EXPERIENCES
Jump into the Margaret River Region with these selected local adventures! Whether you're up for a canoe tour or a laid-back exploration, Swell Stays concierge has all the fun waiting for you!
cape mentelle - outdoor movies
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ABORIGINAL FOOD, CULTURE, CAVE & DIGE TOUR
Take a guided bushwalk with Josh ‘Koomal’ to forage for native bush foods, and medicines and discover their cultural uses, then sample traditional foods.
Learn about the six Noongar seasons and how they influence what is hunted and gathered.
Finally, taste traditional foods and flavours around Josh’s campfire with a gourmet BBQ lunch.
scenic helicopters - 30 min eye opener
$20 discount for Swell Stays
Design your own flight or take our best recommended track for a brilliant tour over the wider Margaret River region. This is a superb coastal flight, following a track approximately from Gracetown to Contos, within a loop departing Margaret River Airport. Overfly famous wineries, beaches and cliff faces, historical houses, Lake Cave, Boranup Forest and the Margaret River itself!
dig deep truffle hunting
Join us for an unforgettable adventure as our friendly truffle dogs lead the way through rows of Oak and Hazel trees, sniffing out these hidden treasures beneath the earth. With opportunities to dig up your own truffles, you'll feel the excitement of uncovering these prized gems firsthand.
GNARABUP YOGA STUDIO
10% discount for Swell Stays guests
Margaret River’s only yoga studio by the beach. As lovers of the ocean, movement, and community, Gnarabup Yoga Studio is a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals of all ages and fitness levels can come together to practice yoga, improve mobility, work on their mental well-being and connect with self & others. Welcome to your sanctuary by the sea.
use code: SWELLSELFCARE
Margaret River Exposed - OFF ROAD
Spectacular scenery, a photographers paradise. Habitat to over 8000 species of flora, rare orchids and endemic fauna.
Exhilarating 4 wheel driving experience in the comfort of a luxury Land Rover Discovery. See diverse wetlands and pockets of the Karri, Jarrah and 400 hundred year old Marri eucalypt trees. Listen and observe the endangered Black Cockatoos in their habitat.
Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch with fresh local produce.
WALK TALK TASTE
Walk Talk Taste Margaret River is a delightful culinary experience trough Margaret River. Enjoy a scenic walk, engaging talks about the region's history & culture, combined with tastings of local wines and gourmet treats. Led by Kellie Tannock, a local knowledgeable guide this is a perfect blend of exploration and gastronomy for a memorable experience.
Note: minimum of 8 persons required.
FOREST ADVENTURES
Forest Adventures offers adrenaline-filled fun on high ropes courses and flying foxes, set high among the majestic trees of the legendary Ludlow Tuart Forest in the beautiful South West of Western Australia just 15 minutes drive from Busselton
MARGARET RIVER DISCOVERY TOUR
Discover the ultimate wine and nature experience for those who prefer a unique approach to tours! Join the Margaret River adventure for wine enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Embark on this luxurious journey, first ina canou and end up in a in a 4WD, guided by the local expert of the year, Sean Blocksidge.
JEWEL CAVE
Discover the magic of Jewel Cave in Augusta, Australia! It's an amazing underground adventure where you get to see beautiful crystal formations that look like jewels. Take a guided tour to explore the cool chambers and learn interesting things about how the cave was formed. It's a special experience that takes you deep into the earth for a fun and educational adventure.
Eagles Heritage Encounters and Birds of Prey Forest Walk
Experience some of the magnificent resident birds of prey close-up during twice daily Birds of Prey Encounters. Learn about the birds natural behaviours and unique sensory abilities used to track and catch prey. These encounters feature the rare opportunity to have your photograph taken with a barn owl!
SCENIC HELICOPTERS- WINERY TOUR
$40 discount for Swell Stays guests
Arrive in style with a tailored flight path through your favourite wineries! What an incredible day out! There are so many options with our helicopter wine tour, and so many amazing wineries to visit in the South West!
Depending of your accomodation, a pick up from home by helicopter could be arranged!
THE HAIRY MARRON
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Swing by for a coffee and freshly made treats before hitting the local trails on one of their top-of-the-line hire bikes!
Swell Stays Special : Free cup of coffee, tea, hot chocolate etc. with every bike hire! Only by showing your Swell Stays booking at the counter.
Whale watching
Augusta
All Sea Charters - Whale Watching boat tour
Join the expert-guided whale-watching tour for the ultimate experience.
We Guarantee sightings or we will take you out again for free.
NGILGI CAVE
Ngilgi Cave in Yallingup, Australia, is a captivating underground marvel. Guided tours reveal stunning formations like stalactites and stalagmites, along with captivating Aboriginal narratives. It's a unique and unforgettable exploration of Western Australia's natural and cultural wonders.
BUSHTUCKER TOURS - Margaret River Canoe tour
Enjoy a morning canoe tour over the prestine Margaret River. Start off at the Rivermouth and follow the river up enjoying the Australian wildlife, unique forests, and tranquil waters. Learn the history of our first native inhabitants and the trials of the famous Bussell family of Busselton. Included is a lunch with a selection of wild food tastes from all over the region.
SCENIC HELICOPTERS -pick a lighthouse tour (60min)
Swell Stays special price!
Choose between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin for a scenic flight over stunning lighthouses. Enjoy views of North Cape beaches or the rugged beauty of Redgate Beach, Lake Cave, and more. Round the chosen cape for breathtaking scenery before returning to Margaret River via surf breaks and wine country.
SURF ‘N DIRT
The Margaret River Surfing and Winery Tour is not your standard Margaret River Wine Tour in a minivan or coach that follows a predictable route. At Surf N’ Dirt Tours we like to start the day with a Surfing Adventure in the morning before spending the afternoon enjoying the finest wines, gourmet produce and scenic locations that Margaret River has to offer. The best of both worlds!
Natural Perfumery Workshop
Choose from three specially crafted base scents and learn how to add different notes to create your desired smell. You will be guided through a wide variety of pure essential oils and absolutes as you create your own unique personalised perfume to takeaway.
A wonderful treat for yourself or a fantastic experience to share with friends.
PASSEL ESTATE - NATURE AND WINE WALK
Enjoy a private tour of Passel Estate’s bushland conservation sanctuary
You will learn about the local flora and fauna that co-exist in our vineyard ecosystem, including the family (a passel) of critically endangered western ringtail possums that have been reintroduced to the estate. The walk ends with a full guided wine tasting paired alongside an artisan cheese platter and you will receive a bottle of Passel Estate wine to take home.
Image credits: Tourism Australia, Australian Mountain Bike, Frances Andrijich