A stay at Whalers Cove puts you right in the middle of one of Western Australia’s best food and wine regions. From relaxed cafés and long lunches in Dunsborough to award-winning Margaret River wineries, cellar doors, breweries and restaurants, there is something delicious around every corner.

Dunsborough is home to an easygoing food scene, with local cafés, bakeries, restaurants and bars offering everything from morning coffee and fresh pastries to long lunches and dinners featuring Western Australia’s finest local produce.

Venture a little further and you’ll find the famous Margaret River wine region, where world-class Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and other regional wines are produced among vineyards, forests and rolling farmland. Spend the day exploring cellar doors, sampling local wines and enjoying a long lunch overlooking the vines.

Margaret River wineries near Dunsborough

Whalers Cove is an ideal base for discovering the Margaret River wine region. The northern end of the region is just a short drive away, with wineries and cellar doors scattered throughout Yallingup, Wilyabrup and Cowaramup.

Make a day of it with wine tasting, local produce and beautiful vineyard scenery, or choose a few favourite cellar doors and take your time. The region is known for its exceptional wines and its relaxed approach to food, wine and hospitality.

Local food, fresh produce and relaxed dining

The Margaret River Region is just as much about food as it is about wine. You’ll find local seafood, artisan produce, breweries, distilleries, farm gates, bakeries and restaurants throughout Dunsborough and the surrounding region.

Whether you’re after a casual breakfast before a day at the beach, a long lunch with a bottle of Margaret River wine or dinner somewhere special, you won’t have to travel far from Whalers Cove to find something worth lingering over.

After a day of exploring, return to your villa, pour yourself a glass of something local and enjoy the slower pace of a Dunsborough holiday.

Stay at Whalers Cove and make Dunsborough your base for exploring the Margaret River food and wine region.