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Wilyabrup sits between the vines and the sea. Here's where we'd send a friend.
Wilyabrup is one of the Margaret River region's founding wine districts, known especially for cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay. Cellar doors range from small family producers to the region's best-known estates, many within a few minutes' drive along Caves Road and the surrounding back roads.
Local tip: Book tastings ahead in summer and on long weekends, and ask us about drivers and tours if nobody wants to be the designated driver.
The Indian Ocean coast is a short drive west. Yallingup, Injidup and Smiths Beach are local favourites for swimming, snorkelling on calm days, and watching the surf. Conditions change quickly on this coast — swim between the flags where patrolled and check conditions before you go.
Local tip: Sunset from the Yallingup lookout is worth timing your evening around.
The Cape to Cape Track follows the coast from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin. Short sections make excellent half-day walks, with granite headlands, wildflowers in spring and whales passing offshore in season.
Local tip: Take water and sun protection — much of the track is exposed.
Start with Rocky Ridge Brewing on the property, then explore the region's winery restaurants, cafés and producers — cheese, chocolate, olive oil and more. Margaret River and Dunsborough townships are both an easy drive.
Local tip: Add a welcome hamper of local produce to your booking and you won't need to shop on arrival.