Coffee, wine, and forest in one day. Secret Delights pairs Margaret River tastings with a guided coffee roastery experience, then sends you into Boranup’s Karri country.

I especially like the format: you get hands-on wine time at two family-style wineries and a proper coffee tasting that explains what you’re actually drinking. I also like the food and nature combo—lunch at Berry Farm Cottage Cafe followed by a calm break in the Boranup Forest, with a real chance of spotting native birds and other wildlife.

The only downside is the day is packed, so you won’t have hours to wander on your own at every stop. If you prefer slow, unstructured winery time, plan to go in with the right mindset.

Key Highlights You’ll Actually Feel

• Two boutique wineries with structured tastings so you can compare styles, not just sample and dash
• Coffee roastery tasting with roasting know-how—you’ll understand why each cup tastes different
• Berry Farm lunch at Berry Farm Cottage Cafe plus liqueur and fortified wine tastings
• Boranup Forest Karri tree time with a photo stop and a short, friendly nature break
• Small-group energy in past runs (some groups reported about six people), which helps the guide keep it personal
• Guides that bring the region to life (names like Ziggy, Jan, Dani/Danny, and Greg have shown up in hosted experiences)

A Tight Route That Covers the Best of Margaret River

At $120 per person and about 330 minutes (5.5 hours) on the clock, this isn’t a “watch the scenery go by” tour. It’s built as a tasting-and-talking day: coffee first to wake up your senses, then wine, then a local lunch, then the Boranup Forest pause to let your brain catch up.

What makes this route work is the pacing logic. You start with coffee while you still have your full taste budget switched on, then you move into wine comparisons while the day still feels energetic. After that, lunch at Berry Farm gives you a break that doesn’t feel like a rushed sandwich stop, and the forest viewpoint gives you a reset.

You’ll be picked up in Margaret River town (meeting next to the Visitor Centre), with drop-off back in town. If you’re staying within about a 10 km radius, you’re included too—so you avoid the hassle of sorting transport between widely spread producers.

Coffee Roastery: Where the Day Starts to Make Sense

The morning begins with a visit to a local coffee roasting house for a guided tasting session lasting about 55 minutes. This is one of those stops that feels small on paper, but it changes how you experience the rest of the day. Instead of treating coffee like a single flavor, you learn what roasting does to aroma and taste.

The value here is clarity. The guide walks you through the roasting process and shows you the best ways to drink coffee—so the tasting isn’t random. You’ll be more alert to differences after the first few sips, and that attention carries into the wine tastings later.

Practical note: coffee tastings can be heavy if you’re sensitive. If you’re already a late-caffeine person, take it easy with your sampling during the tasting so you don’t feel wired before lunch.

Brown Hill Estate: Behind the Scenes Wine Time (Not Just One Pour)

Next up is Brown Hill Estate, where you spend about an hour on a wine tasting with tour elements. This is where you go past the standard “here’s a glass” routine.

Expect a guided look around the barrel room and the vineyards, plus tastings that reflect different Margaret River wine styles. I like this setup because it gives the region context. You’re not only tasting flavors; you’re connecting them to how grapes are handled and how the winery operates day to day.

This stop is also a good reminder that Margaret River isn’t one single flavor profile. Even with only two wineries total, you’ll likely notice differences in structure and style—something you can’t get from a generic tasting flight.

If you get the chance to ask questions, do it. The guides on this program (people like Ziggy, Jan, Dani/Danny, and Greg have been noted as hosts) tend to explain the whys in a way that doesn’t feel like a lecture.

The Berry Farm Cottage Cafe Lunch That Feels Like a Real Stop

Then comes lunch at The Berry Farm, about an hour at Berry Farm Cottage Cafe. This matters because many wine tours “include lunch” in name only. Here, the lunch is homecooked and focused on fresh seasonal produce, which makes it a true reset between tastings.

After you eat, you also get liqueur and fortified wine tastings. That’s a key point: you’re not just doing the usual red/white routine. Fortified wine and liqueurs bring in different sweetness levels and flavor notes, and the tasting format makes it easier to decide what you actually want to buy.

You’ll also have opportunities to taste and purchase local products like liqueurs, fortified wines, and hand-made items such as jams and relishes. This is where you can pick up gifts without hunting around a supermarket later.

Water is included, but drinks at lunch aren’t. So if you’re the type who likes a wine with food, keep that in mind. You can still taste everything the tour includes, just don’t count on extra pours unless you plan to pay.

Boranup Forest Viewpoint: A Short Nature Break With Big Calm Energy

The day doesn’t just stay in tasting mode. You get a photo stop and sightseeing moment at Boranup Forest viewpoint for about 15 minutes.

It’s not long, but that’s kind of the point. The tour shifts you from indoor flavors to outdoor air. Boranup is famous for its Karri trees, and the guide typically helps you tune in to what you can hear in the bush—birdsong, movement, and that quiet back-of-house feeling you don’t get in town.

You might spot orchids and native wildflowers, plus birds like fairy wrens and lorikeets. Sometimes you may even see wild emus or kangaroos. Even if you don’t get wildlife sightings, the forest break helps you stay refreshed rather than just “toured out.”

