Margaret River Gourmet Escape — a 3-day weekend in Margaret River

The weekend, day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Margaret River

   Land at Perth Airport (PER), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

2. Day 2

   Margaret River Gourmet Escape

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Book beachside dinners with smaller producers like Leeuwin Estate and Vasse Felix months ahead; they sell out first and offer far superior wine-pairing menus than celebrity-chef events. Hit the smaller winery walkabout events on the festival's final days when international attendees leave and you'll gain sommelier-level insights from winemakers themselves.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in Margaret River

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Margaret River

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Margaret River

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Margaret River

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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Practical

Nearest airport

Perth Airport (PER)

Festival site

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