Beachhouse Holidays Guidebook
Beaches
The calm, sheltered conditions of this beautiful spot make it one of the more popular local family and swimming beaches. Home of the famous ‘White Elephant Cafe’, with amazing coastal views anytime of the year featuring a cozy wood fire, open for breakfast and lunch.
The southern corner in front of the cafe is the perfect spot for families with small children to splash about and build sandcastles. Stand up paddle board hire (and lessons) are available during the summer months – a great family activity for all ages.
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Praia de Gnarabup
Gnarabup RdThe calm, sheltered conditions of this beautiful spot make it one of the more popular local family and swimming beaches. Home of the famous ‘White Elephant Cafe’, with amazing coastal views anytime of the year featuring a cozy wood fire, open for breakfast and lunch.
The southern corner in front of the cafe is the perfect spot for families with small children to splash about and build sandcastles. Stand up paddle board hire (and lessons) are available during the summer months – a great family activity for all ages.
As the name suggests, one of Margaret Rivers premium surfing spots that plays host to the ‘Margaret River Pro’, an annual International World Surfing Tour Competition.
If you’ve packed your board this is the spot for a ‘dawny’ or if surfing isn’t your think, a great place for scenic holiday snaps of this amazing coastline.
Sundowner picnics on the lawn watching the sun disappear into the Indian Ocean is another must do!
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Ponto dos Surfistas
Surfers Point RoadAs the name suggests, one of Margaret Rivers premium surfing spots that plays host to the ‘Margaret River Pro’, an annual International World Surfing Tour Competition.
If you’ve packed your board this is the spot for a ‘dawny’ or if surfing isn’t your think, a great place for scenic holiday snaps of this amazing coastline.
Sundowner picnics on the lawn watching the sun disappear into the Indian Ocean is another must do!
This picturesque beach is one not to miss! Beautiful white sand, clear turquoise water and shady grassed areas. Meelup Beach is the perfect spot for a family beach day, ideal for picnics and swimming in its calm waters. Grab your snorkel and explore the crystal clear waters.
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Praia de Meelup
This picturesque beach is one not to miss! Beautiful white sand, clear turquoise water and shady grassed areas. Meelup Beach is the perfect spot for a family beach day, ideal for picnics and swimming in its calm waters. Grab your snorkel and explore the crystal clear waters.
A cozy little coastal community nestled into the hills of Cowaramup Bay. A pleasant sheltered bay perfect for the family swim with a pontoons at the swim beach during summer.
From the beach you can watch inspiring surfers on world class waves-crowds gather to watch when it whopping surf!
Hungry? yummy gourmet pies, coffee or a cool one are available at Gracie’s General Store, a local favourite to beat the post surf-swim tummy growls. If you have more time, a short drive inland is one of our faves ‘Olio Bello’, an olive oil orchard and restaurant. Sit back and indulge in a gourmet lunch in the gardens. Sample their indulgent creations and don’t forget to take home a bottle of the regions finest olive oil before you leave!
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Gracetown
A cozy little coastal community nestled into the hills of Cowaramup Bay. A pleasant sheltered bay perfect for the family swim with a pontoons at the swim beach during summer.
From the beach you can watch inspiring surfers on world class waves-crowds gather to watch when it whopping surf!
Hungry? yummy gourmet pies, coffee or a cool one are available at Gracie’s General Store, a local favourite to beat the post surf-swim tummy growls. If you have more time, a short drive inland is one of our faves ‘Olio Bello’, an olive oil orchard and restaurant. Sit back and indulge in a gourmet lunch in the gardens. Sample their indulgent creations and don’t forget to take home a bottle of the regions finest olive oil before you leave!
Sightseeing
Head south of Margaret River and you’ll pass through the quirky little town of Witchcliffe, grab a cuppa at Yardbyrd Cafe maybe wander through the vintage shops before heading a further 30 minutes south bringing you to the coastal town of Augusta, the most south-western town in Australia.
Seasonal Whale Tours and the Cape Leeuwin Light House will give you a great appreciation for the rugged beauty of this coastline where the Indian Ocean collides with the Southern Ocean. Here’s the place to find some of the freshest fish & chips on our coast.
