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The Margaret River Find the Fun App was designed for the tourist. It focuses on all of the great stuff you can do here. As seasoned travelers, we are tired of using outdated paper maps & guidebooks and websites that serve up a lot of fluff. Of course, the best thing to do is to download Margaret River Find the Fun and check it out for yourself, but if you don’t have a smartphone, then our website will show you the best things to do.

Tourism WA promotes the local stingrays at Hamelin Bay

Get up close and personal with the gentle stingrays at Hamelin Bay. Where is Hamelin Bay? Find it on our Margaret River Find the Fun App! It works without needing the internet and that’s pretty handy in this black-spot laden region!

A Brief History of the Margaret River Region

From Noongar people settlement over 48,000 years ago to a disastrous European group settlement policy, the history of the Margaret River Region is interesting and vibrant.

Climate and Weather

The Margaret River Region has a west coast Mediterranean climate. Mild winters and hot, but not-too-hot summers encourage a relaxed outdoor lifestyle.

Margaret River Region Geography

Margaret River Region Geography is quite unique. Being bordered by ocean on three sides, having limestone formed on land instead of on the sea floor, and having very poor soils results in a special and beautiful landscape.

Getting to the Margaret River Region

The drive from Perth is best if you detour through scenic Mandurah on the way. From the south, the drive is mostly along pretty single-lane roads. Bus service to and from Perth is quiet, clean and comfortable, but once you’re here, you’ll likely need to hire a car.

Margaret River Find the Fun saves the Environment!

We take a look at the astounding impact that paper maps and tourism pamphlets have on the environment, and offer up an environmentally sound alternative; the Margaret River Find the Fun Android App.

Contos to Bob’s Hollow Hike

The Contos to Bob’s Hollow Hike is a must-do if you enjoy terrific views and easy walking. This 1/2 day hike is part of the 135 km long Cape to Cape Track.

The 5 southern towns in the Margaret River Region

The 10 main towns in the Margaret River Region all offer something unique. From shopping to surfing, walking trails and historical point of interest, a visit to each one will keep you finding the fun! This post describes the 5 southern towns.

The 5 northern towns in the Margaret River Region

The 10 main towns in the Margaret River Region all offer something unique. From shopping to surfing, walking trails and historical point of interest, a visit to each one will keep you finding the fun! This post describes the 5 northern towns.

Caves; not just holes in the ground

Calgardup and Giants Caves offer fun, self-guided tours. The staff lend you a helmet with a torch and you bring your sense of adventure!

So what exactly is this Margaret River App?

So what exactly is this Margaret River App?

The FREE mobile App and this website are two unique guides that you can use to find your way around the Margaret River Region. Both are full of all of the free stuff to see and do around Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River, Cowaramup, Augusta and everything in between. It’s useful, fast and convenient.

Best Mountain Biking Margaret River

The Margaret River Find the Fun mobile App has all of the best mountain biking in the Region. Use the maps with your device’s GPS to find the start of the trails. Once on the trails, refer to the maps to see where you are and where you need to go. Never get lost again!