Margaret RiverWine Tours
At the southwestern tip of Western Australia, Margaret River is a surf coast turned wine country: where Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay grow to world standard between the Indian Ocean and the Southern Ocean.
Choosing your Margaret River wine tour
Margaret River carries more wine tour operators than any other region on The Cork Chronicles, and the field skews premium: this is Australia's private touring capital, with 30 operators running dedicated private wine tours led by the likes of a WSET-qualified sommelier, a gold medal-winning winemaker, and TripAdvisor's regional number one of 17 straight years. Sharing the ride? Small-group tours run full days from $85 to $188 per person, and luxury operators add limousines, chauffeured vehicles, and even flights from $350. Short on time, half-day tours cover 3 cellar doors and leave the afternoon for the surf, the caves, or the karri forest.
Getting here from Perth
Margaret River sits 280km south of Perth, roughly 3 hours via the Kwinana Freeway and Bussell Highway, and several operators including Unwind Tours and Up Close and Local run tours departing Perth itself. Our Perth to Margaret River tour guide compares day trips against the far better overnight version, and the distance and drive guide covers the road itself.
Occasions, dogs, and everything else
Celebrating? Operators here run dedicated formats for a hens weekend, a milestone birthday, and corporate team days for groups up to 20. Travelling with the dog? Margaret River is one of Australia's best regions for it, and our dog-friendly wineries guide maps the cellar doors where four legs are welcome. Browse the operators below, filter by style, duration, or occasion, and enquire directly with the ones that fit.
Experiences
36 itineraries
Endless Summer Tours
5-star curated Margaret River wine tours.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 11
Wine for Dudes
The Margaret River wine tour for people who don't do wine tours.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 15
The Journey Margaret River
Boutique owner operated private wine tours and driver service for up to seven guests. Licensed and accredited through Tourism Council WA
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 7
MYDRIVER Margaret River
25 years of local wine expertise — private touring in luxury a Volkswagen ID buzz GTX & Kia Carnival SLi.
Duration
4 hours to full day
Capacity
Max 6
Bonjour Margaret River
WSET-qualified wine guide, 16 years of local expertise, premium private tours.
Duration
Half day or full day
Capacity
Max 7
All About Margaret River
Small-Group & Private Boutique Wine Tours that go where the bigger operators don't.
Duration
5.5 to 7 hours
Capacity
Max 10
The Margaret River Experience WA
The Margaret River Experience WA
216 five-star reviews. The full Margaret River experience, done properly.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 10
Pour and Explore
Pour and Explore
Personalised Margaret River wine tours with Matt — 40 years of regional knowledge, tailored to your group.
Duration
Full day
Margie's Big Day Out
Margie's Big Day Out
Full-day Margaret River tours — award-winning wineries, craft breweries, distillery, gourmet lunch, 7 days.
Duration
Full day
Drift Charter
Drift Charter
TripAdvisor's #1 rated private wine and brewery tours from Dunsborough.
Duration
Full day
Bushtucker River & Wine Tours
Bushtucker River & Wine Tours
Margaret River wine, food, and river adventure — guided by Helen Lee since 1990.
Duration
7 hours
Capacity
Max 20
Walk into Luxury
Walk into Luxury
Curated private luxury journeys through the Barossa and Margaret River.
Duration
Full day or multi-day
Corsaire Aviation
Corsaire Aviation
Perth helicopter and private-aircraft luxury winery day tours in WA.
Duration
Full day
Venture Down South
Venture Down South
Premium small-group Margaret River, Dunsborough and Yallingup wine tours.
Duration
Full day
Tannin Road Wine Tours
Tannin Road Wine Tours
Wine-focused Margaret River tours for people who genuinely love wine.
Duration
Full day
Cape to Cape Wine Tours
Cape to Cape Wine Tours
Margaret River limousine wine tours and private charters.
Duration
Full day
Up Close and Local Tours
Up Close and Local Tours
Private Perth, Swan Valley and Margaret River wine, food and sightseeing tours.
Duration
Full day or multi-day
Unwind Tours
Unwind Tours
Perth to Margaret River wine tours — 1 or 2 day, private or group.
Duration
Full day or multi-day
The Flying Corkscrew
The Flying Corkscrew
Private Margaret River wine touring in small boutique vehicles — no mini-buses.
Duration
Half day to full day
Waves of Wine Tours
Waves of Wine Tours
Where the Indian Ocean meets the vineyard — Margaret River wine touring with coastal soul.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 10
Voyager Estate
Voyager Estate
Cape Dutch grandeur, biodynamic vineyards, and some of Margaret River's finest wines.
Duration
Half day
Star Class Tours
Star Class Tours
Led by a gold medal-winning winemaker — private tours, 7 days, up to 13 guests.
