Alpacas first, then wine.

This full-day Margaret River tour mixes farm time with tastings at three boutique wineries, plus a coastal stop and an olive-farm lunch. I especially like the way guides Ziggy and Dani keep things friendly and moving at a human pace, so the day doesn’t feel rushed. You also get pickup and drop-off within Margaret River, which is a big deal when you’re drinking.

I love the combo of hands-on farm interaction and good food. The morning tea includes scones with jam and cream and locally roasted coffee or tea, and the lunch at Olio Bello is built around olive oils, olive-based products, and a farm-to-plate meal in the middle of the olive groves.

One thing to consider: the coastal and chocolate stops are fairly short (about 15 minutes for the coast, about 25 minutes for chocolate/coffee), so this is not a slow, long sit-down day. If you want hours of winery time only, you may feel the time is split.

Key highlights worth planning for

• Small group size (max 11) keeps the day relaxed and personal
• Farmstay morning tea with alpacas and emus, plus scones with jam and cream
• Three boutique winery stops showcasing different styles, with multiple tastings
• Olio Bello olive-farm lunch paired with olive oil and olive-based product tastings
• Gracetown coastal break with a chance to spot dolphins and, on some days, migrating whales
• Pickup/drop-off in-town means you can focus on tastings, not logistics

A Margaret River day that mixes real places, not just wine labels

Margaret River can be a lot. Big brands, long drives, and “in-and-out” tastings can blur together fast. This tour works because it slows you down in the right places: first with animals and breakfast, then with a sequence of producer-focused stops that feel connected to the land.

The structure also helps your enjoyment. You’re not just sitting in a van until lunch and then rushing between wineries. You start at 9:00 am, you move through a farm, chocolate and coffee, multiple wineries, a short coastal nature stop, and a sit-down olive-farm lunch before finishing with more tastings. The whole thing runs about 7 hours, and it ends back where it started on Tunbridge Street.

There’s also a practical bonus: the vehicle is air-conditioned, the group is capped at 11, and you get pickup and drop-off at any Margaret River in-town location. With wine involved, that kind of planning matters.

Morning at Margaret River Hideaway & Farmstay: alpacas, emus, and scones

The day starts at Margaret River Hideaway & Farmstay, a private farmstop where you feed alpacas and emus. It’s not a long lecture, it’s close-up farm time. If you like small, real interactions (and not just looking at animals from a distance), this part does the job.

After the feeding, you get morning tea with scones plus jam and cream, along with locally roasted coffee or tea. This is one of those details that makes a tour feel thoughtfully put together. You’re fueled before you start tasting wine, and the meal is simple but satisfying.

Timing-wise, plan for about 55 minutes here. That’s enough time to enjoy the farm portion without feeling like you’re waiting around.

Temper Temper Fine Chocolate: a quick hit of tasting and coffee culture

Next up is Temper Temper Fine Chocolate, a short stop built around a 3-in-1 idea: fine chocolate tasting, plus checking out the coffee roaster curator.

It’s only about 25 minutes, so treat it like a palate “warm-up,” not a full afternoon at a chocolate maker. If you enjoy pairing chocolate with wine (or you just want variety beyond grapes), this is a pleasant break in the middle of the day.

The stop is listed as free for admission, and the vibe tends to be more playful than formal. It’s also quick enough that it doesn’t steal time from the wineries, which are still the main event.

Ashbrook Estate plus two more boutique wineries: the real reason to book

The heart of the day is the winery circuit. You visit three handpicked boutique wineries that highlight Margaret River’s different wine styles. The itinerary specifically names Ashbrook Estate, Brown Hill Estate, and Redgate Wines, with about an hour at each.

This is where the tour earns its “value” points. A winery-only day can cost more once you add tastings, transportation, and lunch. Here, you’re paying for a full producer day: three wineries, wine tastings included, and lunch with more food and product sampling.

Why this works (even if you’re not a wine expert)

The best part isn’t just the wine in your glass. It’s the way the day gives you context. With smaller wineries, you usually get more attention than you’d get at a high-volume tasting room. Guides also tend to connect what you’re tasting to the region, which helps you remember why certain flavors happen.

If you’re a wine nerd, you’ll likely enjoy the chance to compare styles side by side. One review mentioned doing around 21-plus tastings total across the day, which suggests you get a serious amount of sipping time rather than a token pour or two.

When you should pace yourself

Even with great pacing, you should still drink responsibly. Multiple tastings add up quickly. If you want to fully enjoy each stop, take small pours, sip water between tastings, and let your taste buds reset during the breaks (especially the olive-farm lunch).

Gracetown coastal stop: a short nature break with real sea potential

Between wineries and lunch, the tour includes Gracetown, a coastal and nature stop of about 15 minutes. This is a “get your bearings” break more than a long sightseeing session.

From this stop, the goal is to enjoy the coastal look and hope for wildlife. On some days you may spot dolphins riding waves with local surfers, and migrating whales are possible on certain days.

Fifteen minutes won’t turn you into a coastline photographer, but it can absolutely make the day feel more balanced. After a few wine tastings, fresh air and ocean views reset your palate and mood.

