15 Fun Things to do in Margaret River, Western Australia (2022 guide)

Free Stuff to do,

Sugarloaf Rocks:

One thing that is a must-do in Western Australia is to watch the sunset over the ocean and Sugarloaf Rock is the perfect spot in the Margaret River Region. Sugarloaf is just north of Yallingup and is a giant granite rock emerging from the Indian Ocean. From the car park follow a short path up the hill and you’ll be greeted with amazing views of the coastline and Sugarloaf.

Canal Rocks:

This stop is just up the road from Injidup Natural Spa & is another series of granite rocks. I loved Canal Rocks because there’s a footbridge built over the ocean and the views are stunning. Even though the ocean was too rough to swim here, the views were definitely worth stopping for.

Cape to Cape Track:

If you’re up for it this hike is 123km and will take you 5-6 days to complete. I’m sure every section of this track offers amazing views. I haven’t done this track yet but after seeing the beauty of this region, I’ve definitely added it to my Australian bucket list. 

And, you won’t need any permits for this track and some (but not all) camps site are free of charge.

A lot of the fun things to do in Margaret River are simply just being outdoors and exploring the coastline. This is such an amazing part of Australia and it’s so awesome having all these amazing places only a short distance apart. 

And, Other Things to do,

Wineries & Breweries:

This is often the only reason someone would come to Margaret River, there are lots and lots of wineries and nearly just as many breweries. Even if you’re not a big drinker it’s still fun to visit at least a few, they pretty much all have restaurants, many also have kid’s areas & the settings are beautiful.
Personally, I’m not much of a wine drinker, so thankfully there are so many good breweries around. The breweries we visited were Wild Hop, Bootleg Brewery & Colonial Brewery. Wild Hop was my favorite!

Because I’m sure some of you are big drinkers and if you’re not as lucky as me to have a designated driver, there’s always the option to book a tour that will take you around to a number of different wineries and/or breweries. 

Check out Viator who hosts a number of different tours in the region. 

Canoeing on the River:

Going by the name you would think the river in Margaret River was the star of the show, but it’s not. You could easily visit this region and not even really notice the actual river. That’s not to say it isn’t worth seeing, just for me the ocean was a clear winner.

The best way to experience the actual ‘Margaret River’ is by getting out on the water, it’ll be fun, with beautiful scenery & there’s a lot to learn about the aboriginal culture and their history in this region.

Viator has half-day canoe trips that include lunch – Click here to book.

The Chocolate Factory:

The Margaret River Chocolate Co. is the perfect little stop for any sweet tooth. There’s a cafe and a massive store with so many options, it’s crazy! And they even have big containers of free samples, including dark chocolates for us vegans.

Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse:

At the tip of the cape is where the Southern and Indian oceans meet. At various times throughout the year, the different water currents and swell patterns are evident from the lighthouse. I have even seen photos where you can see the two oceans meeting and a very distinct color difference.

Although, when I was there it just looked like another ocean 😆. Cape Leeuwin is actually the most south-westerly point of the Australian continent.

The cost to enter the ground of the lighthouse is $7.50 and it’s $20 to have a guided tour which includes going to the top of the lighthouse.

I was just happy wondering the ground & visiting the museum, my own self guided tour. 

Busselton Jetty:

This is probably the longest Jetty you would have ever seen! Busselton Jetty is 1.8km long and at times the water underneath was so clear you could see fish and stingrays swimming around.  

So just to walk on the jetty you’ll have to pay $4 for a day pass. I couldn’t believe they charged you just to walk it! Such a money-grab but of course, I still went. 🤦🏽‍♀️
There is also a tram that runs from the beginning to the end of the jetty that costs $7 one way. 

If you wanted to explore underneath the jetty, at the end is The Underwater Observatory. There weren’t any tours available when we were there but from the footage, I saw it looked pretty amazing. The observatory room is 8 meters below the ocean’s surface and you’re surrounded by an artificial reed that has been created around the jetty’s pillars. 

Boranup Forest: 

This Forrest is absolutely beautiful, with hundreds of Kerri Trees, standing over 50 meters tall. If you drive along Caves Road on your way to Hamelin Bay, you’ll get amazing views without even getting out of the car.

A lot of the time when driving around the Margaret River Region you’ll see lush forest along the side of the road but if you look deeper you’ll see that behind those few rows of trees is completely cleared land so it’s nice to see an area that is still how it was back in the day (apart from the road you’d be driving on).