Duration
Half day or full day
Capacity
Max 13
Private Wine Tours Margaret River
Private Wine Tours Margaret River
Exclusive private wine touring — your group, your choices, your Margaret River day.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 8
McLeod Tours
McLeod Tours
A family rooted in Margaret River since 1860 — 3-day tours that go deep.
Duration
3 days
Capacity
Max 12
Margaret River Wine Tours
Margaret River Wine Tours
Margaret River's #1-rated tour company — 30 years, five cellar doors, tasting fees included.
Duration
Half day to full day
Capacity
Max 12
Margaret River Vintage Wine Tours
Margaret River Vintage Wine Tours
Personalised Margaret River wine tours with tutored tastings — flexible, fun, and great value.
Duration
Half day to full day
Margaret River Unplugged
Margaret River Unplugged
Boutique cellar doors, seasonal lunches, and the winemakers worth meeting.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 13
Margaret River Tours
Margaret River Tours
Margaret River's #1-rated gourmet wine and dine tours — 30 years, tasting fees and lunch included.
Duration
Half day to full day
Capacity
Max 12
Margaret River Pick Me Up
Margaret River Pick Me Up
Hire a local driver and explore at your own pace — family-friendly, dog-friendly.
Duration
Flexible
Margaret River Discovery Co
Margaret River Discovery Co
#1 on TripAdvisor for 17 years. Best Tour Operator WA 2024. Led by Sean Blocksidge.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 10
Margaret River Brewery Tours
Margaret River Brewery Tours
The only Margaret River tour that buys you a full round of drinks at every brewery stop.
Duration
Full day
Leeuwin Estate
Leeuwin Estate
One of Australia's great wine estates — cellar door, restaurant, and Art Series.
Duration
Half day
Harvest Tours
Harvest Tours
Multilingual Margaret River wine tours — accessible, biodynamic, and genuinely indulgent.
Duration
Half day to full day
Grape Escape WA
Grape Escape WA
Unique, personalised Margaret River winery tours — not cookie-cutter experiences.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 10
Cheers Wine and Scenic Tours
Cheers Wine and Scenic Tours
20 years of full-day fun — wineries, brewery, distillery, and lunch from $85.
Duration
Full day
Capacity
Max 6
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Margaret River wine tour cost?
Shared full-day tours run from $85 to $188 per person including tastings at 4 to 5 cellar doors and lunch. Private tours typically cost $155 to $460 per person, and ultra-premium charters reach $1,440. Half-day formats start around $145.
Are private wine tours worth it in Margaret River?
Margaret River is Australia's strongest region for private touring: 30 operators run dedicated private days, including guides with WSET qualifications, winemaking medals, and 17 straight years at number one on TripAdvisor. For groups of 4 or more, the per-person premium over a shared tour narrows quickly.
How far is Margaret River from Perth?
About 280km south, roughly a 3 hour drive via the Kwinana Freeway and Bussell Highway. Several operators run tours departing Perth, though staying a night or two in the region is the far more rewarding way to do it.
How many wineries can you visit in one day?
Full-day tours cover 4 to 5 cellar doors with a lunch stop, while half-day tours cover 3. Most of the region's cellar doors sit within 30km of Margaret River town, so days here spend their time tasting rather than driving.
Are there dog-friendly wine tours in Margaret River?
Margaret River is one of the best Australian wine regions for visiting with a dog. A number of cellar doors welcome dogs in outdoor areas, and private tour operators can build a route around them. Our dog-friendly wineries guide lists the best options.
When is the best time to visit Margaret River wine country?
The region tours well year-round. Vintage runs roughly February to April and brings winery activity to its peak, spring delivers wildflowers and mild touring weather, and summer pairs cellar doors with the coast. Book ahead for summer weekends and event dates.
The Dossier
Margaret River is 280km south of Perth, roughly 3 hours via the Bussell Highway, a drive that traverses tall jarrah and karri forests before opening onto farmland and vineyards. The town of Margaret River is the region's hub; most major cellar doors are within 30km to the north and south along Caves Road. Busselton Airport cuts the journey to 90 minutes from Perth, and the region easily sustains 2 to 3 nights.
Harvest runs February through April: long, warm, and ocean-cooled, with a consistency that makes the region rare among Australian wine destinations. October and November, when wildflowers are in bloom and the roads are empty, are the months long-term visitors keep to themselves. Summer (December to January) is peak season for beaches and surfing; cellar doors can be busy but the weather is excellent and the evenings are long.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the Margaret River benchmark: structured, cool-climate, and built for the long haul in a way that distinguishes it from warmer Australian examples. Chardonnay is the equal partner; the region produces consistently world-class barrel-fermented examples, mineral and precise. The food scene is the best in regional Western Australia by some margin: the restaurants at Cullen, Vasse Felix, and Leeuwin Estate represent dining experiences genuinely worth the journey alone.
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