Now is autumn Down Under and Margaret River and Perth are wonderful places to visit!
Autumn is an ideal time to visit the Margaret River
Region – fine sunny days, that summer sea breeze backs off and the temperatures
are mild. It’s great weather for hiking,
the wine vintage is in full swing and there are loads of exciting events
happening - here is our list of the top 10 things to do in the Margaret River
Region in Autumn:
1) Go to the Pro: The Drug Aware Margaret River Pro is
the not-to-be-missed surfing event for Autumn in the Margaret River Region.
Held from 2nd – 13th April 2014, the Pro sees the world’s best male and female
surfers battle it out at Surfer’s Point – and the best part is, it’s free for
spectators!
2) Hike: Autumn is the ideal time to take a hike through
the forest, along the coast on the Cape to Cape Track or any of the stunning
walk trails in the region – grab a map from the nearest visitor centre, sturdy
footwear, plenty of water and you’re ready to go;
3) Experience vintage: Autumn is harvest in the Margaret
River Region – the vines are packed with ripe fruit and the grapes are being
picked. Do a behind-the-scenes winery tour to experience the action, or just
visit a cellar door or two – you might spot some winery workers in action;
4) Visit Augusta: Only 30 minutes’ drive south of
Margaret River, Augusta is a town full of history, perched on the banks of the
stunning Blackwood River, and only a stone’s throw from the beautiful Flinders
Bay, Jewel Cave, and the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse;
5) Get creative: The Margaret River Readers and Writers
Festival is on from 16th – 18th May 2014, featuring a huge line up of national
and international authors, poets, journalists, bloggers, graphic novelists and
publishers – don’t miss it!
6) Go caving: A
guided tour of Jewel or Lake Cave is an unparalleled experience in the Margaret
River Region, or if you prefer self-guided, check out Mammoth Cave – one of the
largest megafauna sites in the southern hemisphere;
Brookland Valley Vineyard offers romantic picnic in the great outdoors
Picnic at Vasse Felix vineyard with Vasse Felix platter
7) Pack a picnic: Autumn is picnic weather! The mild
sunny days are perfect for packing a picnic and spending a day lazing at a
local national park picnic ground, park, forest or even the beach;
8) Go mountain biking: Mountain biking is fast becoming
the most popular adventure sport in the South West and whether you just roll
over the bumps or you are a serious biking enthusiast, it doesn’t matter –
Autumn is the perfect time to get on your bike and enjoy.
Cape Leeuwin is wildly stunning
Absorb the ruffed wildness and spectacular beauty of Cape Leeuwin lighthouse
9) Climb the lighthouse: Climb the tower of mainland
Australia’s tallest lighthouse at Cape Leeuwin, where you can watch the rugged
Indian Ocean crash against the Southern Ocean and learn the fascinating
maritime history of the Cape;
10) Visit the Lake Cave Events Deck: Suspended out over
the spectacular Lake Cave Doline, the Lake Cave Events Deck is a newly
constructed wooden viewing platform with large glass portholes (and guess what
– it’s free to visit!)
To find out more visit www.margaretriver.com>
or drop into the Margaret River or Augusta Visitor Centres.
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