A rare pocket in the southern hemisphere, possessing a true Mediterranean climate, ideally suited for viticulture.
Adored for its brilliant blue skies, warm sunny climate and white sandy beaches. It is a land blessed with some of the world's most precious natural phenomena.
Western Australia has a varied and interesting geography. The fertile southwest corner is a rich rural and agricultural centre producing most crops and dairy products, and the wineries around the Margaret River are among Australia's finest.
Perth, the capital city of the State, is home to 1.38 million people and enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia. Sophisticated yet uncomplicated, the lifestyle in Western Australia is a relaxed one.
The Margaret River Region is tucked into the southwest corner of Australia stretching 100km from north to south and situated 3 hours south by car from Western Australia’s capital city Perth.
Home to over 70 wineries, the Margaret River region enjoys a moderate “West-Coast Mediterranean” climate ideal for viticulture, with onshore ocean breezes that reduce summer heat and temper winter chill.
Margaret River produces just 3% of Australia’s crush but it has been estimated it contributes to over 20% of today’s premium wine market.
Besides being known as a wine-producing region it also has one of the best surf beach’s in the country.
Western Australia is three and a half times as big as Texas, and the British Isles would fit into it 6 times.
The highest temperature recorded in the state was 50.7 C at Eucla in the east and the lowest, -7 C at Dwellingup.