Alpacas in the morning, boutique wine by lunch. This Margaret River wine-and-produce day pairs hand-feeding emus and alpacas with three boutique cellar-door tastings, plus chocolate and olive oil. The timing is tight, with an easy country walk and back-to-back stops, so it helps to go in with the right expectations.

I love how the day is built around real local producers, not a cookie-cutter route. Morning tea is properly home-style: scones with jam and cream, along with local roasted coffee and tea, so you’re fueled before the tasting portion kicks in.

One practical thing to keep in mind: lunch is included, but drinks at lunch are only water (anything else is extra). If you want a long sit-down over multiple courses with drinks, this is more “tasting day” than “restaurant day,” and that difference matters.

Key Takeaways You’ll Care About

• Feed emus and alpacas by hand, then start with fresh scones and local coffee.
• Wine tastings at 3 wineries with guided access that goes beyond the basics.
• Lunch at an olive farm in Margaret River with olive oil and olive-based tastings.
• Chocolate plus coffee and tea in a stop built for trying lots of varieties.
• Small-group feel with smooth pickup options from Burnside, Margaret River, and Prevelly.

Why This Margaret River Wine-and-Farm Day Feels Like a Real Local Day

This tour works because it matches the rhythm of the region. You start with farm life, then move into food—chocolate, coffee, tea, and an olive farm lunch—before finishing in wine country with three cellar-door tastings.

For the price ($145 per person), the value is in the “stack” of inclusions. You’re not just paying for a bus ride to three wineries. You’re also getting morning tea, lunch, olive oil tastings, and chocolate tastings, plus hotel pickup and drop-off within Margaret River town centre. That combo is what makes the day feel full without feeling like you’re nickel-and-diming every stop.

It also helps that guides are part of the package. Names like Dani and Ziggy come up often for a reason: they keep the day moving, explain what you’re tasting, and help you connect dots between the producers and the landscape (or in this case, the farm and the farms-to-bottle logic).

Morning at the Farm: Emus, Alpacas, and Scones That Start You Right

The morning begins on a farm where you hand-feed emus and alpacas. It’s one of those experiences that shifts the mood instantly. Instead of rushing straight to wine labels, you’re dealing with living animals first, and that makes the whole day feel more personal and less staged.

After the animal time, you get morning tea with fresh scones with jam and cream, plus local roasted coffee and tea. It’s a smart move. Tastings go much better when you’ve got something in your stomach that isn’t just crackers and regret.

A couple of practical notes:

• Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. The tour includes an easy walk in a farm and countryside environment.
• If you’re hoping to buy wine later, this early food stop helps you pace yourself. The day is designed for tasting, not for sprinting from venue to venue.

The Chocolate, Coffee, and Tea Stop: More Than a Sweet Break

Mid-morning includes a stop that feels small but memorable: chocolate, plus coffee and tea. The point isn’t just sampling one flavor and moving on. It’s the variety—high-quality chocolate creations you can taste at leisure, with coffee and tea alongside.

In practical terms, this is the “reset” moment of the tour. Your palate is fresh, you get a break from wine tasting intensity, and you can decide what you actually like rather than what you tasted first.

If you’re a gift-buyer, this is where you’ll probably do your thinking. Chocolate is easy to pack and share. Coffee and tea are also good travel souvenirs when you want something that doesn’t turn into a fragile glass bottle.

Cowaramup Snack Time: A Quick Taste of the Local Rhythm

There’s also a shorter local snacks stop (about 30 minutes). It’s not the main event, but it helps the day feel like you’re passing through real places rather than only standing still at venues.

Use this time like you would a pit stop on a road trip: hydrate, grab a snack if you want it, and take a breath before the wine portion starts. If you’re the type who gets impatient when tours move fast, this is one of the small buffers that makes the whole schedule feel more human.

Three Boutique Wineries: How to Make the Most of Each Tasting

The core of the afternoon is three handpicked boutique wineries, each with about an hour for tasting. This is where you learn the most, but also where you can go wrong if you treat it like a checklist.

Here’s how to taste smarter:

• Tell the guide what you like early on (lighter reds, crisp whites, dry styles, anything you already know you enjoy).
• Take a mental note of what worked. Don’t try to remember everything. You won’t.
• Pace your sipping. The tour is set up for sampling, but you still want to stay clear-headed enough to appreciate differences between wineries.

The tastings are guided, and the tour description also promises access behind the scenes. Even when you’re at a cellar door, you’ll usually get more than the standard pour-and-smile. Guides often help you understand what’s driving the flavors—how the producer thinks about style, grape choices, and blending decisions.

One thing I especially like about the “three winery” approach is that it creates contrast. Margaret River wines can feel similar when you shop casually. In this format, you taste them side by side and start noticing what makes each place its own thing.