Olio Bello olive farm lunch: tasting olive oils, then eating under the trees

Lunch happens at Olio Bello, an olive farm stop with a strong focus on olive oil and olive-based products before you eat.

The itinerary includes about 1 hour 15 minutes here. That time matters, because you’re not just getting a sandwich to-go. You get the tasting portion, then a proper farm-to-plate lunch from fresh ingredients at their cafe set among the olive groves.

This stop is also where I think the tour gives you the most “Margaret River” feeling beyond wine. Olive groves are part of the region’s food story, and tastings of olive oils and related products give you something to compare with what you’re drinking at the wineries.

The food and drink setup

Lunch is included, but drinks other than water during lunch are not. So if you want anything more than water with your meal, you’ll need to plan on paying extra at the cafe.

Brown Hill Estate and Redgate Wines: finishing with more tasting time

After lunch, the day continues to two more winery stops: Brown Hill Estate and then Redgate Wines.

These final blocks matter because they keep the momentum going without skipping the educational side. A key benefit of a structured day like this is that you don’t have to decide where to go next. The tour handles the route planning, you show up, and you taste.

You’ll also finish with the benefit of being able to ask questions. With smaller producers, tasting conversations often go beyond “what pairs with what” into how the winery works and what they’re trying to express in each style.

If you’re someone who worries you’ll do a wine tour and remember only the names, this format gives you more anchors: farm mornings, coffee and chocolate, olive oils, coast views, then wine at three different wineries.

Guides Ziggy and Dani make the difference between a drive and a day

One of the most consistently praised elements is the tour hosting. Guides such as Ziggy and Dani are mentioned for friendly communication, timing, and keeping the group relaxed.

Small group size is part of this, but the guide is the glue. They help set expectations early, keep the day flowing, and make the producer stops feel connected rather than random.

If you’re traveling solo, a good guide can also turn a quiet day into an easy day to enjoy. A few reviews mention meeting people from different places and not feeling rushed, which is exactly what you want on a day that involves wine tastings.

Pickup, timing, and the practical stuff that protects your day

This is an in-town pickup and drop-off tour with a starting point on Tunbridge Street, Margaret River. You begin at 9:00 am and return to the meeting point at the end.

That matters for two reasons:

• You spend less time organizing transport, especially if you’re staying outside the center.
• You can treat the wine part as part of the plan, not a risk.

The tour uses a mobile ticket, and it runs with an air-conditioned vehicle. The day is also marked as requiring good weather. If weather cancels it, you’ll be offered another date or a full refund.

Also note: kids under 7 must sit on a child seat. Service animals are allowed, and the tour is near public transportation.

Price and value: $136.28 for a full day of tastings and lunch

At $136.28 per person for a tour lasting about 7 hours, the price can look high compared to a single winery visit. But you’re not buying “just wine.”

You’re getting:

• Pickup and drop-off across Margaret River in-town locations
• Wine tastings across three boutique wineries
• Lunch at an olive farm, with olive oil and olive-based product tastings first
• Morning tea with scones and locally roasted coffee or tea
• Chocolate tasting plus a coffee roaster stop
• A coastal nature break

When you compare it to the cost of doing those pieces separately (transport, tastings, and a full meal), the value starts to make sense fast. It’s especially good if you like structure and don’t want to stitch together your own route across multiple producers.

Who this tour is best for

I’d point you toward this tour if you want a Margaret River day that feels like food and wine culture, not just a checklist. It’s great for:

• Wine lovers who enjoy variety and multiple tastings
• People who want more than tasting rooms (farm animals, chocolate, olive farming, and coast views)
• Groups and couples who want a small-group feel (max 11)
• First-timers who want someone else handling driving and planning

It may be less ideal if you’re determined to spend long hours at one winery or you hate anything that isn’t strictly wine-focused. The chocolate and coastal stops are short by design, so this is a “balanced day” format rather than a “single-category” day.

Should you book this Margaret River boutique wine, farm & lunch tour?

Yes, if you want a day that’s genuinely varied and still wine-forward. The structure works: farm morning tea and animal feeding, a chocolate/coffee break, three boutique winery tastings, a short coastal reset, and an olive-farm lunch that goes beyond just eating.

I’d especially recommend it if you care about small-group energy and like meeting producers in a low-pressure setting. Between guides such as Ziggy and Dani, the relaxed pacing, and the mix of farm-to-table stops, it’s the kind of itinerary that makes a region feel real.

FAQ

What is the duration of this Margaret River wine, farm and lunch tour?

It runs for about 7 hours.

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 9:00 am.

Where does the tour start and finish?

It starts at 1 Tunbridge St, Margaret River WA 6285, and it ends back at the same meeting point.

Is pickup and drop-off included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are included at any Margaret River in-town location.

What’s included in the price?

The tour includes lunch, air-conditioned vehicle, wine tastings, pickup and drop-off, and morning tea with scones plus locally roasted coffee or tea.

Are drinks during lunch included?

Drinks other than water during lunch are not included.

How many people are in a group?

The tour has a maximum of 11 travelers.

Is free cancellation available?

Yes, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience starts, and free cancellation applies based on local time.