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Margaret River for surf, wine and great vacations.

B>Margaret River is a town that really has made the most of the many advantages of being situated in the South West of Western Australia. Until the mid 1960s it was much like dozens of other small towns, it was in fact just a support centre for the local Farms (mostly dairy) and also the then booming timber industry.

Then something happened in the sixties, ( The Beatles? ) No, a very "with it" family began to grow wine grapes there. The vines produced a very fine drop of wine indeed and the rest, they say, is history.

Around the same time frame, a group of youngsters from Perth also discovered a magnificent surf break, then another and another and the region has now become world famous for it's surf including a round of the world surf championships. The waves? ( The big kind.}

The distance from Perth is only 291km, a 3 hour drive and can if desired be an ideal 1 day trip.

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This video with commentary will take you on a wind surfing trip from Perth to Margaret River to Albany in the south west.


Margaret River Surf.

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This lovely laid back town has now achieved tourism success, based on Wine, surf, and a laid back lifestyle.

It’s population has grown to about 5600 and the local council claims that there are nearly 1.5 million tourists visiting there every year.

The main street has a certain vitality because it is a very attractive shopping venue, with a large range of services available attracting a steady and lively custom. Conscious decisions by the local council has led to low key development being the norm here, so there are no skyscrapers here at all.

The Margaret surf classic 2009.

Make sure you get to Marg's to see the surf classic on Nov 22. This round of the World Championship is always a spectacular event.

This year John Davies will be hoping for back to back wins in this years event.

Also hoping to go back to back is Felicity Palmateer in the open Woman's division.
Recent spring swells will hopefully continue and showcase the surfers skills.

Beedulup Falls near Margaret River.

The laid back charm of the South West pretty much remains as it used to be with very friendly, helpful people who are only too pleased to point you in the right direction when asked.

Margaret River is a center for surf at a competitive and casual level, and is also a center for that surf culture. Other sports that are part of the lifestyle in Margaret River include Golf, swimming, tennis, squash, bowls, Australian Rules Football, Hockey, Soccer, Rugby, Cricket, Basketball and Netball.

Wine has become important to the towns image, but has also become a mainstay of it’s economy, so viticulture and wine processing are critical to the towns economy.

Surfing is also important, bringing a big proportion of the tourists that support the town into the area.
As with any small town catering for about 1.5 million tourists per year,
Margaret River has a thriving hospitality industry and retail sector.

Some mates you might see on your travels.

Having surfed at here I can attest to the size and the quality of the surf breaks, they are great.

As for the wines, don't know but the beer's wonderful and sois the food.

Tourist Information.

Margaret River Tourist Bureau
Bussell HwyMargaret River WA 6285
Telephone: (08) 9757 2911
Facsimile: (08) 9757 3287 For all theTourist Information you need Click here.

There are plenty of lovely places to stay when visiting The Margs and here is one of them. -

Yelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreat Rating: **** ( My favorite place to stay. )
MARGARET RIVER WINE REGIONFor lovers young and old or in-between
 Located in the heart of the Margaret River Wine Region of WA. Just 291km / 186 miles from Perth.

WOW! What an absolutely beautiful place Yelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreat is, now with 5 luxury eco-energy efficient chalets for your enjoyment in a beautiful natural bush setting.  The Yelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreat is now surrounded by a predator proof fence around the whole 100acres or 2.4km’s .which turns the whole property into a “Conservation Sanctuary” and it also specializes in a safe release site for native wildlife and to return the bushland to an “ Eden status” for the local fauna.

Breeding the Woylies also known as Brushtailed Bettongs show their commitment to preserving and protecting the local native fauna and re-establishing the predated fauna back into a protected area.

"Can you imagine sleeping in beautiful queen 4 poster bed in your own private spa chalet."( I can )

If you do why not call Joy & Simon on 08 97 557579 for the "Special Girl’s Only Retreat”
You will find the
Yelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreat & Conservation Sanctuary at118 Roy Road, Metricup
Postal Address - c/o Post Office Carbunup River, Western Australia 6280

Yelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreatoffers you a wonderfully central location to explore the beautiful Margaret River region.

International Ph/Fax - +61 8 97 557579
Local PH: 08 97557579
Mobiles - Simon 0427 557579 Joy 0439 557578 Yelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreat.  Located in the heart of the Wine Region of WA

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