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  Margaret River, Western Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Margaret River is a town and river in Western Australia.
The town of Margaret River is located at 33°57′S 115°04′E, near the coast between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin, in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.
Inland along the Margaret River valley, high-quality table wine grapes are grown by a variety of commercial vineyards.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Margaret_River,_Western_Australia   (385 words)

  
 Margaret River Galleries - Margaret River Art & Craft - Galleries in Margaret River, Western Australia
Margaret River galleries are also home to works of local award-winning artisans, demonstrating the Margaret River region's rich artistic talents and abilities.
Margaret River Galleries is a contemporary art space dedicated to showcasing an evolution of works by established and emerging Western Australian artists.
The Margaret River Gallery is in the South West of Western Australia and is housed in an historic building built in the early 1900's.
www.rpwin.com /margaretriverregion/13128.htm   (333 words)

  
 Margaret River - Western Australia -
It is likely that the river was named after Margaret Wyche, a cousin of John Garrett Bussell family who moved from Augusta to Busselton (named after the family) in 1831.
The Group Settlement Scheme, an attempt to attract migrants to Western Australia and open up the good rural land, attracted settlers to Margaret River and in the winter of 1922 (hardly an ideal time to arrive in the area) over 100 settlers moved into the district.
One of the great attractions of Margaret River are the vineyards and wineries which lie between Busselton and Witchcliffe.
www.smh.com.au /news/Western-Australia/Margaret-River/2005/02/17/1108500208284.html   (1348 words)

  
 Margaret River, Western Australia - South West Life
Margaret River is the town that really has made the most of the advantages of being in the South West.
Margaret River is a centre for surf and skate at a competitive sport level, and also a centre for that culture.
Wine has become important to Margaret River’s image, but also a mainstay of it’s economy, so viticulture and wine processing are critical to the economy.
www.southwestlife.com.au /margaret-river.htm   (411 words)

  
 Margaret River Wineries Western Australia
If you have made your travel arrangements to Australia and wish to add on a Winery Tour, we can arrange agency bookings with one of our selected, regional, local winery tour operators, in the region of your preference, who provides daily and extended winery tours.
After settling into the Margaret River Resort, be prepared for indulgence in gastronomic delights of world class wineries and the gourmet vineyard restaurants.
Margaret River region is a superb blend of "good living" and stunning nature.
www.vacationaustralia.net /winery5.htm   (633 words)

  
 Margaret River Accommodation, Western Australia : Your Window to Western Australia™   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The only Resort in Margaret River that wakes to the sound of the Ocean.
A National trust property situated in the main street of Margaret River with log fires, friendly staff and a vintage jaguar which is chaeuffeured for your convenience to enjoy wine tours, claw foot baths, all rooms have ensuite and we have coffee to die for...>
An elegant, peaceful country retreat for adults on 10 acres of stunning gardens in the heart of Margaret River wine region.
www.west-oz.com /Regions/Southwest/Margaretriver/Services/accommodation.asp   (708 words)

  
 Margaret River Farmstay chalets Margaret River WA Western Australia
Whether you are looking for a romantic hideaway for two or a family holiday where you can introduce the children to farm animals, Margaret River Farmstay's four comfortable and very private chalets offer the perfect escape.
This perfect location offers peace and seclusion, just 5 minutes from the Margaret River township and within a short drive of all the Margaret River region's many attractions.
Located on 60 acres of private bush and farmland, including a small vineyard, Margaret River Farmstay is a family run business offering friendly, personal service.
www.margaretriverfarmstay.com   (185 words)

  
 Margaret River Online
Margaret River Online Food Trail is designed to showcase all that's good in food in the region.
At 6m long and made from one single slice of jarrah that was salvaged from a fallen log, this slab has been slowly curing in Jahroc’s stock yard for over 10 years.
The table is on show at Jahroc's Margaret River gallery along with a new exhibition by Shannon Hamilton that opens on March 4.
www.margaret-river-online.com.au   (312 words)

  
 Margaret River, Western Australia
Renowned as one of Western Australias most popular destinations, be prepared for indulgence in gastronomic delights of world class wineries and the gourmet vineyard restaurants of the Margaret River Region.
Responsible for producing less than 1% of Australias wine but over 15% of Australias premium wine, the 50 or so wineries in the region open for cellar door sales and tastings offer the visitor an impressive selection.
The region is highly accessible, with flights into nearby Margaret River and Busselton airstrips; regular bus services from Perth; and a train-bus link running through Bunbury.
www.asiatravel.com /australia/margaret_river.html   (308 words)

  
 Welcome to Western Australia - Tourism Western Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Welcome to the official tourism website for Western Australia, where you’ll find everything you need to know about planning your holiday in our State – from our unique holiday experiences and world-class events, to travel suggestions, competitions, holiday specials and much more.
In Western Australia you can dive with the world’s largest fish - the whale shark, walk amongst the tree tops of ancient trees, sleep under a canopy of stars in the desert, or explore the gorges and wilderness areas.
Away from Australia’s eastern seaboard lies a treasure-trove of superb beaches, mind-blowing natural features, authentic outback experiences, world-class wines and gourme...
www.westernaustralia.com   (260 words)

  
 Margaret River, Western Australia : Your Window to Western Australia™   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
As the focus of the entire area, the wine region is officially known as "The Margaret River Wine Region".
Margaret River is over 3 hours drive from Perth using South Western Highway (Route 20) and then Bussell Highway (Route 10) out of Busselton which runs directly to Margaret River.
The Group Settlement Scheme, an attempt to attract migrants to Western Australia and open up the good rural land, attracted settlers to the town and in 1922 over 100 settlers moved into the district.
margaretriver.west-oz.com   (548 words)

  
 AbbeyVale Winery - Margaret River Winery, Western Australia
Planted in 1986 prior to Margaret River gaining world class notoriety as a wine region, AbbeyVale has forged a path that typifies the trials and tribulations that are often encountered by pioneers.
His extensive career in the Australian wine industry includes positions in South Australia, the Yarra Valley and most recently ten years as chief at Smithbrook in Pemberton, Western Australia, where he developed a brand that was one of the most awarded in the region during his time.
One of the most picturesque vineyard settings in the Margaret River region, the lakeside Cellar Door facility nestled amongst a vista of vine clad rolling hills, is open daily offering free wine tastings from 10am to 5pm and is located on Wildwood Road, Yallingup.
www.danceperth.com /12675.htm   (324 words)

  
 Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
The 'prohibited burning period' for the whole of the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, has been extended until midnight on the 14th March 2006.
Council resolved at the December Ordinary Council Meeting to review the Margaret River Aerodrome Management Plan, adopted by Council in October, 2004.
YAC organises youth events in Margaret River, so if you're keen to get some projects going, come along to the next meeting on March 30 - 5pm at the zone room.
www.amrsc.wa.gov.au   (426 words)

  
 Margaret River, Western Australia - Travelmate
The town of Margaret River is located close to the very south-western corner of Australia, on the banks of the river of the same name.
In addition to lending its name to a town and a river, Margaret River is also the name of a region extending from Dunsborough and Busselton in the north to Augusta in the south – it literally corners the market on that corner of Australia.
Many of the region’s vineyards are clustered in the region’s north between Cowaramup and Yallingup, with another concentration situated between Margaret River and Witchcliffe.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownName=Margaret+River_\_WA   (571 words)

  
 Margaret River Western Australia - Redgate Farmstay's Favourite Places
the first commercial vineyard and winery to be established in the Margaret River region of Western Australia.
Margaret River Gift Hampers supply locally produced high quality goods of all kinds in elegant packaging, with an excellent range of wine, olive oil products, books, gourmet foods, glass, woodcraft, pottery, music and more.
Rivers of Silk produce beautifully hand crafted textiles that delight the senses of both sight and touch.
www.redgatefarmstay.com.au /links.htm   (412 words)

  
 ACCOMMODATION, DUNSBOROUGH, MARGARET RIVER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Margaret River's Leeuwin Estate Winery is delighted to present the twentieth annual Leeuwin Concert Series.
The second show will continue to focus on wine produced from Margaret River GI fruit and will provide an opportunity for wine producers to get a glimpse of the region as a whole, to benchmark their wines and receive constructive feedback.
Presented in an interesting and informative way, individual specimens of flowers and orchids are displayed with their botanical names, creating interest for both the amateur and expert alike, whilst massed bowls of flowers bring colour and the perfume of spring indoors.
www.dunsboroughbayvillageresort.com /news/newsletter65.htm   (3102 words)

  
 Harmony Forest Cottages , Margaret River, Western Australia
Margaret River: Superb cottage accommodation amidst the vineyards, forests and beaches of the South West.
The famous Blackwood River is only a ten-minute drive away, as is the beautiful and adventurous Lake Caves System amongst the Karri trees or nearby Boranup Forest.
A short drive could find you at Margaret River (15 min.) or Augusta (20 min.) with a myriad of vineyard estates, restaurants, craft shops and spectacular coastal and forest scenery for which the region is now internationally renowned.
www.babs.com.au /harmonyforest   (482 words)

  
 Margaret River Region Margaret River Visitor Centre,Margaret River Western Australia,Margaret River Tourism, ...
The beautiful Margaret River Wine Region welcomes travelers from around the world like no other destination in Australia.
A pleasant three-hour drive south of Perth, Western Australia’s premier holiday region is an enticing mosaic of pristine natural wonders, premium wineries, fine restaurants, world-class arts and crafts, dazzling beaches, spectacular forests, warm and friendly locals and a charming persona all its own!
The ocean forms the life rhythms of the land between the capes, its many moods governing everything from the perfect climate to the subtle nuances of another world-beating vintage.
www.margaretriverwa.com /pages.asp?code=6   (292 words)

  
 Harmony Forest, Margaret River, Western Australia
Whether it's wining and dining by a pot-belly stove, or surfing, fishing, and sightseeing- there are activities for everyone to enjoy while holidaying in the region.
Harmony Forest is situated in the heart of the Margaret River Wine Region and is only 16 kms from Margaret River, a picturesque town located 290 km south of Perth on the SouthWest coast of Western Australia.
Originally opened up to dairy farming by the pioneering group settlers, Margaret River has gained recognition as one of the world's premium wine growing regions.
www.harmonyforest.com.au /loc.asp   (205 words)

  
 Waterfall Cottages Accommodation Margaret River Western Australia
Waterfall Cottages is a private retreat located on the banks of the Margaret River in the heart of the Margaret River Wine Region.
We are surrounded by the natural forest of the River Valley, with our own private lake fed by Yalgardup Creek, and there are extensive lawn areas ideally suited to group activities, as well as secluded areas for birdwatching, picnics etc.
Summer and Autumn are perfect for exploring the river or relaxing peacefully in the gardens or on the rolling lawns lakeside.
www.waterfallcottages.com.au   (486 words)

  
 AusEmade: Weather and Season - Margaret River, Western Australia (WA), Australia
Located in the south western part of the state, Margaret River enjoys a beautiful summer climate of sunshine and warm to hot days, with low rainfall.
Following stats provides an indicator of the annual maximum and minimum temperature, average annual rainfall and average humidity in Busselton Shire located in the Margaret River region, Western Australia.
Following is our graphical interpretation of the annual average rainfall, maximum and minimum temperature in Busselton Shire, located in the Margaret River region, Western Australia.
www.ausemade.com.au /national/resource/climate/wa/margaret-river.htm   (223 words)

  
 Salamon Masters - Margaret River, Western Australia
The Masters at Margaret River is the premier World Qualifying Series (WQS) surfing event on the world tour and is regarded by many of the world's best surfers as one of the most prestigious international tournaments to win.
So if you visit Margaret River during the event you'll get to see both the best guys and the best women, anywhere in the world, on some of the world's best waves.
March and April are the best times for surf at Margaret River with good swells, light winds and generally sunny days so the surfing action will be nothing short of spectacular.
www.southwestlife.com.au /outdoors0303b.htm   (421 words)

  
 Welcome to Moss Wood Wines, premium wine producer Margaret River Western Australia
Moss Wood is a premium wine producer located in the Margaret River Wine region of Western Australia.
The area is regarded as one of Australia's premium grape growing regions.
The wines produced at Moss Wood are Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Semillon and from Moss Wood's Ribbon Vale Vineyard, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Merlot and Merlot.
www.mosswood.com.au   (161 words)

  
 Margaret River Wineries - Juniper Estate - Fine Australian wines
Juniper Estate is located in Margaret River Western Australia.
The region’s gravelly loam over clay base and strong maritime influences have made it home to some of the most highly regarded Australian wineries, and Margaret River wineries now produce more than 20% of Australia’s premium wines from less than 3% of total wine production.
Thousands of wine lovers visit the Margaret River region each year and many find their way to Juniper Estate’s cellar door tasting room or picturesque grounds to enjoy Juniper’s award winning Western Australian wines.
www.juniperestate.com.au   (197 words)

  
 Margaret River Visitor Centre,Margaret River Western Australia,Margaret River Tourism, Accommodation, Tours, Events, ...
Margaret River is named after its river and one tour operator is giving you the opportunity to go on a wonderful exploration of it, via canoe.
The Margaret River region is famous for its grapes and, of course, it’s resulting premium wine.
Margaret River has been named as one of the top ten most romantic places in Australia.
www.margaretriverwa.com   (564 words)

  
 Margaret River Western Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The jewel of the South-West, the area surrounding Margaret River is alive with natural wonders and attractions.
The region is famous for its wine with over 40 wineries open for tastings.
Margaret River is also famous for its surfing and windsurfing with some of the most powerful waves in Australia.
www.atn.com.au /wa/south/intro-b.htm   (62 words)

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