Margaret River is extremely child friendly. Our favorite coffee shop, Dome, gave out fresh packs of colored pencils and paper to all child diners, and every restaurant – from upscale to casual – offered coloring books and crayons. Winery restaurants, no matter how fine, offered children’s menus and were happy to cater to little ones’ needs. Many […]
Australia
Where Oceans Meet
The Leeuwin Lighthouse was probably my favorite sight in Margaret River. It stands on the most extreme south west point of Australia. It came into service in 1896 and is everything one imagines in a classic lighthouse scene. It’s position means that pretty fierce winds are blowing twenty four hours a day, which only enhances its […]
Cave Dwelling in Western Australia
Other than visiting wineries and enjoying the beautiful scenery, there are a number of fun things to do in Margaret River. One of my favorite excursions was to Jewel Cave. The Margaret River area has a number of caves from which one can choose. I was not particularly thrilled with the idea of voluntarily going underground […]