Margaret River WA 6285
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Margaret River is a chic SW WA tourist town on the river of the same name. Located 275 km s of Perth, it is known for it excellent wineries, beautiful coastal scenery and beaches and incredible cave formations. European settlement began about 1850s with timber cutting an important industry from 1870s. The town was probably named after early settler, Margaret Wyche and really only began to develop in 1920s with the Group Settlement Scheme which attracted migrants from Europe. Town Square markets every Sun (summer) and every 2nd Sun (rest of year). Margaret River Masters (surfing) (Mar/Apr) and Margaret River Wine Region Festival (Nov).
Accommodation:
Margaret River has 5 motels, 3 hotels, 1 resort, about 10 B&Bs,  holiday apartments/cottages and 3 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centre: Bussell Hwy. Tel (08) 9757 2911.
Airport: Busselton Regional Airport (BQB), Vasse Hwy, Yalyalup. Tel (08) 9781 0444. (54 km n-e).
Hospital: Margaret River Hospital, Farrelly St. Tel (08) 9757 0400.

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