Margaret River Tours & Holidays

Trips on or before 31 December 2022

If your Intrepid trip starts on or before 31 December 2022, you must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons, you may apply for an exemption. Exemptions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. To apply, you must provide a medical certificate from a medical professional. 

Children under 18 are exempt. Children aged between 5 and 17 years old must provide proof of either vaccination, recovery or a negative COVID-19 test.

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises). However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Learn more about Intrepid's COVID-19 proof of vaccination policy

The easiest way to get to Margaret River is via Perth. It’s three hours from Perth by car and the route is fairly straightforward. You can take the Kwinana Freeway out of Perth which eventually leads onto the Forrest Highway. From here, follow the directions to Bunbury, Busselton and then Margaret River. You can also take the South Western Freeway inland – it’s slower but the drive is a bit more scenic.

If you don’t fancy driving, you can take a coach from Perth to Margaret River with South West Coach Lines via Busselton or with TransWA via Bunbury. 

If you’re coming from further afield you can fly into Busselton Airport (50km north of Margaret River). Flights are limited though, with only a few scheduled flights per week from Perth.

The easiest way to get around Margaret River is by car or with a private tour group. Apart from the coaches in and out of the Margaret River Region, there is no public transport. The main township is compact and easy to walk around, but it's difficult to travel around to the wineries, beaches and other attractions if you don’t have a car.

Margaret River is beautiful all year round. However, if you really want to make the most of the region’s wineries, hiking trails and beaches, the summer (December to February) is where it’s at. The average daytime high is a nice 30°C, the weather is great for long beach days and the mild evenings are perfect for alfresco dining. The shoulder season (late spring and early autumn) is also a great time to visit as you get most of the perks of summer with smaller crowds. Winter days experience a mild high of 16-18°C and the region's highest annual rainfall, but clear and crisp days are really beautiful, especially along the Cape to Cape Track.

There isn't a one-size-fits-all packing list for Margaret River, so our advice is to consider the season and the activities you’d like to do. Aim for ‘comfy casual’ and you can’t go too wrong. 

You can get away with light clothing for most of the year such as t-shirts, shorts and light trousers or dresses, plus a jacket to wear when it gets cooler in the evening. It’s best to bring warm layers during winter. It never gets really cold, but you'll want to rug up of an evening or if you’re out walking on the windy coast. It’s a good idea to bring a wind-breaking outer layer to keep you warm. 

You might also want to bring some smart/casual clothes if you’re heading to higher-end restaurants or wineries, as some of them have a ‘no thongs or shorts’ dress code.

Margaret River is one of Australia’s biggest wine regions. If you're a wine lover, you'll be happy to hear there are over 200 vineyards and more than 90 cellar doors... grape times!

Margaret River may be known as one of Australia's best wine regions but it also plays host to plenty of other fun-filled events. Here are some of our favourites:

• Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival 
• Magaret River Pro 
• Margaret River Farmers Markets 
• Festival of Busselton 
• Karnidale Circus Festival 
• Beerfest 

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. We’re always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

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