We have thoroughly enjoyed our time in Margaret River over the last few days. There is just so much to see and do, and the beauty of it is that it's all in a relatively small area so no long drives - much appreciated by the kids!
Here's Part 1 of a list we've compiled of Things to Do in case anybody needs any further convincing they should definitely visit this part of Australia:
1. Visit Cape Leeuwin light house and climb to the top.
2. While at Cape Leeuwin, stand at the point where two great oceans meet and stare out at them wondrously for a few minutes.
3. Buy an icecream from Millers Icecreamery at their Farm Cafe
4. Buy another Millers icecream again the next day because it's so delicious, but this time go to their shop in Margaret River in case anyone thinks you're being greedy.
5. Go to Yahava KoffeeWorks and do a coffee tasting.
6. Go to Yahave KoffeeWorks and get the kiddie combo - a babycino and a cheese & vegemite toastie.
7. Find Amazen on the map and then try to find your way through the giant hedge maze. It is seriously hard.
8. Drive down Caves Road and try not to visit a cave. Lake, Jewel and Mammoth Caves are all spectacular.
9. Find a nice farm-based caravan park and check in for the night so the kids can feed the animals. And then re-book the next morning and the morning after that because there's just so much to do around Margaret River!
10. Rate the wineries according to their kid-friendliness-while-wine-tasting: average ones give colouring activity packs, excellent ones provide play areas, soccer goals and video games.
11. Try a tasting paddle at one of the (surprisingly) many breweries.
12. Drop in at the Margaret River Farmer's Market 15 minutes after it was meant to close - beat the crowds and pick up amazing produce for amazing prices.
13. Count how many cow statues are mounted on the main street of Cowarumpa. Bonus points if you spot the golden idol.
14. Walk from your accommodation to a winery for breakfast that includes bubbles. Tastes so indulgent.
15. Go to the Vasse Virgin olive oil shop and sample every single flavour of olive oil, pasta sauce, olives, tapenades, dressings and condiments they have on offer. The lovely lady just kept filling up the dipping bread for us.
16. Track down the amazing scented reeds that all of the shops and suppliers seem to have in their bathrooms and buy some so your motorhome smells divine. See entry 15 above for the stockist!
17. Demonstrate impeccable timing and arrive just before a tour bus to taste the products at Margaret River cheese factory.
18. Buy many products from above - cheese & yoghurt - yummo.
19. Wonder if you may have found the best accommodation in the world when a french baker turns up in his van ringing a bell to sell his fresh baked goods. Amazing but true.
20. Think you have died and gone to heaven when 5 minutes later a coffee van shows up too.
21. Find a strange looking jumping castle and have a jump.
We're still exploring so stay tuned for Part 2!!
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