Feeding alpacas turns into wine tasting in hours. I love how the day mixes animal farm time and serious boutique winery tastings without feeling rushed. One thing to consider: the schedule is busy, so it’s not the pick for a slow, linger-all-day style.

You’ll get a proper rhythm—morning tea, a chocolate and coffee stop, three winery visits, then an olive farm lunch—so you’re constantly moving between hands-on experiences. Just pack for early departures and quick transitions, especially between the coast stop and lunch.

Key Highlights You’ll Care About

• Alpacas and emus up close: You actually hand-feed them as part of the morning start.
• Short, varied stops: Scones and local coffee, then a fast chocolate-and-coffee moment before wine day kicks in.
• Three boutique wineries in one day: You’ll taste across different styles at Ashbrook Estate, Brown Hill Estate, and Redgate Wines.
• Coastal stop at Gracetown: You get sea views and a wildlife watch window for dolphins (and sometimes whales).
• Olio Bello lunch with olive tastings: Lunch is served at an olive farm surrounded by the groves.
• Small group size (max 11): Better pacing, more conversation time, less waiting around.

Alpacas, Emus, Scones, and Coffee: The Morning That Sets the Tone

Your day starts at 1 Tunbridge St, Margaret River around 9:00am, and you’ll likely be picked up from an in-town Margaret River location in an air-conditioned vehicle (then you return to the same meeting point). The first stop is a private farmstay where you hand-feed alpacas and emus, which immediately makes this feel more personal than a straight wine route.

What I like most is that this isn’t a token petting moment. The farm visit is built into the morning tea, with scones (jam and cream) plus locally roasted coffee and tea. It’s the kind of start that helps you meet the day halfway—before your first winery pour, you’re already relaxed and in the region’s rhythm.

If you’re traveling with kids, this also helps. There’s a real animal experience early, so the day doesn’t feel like it starts with adult-only stuff and hope you survive until lunch. (If your child is under 7, they must sit on the child seat.)

Practical note: this is a farm, not a zoo. So come ready for real-world farm vibes—short walks, outdoor air, and animal encounters that follow their own pace.

Temper Temper Fine Chocolate: Quick, Fun, and Easy to Skip-Not-Overthink

After your scone-and-coffee start, you stop at Temper Temper Fine Chocolate for a compact three-in-one stop. The plan includes fine chocolate tasting, plus a look at the coffee roaster curator.

This part of the day moves fast. That’s not a flaw so much as a reality of the full schedule. The shop time is brief, so if your goal is deep shopping time for chocolate treats, you’ll want to handle that outside the tour. Inside the tour window, focus on the tasting and the little details they share.

If you’re the type who needs a sweet break before wine, this stop works. It also adds variety so the day doesn’t blur into tastings back-to-back.

The Heart of the Day: Boutique Wine Stops That Actually Feel Personal

The main event is three boutique wineries, with tastings designed to show Margaret River’s range—not just one house style. The tour visits Ashbrook Estate first, then continues to Brown Hill Estate, and finishes with Redgate Wines. Each winery visit is planned for around an hour, with time to taste and talk rather than sprint between rooms.

What makes this worth your money is the way boutique wineries change the feel of the day. Big-brand tours often turn into a production line. Here, smaller producers tend to focus on what they grow and how they make wine, so you’re tasting with context. Even if you don’t know your way around wine terms, the structure helps you build a simple mental map: what you like, what you don’t, and why.

One practical perk: the group stays small (up to 11 people). That matters when you’re at a bar doing tastings and trying to hear the explanation. You get more chances to ask questions, and the host can slow down when someone wants clarification.

Also, don’t be surprised if you end up tasting a lot. With three winery stops plus earlier food stops, the day can rack up a serious number of pours.

Gracetown by the Sea: Short Coastal Time, Real Viewing Possibilities

Between the winery blocks and lunch, the tour includes a coastal and nature stop in Gracetown. This isn’t a long beach day. It’s a short break designed to reset your senses and let you stretch your legs by the Indian Ocean.

Here’s what you can look for during that window:

• Dolphins riding the waves with local surfers (watch for movement near the waterline)
• Migrating whales on some days, if conditions line up

You don’t get a guarantee on wildlife. But you do get the chance, and the timing is built into the overall pacing so you don’t lose the day to travel time.

If weather is gray or windy, bring a light layer. You’ll likely be outside for at least part of the coastal stop, and comfort keeps you from rushing through the photos.

