The clearest example of that is the Margaret River Gourmet Escape, which held its second annual festival last month and drew more than 15,000 visitors. (Next year’s will be November 21–23.) ...

It’s got world-class beaches and wineries that would put Tuscany to shame. Margaret River is Western Australia’s best-kept secret — and it’s a must-visit for anyone heading to the Ashes ...

Around a quarter of Australia’s fine wines come from the Margaret River region. Former winery manager turned guide, Stepan Libricky of Travel Better DMC, says this is no accident.

The late afternoon sunlight in Western Australia’s Margaret River region is deeply golden, casting its buttery hue across vineyards and filtering through the forests of giant karri trees ...