✅ What’s Included
• Free pickup from accommodation in Dunsborough, Busselton, Margaret River and surrounding areas
• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with panoramic views
• Qualified local guide
• All tastings of wines, beers, spirits, chocolates and bushtucker
• Delicious lunch (choice of Winery Wildfood luncheon or Brewery menu – vegetarian/vegan options available)

🚫 What’s Not Included
• Personal spending or additional drinks
• Gratuities
• Any items not listed above

Margaret River enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild, pleasant conditions year-round.
• Spring & Autumn • Daytime 18–24 °C • Mild and ideal for touring
• Summer • Daytime 25–30 °C • Warm and sunny
• Winter • Daytime 15–20 °C • Cooler with occasional light rain
Practical note: Light layers are always useful – the vehicle is air-conditioned and tastings are indoors.

Documents & Essentials
• Booking confirmation and photo ID
• Any personal medication

Clothing (layered for mild conditions)
• Comfortable casual clothing and closed shoes
• Light jacket or sweater for air-conditioned vehicle or cooler evenings

Toiletries & First Aid
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Reusable water bottle

Electronics
• Charged phone and camera for the beautiful scenery

Accessories & Nice-to-Haves
• Small day bag for any purchases
• Sunglasses and hat for outdoor stops

Margaret River is one of Australia’s premier wine regions, producing world-class wines alongside excellent craft beers and spirits.

The area is known for its forested vineyards, rolling valleys and a relaxed, foodie-focused culture that has been welcoming visitors for over 30 years.

Bushtucker tastings showcase native Australian ingredients that add a unique twist to the traditional wine and beer experience.

Local producers are mostly small family operations – your support directly helps these businesses continue their craft.

The guide’s knowledge comes from decades of experience – they know exactly which vineyards and breweries offer the best stories and flavours.

Panoramic views from the vehicle are a highlight, with many stops chosen specifically for their scenic photo opportunities.

Pre-booked tastings mean you receive personal service at every location instead of queuing with large groups.

The lunch is designed to complement the tastings and showcase fresh regional produce in a relaxed setting.

Margaret River’s climate creates ideal conditions for both grape growing and a pleasant touring day almost any time of year.

The tour has been running since 1990 and consistently receives five-star reviews for its friendly guides and memorable experiences.

Carbon Footprint & Offset Report: Margaret River Winery & Brewery Tour

Quick Snapshot

Estimated CO₂e footprint per participant: 145 kg CO₂e
(higher-end conservative estimate – covers all on-tour impacts plus average local travel to/from pickup points)

Our 200% offset commitment per booking: 290 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 pickup to 5:00pm return)
• Small group (8–20 passengers)
• Pickup from accommodation in Dunsborough, Busselton, Margaret River and surrounding areas
• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
• No accommodation included
• Meals: Gourmet lunch (choice of Winery Wildfood or Brewery menu; vegetarian/vegan options) + multiple tastings
• Highlights: Visits to 6 attractions including boutique wineries, distilleries, craft brewery and chocolate companies; wine, beer, spirits, chocolate and bush tucker tastings (over 40 tastings); panoramic vineyard views; guided explanations on winemaking and craft beer

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 (~6.5 hours)
• Key locations: Margaret River region – multiple boutique wineries, distilleries, craft brewery and chocolate producers
• Travel style: Relaxed small-group gourmet tasting tour with lunch and panoramic views
• Assumptions: Average participant, standard behaviours, higher-impact choices where uncertain. Local travel to pickup points is factored into the higher-end footprint for completeness.

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 Margaret River vehicle operations and high-volume tastings.
• Per person, full tour experience.
• Excludes only purely personal extras (e.g. additional drinks or souvenirs).

Detailed Emissions Breakdown (per participant)

Transportation – 65 kg CO₂e

• Average local travel to/from pickup points in Margaret River region (higher-end mix): 25 kg
• All on-tour air-conditioned vehicle transfers (regional loops ~180–220 km shared): 40 kg – higher-end diesel factor with realistic low-occupancy buffer

Accommodation – 0 kg CO₂e

• Day tour only – no overnight stay

Meals & Food – 50 kg CO₂e

• Gourmet lunch + extensive tastings (wine, beer, spirits, chocolate, bush tucker): 50 kg – higher-impact estimate including production, transport and multiple tasting portions

Activities & Excursions – 30 kg CO₂e

• Guided tastings at 6 venues, explanations on winemaking/brewing, vineyard views and photo stops

TOTAL ESTIMATED FOOTPRINT PER PERSON: 145 kg CO₂e

Our 200% Offset Commitment

• Amount we will offset:2 × 145 kg = 290 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 local boutique producers, small-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

What time does the tour start and finish?
Pickup from your accommodation is around 10:30 am with return by 5 pm.

Where does the tour pick up from?
Free pickup from hotels and accommodation in Dunsborough, Busselton, Margaret River and surrounding areas.

Is lunch included?
Yes – you choose between the famous Winery Wildfood luncheon or a Brewery menu lunch.

Are dietary requirements catered for?
Yes – vegetarian and vegan options are well catered for. Please note any requirements when booking.

How many tastings are there?
You enjoy multiple tastings of wines, beers, spirits, chocolates and bushtucker across six attractions.

Is transport included?
Yes – comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with free pickup and drop-off.

Do I need to bring anything?
Just yourself, a good mood and perhaps a camera for the beautiful scenery.

Is the tour suitable for all ages?
Yes – the tour is relaxed and suitable for most ages.

What happens if it rains?
The tour still runs – all tastings and lunch are indoors and the vehicle is comfortable.

Can I arrange pickup from Bunbury?
Yes – please call to arrange pickup from Bunbury.