Hidden Gems: Boutique Full-Day Wine, Farm & Lunch Tour

Feeding alpacas and tasting wine in one day works. I like the small-group feel and the way the day mixes animals, food, and wine. The main thing to consider is that the schedule is fixed, so if you prefer slow pacing or long stays at one place, this may feel a bit “on the move.”

I also love that you get pickup around Margaret River, then a relaxed host-led day that keeps things friendly instead of rushed. Guides like Ziggy and Dani get real with the stories, and you end up meeting fellow wine-and-produce people while you hop between stops.

The itinerary is packed into about 7 hours, with several tastings and three winery visits. If you’re not into sampling and tasting flights, you may want to pick a shorter wine-only option instead.

Key highlights worth planning around

• Margaret River Hideaway & Farmstay animal time, plus scones with jam and cream and locally roasted coffee or tea
• Temper Temper fine chocolate stop paired with a coffee roaster look-in
• Three boutique wineries across different styles, visited as the main event of the day
• Gracetown coastal break with a chance to see dolphins, and whales on some days
• Olio Bello olive farm lunch, with olive oil and olive-based tastings before you eat
• Pickup and drop-off in-town, in an air-conditioned vehicle, for a simple day without a car

The day’s structure: wine, food, and hands-on stops

This tour is built for people who want Margaret River more in one go than in separate half-days. You do farm time first, then chocolate and coffee, then a proper wine sequence, and you finish with olive-farm lunch after a quick coastal pause.

What makes it work is the balance. You are not only drinking wine. You also get product-focused tastings and meals that feel part of the region, not just pit stops between wineries. It is a good fit if you want a full day, but still want it to feel human and local.

Getting there smoothly: pickup, group size, and the 9:00 am start

The meeting point is 1 Tunbridge St, Margaret River, with a 9:00 am start. You can also get picked up at any Margaret River in-town location, and you’ll return to the same meeting point at the end of the day.

The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters in Margaret River weather because you can go from sunny to chilly fast. The group maximum is 11 travelers, and that small size shows up in how the day flows. It is easier to hear your guide, easier to ask questions, and less time waiting around.

If you are the type who hates coordinating rides, this is one of the biggest practical wins. You show up, you taste, you go.

Stop 1: Margaret River Hideaway & Farmstay, scones, and emu plus alpaca feeding

Your first stop is Margaret River Hideaway & Farmstay, and it is designed to get the day started on something different from a tasting room. You’ll have a chance to hand-feed alpacas and emus, then settle in for morning tea.

Morning tea includes scones with jam and cream plus locally roasted coffee or tea. That combo is not an afterthought. It gives you a proper reset before wine, and it also makes the tour feel like more than a drinking day.

One useful thing to know from the way people describe the experience is that this is an actual working farm visit, not a staged zoo-style stop. It’s brief, but it is real farm time and hands-on in a way that fits a relaxed morning.

How long it lasts: about 55 minutes. That is enough time to do the animal feeding and eat, without making the morning feel slow.

Stop 2: Temper Temper fine chocolate and the coffee roaster stop

Next up is Temper Temper Fine Chocolate for a 25-minute stop. This is a 3-in-1 kind of stop: you get fine chocolate tasting, then you also check out the coffee roaster curator focus that comes with the stop.

It is short. People who are expecting a long chocolate session sometimes find it quick, but the upside is that you move on without losing energy for the wine day. Think of it like a flavor warm-up. You get a taste of craftsmanship, and you do not end up stuck waiting around.

If you are a coffee or chocolate person, this stop feels like a fun palate teaser. If you are only there for wine, it is still a nice breather from vineyards.

The core experience: Ashbrook Estate, Brown Hill Estate, and Redgate Wines

The main event of the day is three boutique winery visits. Each of these stops is about 1 hour, which is long enough to taste properly and talk with the winery hosts, but not so long that you lose the momentum of the full day.

The winery sequence is:

• Ashbrook Estate (Stop 3)
• Brown Hill Estate (Stop 6)
• Redgate Wines (Stop 7)

A theme you can expect is variety. These wineries are chosen to showcase Margaret River’s different wine styles, so you get more than one kind of taste journey.

From what people report, the experience is strongly guided, not just a self-serve tasting. Dani and Ziggy get credit for keeping the day clear and interesting, including pointing out what to look for in the pours and how the region’s producers think about their grapes.

One detail worth noting: at Redgate Wines, a host winemaker named Ray is specifically mentioned in reviews, with people enjoying the time spent with him. That kind of owner-to-visitor interaction is what makes boutique winery visits feel personal.

What you should do during the tastings

• Plan on tasting, not just sipping. This kind of day works best when you go with curiosity.
• Pace yourself with water. Water is part of the day, and wine is obviously involved, but hydration keeps you enjoying the later stops.
• If you find a wine style you love early, remember that later tastings may move into different styles. It’s worth asking your guide what to compare.

Also, note that wine purchases are up to you. Gifts and purchases are not included, so if you want to take home bottles, bring a little spending flexibility.

Gracetown coastal break: dolphins, surfers, and possible whales

Between winery stops, you get a short coastal nature break in Gracetown for about 15 minutes. It’s one of those “stretch your legs and reset your head” pauses.

