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Locals Invited to Learn from Wadandi Wisdom

A number of local organisations have joined forces to provide the community with the chance to learn from the wisdom of the Wadandi people through a special presentation and Q&A with Wadandi Elder, Dr Wayne Webb, and MRBTA Chair Stuart Hicks AO. Entitled "3,000 Generations & the Next One", the…

Julia KellerSeptember 22, 2023

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Lake Cave’s Water Rises High

Capes Foundation has announced that the water level in Margaret River’s Lake Cave has reached its highest point in decades, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for visitors to experience the cave in this majestic state. The Calgardup bush fire of 2021 burnt significant areas of vegetation which would normally absorb large amounts of…

Julia KellerMay 29, 2023

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Busselton, Margaret River and Dunsborough Top Most-Searched Destination list with Booking.com

Booking.com has just revealed the top trending destinations in Western Australia as a part of their Future of Travel report. The Margaret River Region has topped the list, with Busselton claiming the title of most-searched regional destination in WA, closely followed by Margaret River (2nd), Dunsborough (3rd) and Yallingup (8th).…

Jenny LeeDecember 2, 2020

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Government Response to Inquiry Into the Regulation of Short-Stay Accommodation in WA

Recently, Hon Rita Saffioti MLA, Western Australian Minister for Planning, tabled the Western Australian Government response to the Inquiry into Short-Stay Accommodation in Western Australia. The Report will be made available on the Committee’s website as a ‘Related document’. The response addresses the recommendations made by the Economics and Industry…

adminFebruary 20, 2020

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MRBTA set to acquire Forest Adventures South West

Forest Adventures South West will soon join the Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association’s (MRBTA’s) portfolio of attractions, with the MRBTA entering into a contract to purchase the business. The high rope park, developed by a French company who specialise in the design and construction of high rope and zip line…

Emma PegrumMay 2, 2018

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Application for pedestrian footbridge on Margaret River Road Bridge

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is applying for federal funding (Building Better Regions Fund) to construct a pedestrian footbridge on the eastern side of the Margaret River Road Bridge. The project will provide a much needed pedestrian link between the Main Street and River Precincts, improving access to local…

Amber AtkinsonDecember 7, 2017

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Six Nations Wine Challenge winners

Australia ranked third and took out Wine of the Show, in the latest Six Nations Wine Challenge held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney. The Wine Challenge seeks to discover the ‘New World Champions’ by inviting a judge from each country to choose their best wines and have them all…

Amber AtkinsonOctober 30, 2017

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WA wines recognized among world’s best

Howard Park Wines and Vasse Felix have gained significant international attention for their wines this month. Howard Park Wines has taken out the prestigious ‘Best Australian Sparkling Wine’ trophy at the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships in London for their Howard Park Jeté Brut Blanc NV. The competition saw…

Amber AtkinsonSeptember 18, 2017

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Recent press coverage for the region

The West Australian's Inside Cover writer Ben O'Shea recently spent a couple of days in the region on holiday with friends, and loved his time here so much he decided to feature Your Margaret River Region not once, not twice, but three times over three days last week! This included a write-up…

Michelle JacobsenJuly 26, 2016

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Margaret River Bubbles Tour

We are the first and original Margaret River wine tour company specialising in showcasing the sparkling wines and bubbles of the region. Margaret River Bubbles Tour operates 3 main tours , the longer tour being 10-5pm and visiting 2 wineries before lunch taking in a gourmet lunch at Brookwood Winery…

Lisa MortonJune 16, 2016