Best Margaret River Wine Tours: How To Pick The Best One For YOU?

Most wine tours in Margaret River (WA) offer a similar experience – they take you winery-hopping to world-class venues along picturesque vineyards for most of the day.

To make matters better (or worse), most have hundreds of excellent reviews and cost around the same.

That’s why you must look into the details before choosing a wine-tasting tour. How many wineries will you go to? Are they renowned? Are there other tastings included? What about the pick-up and drop-off?

For instance, some tours take you to premium wineries like Vasse Felix in small groups, while others include tastings of chocolate, coffee, and more alongside the wine.

These small details vary from operator to operator and can make or break your experience.

That’s why your preferences will determine the best wine tour in Margaret River for YOU.

This guide will help you with exactly that, so you can pick the perfect wine tour for your Margaret River adventure. We’ll share our experiences and insider tips to help you make the best choice!

In a hurry? Here are some EPIC wine tours in Margaret River: 

4 Epic Margaret River wine tours

We recognise the traditional owners of this land, the Wadandi.

Note: Most of the links included are GUARANTEED to have the lowest price available, 24-hour free cancellation, and “Reserve Now, Pay Later” features. Take advantage of that!

1) Margaret River Small-Group Full-Day Wine & Food Tour

10 hours | 10 guests | Check tour here

Best for: Those who want to taste more than wines. This tour includes chocolate, coffee, and cheese tastings.

This tour takes you to 3 wineries (Brown Hill Estate, McHenry Hohnen Vintners, Woody Nook Wines), while also including a coffee-tasting at Yahava KoffeeWorks.

You’ll also Margaret River Chocolate, Vasse Virgin with its olive oils, and West Winds Distillery for a cleansing ale.

It’s a great tour if you want to “taste” your way around Margaret River and don’t mind skipping Vasse Felix!

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Great trip taking in 3 x wineries, coffee, chocolate and olive oils. Guide was brilliant. Helpful and very knowledgeable. Lunch was also superb. Great all day, relaxed trip. Highly recommend.

-Mark

2) Margies Big Day Out Beer & Wine Tours

7 hours | 15 guests | Check tour here

Best for: Beginner wine-tasters and for those travelling in groups, who want to have a great time sampling wines, doesn’t matter which estate/winery.

This is an epic tour if you’re travelling with friends and/or family and want to have a good time, doing something different.

The selection of wineries might not be the most exclusive, but this also makes for a more relaxed experience for beginners.

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We had a great time and made new friends. The selection of wineries and breweries were fantastic and the driver was so nice and accomodating! Definitely want to go again

-Hayley

3) Margaret River Wine Tour: The Full Bottle

7 hours | 20 guests | Check tour here

Best for: Those who want to taste different alcoholic beverages, not only wine (mini cocktails, beers), as well as chocolate and nougat.

This tour includes 2 wineries (Jarvis Estate and Brown Hill Estate), as well as chocolate and nougat tastings. There’s a tasting of liqueurs and mini cocktails for an extra fee.

It’s a slightly bigger group size than the previous tours, which can be a pro or a con for some people.

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A very nice tour in the wine district with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. I will highly recommend it.

-Kristina

4) Build your own Winery/Brewery Tour at the Margaret River region

7 hours | Private Tour | Check tour here

Best for: Private groups who know which venues they want to visit, but need a knowledgeable guide for transportation.

This is a private tour for groups of up to 8 people, to visit between 5-6 venues and stop for a leisurely lunch. Price varies by group size – the bigger the group, the less each person has to pay.

You have to create the itinerary and book everything, though.

This tour is essentially to provide advice and transportation to and from your accommodation, as well as around the wineries and venues of your choice.

But definitely ask Maurice (the tour guide) for advice after booking. He’ll give you recommendations of the best places to visit according to the time of your visit!

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We had a wonderful day out with Maurice! His luxury van is very clean and comfortable, and his recommendations for wineries to visit were all spot on. Maurice has excellent local knowledge and is also a very kind and friendly person. Highly recommend!

-Lucy

Things to know before booking a wine-tasting tour in Margaret River

Before booking a wine tour in the Margaret River Wine Region, keep these things in mind:

Do you care about the wineries visited?

Some tours have itineraries where you’ll visit specific wineries, while others have partnerships with a dozen of them, so you might not know where are you going until the day of the tour.

Pick-up and drop-off

A big reason why people do wine-tasting tours is to not have to drive. You can drink without worrying about getting behind the wheel.

But make sure to double-check the zone where they offer pick-up and drop-off.

Some operators only service the Margaret River Township (Prevelly, Gnarabup, Cowaramup…), while others service all the way to Busselton.

If you’re staying outside of their radius, they may charge an extra fee or not provide the service.

Are kids allowed?

If you’re bringing your kids along, check the policies of the tour. Some don’t allow children, while others even offer special meals for them. Some tours are stroller-accessible but others aren’t – check that in the tour booking details.

Policies and guarantees

Some providers only offer perks like “Reserve Now and Pay Later” and/or free cancellation only if you book with a third party like Viator.

This is something to definitely consider at the moment of booking – life is unpredictable and these experiences are expensive.

Having the safety net of a free-cancellation policy gives lots of peace of mind.

Thankfully, most of the tours we mentioned have “Reserve Now and Pay Later” PLUS free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Take advantage of that!

Top Tips

Margaret River is famous for the wine, but there’s so much more to do – surf, snorkel, hike, kayak, check out the caves… All at a 3-hour drive from Perth!

If you’re looking for Margaret River tours that are not overly focused on wine, check out this article!

We wrote a full guide with +30 things to do in Margaret River, organised by preferences. We included things for:

• Foodies

• Ocean lovers

• Outdoor enthusiasts

• Families

We also give you tips on how to plan your visit – where to stay, where to eat, and more. Check the full guide to Margaret River here!

FAQs

The bottom line

Wine tastings are an exclusive and unforgettable way to experience the best of the south west region.

Whether you are a die-hard oenophile who wants the best of the best, or a beginner looking to spend a good time with friends, or none of the above… you’ll have a great time either way, no matter which tour you choose!