About Margaret River
Margaret River is a coastal town south of Perth. It is renowned for its wineries, food and surf beaches. It is located in the 'south west' and as many features in the region are now tied into the name, Margaret River is now the common term for the region between The Capes - Cape Naturaliste in the north, and Cape Leeuwin in the south.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Australian dollar (AUD)
Symbol: $
Language
English
Phone Code
+61
International dialing code for Australia
Driving
Drive on the left
Standard for Australia
Region
Oceania
Australia and New Zealand
How to Get to Margaret River
Transportation options and arrival information
The most common way to approach Margaret River is by car. There is no scheduled commercial air service, although there is a local airport. It takes around 3 hours to drive from Perth. One route is to take the Kwinana Freeway/Highway 1 route out of Perth, and drive south. There are alternative routes, and these might take longer.
Getting Around Margaret River
Local transportation and navigation tips
Margaret River is a great place to walk or bike around. A car is helpful for seeing sites in the surrounding area, including the wineries.
Safety in Margaret River
High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.565)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Where to Stay in Margaret River
Accommodation tips and recommendations
Prevelly Caravan Park
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