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Best autumnal activities in Margaret River

They say autumn is here, but you wouldn’t know it in Perth. Temperatures still in the high 20s, air cons haven’t been switched off and everyone’s still in flip flops (the latter never really changes, though, does it?).  If I had my way, it would stay this warm all year, because, let’s face it – [...]

Hiking Margaret River - the Cape to Cape Track

Descent to Smiths Beach

Margaret River, located just a 3-hour drive south of Perth, is world famous for its premium wine, waves and walking. The best way to experience Margaret River, I figure, is to combine the three by walking the Cape to Cape Track. This 135km trail shows off the southwest’s best natural beauty: rugged coastline, pristine beaches, [...]

The gates to paradise are red

Redgate Beach
Margaret River, an easy three-hour drive south of Perth, is a chardonnay lover’s paradise. Where can you find the best one? Redgate Wines.
My first taste of the 2007 Redgate chardonnay was placed in front of me in a glass smelling slightly of dishwashing liquid and poured from a room-temperature bottle. Uh oh, I thought, [...]