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. 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. WesternAustralia.tv
Margaret River Surf.
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.
Beedulup Falls near Margaret River.
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.
Surfing is also important, bringing a big proportion of the tourists that support the town into the area.
Some mates you might see on your travels.
As for the wines, don't know but the beer's wonderful and sois the food. Margaret River Tourist Bureau 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. ) 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” Yelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreatoffers you a wonderfully central location to explore the beautiful Margaret River region. International Ph/Fax - +61 8 97 557579 More Margaret River accommodation and places to eat. Go to perth getaways Home Page. Return to the top of home page
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