Olio Bello Lunch at an Olive Farm: More Than a Break

Lunch happens at Olio Bello, an olive farm with an on-site café set among olive groves. Before you eat, you’ll taste their olive oils and olive-based products, then enjoy a farm-to-plate lunch made from fresh ingredients.

I like this because it adds a second skill set to the day. Wine tours can train your palate to expect only one kind of flavor experience. Olive oil and olive products give you something different: salt, fruitiness, bitterness, peppery notes—tastes that pair with the rest of the region.

It’s also a smart break in the schedule. By this point, you’ve had a morning of animals and snacks, then winery tastings, and a coastal reset. Lunch at a working farm brings the day back to earth.

Two meal tips from the provided info:

• Lunch is included in the tour price.
• Drinks other than water during lunch are not included, so if you want wine, beer, or anything else at lunch, plan on paying separately.

How Pickup, Group Size, and Timing Keep It Relaxed

This tour is built for comfort and flow. You get:

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Pickup and drop-off at any Margaret River in-town location
• A mobile ticket
• A small group size with a maximum of 11 people
• Confirmation received at booking

The pacing is a major reason people give it high marks. On the day, hosts like Ziggy and Dani are described as keeping things friendly and not rushed. That usually means you’re not feeling like you’re constantly sprinting to the next door.

Still, it’s a full-day format. You’ll do multiple stops, and you’ll spend less time at each location than if you were driving yourself. If your ideal day is long lunches, slow winery strolls, and zero calendar pressure, you may feel a bit structured here. If your ideal day is a packed taste of Margaret River with minimal driving, you’ll appreciate the format.

Price and Value: Why $136.28 Makes Sense for This Mix

The price is $136.28 per person, and the value comes from what’s bundled in.

You’re getting:

• Lunch at Olio Bello (plus olive tastings before you eat)
• Wine tastings across three boutique wineries
• Morning tea with scones, jam and cream, plus locally roasted coffee or tea
• Hotel-style pickup and drop-off within Margaret River in-town
• Air-conditioned transport
• A full day of arranged stops, including farm time and a chocolate stop

What that means for you: you’re paying for convenience, but you’re also paying for time with producers. When tastings and lunch are handled for you, you lose less of your one-day window to searching, lining up, and calling wineries to confirm availability.

If you were to stitch this day together yourself—finding olive farm lunch, booking three small wineries, and timing a separate farm visit—you’d likely spend more than the tour price once you add transport and missed scheduling.

Where the math might not be perfect: if you hate group pacing or you want to buy wine at every stop. Purchases aren’t included, so you’ll pay for what you take home. (That said, tasting is included either way.)

Who Should Book This Tour (and Who Might Not)

This works best if you:

• Want a full-day introduction to Margaret River without driving
• Like variety: animals, chocolate, wine, olive oil, and sea views
• Prefer a small group so the guide can keep attention and questions flowing
• Want a day that feels “local” rather than only mainstream winery brands

You might think twice if you:

• Want a slow, flexible day with lots of downtime
• Are sensitive to schedule changes (it’s weather-dependent and requires good conditions)
• Expect long time at each location (this is designed as a sequence, not a stay-put day)

Should You Book This Boutique Wine, Farm & Lunch Day?

If you’re planning just one day in Margaret River and you want it to cover real variety—farm animals, coffee and chocolate, three winery tastings, a coastal breather, and a proper olive farm lunch—this is a strong bet.

Book it if you want to trade logistics stress for a smooth route and a small-group vibe. Skip it if your perfect day is hours of free time and you’d rather pick wineries one by one with no structure.

One last practical thought: if you care about wildlife sightings, check the weather and dress for the coast. You may spot dolphins, and on some days migrating whales, but the ocean doesn’t follow a schedule.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

It runs for about 7 hours.

What’s included in the $136.28 price?

The price includes lunch, wine tastings, air-conditioned vehicle, pickup and drop-off at Margaret River in-town locations, and morning tea with scones plus locally roasted coffee or tea.

Do you get picked up and dropped off around Margaret River?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are offered at any Margaret River in-town location, and the tour ends back at the meeting point.

Which wineries and where does lunch happen?

The wine part includes tastings at Ashbrook Estate, Brown Hill Estate, and Redgate Wines. Lunch is at Olio Bello (an olive farm), where you also taste olive oils and olive-based products.

Is there a coastal stop and any chance of seeing wildlife?

Yes. You stop in Gracetown for a coastal and nature break, where you may be able to watch for dolphins, and on some days migrating whales.

What happens if the weather is bad or I cancel?

The tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time; inside that window, you won’t get a refund.