The Margaret River Region is a mecca of luxury – and a Cape to Cape Explorer Tours experience had made the list of top luxury experiences. Read on for the best 11 lux things to do, according to The Margaret River Region writer Sarah Robinson.
Here are some of the most lavish experiences to enjoy own south.
There’s the iconic Helicopter Wine Tour, which flies guests to renowned local wineries for lunch and private wine tastings. Guests can choose to land at their favourite wineries or have a voyage custom-created just for them. Or choose a 60-minute coastal flight along the awe-inspiring Leeuwin-Naturalist Ridge, featuring breathtaking views of the Capes, and the surf breaks the region is loved for.
For a slower, yet equally immersive perspective, Eclipse Expeditions invites guests to experience the South West from the water on intimate, luxury-guided voyages. Their carefully curated expeditions explore the rugged coastline and sheltered bays of the region, offering front-row access to marine wildlife, dramatic seascapes and stories woven through land and sea. With a strong focus on sustainability and a sense of place, each journey delivers a refined coastal adventure that feels both exclusive and deeply connected to the region.
For a refined encounter where fine wine meets art, Leeuwin Estate’s Art & Wine Pairing offers an elegant exploration of two of the region’s most celebrated expressions. Set within the estate’s acclaimed gallery, the experience starts with morning tea, and weaves together curated artworks and a guided tasting of premium Leeuwin Estate wines, each selected to complement both flavour and form. The adventure concludes with a tutored tasting, thoughtfully paired with a seven-course tasting menu of seasonal local produce.
For couples seeking a quieter escape, the region also delivers on refined, adults-only indulgence. Samphire Chalets offers a secluded retreat nestled among native bushland, where contemporary design meets deep privacy, perfect for slowing down and switching off. Nearby, Tree Chalets provides an equally intimate forest hideaway, with architecturally designed, ultra-eco chalets set high among the trees, creating a sense of complete seclusion immersed in nature.
For a deeply immersive wellness journey, TAMA Wellness offers The Masterwork experience, a considered ritual designed to restore balance on every level. This signature treatment blends intentional touch, guided breathwork and sensory elements to create a powerful moment of reconnection and release. Unfolding at an unhurried pace, The Masterwork invites guests to step away from the external world and into a space of profound calm, leaving the body grounded, the mind clear, and the spirit gently renewed.
Guests are welcomed with gourmet local produce, starring craft gin, beer, and of course, premium wine from the Margaret River Region. There’s a private shower close by and a campfire, which roars when fire restrictions say it is safe. Bookings for the unforgettable Gourmet Glamp experience are a must.
Afterwards, a private tour of Margaret River’s founding wine estate, Vasse Felix, awaits. Guests can learn more about the region and its wines, then enjoy a private wine tasting and five-course tasting menu, matched with wines from the Vasse Felix collection. After your tastings, take a relaxing stroll through the original Margaret River vineyards, while discovering more about what makes wines in the region adored by oenophiles the world over.
Each of the accommodation options have been meticulously designed and built, with attention to detail at every turn. This is somewhere you can arrive with your bag and have everything you need, and owner Sara is available to help with organising anything from in-house massage and yoga to gourmet dinners prepared by a private chef.
Wake to the sound of birdsong and take a meandering walk through the native bush and finish your day with a soak in the outdoor bath, with a glass of something delicious and local in hand.
Or if that’s not your thing, take a relaxing soak in the outdoor Concrete Republic bathtub whilst watching the star show. Did someone say perfect escape for couples or singles looking reconnect in nature and stillness?
Start your evening with a private after-hours Wine Sunset Experience tasting each of Passel Estate’s award-winning, single vineyard wines, including the rare and exclusive Lot 71 Reserve wines. Then settle down as the sun sets over the vines to enjoy a glass of your favourite wine alongside a platter of local, artisanal cheeses. Plus, your Wine Sunsets experience includes a $20 voucher towards any bottle of your choice to purchase and complimentary chocolate to take home, too.
Towel off in time for your massage at Vie Spa, then relax on the terrace with a cocktail, drinking in the Geographe Bay view. Fancy checking out a winery or two? Make it deluxe with a helicopter winery tour – meet your pilot at the resort’s private helipad, just behind the tennis courts. Luxury at its finest.
The Rústicoq B&B is the newest venture of the Rústico Tapas team, where you can expect a delicious bottle of Hay Shed Hill wine on arrival and a complimentary gin lounge bar. Make your visit even more unforgettable by adding Rustico’s private dining experience too, where a Rústico chef and waitperson will be at your “beck & call” for 3 hours. This means setting up, cooking, shaking, stirring, advising, serving, recommending, cleaning and most of all treating all guests to a premium, luxury experience.