Holiday homes and baches in Margaret River

Margaret River is known worldwide for its wine, beaches and outdoor adventures, all nestled away far, far from the rest of the world in Australia's thinly-populated southwest corner. There are numerous holiday homes to choose from in the region’s “capital city”, the cosy town of Margaret River, and this is your best bet if you want to be on the doorstep of all the amenities such as supermarkets whilst being centrally located for day trips across the region. If you would prefer to stay right next to the beach, Gnarabup and Prevelly are lovely little towns on the edge of spectacular coastal nature.

As you would expect from a region with so much space and so few people, holiday homes in Margaret River features larger-than-life gardens, and ample indoor space for all the families, with rentals featuring up to 6 bedrooms, all at a very affordable price. Many rentals come with huge balcony areas, fire pits, open-plan kitchens, and BBQs so that you can take full advantage of that All-Australian outdoor lifestyle.

Margaret River is a three-hour’s drive south of Perth, commonly referred to as the “most secluded city in the world”. Perth is serviced daily by domestic and international flights from where you can take a bus or hire a car. Margaret is a small region on the Indian Ocean, with a 130 kilometre stretch of coastline showcasing dozens of pristine beaches. Always wanted a subtropical beach all to yourself? Then Margaret River is for you!

The best time to visit the region is during the Australian summer months (December to February), although it is best to avoid Christmas and New Year’s as this is the only time when the region gets in any way what could be called “busy” (relatively speaking, of course!). September to November and March to May are also fantastic months for the beach, with a warm but more gentle, caressing sun accompanying your unforgettable beach experience. June to August get a bit too cold, so this is the time to explore all the other delights of the region, such as its dozens of wineries!

The Margaret River region is the seat of some of the most sought-after wines in the world, boasting over 120 wineries, most of which you can wander around and admire the lovely grounds, followed by a taster of their finest wine. World-class wineries include Vasse Felix, Leeuwin and Voyager Estate, where you can get a behind the scenes look at how the wines are produced, and even blend your own bottle of wine!

There is so much natural beauty in Margaret River to savor, with hundreds of miles of coast fringed by rugged and completely wild bushland. Not surprisingly, off-the-beaten-track adventures are ten a penny in the region. Surf beaches on the Indian Ocean, mountain biking along old forest logging tracks, kayaking up the river itself, quad bike rides in the Australian outback, climbing up daunting rock faces, flyby seaplane flights – which memorable outdoor adventure will you take on at Margaret River?!

Margaret River region is deemed one of the best places to surf in the world with over 70 surf breaks along the coast suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers. The top surf spots include Boneyards, Yallingup Main Break, and Three Bears.

Head into a stunning chamber deep beneath the earth to Lake Cave is home to a fascinating natural wonder – a limestone crystal decoration that hangs from the roof and hovers just above the surface of the cave’s lake – the only one of its kind in the world!

The Cape to Cape trail is an incredible 41-kilometre route which you can hike in full or in part. It takes you on a memorable voyage through towering karri forests and past headlands and beaches as yet completely untouched by the hand of time.

Margaret River has a 6-month whale watching season in which you can get face-to-face with some of the tens of thousands of whales that migrate north from the Antarctic to warmer waters. Well-priced whale watching tours embark from the towns of Augusta, Dunsborough and Busselton.

When your palate dictates your destination, in the heart of Margaret River lies an enchanting town called Cowaramup, where a wide assortment of delicious treats is produced and laid out for you to try at your leisure. A day tasting the local wines, cheeses, fudge and organic olive oil is a day well spent!