Margaret River, Australia Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

The town of MARGARET RIVER is the capital of the eponymous region which has come to symbolize every stress-worn Perthian's dream to escape the rat race, set up a craft boutique or a sylvan getaway, and claim their share of the good life. Full of a mix of holiday-makers, partying wave-riders and tourists drawn in by the hype, the crowded town is presumably what you've come down here to get away from, although it's handy for shopping, eating out and browsing. The visitors centre (daily 9am–5pm; tel 08/9757 2911, margaretriver.com ), at the downhill end of the main road, can line you up with … more »