Margaret River food tours: WA farm experiences

From Busselton or Margaret River, Western Australia, it’s possible to do a series of Margaret River food tours. These tours with Forage Safaris focus on the farms and local producers, with tastings, fruit picking and truffle hunts.

The Margaret River region of south-west Western Australia is best known for its wine, but there also an excellent food scene, too.

That’s what Forage Safaris tries to offer with its farm and food tours, departing from both Busselton and Margaret River.

9 Margaret River experiences worth booking

1. Wine tours. 2. Wine & chocolate tasting. 3. Whale-watching. 4. River canoeing. 5. Cave tours to Lake Cave, Ngilgi Cave, Jewel Cave and Mammoth Caves. 6. Nature and culture tour. 7. Surfing lesson. 8. Stand-up paddleboarding. 9. Coffee discovery experience.

Farm tours in the Margaret River region

The signature farm and food tour heads away from the vineyards to explore the farms. It makes a point of meeting farmers and producers on the way, and ensures there’s plenty of variety on the trip.

The places visited on this Margaret River food tour vary depending on time of year. The aim is to focus on the seasonal produce.

Margaret River seasonal produce

Sometimes it might be fish farms or chicken farms, others truffle growers and apple orchards. Avocados, chestnuts, lavender and marron are also in the mix.

The tours are run on a bespoke basis, with prices based on the experiences and length of trip.

Experiences may include private truffle hunts, farm walks, fruit picking and tasting sessions.

For more information, visit the Forage Safaris website.

The Perth to Margaret River drive is 274km long, with an approximate driving time of just under three hours.

Other things to do in the Margaret River region include surfing at Prevelly Beach and swimming at the Aquarium, Yallingup. Other coastal attractions include Smiths Beach, Boranup Beach and Sugarloaf Rock.

Jewel Cave and Ngigli Cave are good bets for underground exploring, while indulgence is on offer at the Margaret River Chocolate Company and Wills Domain winery.

Why you should stay in the town of Margaret River

There are plenty of great places to stay in the Margaret River region. But stay in the town itself has one massive advantage – you can walk to the bars and restaurants in the evening after a day’s wine-tasting.

If you’d like to avoid driving in the evening, these are the best accommodation options in the town of Margaret River.

For apartments with a pool (honestly, this is the best choice): Margarets In Town.
For chalets by the river: Riverview Tourist Park.
For a centrally-located motel: Margaret River Motel.
For a bit more style: Prideau’s of Margaret River.