At a Glance
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Embark on an indulgent 5-day food and wine gourmet escape at Western Australia’s Margaret River region. Uncover world-class dining experiences with world-class scenery whilst staying at one of Australia’s finest boutique hotels, Cape Lodge.
Departing from Perth, immerse yourself in some of Margaret River’s best wineries, exclusive experiences and satiate in immaculate dining affairs. Undertake a private masterclass and be introduced to innovative chefs who use fine quality local produce to create unforgettable cuisine the region is renowned for. Engage your tastebuds and have your senses awakened by private wine tastings and meals at signature vineyards including Vasse Felix and Cullen Wines. Delve beyond just wine and into the famous beer gin, olive oil and chocolate where food enthusiasts are spoilt for choice.
The scenery is just as indulgent as your dining ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 4 nights luxury accommodation on a twin share basis
- Airport transfers to and from Perth accommodation
- Transport in a 7-seater Luxury Sahara 4WD
- All meals, beverages, tastings, culinary experiences and activities as specified in itinerary
- Local guide and expert knowledge
Itinerary
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Today you will be privately transferred from Perth Airport to the luxury COMO The Treasury, where you will stay for the night. Set in the heart of Perth’s central business district and within the city’s renowned ‘State Buildings’, settle into your Heritage Room. Enjoy elegantly decorated room which emphasises a tranquil luxury retreat emulating luxury and sophistication among the city’s scenic vistas. With state-of-the-art facilities and faultless personal service, unwind before beginning your luxury gourmet escape into Margaret River tomorrow. |
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This morning explore the popular holiday seaside town of Busselton, the start of your Margaret River gourmet escape. Take a 1.8-kilometre stroll on the world’s second longest jetty stretching into the turquoise waters of the stunning Geographe Bay. Discover the depths of Geographe Bay at the Underwater Observatory, one of only six underwater observatories in the world. Descend 8 meters below the ocean's surface to uncover Australia’s greatest artificial reef of vividly coloured tropical and sub-tropical corals, sponges, fish and invertebrates. Be wowed as you discover more than 300 individual marine species in their natural habitat. In time for lunch, arrive to your first taste of the iconic Margaret River. Be welcomed into a world of award-winning, chef prepared paddock-to-plate cuisine and sweet possibilities. Delight your tastebuds on an indulgent lifetime food and wine journey around the regions' best cellar doors. Choose to embark through some of the country's most well-known and exclusive wineries in a series of wine tastings at Vasse Felix and Cullen Wine. For the true chocoholics, dive a little deeper and go all the way with a unique bean to bar experience at Gabriel’s Chocolate. Taste the different varieties and be blown away at what a different origin of beans makes. Come 6pm, relax into your Lakeside Room at one of Australia's best boutique hotels, Cape Lodge. Set on 40 acres of manicured parkland and featuring a vineyard, this high-quality property with its old English charm is sure to impress. Tonight, embark on a gastronomic culinary journey as you will dine at the Cape Lodge Restaurant, renowned as one of the great dining rooms in Western Australia. Offering classically prepared French-influenced country fare, it showcases the finest of Margaret River's produce sourced from the land to the sea. |
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Pamper yourself this morning with a relaxing delicious breakfast enjoyed in the comfort of your room before a one-and-a-half-hour spa treatment at your desire. Feeling blissfully relaxed, ease your way into meeting one of Australia's most loved and recognised chef, Tony Howell, or Chef Tone as he is affectionally known. Featured in Condé Nast, ranked as top 10 restaurants in the world, experience an unforgettable and private hands-on masterclass with Tony. Uncover kitchen tips and recipes as he takes you on a step-by-step tuition in the making of superb seasonal dishes. Your experience is heightened with a sophisticated lunch with matching wine, showcasing the best of Margaret River's produce sourced from local farms, kitchen garden and beautifully fresh seafood. In the afternoon, immerse in a powerful Aboriginal cultural experience into one of Australia’s oldest living cultures on Earth. Embark on a private 2-hour walk on Australia's greatest and iconic Cape to Cape Track. Guided by a Wandandi custodian, walk with their stories as they bring the track to life. Collide with native flora and fauna, bush medicine and hear local stories as you uncover the breathtaking scenery of Cape Naturaliste. Gather in a private meeting place showcasing artefacts and be moved by a live didgeridoo performance. Feel the passion and intimacy of their land through their personal interpretation and be left with a deeper appreciation of Indigenous culture. End your day immersing in breathtaking vistas at one of the most romantic and secluded spots in the Margaret River Wine Region, Bunker Bay. Indulge in an exquisite dining experience at Bunker Bay’s award-winning ‘The Other Side of the Moon’ restaurant. Enjoy a who’s who of Margaret River’s local best boasting contemporary Australian menu underpinned by an Indigenous flair and a Southwest flavour. Dine as you watch the sunset and moonrise over the ocean. |
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Start your day with a delicious breakfast on the beach with a view at The White Elephant Beach Café, a local’s favourite. Located just meters from the cobalt waters of pristine Gnarabup Beach offering best views around Margaret River and makes a perfect spot for whale watching from August to December. After, explore the stunning natural beauty of the Margaret River Mouth where the Indian Ocean and Margaret River meet. Marvel at the dramatic waves at a world-famous surf break at Surfers Point. Take a leisurely stroll exploring the vibrant township of Margaret River, feel the bustling atmosphere showcasing an eclectic mix of boutique stores, galleries and locally produced artisan products. Cap off your gourmet escape at the iconic One Table Farm and Cooking School in Cowaramup, where you will engage in a tailor-made sourdough workshop lunch and tour experience. Roll up your sleeves and get involved as you relish your way into making the perfect sourdough. Delight your tastebuds with a delicious grazing lunch of farm to plate produce with a selection of bread. Cultivate your adventure by embarking on a tour of the 100-acre sustainable farm created from scratch and its incredible story. End with a beautiful coastal drive back to Perth, arriving around 6pm, and be transferred to your Perth accommodation. |
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Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast guided by seasonal ingredients before being transferred to Perth airport for your onward journey. |
Accommodation
Dates & Prices
Daily departure on request. We can accommodate any group sizes. Please contact us for group bookings and private departures.
More Info
- The departure and finish point is Perth, Western Australia
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Perth
Margaret River region is located only a few kilometers inland from the Indian Ocean and lends itself to a climate best described as Mediterranean, making it a year-round destination. Long warm sunny days in Summer (17-32 degrees Celsius) with sea breezes, beautiful bright crisp Spring weather and snug Winter days ideal for drinking red wine by the fire (11-22 degrees Celsius).
- This tour can start with a pickup at Busselton Airport at 9.30 am.
- Accommodation is in a luxurious Lakeside King Room with Spa at Cape Lodge.
- Rates are based on Double Share. If travelling solo, the Single Traveller rate applies.
- Dietary requirements can be catered for, but please advise at the time of booking.
- Changes to Itinerary: Experienced guides will tailor activities on seasonal conditions throughout the year to maximise your experience and enjoyment. Any deviation from this itinerary will be made with serious consideration and passengers’ best interest and safety as our number one priority.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.