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MRBTA Members Win in 2019 MRCCI Business Excellence Awards

Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2019 Margaret River Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Excellence Awards! Small businesses across the region came together at the 2019 Awards Gala Night to celebrate their achievements and contributions to the region. MRBTA would like to especially congratulate and recognise our…

Melissa CarmichaelAugust 23, 2019

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Join the Arum Lily Blitz to Protect Tourism Values

What is Arum lily? Arum lily, or Zantedeschia aethiopica, is originally from South Africa and now runs rampant across the Margaret River region. It is a declared pest in WA and the sale of arum lily has been banned since 2006. It is a hardy plant, reproducing by both seed…

Melissa CarmichaelAugust 8, 2019

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Cabin Fever | How To

Cabin Fever Festival will be celebrating the region's winter storms and open fires from July 19 - 28. There are more than 35 unique events happening across the region, but if you are not directly involved in Cabin Fever, here's how to share and encourage visitors to enjoy this wonderful…

adminJuly 9, 2019

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Busselton Jetty Glasshouse Village Update

SMC Marine has been awarded the contract to build the Busselton Jetty Village, a giant glasshouse at the end of Busselton Jetty. The signing of the Design and Construct contract with SMC Marine is an exciting milestone for the Busselton Jetty said Chair Jenny Sheehan. The new structure is scheduled…

Melissa CarmichaelJune 28, 2019

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High-End Hotel Development on Busselton Foreshore

Plans for a new 4.5 star luxury hotel development on the Busselton Foreshore have been unveiled. The development will take place on one of two commercial development sites earmarked for a high-end hotel on the Busselton Foreshore. The new 110 - 120 room hotel which is part of the flagship…

Melissa CarmichaelJune 28, 2019

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City of Busselton: The Place Project

The City is kicking off the Place Project with the aim of supporting vibrant city centres that are brimming with life and that are a destination in their own right, where people want to spend time! And the City wants to hear from you about what sort of places you want your…

Melissa CarmichaelMay 2, 2019

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Congratulations to Margaret River’s Young Guns of Wine!

Young Gun of Wine has released their 2019 Top 50 Winemakers edition with 4 progressive and promising Margaret River vintners making the list! Rhys Parker Vallee Du Venom Remi Guise tripe.Iscariot Julian Langworthy & John Fogarty Goon Tycoons Liv Maiorana & Mijan Patterson South by South West The judging panel also included a Margaret…

Melissa CarmichaelMarch 15, 2019

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Ngilgi Cave Modernisation Project

The MRBTA is pleased to announce that it received $100,000 through State Government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant Program to commence the Ngilgi Cave Modernisation Project. The project, which is in the early stages of development, will involve the development of a contemporary purpose-built visitor experience centre and upgraded cultural…

adminMarch 5, 2019

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WA Record at Qantas Australian Tourism Awards

Congrats to Qantas Australian Tourism Award Winners! CinefestOZ – Festivals and Events (Silver) Busselton Jetty – Major Tourist Attractions (Bronze) Sandalford Wines – Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services (Silver) WA Record at Qantas Australian Tourism Awards Western Australian tourism businesses have taken home a record number of medals for the State at…

adminMarch 5, 2019

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Margaret River Perimeter Road Update

Mainroads Western Australia has issued the following update regarding the Margaret River Perimeter Road works. Completion of the final stages of works has been impacted by adverse weather conditions over the past month. This has impacted on the construction of the gravel pavement resulting in a delay to sealing and asphalting…

Amanda CarmichaelDecember 10, 2018