Also, keep an eye out for personality at the wineries. Ray Marais is mentioned in connection with Redgate, and the vibe sounds like what you want: encouragement to try multiple options and a sense that the host actually wants you to explore.

Lunch at an Olive Farm: Olive Oil Tasting Without the Rush

Lunch is served at an olive farm in the heart of Margaret River. You’ll taste olive oils and olive-based products made on-site, and you get time that’s long enough to actually enjoy the break.

This part of the day is valuable because it changes the flavor scene. After animal feeding and chocolate, you’ve moved into wine tasting. Olive oil lunch gives you a savory reset—salty, peppery, and sometimes fruity—so your palate doesn’t feel stuck in “sweet then sweet then sweet.”

One specific olive farm name that comes up is Olio Bello. If that’s part of your day, you’ll get lunch plus a chance to taste olive oils and products and shop at the same location.

One practical note: lunch includes food, but drinks at lunch (other than water) aren’t included. If you plan to order a glass of something with lunch, budget for it.

How the Timing and Small-Group Feel Help You Ask Questions

A lot of wine tours feel like group theater: everyone lines up, pours happen, and the bus rolls to the next stop. This one tends to feel more conversational because the group size is usually small enough for you to interact with the guide and winery hosts.

You’ll also appreciate how the day is paced. Morning is active (farm animals), mid-day is food-focused (chocolate and olive oil), and the afternoon narrows into tastings. That structure prevents the common problem where you’re tired but still forced to taste everything in a fog.

Guides named Dani and Ziggy show up repeatedly in the kind of feedback you want to see: engaging hosts who keep the group together and help people understand what they’re tasting. And on at least one day, a winery staff shortage got handled quickly by the guide stepping in—exactly the kind of behind-the-scenes problem-solving you want to avoid missing part of your tasting time.

Value Check: What $145 Covers (And Why It Usually Feels Fair)

At $145 per person for a 7-hour day, the deal hinges on what’s included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Margaret River town centre
• Morning tea with homemade scones
• Wine tasting at 3 wineries
• Lunch
• Olive oil and local products tastings
• Chocolate tastings

If you were to price those out separately—especially the wine tastings across multiple wineries plus a structured lunch and tastings—you’d likely spend close to the same amount or more, without the convenience of pickup and without the farm-and-food storyline that makes the day special.

The main costs to watch for are personal purchases. The day is tasting-heavy, so you’ll probably want to take things home: bottles, olive oil, chocolate, maybe coffee or tea. That’s part of the fun, but it’s still your choice.

If you’re the type who hates shopping pressure, you’ll likely like this format too. The tour gives time for purchasing, but it’s not built like an outlet run.

Who This Tour Is Best For (And Who Might Want Something Else)

This tour is a great fit if you:

• Want Margaret River beyond the big-name circuit
• Like variety (farm animals, chocolate, olive oil, then wine)
• Prefer boutique cellar doors over high-volume production lines
• Enjoy being guided so you understand what you’re tasting, not just drinking it

It may be less ideal if you:

• Want long stretches of free time at one place
• Prefer a very quiet, slow travel day
• Struggle with even an easy walk on farm grounds

Also note the tour isn’t suitable for children under 2, and it’s not aimed at babies under 1. Pets aren’t allowed, though assistance dogs are.

Should You Book This Margaret River Wine-and-Farm Tour?

I’d book it if you want a single day that covers the region’s main flavors—farm life, olive oil, chocolate, and wine—without you planning the route. The schedule feels designed for people who want value and variety in one go, and the inclusions are strong for a 7-hour day.

I’d think twice if you’re only interested in a specific kind of wine scene (like only large, famous wineries) or you want total downtime. This is not a “sit by the pool all afternoon” plan.

Before you go, do two things:

• Bring an ID card or passport (you might be asked for it, and wine is for ages 18+).
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for farm walking.

FAQ

What’s the duration of the Margaret River tour?

The tour lasts 7 hours.

How much does it cost?

The price is $145 per person.

Where are pickup options?

Pickup is offered from all hotels in Margaret River Township, and there are 3 pickup location options listed: Burnside, Margaret River, and Prevelly.

What’s included in the tour price?

It includes hotel pickup and drop-off within Margaret River town centre, morning tea with homemade scones, wine tasting at 3 wineries, lunch, olive oil and local product tastings, and chocolate tastings.

Does lunch include drinks?

Lunch includes water, but drinks at lunch other than water are not included.

How many wineries are visited?

You visit 3 wineries for guided wine tastings.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

The drinking age is 18. Anyone can be asked to show valid ID.

Are pets allowed on the tour?

Pets are not allowed. Assistance dogs are allowed.

What should I bring with me?

Bring a passport or ID card and wear comfortable clothes.

What’s the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.