Festival weekend planner
Margaret River Gourmet Escape — a 3-day weekend in Margaret River
November. Margaret River, Australia.
The weekend, day by day
- 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.
- Day 2
Margaret River Gourmet Escape
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Margaret River
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in Margaret River
Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.
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Practical
- Nearest airport
- Perth Airport (PER)
- Festival site
- Visit official site
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.
Want a longer trip than the festival weekend?
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