✅ What’s Included
• Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation (Margaret River or Dunsborough/Busselton areas)
• Exclusive hands-on wine blending experience
• Three complimentary wine tastings at boutique wineries
• Gourmet woodfired pizza lunch with sides at a winery restaurant
• Gourmet food producer tasting (chocolate or olive oil)
• Transport in comfortable vehicle with entertaining guides
• Opportunity to unwind at a local micro-brewery (drinks at own cost)

🚫 What’s Not Included
• Drinks at the micro-brewery
• Out-of-area pick-up surcharge (if applicable)
• Personal spending and tips
• Travel insurance (recommended)

Seasonal Weather Expectations

Spring & Autumn — Mild and pleasant (15–24°C), ideal for outdoor tastings and vineyard views.
Summer — Warm to hot (20–30°C), longer days and vibrant vineyard landscapes.
Winter — Cool and crisp (10–20°C), cosy indoor tastings with possible rain.

Documents & Essentials
• Booking confirmation and photo ID
• Comfortable walking shoes

Clothing (layered for coastal conditions)
• Light, casual clothing suitable for winery visits
• Jacket or light layers for cooler evenings or breezy days
• Hat and sunglasses

Toiletries & First Aid
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Any personal medication

Electronics
• Charged phone for photos
• Portable power bank (optional)

Accessories & Nice-to-Haves
• Reusable water bottle
• Small day bag for any purchases

Margaret River is one of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions, known for producing premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Shiraz in a stunning coastal setting.

Boutique wineries here focus on small-batch production, giving visitors a more personal experience with the winemaker often pouring the tasting themselves.

The region combines world-class wine with equally impressive craft beer, food producers and natural beauty – all within a short drive of each other.

Woodfired pizza lunches at local wineries have become a signature Margaret River experience, pairing perfectly with the region’s wines.

Wine blending experiences like the one included here are rare and give you a real insight into how professional winemakers create their final blends.

The micro-brewery stop showcases the growing craft beer scene that complements the wine culture perfectly.

Seasonal changes in the vineyards mean no two tours feel the same – the landscape shifts from fresh green in spring to golden tones in autumn.

Local hospitality is warm and genuine – many of the small producers have been family-run for generations.

The area is also famous for its surf beaches and gourmet food producers, making it a perfect destination for food and drink lovers.

Carbon Footprint & Offset Report: Margaret River Wine + Beer Adventure

Quick Snapshot

Estimated CO₂e footprint per participant: 135 kg CO₂e
(higher-end conservative estimate – covers all on-tour impacts plus average local travel to/from Margaret River / Dunsborough pickup points)

Our 200% offset commitment per booking: 270 kg CO₂e
Funded through genuine landscape restoration in climate-vulnerable developing regions (reforestation, mangroves, soil regeneration, etc.). This creates real net-positive impact beyond neutrality.

Tour summary

• Full-day tour (~10:30am – 5:30pm)
• Small group tour (typically 6–14 guests)
• Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from accommodations in Margaret River, Witchcliffe, Prevelly, Cowaramup, Gracetown, Dunsborough, Yallingup, Busselton and surrounding areas
• Comfortable group transport (minibus or similar)
• No accommodation included
• Meals: Gourmet woodfired pizza lunch with sides at a winery restaurant + glass of your own blended wine; 3 complimentary wine tastings at boutique cellar doors; gourmet producer visit (chocolate or olive oil tasting)
• Highlights: Exclusive hands-on wine blending experience, 3 boutique winery tastings (often with winemaker/owner), micro-brewery visit (drinks at own cost), fun social group setting

Overview

This report estimates the carbon footprint for one individual participant on this tour using higher-end data from trusted sources. We intentionally choose upper-range figures to fully cover every impact – including hard-to-measure parts like supply chains and indirect effects.

We then double it (200%) and fund genuine landscape restoration projects in developing and climate-affected regions worldwide. This goes beyond standard offsetting to deliver real, lasting benefits for ecosystems and communities.