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Augusta
Head south of Margaret River and you’ll pass through the quirky little town of Witchcliffe, grab a cuppa at Yardbyrd Cafe maybe wander through the vintage shops before heading a further 30 minutes south bringing you to the coastal town of Augusta, the most south-western town in Australia.
Seasonal Whale Tours and the Cape Leeuwin Light House will give you a great appreciation for the rugged beauty of this coastline where the Indian Ocean collides with the Southern Ocean. Here’s the place to find some of the freshest fish & chips on our coast.
More affectionately know locally as ‘Cowtown’, is a 10-minute drive north on the highway from Margaret River. You’ll know you’re in the right place when greeted by the life size cow sculptures that line its street. A big hit with visitors, these girls are always photo ready!
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Cowaramup
More affectionately know locally as ‘Cowtown’, is a 10-minute drive north on the highway from Margaret River. You’ll know you’re in the right place when greeted by the life size cow sculptures that line its street. A big hit with visitors, these girls are always photo ready!
A beachfront town 35 minutes north of Margaret River, we suggest you take Caves Road as this is an incredible scenic drive. Easy to spend a day up this way that’s for sure, not only is there fantastic and very tempting boutiques but the beaches in and around the town are calm & serene, picture perfect.
A picnic and swim at Meelup Beach, Eagle Bay or Bunker Bay will be an impressive experience. On your drive back down towards the cape you’ll find the very popular costal community of Yallingup, yet another piece of pristine coastline to explore.
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Dunsborough
A beachfront town 35 minutes north of Margaret River, we suggest you take Caves Road as this is an incredible scenic drive. Easy to spend a day up this way that’s for sure, not only is there fantastic and very tempting boutiques but the beaches in and around the town are calm & serene, picture perfect.
A picnic and swim at Meelup Beach, Eagle Bay or Bunker Bay will be an impressive experience. On your drive back down towards the cape you’ll find the very popular costal community of Yallingup, yet another piece of pristine coastline to explore.
Sugarloaf Rock is one of the most spectacular sights of the northern Cape. An impressive new lookout offers amazing views of the rock and spectacular ocean views. The large carpark and facilities make it a must-see during your visit. Sugarloaf Rock is located in Cape Naturaliste which is approx a 45 minute drive from Margaret River
https://www.margaretriverwesternaustralia.com.au/locations/sugarloaf-rock
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Sugarloaf Rock
Sugarloaf RoadSugarloaf Rock is one of the most spectacular sights of the northern Cape. An impressive new lookout offers amazing views of the rock and spectacular ocean views. The large carpark and facilities make it a must-see during your visit. Sugarloaf Rock is located in Cape Naturaliste which is approx a 45 minute drive from Margaret River
https://www.margaretriverwesternaustralia.com.au/locations/sugarloaf-rock
Located at our northern tip of the Cape and boasts amazing views across Geographe Bay and the beginning of the Cape to Cape trek. Further south of the lighthouse will take you to some of our renown rock formations such as Sugarloaf & Canal Rock. Most days you can put on your sand shoes and walk along the paths in these areas. Just note the signage for king waves during large surf conditions.
If waves and surf are your fancy, make sure to stop at Yallingup, Indijup or Smith’s beaches – just a few more great breaks along the northern cape.
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Farol de Cape Naturaliste
1267 Cape Naturaliste RdLocated at our northern tip of the Cape and boasts amazing views across Geographe Bay and the beginning of the Cape to Cape trek. Further south of the lighthouse will take you to some of our renown rock formations such as Sugarloaf & Canal Rock. Most days you can put on your sand shoes and walk along the paths in these areas. Just note the signage for king waves during large surf conditions.
If waves and surf are your fancy, make sure to stop at Yallingup, Indijup or Smith’s beaches – just a few more great breaks along the northern cape.
The Cape to Cape walk is the regions famous coastal walk trail. Starting from Cape Naturaliste in Dunsborough it follows the coast along the ridges and beaches of Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park finishing up at Cape Leeuwin in August. While you can grab a map and do parts of the walk at your leisure you can also book one of the fantastic walking tours who will do all the organising for you and cater the walk to suit.
