on this tour (unless you want to find them), instead focusing on the best of the best – the places that really deserve the recognition.

That in itself would be worth it, but everything was meticulously organized, with a clean, spacious car with all the chargers and accessories we needed to be comfortable.

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6. Margaret River Wine Tour: The Full Bottle

What to Expect on the Tour

The Margaret River Wine Tour: The Full Bottle gives you exactly what you can deduce from the title – an unfiltered, no-rush deep dive into the wines, beer, and produce that makes this region of Western Australia so coveted.

Expect a day full of delicious, generous pours and perhaps even better storytelling along the way, learning about boutique wineries where the winemakers are actually on-site and there to help educate you on their products.

We learned all about why their Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are some of the best on the planet, explaining all the different notes and flavors.

Expect to also visit craft breweries, local cheesemakers, and perhaps even a distillery, if you’re feeling up to it! Switch things up with a bit of nature, driving through rolling vineyards, rugged coastlines, and the karri forests that almost feel like they’re prehistoric.

What Makes This Tour Great

What makes this tour so great is that it simply doesn’t feel like a tour – instead, it feels like a longtime local friend who just happens to know exactly where to go is picking you up for the day. The pacing lets you really take your time and appreciate each wine you taste, with our guide being so relatable and not at all pretentious.

Start things off with a convenient pickup right from your hotel, then set off in your air-conditioned transport and make your way to the first estate.

We had a blast here, sampling a few different wines before heading to a legendary nougat company to spoil ourselves with samples. If that weren’t sweet enough for you, the Margaret River Chocolate Company is up next, where you’ll go on an interesting tour of the facility and sample plenty of their products.

You have the choice of going on an exclusive group tasting of liqueurs and cocktails as you arrive at The Grove Distillery & Brewery, which, for the small fee, I’d recommend.

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7. Margaret River Beer & Wine Adventure (Departs Margaret River)

What to Expect on the Tour

Something I admittedly didn’t notice until I had taken a tour of the area, was that Margaret River wasn’t just about world-class wine – it’s also home to some of Australia’s best craft breweries.

The Margaret River Beer & Wine Adventure is great for those who don’t like to pick sides, but instead are curious to try some of the best of both worlds! Expect a lineup of boutique wineries where you’ll behold Cabernet Sauvignons, crisp Chardonnays, and plenty of small-batch varietals that you’ll rarely get the chance to buy outside the country.

Expect an educated, professional guide there to lead you through each and every stop you make, from craft breweries pouring hoppy IPAs and smooth porters, to top-notch local food and wine. Toss in some breathtaking vineyard backdrops and relaxed countryside roads, and you have the making for a great day.

What Makes This Tour Great

This special tour is designed for those who actually love what they’re drinking, without the need for pretentiousness, balancing serious wine appreciation and cold, good beer.

I loved all of the smaller wineries we toured, getting the chance to learn directly from the winemakers, as well as learning how to properly taste wine. They did a great job of selecting varied wineries, which each offered something different from the rest.

As if 3 award-winning boutique winery visits weren’t enough, you’ll also get to try the flavors of gourmet chocolate, to which I thought, “Sign me right up!”. Your small group caps out at a max of 13 guests, so it still feels very personalized and intimate, never disturbing the fairytale landscapes.

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Shayanne DeCastro

Shayanne is a freelance writer, wine snob and marketer based in LA, California. Describing herself as a nomad, she has lived in many different cities including Boise, Idaho and Seattle, Washington as well as Guadalajara, Mexico. She is forever on the move.

Being an extremely active person, she loves to snowboard, skateboard, and ski. She enjoys sharing her love for active sports with others through her “how to” sports guides as well as food and wine reviews. Her love for wine and good food shines through every paragraph. While she travels, Shayanne loves to try new restaurants and wineries.  If there is a wineries or good restaurant in your town, you will probably meet her one day.