All figures in kg CO₂e (carbon dioxide equivalent – the standard measure that includes all greenhouse gases).

Tour Details

• Duration: Full day (~7 hours on tour)
• Key locations: Margaret River wine region boutique cellar doors, gourmet food producer (chocolate/olive oil), micro-brewery
• Travel style: Relaxed small-group gourmet wine & beer adventure with hands-on blending and social tastings
• Assumptions: Average participant, standard behaviours, higher-impact choices where uncertain. Local travel to pickup points within the Margaret River / Dunsborough area is factored into the higher-end footprint for completeness. Itinerary varies daily.

Calculation Approach

• Sources: UK DEFRA 2025 conversion factors, Australian National Greenhouse Accounts 2024, UNWTO tourism data, IPCC guidelines, and peer-reviewed studies.
• Higher-end scale: Upper-range emission factors everywhere, plus well-to-tank fuel effects, +20% uncertainty buffer, and conservative assumptions for regional minibus operations and tourism-level wine/beer/food tastings.
• Per person, full tour experience.
• Excludes only purely personal extras (e.g. additional drinks at the brewery or souvenirs).

Detailed Emissions Breakdown (per participant)

Transportation – 65 kg CO₂e

• Average local travel to/from pickup points in Margaret River / Dunsborough area (higher-end mix of car, taxi or short transfers): 25 kg
• All on-tour group minibus transfers (regional loops ~150–200 km total, shared small group): 40 kg – higher-end diesel factor with realistic low-occupancy buffer

Accommodation – 0 kg CO₂e

• Day tour only – no overnight stay

Meals & Food – 45 kg CO₂e

• Gourmet pizza lunch with wine + 3 wine tastings + gourmet producer tasting: 45 kg – higher-impact estimate including production, transport, packaging and tourism-level portions

Activities & Excursions – 25 kg CO₂e

• Hands-on wine blending experience, cellar door visits, micro-brewery stop and commentary

TOTAL ESTIMATED FOOTPRINT PER PERSON: 135 kg CO₂e

Our 200% Offset Commitment

• Amount we will offset:2 × 135 kg = 270 kg CO₂e per individual booking
• How: Direct funding of landscape restoration projects – reforestation, mangrove protection, regenerative agriculture, wetland and soil carbon restoration
• Where: Developing countries and regions most affected by climate change (e.g. Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America) for maximum global benefit and community co-benefits
• Why 200% and higher-end estimates: To guarantee coverage despite any measurement discrepancies and to create genuine extra positive impact

Important Notes

• Numbers are deliberately conservative (higher) so we over-deliver on restoration – real footprint may be lower
• The tour already has strong sustainability practices (focus on boutique/local producers, minimal-impact group travel); our independent higher-end analysis adds extra certainty
• Carbon accounting has natural uncertainties – doubling it is the responsible way
• This directly supports long-term carbon-sequestering landscapes and local communities

Do I need to bring anything special?
Just yourself and a good mood. Comfortable shoes and light layers are recommended.

Is the tour suitable for dietary requirements?
Yes – most requirements can be catered for if you advise at the time of booking.

What if I don’t drink wine or beer?
No problem. You can still enjoy the food, blending experience and beautiful scenery.

How do pick-ups work?
We collect you from your accommodation the afternoon before we send your exact time by text.

Can I buy wine or souvenirs on the tour?
Absolutely – many wineries offer cellar-door sales and you’ll have time to browse.

Is the tour family-friendly?
Yes – children are welcome and we can adjust experiences where needed.

What happens if it rains?
The tour still runs. Indoor tastings and lunch mean you stay comfortable and dry.

Do I need to be a wine expert?
Not at all. The blending experience is designed to be fun and unintimidating for everyone.

How do I get to Margaret River?
Most guests fly into Perth and drive or take a shuttle down – we can advise on options.

Is transport included on both ends?
Yes – complimentary pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation.