There’s so much to do in Margaret River, you’ll never ask yourself why you made it a stop on your Australian itinerary.

One of the most popular activities here is surfing. If you surf, you’ll be in hot dog heaven here, with waves that crash to the shore quickly and with such force you’re sure to enjoy the ride. Some surfers call these the best waves in the world. Of course, this also means that a lot of the beach areas aren’t the greatest for swimming or even heading out with a boogey board. If you don’t surf, be sure to enjoy watching others, or better still learn how to surf from one of the local operators in the region.

Find some less active beaches to go snorkeling or to wade in the water. Be sure to find time just hang out on the beach. A great beach spot is Meelup Beach, with its picturesque views and shady picnic areas it is must to visit.

If you enjoy hiking, there are miles of walking trails that surround Margaret River. Some visitors claim that the trails here line some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

There are bike companies here that offer rentals and tours, so you can bike the beautiful trails here. You might also take a bike tour of some of the surrounding wineries. You can also rent a scooter as a fun way to get from one activity to another, or make scooting around an activity in itself.