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3-Day Margaret River Private Luxury Tour
South Western Australia Luxury Food and Wine Tour
Duration: 3 Days
Departure: Perth or Busselton, WA
Group Size: Private (max 10)
Vehicle: Mercedes Sprinter
Theme: Exclusive Escapes
OVERVIEW
The Margaret River region is renowned for its wines and lauded food scene. Tucked away on Australia’s southwest tip, this pristine landscape sets the stage for an effortless blend of world-class wineries, dedicated local producers and boundary-pushing restaurants, paired with dramatic coastline, ancient caves and a deep sense of place. Over three days on your luxury private tour, you’ll connect with nature and culture through immersive experiences and warm local storytelling, then return each afternoon to architectural, beachfront elegance at Smiths Beach Resort. Expect the best of indulgence with breathing space in between: long coastal views, exceptional dining, and the kind of comfort that makes you slow down and truly settle in.
UNTAMED MOMENTS
· Stay in five-star beachfront luxury at Smiths Beach Resort
· Taste your way through local providores and boutique cellar doors
· Dine at acclaimed Margaret River restaurants and wineries
· Take in dramatic coastal scenery and dreamy beaches
· Connect with culture on a guided Ngilgi Cave experience with Koomal Dreaming
· Enjoy free time to explore the eclectic Margaret River township at your own pace
· Browse Christian Fletcher Gallery’s striking coastal photography
INCLUSIONS
· Accommodation – 2 nights 5-star accommodation
· All experiences
· All meals, tastings and culinary experiences
· Pick up and drop off
· Transport
· Local Guide and expert knowledge
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We went to nice places, such as stokes Bay and emu Bay. Camping was fun and the equipment was clean.
I would reccomend to a friend
One of the absolute highlights was spending the night in a swag, surrounded by wallabies and sleeping under a breathtaking star-filled sky. Falling asleep to the sounds of nature and waking up in the middle of untouched wilderness was a truly unique and grounding experience – something you simply don’t get on a standard tour.
A special thanks to Steve for his outstanding knowledge and for taking us to so many incredible places that truly showcased the diversity and beauty of Kangaroo Island.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience Kangaroo Island properly.
It was thoughtfully planned out fitting so much in to our 3 days
From herritage information to breathtaking views it was just a great experience for us both.
Highly recommend to anyone willing to see, feel and taste first hand what our country has to offer on the south coast Chris did a fantastic job thankyou.
Eli was a reliable, calm and knowledgeable guide and driver. He and assistant Bella were kind, competent, cheerful under all circumstances (days of rain, a problem with the bus door, tardy travellers). Typically we were on the road about 6 a.m. We covered such long distances on some days - I would never drive that far myself, and it was brilliant to visit places along the way.
A few of the many highlights: Whistling Caves near Streaky Bay sounded like an ogre roaring through the rock fissures; Cape le Grand National Park - a sea eagle over the headland and amazing lighting effects as the sun peeked through the rain-clouds over the turquoise sea; a family of emus in the sweet bushland of the southern Flinders Ranges; the granite peaks of Castle Rock in Porongorup National Park; a morning of learning how to propagate native cuttings for regeneration; meeting Josh Whiteland, Noongar cultural custodian, at Yalingup Caves, and hearing the music of his didgeridoo down in the heart of the caves.
I was glad to have brought my own hike tent, as there were several rainy nights. It would have been good to have a map of our itinerary.
A trip worth doing, and very good value for the price.
Where to start with all the many amazing things I saw during this tour? On several clear nights there were so many stars to see from the warmth of the swag without having to move more than my head. And the swag was very comfortable to sleep in - I was kinda dreading that part, completely unnecessary as it turned out. There were the camels that turned up for the sunrise at Kata Tjuta. The wild horses along the road. The countless kangaroos and emus we saw in the Flinders Ranges. The small snake at the Garden of Eden, during the King's Canyon Rim Walk which was a great hike all on its own. The vastness of the country we travelled through, when it seemed the flat plains would go on forever.
Eli was a fantastic guide. He was enthusiastic, friendly and very easy to talk to. Also very knowledgeable about the aboriginal cultures of the regions we travelled through. He pointed out so many animals and plants, with stories about their historic background as well as giving us a lot of current information. And he knew the best spots for watching sunsets as well as wild animals.
It was seriously the best group tour I ever took part in. The perfect mix of hikes, sightseeing and relaxing while being surrounded by stunning landscapes
Elliot our guide was knowledgeable, fun and worked tirelessly to get the best experience for all of us with a challenging agenda, thanks Elliot!!