Bring patience for this part. A 15-minute stop means you’ll do photos, look, listen, and then move on. If you want a long walk, treat this as your introduction and plan a separate forest hike afterward.

Redgate Wines: Another Hour to Compare Margaret River Styles

After lunch and the forest break, you head to Redgate Wines for another hour of tasting. This is the second winery stop, and it’s where the day really earns its $120 price tag for me: you get comparison time.

Because you’re tasting at two different boutique wineries, you can build a mini mental map of Margaret River styles. That’s especially useful if you’re deciding what to buy back home. You’re not guessing later based on memory of one winery; you’ve already tasted a range in one day.

The setting tends to feel more personal than bigger “production line” tasting rooms, and the structure of the visit helps you avoid the awkward moment where you’re standing with a glass and don’t know what to look for.

If you’re a wine buyer, this is the practical moment. Take notes in your head during tastings, and decide before you leave what you want to take home—especially since the tour also includes lunch-time product tasting opportunities.

Price and Value: What $120 Gets You (and What It Doesn’t)

Let’s talk value in real terms. At $120 per person for about 5.5 hours, you’re paying for four core things:

• Transport with pickup and drop-off in town
• One coffee roastery tasting
• Two winery tours with tastings
• Lunch at Berry Farm Cottage Cafe

That combo matters because standalone tastings and a roastery visit add up fast in Margaret River. This tour also gives you time in between stops (lunch plus a forest breather), so the day doesn’t feel like you’re only collecting sips.

What’s not included is also important. Lunch doesn’t include drinks other than water, and personal spending (like extra bottle purchases) isn’t included. If you tend to buy a lot, set a budget for it upfront so you don’t feel surprised later.

Also remember the drinking age is 18, and you can be asked for valid ID. So if you’re on the younger side, this tour may not work for you as planned.

Who Should Book This Tour (and Who Might Skip It)

I think this tour fits best if you want a solid overview of Margaret River flavors without planning a route yourself. It’s ideal for first-timers who like structure: coffee first, then wineries, then local food, then a forest pause.

It’s also great if you appreciate variety. Two boutique wineries plus a coffee roasting house plus fortified and liqueur tastings means you get more than the usual red-white repeat.

You might choose something else if:

• you want a long, slow winery day
• you hate scheduled timing (because the day is full)
• you’re very sensitive to strong coffee (you’ll be tasting early)

The experience is designed for small-group comfort, and past runs have included groups around six people, which helps you actually interact with the guide rather than being rushed past.

Practical Tips So You Enjoy Every Stop

A few things will make your day smoother.

• Bring your ID or passport. The drinking age is 18, and ID checks can happen.
• Wear comfortable shoes. You’ll do viewpoint sightseeing, walk around tasting spots, and you’ll want to move easily.
• Leave oversize luggage behind. Oversize luggage and mobility scooters aren’t allowed.
• Skip smoking and keep food out of the vehicle. Smoking isn’t allowed in the vehicle, and food and drinks in the vehicle aren’t allowed.
• Plan for a full day. You’re out from pickup through multiple tastings and lunch, so don’t schedule a heavy commitment right after.

If you like buying souvenirs, watch the product tasting parts. Berry Farm’s liqueurs, fortified wine, and handmade jams and relishes are the kind of items that travel well and make gifts feel more personal than generic trinkets.

Should You Book Secret Delights?

If you want a well-paced day that mixes coffee craft, boutique wine tasting, and a real nature break in Karri forest country, I’d book it. For $120, the value comes from getting several specialist experiences lined up under one guide, plus lunch that actually feels local.

Skip it if you’re craving long, freeform time in wineries. This tour is structured, and the schedule is the whole point.

If you’re deciding between doing Margaret River piecemeal or getting a guided taste tour, this is a strong pick. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of what you like, plus a couple of easy-to-remember stops that show how coffee, wine, and the forest all fit into the region’s daily rhythm.

FAQ

How long is the Secret Delights tour?

The tour duration is 330 minutes (about 5.5 hours).

Where does pickup happen?

Pickup is included in Margaret River town. The meeting point is next to the Margaret River Visitor Centre, with drop-off and pickup options for accommodation about a 10 km radius from town centre.

Is coffee tasting included?

Yes. You’ll stop at a coffee roastery for a guided coffee tasting.

How many wineries do you visit?

You visit two boutique wineries, with wine tastings included at each stop.

Is lunch included in the price?

Yes. Lunch is included at The Berry Farm (Berry Farm Cottage Cafe).

What do you do after lunch at The Berry Farm?

After lunch, there are liqueur and fortified wine tastings, and you have the opportunity to taste and purchase items like liqueurs, fortified wines, and hand-made products.

What’s the minimum drinking age?

The drinking age is 18, and you may be asked to show valid ID.

What should I bring?

You should bring passport or an ID card.

Are there items or behaviors that aren’t allowed during the tour?

Oversize luggage, mobility scooters, smoking in the vehicle, drinks in the vehicle, and food in the vehicle are not allowed. Alcohol and drugs and unaccompanied minors also aren’t allowed, and party groups aren’t accepted.

What languages are the guides available in?

The live tour guide is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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