ULTIMATE WINERY EXPERIENCES AUSTRALIA
Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia are a hand-selected collection of Australia’s premium wineries, offering quality winery experiences based around world class wines, warm and knowledgeable hospitality and culinary excellence. Visitors are invited to go beyond the cellar door and discover characteristics unique to each winery. We specialise in creating memorable experiences that epitomise the personality of a winery and its surrounding region.
ULTIMATE MARGARET RIVER DAY TOUR
A luxurious one-day immersion in Margaret River
Your exclusive journey showcases the region's rich provenance through immersive experiences focused on grape growing, winemaking, food and wine pairing and an exploration into the world of pottery and ceramic art.
This tour promises a blend of sensory delights, artistic exploration, and a deep dive into the heart of Margaret River’s wine culture.
Here is how your day will flow:
WINE AND FOOD PAIRING EXPERIENCE
We start the day with a visit to a beautifully designed and appointed cellar door that is privately owned and operated. Here you will indulge the senses and enrich your palate with a unique wine pairing experience, where each of the wines are paired with an artisanal and handcrafted chocolate encased bonbon.
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF MARGARET RIVER’S ULTIMATE WINERY EXPERIENCES:
1. Voyager Estate - Estate Tour and Lunch (available Wed thru Sun)
2. Vasse Felix - The Epicurean Tour (available Mon thru Fri)
3. Vasse Felix - The Cellar Experience (available weekends)
4. Leeuwin Estate - The Art, Wine & Farm-To-Fork Indulgence (available Wed thru Sun)
POTTERY & CERAMIC ART EXPERIENCE
Explore the world of pottery and ceramic art with Master Potter, Ian Beniston. Working from his Sensei Pots Studio Gallery in the north of the Cape region, Ian has worked as a professional potter for 40 years. Known for his lustrous copper red glazes, decorative art pieces and sophisticated tableware, Ian is highly regarded for the exceptional quality of his craftsmanship, use of bold colour, texture and timeless clean lines.
During this exclusive 75 minute experience, you’ll step beyond the gallery into the studio where Ian will share insights into his creative process and the art of making works from clay - from throwing and firing, to the technical art of glaze making.
Following the studio tour, guests will have an opportunity to peruse the gallery.
Here are detailed descriptions and pricings for each of your options in the middle of the day:
Choice 1 - VOYAGER ESTATE
THE ESTATE TOUR AND LUNCH
Available Wed thru Sun
PRICE
Private charter for 2-3: $835 per person
Private charter for 4-6: $635 per person
Travel beyond the Cellar Door with an immersive exploration of our craft and terroir. Your adventure begins with a guided walk through our Estate vineyards. Learn about our organic farming methods, unique microclimate, and maritime influence, all essential to our distinctive Voyager Estate style. From here you’ll visit the Winery, taste straight from barrel, and delve into the philosophy that drives our winemaking craft, followed by a guided tasting of our key Margaret River varieties.
You will then move into the Restaurant for a sustainably minded lunch experience, bringing together seasonal local produce to complement the organically farmed wines.
Choice 2 - VASSE FELIX
THE EPICUREAN TOUR
Available Mon thru Fri
PRICE
Private charter for 2-3: $925 per person
Private charter for 4-6: $725 per person
The ultimate vine to table tour for the gourmet adventurer, this immersive experience includes the rare opportunity to explore behind the scenes at Vasse Felix.
Beginning in the region’s oldest vineyard, learn how Vasse Felix grows fruit in the most sustainable way with an introduction to organics and the unique environment that makes Margaret River exceptional for growing and making fine wine. Pass by Margaret River’s original Cabernet vines before you tour behind the scenes with exclusive access to the Vasse Felix winery. Explore the barrel hall and world of artful and innovative winemaking, before joining your host for a private tasting of the Vasse Felix Wine Collection.
From here, the chef’s five course tasting menu, paired with rare Vasse Felix Icon wines brings your full Margaret River gastronomy experience together. Relax and while away the hours with mind-blowing interpretations of incredible local produce, uncovering the chefs’ philosophies of wine and food pairing along the journey.
Choice 3 - VASSE FELIX
THE CELLAR EXPERIENCE
Available weekends
PRICE
Private charter for 2-3: $925 per person
Private charter for 4-6: $725 per person
The quintessential Margaret River wine experience exploring the intricacies of Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
This historical tour takes you on an exploration of Margaret River wine at Vasse Felix. Your experience begins with a walking tour of the region’s oldest vines, planted in 1967 by pioneer and Vasse Felix founder Dr Tom Cullity.
After your stroll through the old vines, you’ll gain exclusive access inside The Vault - home of the historic Vasse Felix wine museum - for this special private tasting featuring Margaret River’s leading varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Soak in the cellar surrounds while your host guides you through current vintages of the Vasse Felix Wine Collection, sharing insights into these varieties, including folklore surrounding the region’s first Cabernet (the 1972 Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon), age ability and cellaring advice. Your cellar experience will conclude with a tasting of a back vintage Vasse Felix Cabernet and Chardonnay selected for your enjoyment by our Estate Sommelier.
Following the tasting, your journey continues upstairs in the award-winning Vasse Felix Restaurant for the ultimate treat of a five-course tasting menu, showcasing local produce, paired with Icon wines.
Choice 4 - LEEUWIN ESTATE
SEASONAL EXPERIENCE: ART, WINE & FARM-TO-FORK INDULGENCE
Available Wed thru Sun
PRICE
Private charter for 2-3: $925 per person
Private charter for 4-6: $725 per person
This enthralling exploration of Leeuwin Estate’s fine wine, food and commitment to the arts begins with a glass of sparkling Brut and an introduction to the winemaking philosophy that underpins this family-owned estate.