Highly recommend this trip 👌
We had the opportunity to see what the real Australian outback looks like – wild nature, vast spaces and an atmosphere that cannot be compared to any other place.
I was very impressed by our guide. Elliott had incredible knowledge about the nature, history and culture of this place, and he was able to convey it in an interesting and accessible way. Thanks to him, we learned a lot of interesting facts, and the whole trip was not only an adventure but also a lesson. Importantly, he took care of every detail and made sure that everyone felt comfortable.
I did this as a solo traveller and it was perfect for meeting people, with a wide range of ages in the group. Highly recommend this tour!
Our lovely group enjoyed a full week of adventures and experiences well beyond what we expected. Elliott took care of everything, for 16 hours a day every day! Every extra request - from picking up souvenirs for people to extending certain parts of the trip was taken care of for us. We had the best spots for each sightseeing opportunity and got to see the best of every experience free from the usual crowds.
Thanks, Elliott, for giving us all the trip of a lifetime. I would do the tour, or any other tour, again in a heartbeat!
Every day brought new, breathtaking scenery and the experience was made so much more interesting by the very informative stories that Elliott had researched and shared on a range of subjects from Aboriginal culture, to colonial history, wildlife, geology and plants.
Our group included people ranging from 9 to their seventies and everyone was very well looked after and catered for. It all worked well because the entire group participated in camp set-up, cooking and pack down. The food was excellent and plentiful too.
I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see iconic outback sights, and experience bush adventure off the beaten track, with a great balance of driving, bush walking and culture.
We got blessed with Eli as our tour guide. He was doing such a great job by managing several different jobs: driver, tour guide, chef. He knew all our names after the first day, made sure from the beginning that everyone felt comfortable. His inspiration and knowledge about the indigenous people is remarkable and that all at his age. He found the right balance between staying within the schedule, but also be spontaneous and relaxed.
I cannot thank him enough to make this tour unforgettable.
The trip was chock-a-block full of sunsets, sunrises, hikes, wildlife, swag sleeping under the stars & campfire’s with story telling and cracking laughter.
8 amazing days of stunning scenery & building a closer connection to both country & our tour family.
It’s an impossible task to name a singular highlight, but the deeply spiritual indigenous cultural tour with John in the Flinders Rangers will stay with us forever. Thank you Hannah & Untamed for an unforgettable experience… it far exceeded our expectations!
It fulfilled many dreams of a lifetime.
My wife and I had a really fun time.
Some improvements I would make:
1/ even though there was wine tasting advertised in the itinerary introduction there was no wine tasting. Several of us were waiting for it to happen when we were told it was time to leave. We wanted to buy wine so we and the locals lost out. We would have paid for tasting ourselves if we knew it was not included.
2. I would suggest having some tents available for couples or for those who find swags a little claustrophobic. I enjoyed the swag on the second night that was good weather but the first night was wet and I didn't like it.
3. The bus ride from Adelaide to Port Jervis and back was extremely uncomfortable for me. I don't usually get motion sickness but both times I was feeling queasy. Maybe the bus driver needs to drive to the conditions. Speed limit is a maximum not a literal instruction
4. The facilities at camp happiness are pretty filthy. Cobwebs, spiders and dust everywhere. The toilets smelt really bad.
the van that we rode in on KI was very dirty too until my wife cleaned it.
We travelled a bit over 4200 km, filled with adventure and camaraderie. We tackled together beautiful hikes, slept in swags (and some of us for a few nights decided to have the luxury in tents) which added a unique touch to the experience.
The diversity of Australia truly is something special. I was thinking the long drive through Nullarbor would be boring, but happen to discover a stunning beauty of the coast - The Great Australian Bight - with its dramatic cliffs and gorgeous ocean with the whales and when you think, further down, opposite them is Antarctica
Cape Le Grand NP - another place that I really enjoyed very much. The beaches are stunning. The whitest and finest sand in the world is in Lucky Bay where we were really "lucky" to spend 2 days. The water is crystal clear and dipping your legs in the freezing water after a long hike was so refreshing.. oh, those those little moments were the best!
In general, this trip was intense, a bit physically demanding, but the more time passes, the more we appreciate and like the experience.
This tour is solo-friendly as you are travelling with like-minded folk and Jack, our guide, was a natural at making everyone feel comfortable and welcome. Our group was well looked after by him whether that be in the variety of food and meals, the time taken to answer our questions and the numerous toilet stops! Jack has the right combination of fun and attentiveness. He has an engaging way of sharing his knowledge of Aboriginal culture and stories which set the scene for our walks beautifully.
This tour delivers a bucket list of memories at a comfortable and chilled pace. I had the best time and would highly recommend this tour.