The idea here is coastal views in the iconic green tones by the Indian Ocean. You might spot dolphins riding waves, and you may even get lucky with migrating whales on some days. You’ll also see local surfers out and about.

Fifteen minutes is brief, so treat it as a quick scene stop. It is not a long beach walk tour, but it does add variety so the day does not feel like only tastings and driving.

Olio Bello olive farm lunch: olive oil tastings plus farm-to-plate food

Lunch is at Olio Bello, and it’s a bigger segment than many lunch stops on wine tours. You’ll be there for about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Here’s what makes it special:

• You’ll taste their delicious olive oils and olive-based products first
• Then you’ll enjoy a farm-to-plate lunch at their cafe
• The cafe setting is among the olive groves, which changes the mood from indoor tasting rooms

This is a great moment in the day because olive oil and olive products bring a whole different flavor framework than wine. It helps you “restart” your palate before the final winery visits.

Also, lunch drinks other than water are not included. That is normal for tours like this, but it matters for budgeting. If you want a wine pairing with lunch, you’ll likely need to purchase it separately.

What the whole day feels like: variety without the chaos

A lot of tours say relaxed. This one leans toward relaxed in a specific way: the schedule is varied, and the group size stays small. You get morning farm energy, a quick chocolate and coffee stop, then three winery tastings, plus a coastal break and a longer lunch segment.

People also highlight that the guides are good at easing you into the day and keeping the vibe friendly. In practice, that means you are not being whisked from stop to stop like a checklist, and you have enough time at each site to actually enjoy the experience instead of feeling rushed.

A bonus you might notice: the tour works for more than just wine lovers. Even if wine is your main reason for booking, you still come away with a sense of local food and producer culture, not just alcohol tastings.

One review detail you can take with a grain of salt, since tasting counts can vary by pours and host style, is that some people reported tasting around 21-plus wines across the day. Even if you taste less or more than that, the point holds: you are likely to taste a lot.

Price and value: what you get for $136.28

At $136.28 per person, you are not only paying for wine. This price also covers:

• Lunch
• Wine tastings
• Coffee and/or tea with scones at the farm
• Pickup and drop-off in-town
• An air-conditioned vehicle for the whole circuit
• Admission tickets for the farm stop, with other tasting experiences included as part of stops

When you add up those pieces, it starts to make sense. A single winery visit with tastings can cost a similar range if you pay on your own. Then you still have transport costs, lunch costs, and breakfast-style stops if you do it independently.

The best value angle is that you get access to multiple producers in one day without driving yourself. In Margaret River, that matters because distances add up fast. This tour does the driving, you do the tasting and eating.

The only “value watch” item is alcohol. Drinks beyond what’s included are not part of the package, and purchases at wineries or for gifts are extra. If you go on a buying spree, the total can climb quickly, like any wine day.

Who this tour suits best

I’d point you toward this tour if you want:

• A full-day introduction to Margaret River with real food stops
• A small-group experience where you can ask questions
• A mix of animals, chocolate, olives, and wine, not just wine

It’s also a solid choice for people staying in Margaret River town who do not want to arrange cars or rely on complex rides. Pickup is built in.

Who might want a different fit

If you hate structured itineraries, you may find the short stops feel too scheduled. And if you are extremely sensitive to alcohol, note that wine tastings are central to the day. You can still enjoy the non-wine parts, but this is designed around tastings.

Small practical tips to make the day easier

Based on how this day is laid out, here are a few practical moves:

• Eat the farm breakfast. The scones and coffee set you up for the winery sequence.
• Pace yourself through the tastings. With multiple winery stops, slow and steady beats rushing.
• If you love a particular wine or olive product, plan to purchase at the stop where you tasted it best. The day is built around those producer visits, so it’s easier to take home what you actually liked.

Should you book this Margaret River full-day wine, farm, and lunch tour?

I think it’s an easy yes if you want a compact, producer-focused day with strong variety. The standout strength is the mix: farm feeding plus morning tea, then chocolate and coffee, then three boutique winery tastings, a quick coastal scene in Gracetown, and then Olio Bello’s olive oil tastings with a real farm lunch.

If your ideal day is mostly one long winery hangout, or you strongly dislike scheduled stops, then you may want to choose something more flexible. But if you like structure, small groups, and the idea of sampling a lot of what Margaret River is known for, this tour is good value and a genuinely fun way to spend a day.

FAQ

FAQ

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 9:00 am.

How long is the tour?

It’s about 7 hours.

Where does the tour meet and where does it end?

You meet at 1 Tunbridge St, Margaret River WA 6285. The tour ends back at the meeting point.

Is pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are offered at any Margaret River in-town location.

What is included in the price?

Lunch, air-conditioned vehicle, wine tastings, pick up and drop off, and coffee and/or tea with scones at the morning tea stop.

Are drinks included with lunch?

Drinks other than water during lunch are not included.

How many wineries are visited?

You visit three handpicked boutique wineries, including Ashbrook Estate, Brown Hill Estate, and Redgate Wines.

Is there a stop for animals?

Yes. You visit a private farm for hand-feeding alpacas and emus.

How big is the group?

The tour has a maximum of 11 travelers.

What happens if the weather is bad?

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.