You will tour the Leeuwin Art Gallery and discover the compelling collection of contemporary Australian artworks that feature on the winery’s iconic ‘Art Series’ labels. Peruse the artworks at your leisure and learn about the renowned Leeuwin Concert Series, featuring alfresco performances from the world’s leading musicians and entertainers.
A tutored tasting of five Leeuwin Estate wines, accompanied by West Australian delicacies precedes an exquisite three course seasonal lunch in the award-winning Leeuwin Restaurant, accompanied by perfectly paired Art Series wines.
TOUR BRIEF
WHOLE DAY TOUR / 7 1/2 HOURS
FOR BETWEEN TWO AND SIX GUESTS
BOTTLED WATER WILL BE PROVIDED AND PLEASE ADVISE OF ANY DIETARIES WHEN BOOKING THIS EXPERIENCE
PICK UP TIMES WILL VARY DEPENDANT UPON YOUR LOCATION, HOWEVER EXPECT THIS TO BE BETWEEN 9.30AM TO 10.00AM
AVAILABLITY
SUBJECT TO SELECTION MADE
TOUR TRANSPORT
LATE MODEL KIA CARNIVAL K4 PLATINUM OR SLI
LOCATION
MARGARET RIVER WINE REGION
Bookings are Essential
SENSORY INDULGENCE OF MARGARET RIVER
A wine, food, culture and nature discovery
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A three-day, two-night sensory indulgence of the Margaret River region, showcasing two of the regions ultimate winery experiences based around world class wine and food. Including an aboriginal cultural discovery and participation on one of the great walks of Australia. There is an option to either fly into and out of the region or to transfer both ways and enjoy the comforts of a luxury vehicle.
Elements of the itinerary shown below can be revised to better suit your expectations, and should be considered inspirational in nature given the rich diversity that is the Margaret River wine region.
tour includes
Day 1
Your journey starts with a luxury vehicle transfer from your Perth CBD hotel to the Perth domestic airport to board your private air charter flight to the Margaret River wine region.
On arrival at Leeuwin Estate’s private airstrip you will be picked up for the short journey to the Estate itself where you will indulge your senses in the ‘Ultimate Leeuwin Estate Wine Blending and Dining experience’. This is an extraordinary, hands-on way to discover the Estate and all it has to offer. You will enjoy a tutored viewing of the unique collection of contemporary artworks that feature on the labels of Leeuwin’s premium “Art Series” range of wines, accompanied by chef’s selection of canapés. Afterwards you will be invited to take part in a hands-on red wine blending session, the ‘Discovery of Winemaking’, during which you will have the opportunity to blend your own Margaret River red wine, a commemorative bottle of which will be presented to you at the experience’s close. A tutored wine tasting of five Leeuwin Estate wines will follow, each accompanied by perfectly matched seasonal food before you indulge in a special ‘Icons’ five course degustation menu in the award winning restaurant.
You will then be driven to your beautiful Lakeside Chalet at Cape Lodge for a chance to freshen up, before being driven to the coast for sunset drinks and nibbles overlooking the spectacular Southern Indian Ocean. A superb 3 course dinner or 6 courses trust the chef menu awaits you upon your return or you have the option to enjoy a Cape Lodge prepared hamper whilst relaxing under the stars at a Cape Mentelle outdoor movie (subject to screening and weather conditions).
Day 2
Today you will explore the world of food and wine at Margaret River’s founding wine estate. This tour takes you behind the scenes on winemaking, sharing unique historical insights into the region and all facets of wine production at Vasse Felix. Meet with the winemaker as you explore the winery and red barrel hall, before joining your host for a tasting of the Wine Collection. Then step into the world of food and wine matching, where you’ll gain insights into Margaret River’s local produce, and the philosophies that guide the Vasse Felix Chefs in their creation of dishes to match with the region’s wines. Meet the Chef and enjoy the ultimate treat of a five course tasting menu, paired with wines. Finally select your choice of a bottle of Vasse Felix Premier wine to take away and share with your friends and family.
From there we will meander our way through the vineyards and valleys of the Wilyabrup and Yallingup sub regions, before arriving at Ngligi cave on the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge. Whilst here you will embark on a private twilight Didgeridoo cave tour with ‘Koomal Dreaming’ Wadandi custodian Josh “Koomal” Whiteland.
This is a focused, heart-opening 90-minute cultural tour with powerful Aboriginal learnings. Enjoy a short guided bushwalk identifying traditional medicine plants and learning local Noongar knowledge about the region. Next you will venture into Ngilgi Cave where the good spirit Ngilgi dwells, to hear Josh relate the Dreaming legends with his unique way of storytelling.
Here, deep inside the Earth, Josh delivers a mesmerising didgeridoo performance in the stillness of the cave. Guests say it is an experience to treasure for all time. As you depart the cave, you’re likely to see a glowing WA sunset to seal the memory.
From there you will be returned to your Cape Lodge accommodation for a well-earned rest and respite from the day’s indulgences.
Day 3
Get ready for a scenic 5 to 6 hour private guided walk along a spectacular section of the Cape to Cape track between pristine Redgate beach to Boranup Forest. Your walk will take you south past vibrant granite formations, lagoon-like coves and limestone cliffs. The track then continues through scenic elevated bushland taking in the impressive turquoise ocean, white beaches and coastal cliffs overlooking Conto’s beach. Before finishing under the towering karri forests that run through the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. A lunch hamper and morning tea will be supplied on the track and day-packs are available upon request.
After your walk you will be transferred to the waiting aircraft for the return journey to Perth, that will include a flyover of Rottnest Island, Perth’s idyllic island playground. And upon landing you will be driven to your Perth CBD accommodation.