Jack has a great respect for Aboriginal culture and stories, a respect for the land, a knowledge of geology and gives 110% to make sure his guests experience the magic and rawness of the Aussie outback and country in all its glory.
Great tour coordinator/chef/driver. Haven't eaten so well in years. Great guy.
I was 50 and made to feel welcome amongst people of all ages.
Bring a spare batteries for your camera.
The tour guides Gary and Iluka are amazing. Thay took care of us very well.
We had a great time, and this is the most interesting tour I’ve ever joined.
Even though there were some long drives, our group had fun. The activities were also great, you could always choose, how far you actually want to go.
The camping areas were good, as well as the swags.
The guide Brendan was also a really funny and patient guy, who told us a lot of stories about that area. Also he chose really good food, that everyone enjoyed making and eating.
I highly recommend that company.
Because of this experience I decided to book another tour with Untamed, the 10 day Adelaide to Perth tour in April 2024. My expectations were high this time, but I can tell this tour exceeded my expectations big time. Brendan was so enthusiastic in everything he did, from telling about nature to cooking the best meals I ever had on a tour. We had a very nice group of people which made the experience even better. We visited so many beautiful places, even though the weather was not always as we’ve hoped. Brendan was always quick to react, changing the itinerary so we would still have a fun activity to do.
Also I would like to mention the people behind the scenes, the contact I had with Ruby over the email, when I was not sure yet if I would be able to join. Afterwards when I wanted to change an activity in my booking. Always friendly and very helpful. Thank you for that, it feels nice to know that the people you’re in contact with are genuine.
Thank you Untamed Escapes for two amazing tours, it made my Australia journey so much better. I made friends for life on both tours which I’m so grateful for. Would definitely recommend others to book with you!
Cheers,
Elise
Wish they had been a bit more up front regarding electricity. I would have brought a battery pack if I had known.
Incredible nature, huge sting rays gliding over our toes, up close and hand feeding possums, stunning stars and sun rises that made even the furthest removed from a morning person (me) get up pre-dawn to see three of them- just breath taking.
Met the owner of the company Hassie back in 2013 who was so kind and went above and beyond to make that tour one of the best weeks ever despite a travel agent booking me on dates that weren’t meant to be available -had such a great time on that tour it actually inspired me to move to South Australia! If you like the great outdoors and nature as well as a good laugh you really couldn’t find a better company to book with.
Damo worked tirelessly to give us the best experience as well as awesome food. We had people from 7 different countries all sharing stories and experiences.A very inclusive group. I have been on many similar style tours all over the world but this one ranks tops for value, quality and experiences.
If you are not sure about travelling alone or you have never done a trip like this before, you have nothing to fear as this tour will be a life changing experience you will never forget.
many thanks to everyone who made this trip Awesome especially Damo who went well above and beyond to make this trip an awesome adventure.
get out there and do it
I made a lot of really good friends there.
If you have Damo as a your guide, you have luck he is an amazing guide. Not only is he a guide and cook he is also a pretty good entertainer. Always making everything interesting, it was never boring.
I can highly recommend the tour to everyone who wants to go to WA and don’t want to fly there.
Learned a whole lot about rocks, vegetation, history and Aboriginal culture by our super enthusiastic tour guide Brendan and later Emily.
They made sure we had very tasty meals also for the veggo’s!
It’s a great combination of hikes and an epic roadtrip trough the outback by bus with your new family from all over the world! The one thing that makes it even more special is sleeping under the stars in a Swag! So, if you like camping… highly recommend!
You will survive all the crazy animal’s, it’s most likely they will stay away.
You rock!
Adelaide Adventure with Untamed Escapes. Our guide, Matt (AKA Scruffy) was a wonderful guide. He really worked hard to make sure that we got the experience that we were wanting, he is very knowledgeable, and if he didn’t know the answer, he would go above and beyond to find the answers for us. Matt is a great chef and took a lot of pride in the meals he provided for us; when our itinerary said a picnic at the beach we definitely were not expecting such a beautifully prepared meal. We had a lot planned on our trip to Australia, and while planning our travel agent worked with Untamed Escapes to make some adjustments in their regular schedule to have it work with the other things we had planned. It seemed seamless on our end and I would definitely recommend using Untamed Escapes, (particularly Matt, because I don’t have any experience with any of the other guides, but I am sure they’re wonderful, too) if you’re looking for a fun adventure in Australia.


































































