Feeding alpacas kicks off a wine day. This full-day outing blends a hands-on farm morning with a relaxed coastal break and boutique tastings—built for people who want more than just a tasting room circuit. I especially like the small-group pace and the way your host keeps things friendly, with hosts such as Ziggy and Dani often leading the day.

I also like how much food is built in. You get lunch at Olio Bello at an olive farm (plus olive oil tastings), and your morning tea includes scones with jam and cream and locally roasted coffee or tea.

One drawback to consider: it is a full seven-hour day with several stops, so if you only want wineries and nothing else, this itinerary may feel like more variety than you’d planned.

Key highlights

• Max 11 travelers means more time with each producer and a calmer pace
• Farm morning tea: scones with jam & cream, plus coffee or tea before the tastings
• 3 boutique winery stops (Ashbrook Estate, Brown Hill Estate, Redgate Wines) with plenty of pours
• Olio Bello lunch on an olive farm with olive oil and olive-based product tastings
• Gracetown coastal pause where you might spot dolphins and, on some days, migrating whales
• Pickup and drop-off around Margaret River makes the day easy without a car

A small-group day that stays relaxed

This tour is set up for a comfortable rhythm. The group maxes out at 11 people, which you’ll feel the moment you start meeting the producers. Instead of being herded from place to place, you get enough time to ask questions, watch what’s going on, and actually enjoy each stop.

Pickup and drop-off are part of the deal, so you’re not spending your morning figuring out transport. You also travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, which matters in Margaret River weather when the day starts cool or turns warm.

The hosts are a big reason people walk away happy. Ziggy and Dani come up again and again for being on time, communicative, and good at keeping a friendly group vibe. And while there’s a lot packed in, the pace doesn’t feel rushed at the tastings—more like a planned day with breathing room between highlights.

Stop 1: Margaret River farmstay with alpacas, emus, and scones

The day starts at Margaret River Hideaway & Farmstay, and it’s the part that makes this tour feel different from a standard wine trip. You’ll be hand-feeding alpacas and emus, which turns the morning into an easy, hands-on “get your bearings” moment.

Then comes the morning tea: scones with jam and cream, plus locally roasted coffee and/or tea. It’s a smart setup. You’re fueled before wine tastings, and you’re not just arriving hungry and overwhelmed.

Timing-wise, this stop runs about 55 minutes, so it’s long enough to enjoy the animals and settle into the day, but not so long that you feel stuck waiting for the next part.

Temper Temper Fine Chocolate: a quick hit of chocolate and coffee

Right after the farm, you get a compact stop at Temper Temper Fine Chocolate. This is your 3-in-1 moment: fine chocolate tasting plus a look at a coffee roaster curator.

It’s scheduled for about 25 minutes, so it’s not the kind of “wander for an hour” stop some food-and-drink tours include. Think of it as a palate intermission that keeps momentum. If you’re the type who likes to browse, you’ll still have time inside, but don’t expect this to be the main event.

One practical tip: this is a great stop for tasting, and it’s also where people often decide whether they want to buy something. If you’re trying to keep luggage light, enjoy the tasting and be picky.

The main show: boutique winery trio with lots of pours

The core of the day is the trio of boutique wineries. You’ll visit Ashbrook Estate, then later Brown Hill Estate, and finish with Redgate Wines. Each winery stop is about one hour.

The big value here is the variety. The wineries are described as showcasing Margaret River’s diverse styles of wines, and the experience is designed to help you learn more than you’d expect from a typical tasting. For me, what matters is this: you’re not just sampling. You’re getting context that helps you notice differences between producers and styles during the day.

From what’s shared by people who’ve done this, you can end up tasting a lot—often around 20-plus wines, and in many cases close to 30 wines across the day. That’s a lot of tasting for one day, so a little planning helps:

• Start the day with the farm breakfast and take water seriously.
• Pace yourself. You’ll likely love some styles early and be ready for lighter ones later.
• If you’re buying wine to bring home, decide what you like best before the last stop so you don’t end up buying out of momentum.

Also, the “small group” factor helps at the wineries. You’re more likely to get personal attention and a relaxed atmosphere than you would in a larger tour bus situation.

Gracetown coastal pause: dolphins, surfers, and whale luck

Between wineries and lunch, there’s a short nature-and-coast stop at Gracetown. It’s only about 15 minutes, but it gives your brain a break from tasting and products.

