Private Charter | Margaret River + Esperance Food and Wine Discovery 6 Day Tour | Depart from Perth

Take Your Tastebuds on Tour

Sample the finest things life has to offer on a food-filled six-day luxury private tour through the gourmet heart of Western Australia. Winding along the untamed coast from Esperance to Margaret River, taste the best food and wine the region has to offer. Savour produce sourced from land and sea, pull up a seat at some of the country’s most awarded dining tables, and expand your culinary horizons with exclusive masterclasses, paddock-to-plate experiences, and private tastings.

Along the way, meet local growers, producers, and chefs who know this living pantry best. Artisan produce, world-renowned wine, and gourmet cuisine are never far away in this foodie’s paradise. This private tour of Margaret River and beyond is a gastronomic awakening that will satisfy even the most discerning connoisseurs. At the end of each day, relax in your beautiful 5-star accommodation.

Made For You

As a private tour, a Made For You Manager can work with each guest to curate the perfect escape. Off-the-shelf itineraries are optional — activities, destinations, accommodation, meals, and even vehicles can be customised.

Untamed Moments

• Signature dining experience at the critically acclaimed Vasse Felix.
• Wander along the postcard-perfect beaches of Esperance and Cape Le Grand National Park.
• Enjoy a truffle-inspired meal with matching wines at Truffle Hill.
• Meet the makers at Oranje Tractor on a behind-the-scenes tour and wine flight.
• Private tastings at premium cellar doors.
• Immerse yourself in local culture and meet the characters of the region.
• Walk among the treetops at the Valley of the Giants.
• Scenic flight over the iconic Pink Lake Hillier off the coast of Esperance (optional).

Itinerary

Day 1: Esperance and Cape Le Grand

Depart from Perth accommodation at 6:30 am. A private vehicle transfers guests to Perth Airport for the 8:15 am flight to Esperance. Upon arrival, enjoy coffee and a briefing with your guide.

By late morning, arrive at Cape Le Grand National Park, famed for beach-dwelling kangaroos, white sands, and turquoise waters. Spend the day swimming, walking the coast, and meeting kangaroos at Lucky Bay. A gourmet barbecue of local produce will be served with breathtaking views over Little Hellfire Bay.

By 6:00 pm, settle into a luxurious 5-star villa at Esperance Chalet Village. Dinner is at Taylor St Quarters, overlooking the ocean.

Distance: 150 km

Day 2: Esperance to Albany

Enjoy breakfast amongst native wildlife before departing Esperance. Travel along the scenic Great Ocean Drive, a 40-kilometre loop of pristine beaches and rocky headlands. Visit Fitzgerald River National Park, home to one of the world’s most extensive wildflower displays (August–November).

Traverse East Mt Barren for panoramic views and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch. Continue on a four-wheel-drive adventure along Hamersley Inlet Road before arriving in Albany. Take in views from Mount Clarence, then check into a luxurious king spa room at The Beach House at Bayside. Dinner is at Garrison, offering fine dining with ocean views.

Distance: 500 km

Optional: Scenic flight over Pink Lake Hillier. After breakfast, board a flight offering views over Frenchman’s Peak, Cape Le Grand, the Recherche Archipelago, and the vivid pink lake framed by turquoise ocean. Lunch in Esperance follows before continuing to Albany via the Stirling Ranges.

Day 3: Albany to Denmark

Start with a Bountiful Breakfast at the Beach House. Visit coastal formations, The Gap and Natural Bridge, then enjoy a private relaxation experience at Mt Romance, combining gongs and sandalwood in a sixteen-sided cone under celestial skies.

At lunchtime, visit Oranje Tractor for a three-hour “meet the makers” experience. Forage in the orchard and taste organic produce before a five-course wine flight paired with cheeses, olives, and smoked trout. Oranje Tractor won Australia’s Best Cellar Door Award in 2019.

Stop at Boston Brewing for a beer tasting paddle before checking into a luxurious spa villa at Aiyana Retreat. Dinner is a platter of local produce.

Distance: 150 km

Day 4: Denmark to Yallingup

Breakfast at the retreat, then explore William Bay National Park. Swim at Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks, followed by a walk through the old-growth forests of the Walpole Wilderness at Valley of the Giants, walking 40 metres above the forest floor in the treetops.

Lunch is a truffle-inspired experience at Truffle Hill, Western Australia’s first truffière and largest producer of superior black Perigord truffles. Visit Calgardup Cave on a self-guided tour. Arrive at Smiths Beach Resort in Yallingup for a two-night stay in an ocean-view room. Dinner at Lamont’s Restaurant, overlooking the ocean.

Distance: 500 km

Day 5: Margaret River

Breakfast at White Elephant Beach Café, offering ocean views and seasonal whale watching (August–December). Explore Margaret River mouth, Surfers Point, and the township’s boutique stores and galleries. Visit the Margaret River Farmers Market (Saturday), tasting produce from local growers.

Enjoy a five-course tasting menu at the founding estate, Vasse Felix, paired with wines. Afternoon options include cellar doors, chocolate factories, distilleries, or Meelup Beach for a sunset picnic.

Return to Smiths Beach Resort for the night.

Distance: 150 km

Day 6: Yallingup to Perth

After breakfast at Lamont’s Restaurant, check out and visit Cape Leeuwin-Naturaliste Lighthouse for a coastal walk. Continue to Busselton Jetty, the world’s second-longest jetty, stretching 1.8 km into Geographe Bay. Finish at Origin Markets to taste local produce and pick up souvenirs.

Return to Perth by 6:00 pm, where the guide will drop guests at their accommodation.

Distance: 300 km