MARGARET RIVER REGION WINERIES:

Also on top of your list of things to do in the Margaret River wine region is to visit famous wineries including Voyager, Vasse Felix and Moss Wood in the Margaret River Wine Region, as well as emerging brands including Watershed.

These gracious wine estates also have wonderful restaurants for lunch with a view, with quality local produce including fresh local sea food.

Some of the prettiest cellar doors and restaurants are at the start of the Margaret River wine region around Dunsborough. Some delightful wines are now being made here at wineries including Aravina, Wise and Wills Domain.

Lunch on the verandah at Aravina is a must, looking out over the lovely vineyards.

And nearby Happs Winery makes a range of preservative-free wines that help you have a clear head in the morning.

The Margaret River wine region’s rich, earthy red wines age very well – mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.

And the white wine from award-winning wineries including Leeuwin Estate are among the world’s best.

Margaret River only produces 3 per cent of Australia’s wine grapes, but that includes 20% of Australia’s premium wine. This comes mostly from the Margaret River region’s boutique wine producers – which makes the area a perfect holiday destination to explore and enjoy, close to Perth.