The idea here is simple: take in the green hues of the Indian Ocean, watch for dolphins riding the waves alongside local surfers, and on some days you might even spot migrating whales.

You shouldn’t plan your whole day around whale luck. Still, even without wildlife, this stop does something important: it resets your energy. Margaret River wine days can feel same-y if you don’t get a view break.

Bring something for the breeze. Even when it’s warm on the road, coastal air can cool you off fast.

Olio Bello olive farm lunch with olive oil tastings

Lunch happens at Olio Bello, an olive farm with a cafe set among the olive groves. The schedule gives this stop about 1 hour 15 minutes, which is long enough to eat well and still enjoy the tasting portion.

Before the meal, you’ll sample olive oils and olive-based products. Then you’ll get a farm-to-plate lunch using fresh ingredients from the farm setting.

This stop is valuable because it adds balance. After the animal morning and the wine focus, the olive oil tasting and lunch feel like a different kind of experience—more food-forward, less alcohol-forward. It also makes the day more “local producers” than “only wineries.”

One note on cost: drinks other than water during lunch are not included. So if you’re the type who likes a glass with lunch, plan for that.

Price and value: what $136.28 gets you in a full day

At $136.28 per person, this tour isn’t the cheapest way to do Margaret River. But it also isn’t trying to be. You’re paying for a full day where key expenses are bundled:

• Pickup and drop-off around Margaret River in-town locations
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Morning tea with scones, jam, cream, and locally roasted coffee/tea
• Wine tastings at three wineries
• Lunch at Olio Bello, plus olive oil and olive-based tastings
• Admission ticket for the farm portion is included

That bundled pricing matters. Wine tastings, lunch at a specialty producer, and transport add up fast if you do it yourself.

What you’ll still pay for: any extra drinks during lunch beyond water, plus gifts and purchases if you decide to take home bottles, oils, chocolate, or other items.

For me, the best “value” part isn’t just the inclusions. It’s the fact that the day stays coherent. You’re not getting random stops. You’re doing a farm morning, a food stop, a serious wine trio, then a producer lunch.

Who should book this tour (and who should skip it)

This tour fits best if you want a day that mixes wine with other local production. If you love food, want to taste things beyond just wine, and enjoy small-group interactions with the people making the products, you’ll likely have a great day.

It’s also a good fit if you’re staying in Margaret River without a car. Pickup and drop-off make the logistics painless, and the route covers multiple producers efficiently.

You might skip it if:

• You only want winery time and would rather avoid farms, chocolate, or olive-focused stops.
• You’re sensitive to a day with lots of tasting. The schedule can include a high number of pours, and it’s a full seven hours.

Practical tips before you go

A few small choices make the day smoother:

• Wear shoes that handle farm paths and uneven ground near animal areas.
• Bring a light layer for coastal air at Gracetown.
• Drink water. With multiple tastings, it’s the simplest way to stay comfortable.
• If you plan to buy wine or oils, keep your budget in mind early. The day can make it easy to fall in love with several bottles.

Also, plan for a 9:00 am start at 1 Tunbridge St, Margaret River and confirm the exact pickup point for your in-town location. The day ends back at the start point.

Should you book this tour?

If you want a full producer day—farm animals, chocolate and coffee, a winery trio with lots of tasting, and an olive farm lunch—this is an excellent fit. The combination of small group size, a relaxed host-led pace, and multiple hands-on or food-driven stops is what makes the day feel worth it, not just time spent drinking.

If you want a tight, winery-only itinerary with minimal detours, you’ll probably prefer something more focused. But if you’re open to a day built around people and products, this one is easy to recommend.

FAQ

What’s included in the tour price?

The tour includes lunch, wine tastings, pickup and drop-off within Margaret River in-town locations, and a morning tea with scones plus jam and cream, along with locally roasted coffee and/or tea. Water is included during lunch; other drinks aren’t.

How long is the tour?

The tour runs for about 7 hours.

Is pickup available?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are offered at any Margaret River in-town location, and the tour starts at 1 Tunbridge St, Margaret River WA 6285 with a 9:00 am start.

How many people are on the tour?

This experience has a maximum of 11 travelers, which keeps the group small.

Do I need to pay for tastings or admission at each stop?

The farm portion has an included admission ticket. The schedule also includes wine tastings and food tastings as part of the experience. Gifts and purchases aren’t included.

What if the weather is bad?

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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