Two days in Yallingup, Part 2 – Aravina Estate
An exquisite meal and experience we'll remember.
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Goanna Cafe & Gallery, Quindalup
We left Seashells Yallingup and drove to Goanna Cafe & Gallery for breakfast. There are several areas to sit at Goanna Cafe – under colourful umbrellas at the front of the cafe; in the covered verandah area, where large tables and bench seating will suit groups; inside, probably the least tranquil option, as customers line […]
Two days in Yallingup, Part 1 – Arimia Estate, Seashells and Lamont’s Smiths Beach
After morning tea at The Berry Farm, we drove on to Yallingup – around 40 minutes from Margaret River (approximately 3 hours drive from Perth). Arimia Estate Our next stop was a late lunch and wine tasting at Arimia Estate. It’s easy to miss the rusted metal Arimia sign set against a dry stone wall, […]
The Berry Farm, Rosa Glen, Margaret River region
Your first decision comes after you’ve parked the car: Cellar Door and Tasting Room to the left, Cottage Cafe to the right. Both options feature delicious things. The Berry Farm is one of those places best visited when you’re at least a little hungry. At the Cellar Door, over 40 gourmet products can be tasted […]
Margaret River Farmers’ Market
The Margaret River Farmers’ Market brings together 45-55 stalls every Saturday 8am to 12pm. The weekend we dropped by, the market was trading for the first time at its new location, the Shire building grounds on Walcliffe Road, having moved from the Community Resource Centre on Tunbridge Street. We just followed the crowd and parked [……
Margaret River Chocolate Company and Providore
We ate some incredible food on our trip to the Margaret River region, but the most unusual was probably the curry chocolate truffle at Margaret River Chocolate Company. I never would’ve guessed curry and chocolate would combine so harmoniously – I’m serious. General Manager Daniel had a selection of chocolate truffles for us to ta…
Brookwood Estate, Cowaramup, Margaret River region
The stocky grey pony in the paddock harrumphed and tossed his mane haughtily at us when we arrived, demanding our attention. On our way to the cafe, we met Bella, former rescue pooch now happy winery dog, taking a very relaxed approach to her sentry duties. Later, as we crossed the lawn on the way […]
Lake Cave, Margaret River
Long time readers of this blog may remember my first time caving in Kuching, Malaysia a few years ago. The view inside Fairy Cave was spectacular and surreal, but my strongest memories from the experience are of the smells of rust and the goop from railings slippery with mysterious cave drippings and bat poo. That, […]
Dining in Margaret River town
To eat your way through the fantastic restaurants, wineries and food producers in the Margaret River region, you need to venture by vehicle beyond Margaret River itself; but there’s also great grub to enjoy right in the town centre. On our recent trip to the region as guests of the Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association, […]