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Cape to Cape Walk Track
Cape to Cape Walk TrackThe Cape to Cape walk is the regions famous coastal walk trail. Starting from Cape Naturaliste in Dunsborough it follows the coast along the ridges and beaches of Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park finishing up at Cape Leeuwin in August. While you can grab a map and do parts of the walk at your leisure you can also book one of the fantastic walking tours who will do all the organising for you and cater the walk to suit.
Food scene
This French Bakery Patisserie is the newest addition to Cowaramup, having opened in November 2019. Traditional artisan French bread and pastries are their specialty, all prepared in-house by one of the owners who learnt his craft working in his family's bakery in France. They also have a delicious range of quality pies, pasties, wraps and sandwiches to be enjoyed with a great cup of coffee.
https://www.facebook.com/cowaramupfrenchbakery/
Cowaramup Bakery
62 Bussell HwyThis French Bakery Patisserie is the newest addition to Cowaramup, having opened in November 2019. Traditional artisan French bread and pastries are their specialty, all prepared in-house by one of the owners who learnt his craft working in his family's bakery in France. They also have a delicious range of quality pies, pasties, wraps and sandwiches to be enjoyed with a great cup of coffee.
https://www.facebook.com/cowaramupfrenchbakery/
A cafe. On the beach. With a view.
A range of simple yet creative beachside meals for breakfast and lunch. And muffins and cakes.
All your coffee favs made to perfection with Dimmatina coffee plus a range of smoothies and other thirst quenching options.
Open all year round, except Christmas day. Everyone including your four legged friends are welcome (just keep them on a leash please).
https://www.whiteelephantcafe.com.au/
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White Elephant Cafe
Gnarabup RoadA cafe. On the beach. With a view.
A range of simple yet creative beachside meals for breakfast and lunch. And muffins and cakes.
All your coffee favs made to perfection with Dimmatina coffee plus a range of smoothies and other thirst quenching options.
Open all year round, except Christmas day. Everyone including your four legged friends are welcome (just keep them on a leash please).
https://www.whiteelephantcafe.com.au/
Paying tribute to the local landscape, The Common delivers cool, coastal charm in a popular drinking and dining space. Relax amongst the locals, while enjoying good vibes and a quality selection of food and beverages that celebrate the best that Margaret River has to offer.
A comfortable, casual bar and bistro where locals eat, drink and hang out and welcome families + visitors alike!
Dine in the restaurant, lounge about in the bistro area with a casual game of pool, catch up on the deck with a beer and your mates or celebrate the big events in our functions space. Whatever you’re in for - The Common Bistro has got you covered!
https://www.thecommonbistro.com.au/
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The Common Bistro
1 Resort PlPaying tribute to the local landscape, The Common delivers cool, coastal charm in a popular drinking and dining space. Relax amongst the locals, while enjoying good vibes and a quality selection of food and beverages that celebrate the best that Margaret River has to offer.
A comfortable, casual bar and bistro where locals eat, drink and hang out and welcome families + visitors alike!
Dine in the restaurant, lounge about in the bistro area with a casual game of pool, catch up on the deck with a beer and your mates or celebrate the big events in our functions space. Whatever you’re in for - The Common Bistro has got you covered!
https://www.thecommonbistro.com.au/
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, sits high on the hill in Prevelly looking our over the ocean. Watch the sun sink into the horizon over a glass of wine and a meal, furry friends welcome.
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The Sea Garden Cafe
9 Mitchell DrOpen for breakfast, lunch and dinner, sits high on the hill in Prevelly looking our over the ocean. Watch the sun sink into the horizon over a glass of wine and a meal, furry friends welcome.
This iconic European style bakery and café has been waking up the main street with the smell of fresh croissants and coffee since the 1960’s.
Drop in for breakfast, brunch, lunch or a little something for the sweet tooth, to stay or to go, Monday to Saturday from 7am. Best coffee and almond croissants ever!!!
https://www.margsbakery.com/
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Margaret River Bakery
89 Bussell HwyThis iconic European style bakery and café has been waking up the main street with the smell of fresh croissants and coffee since the 1960’s.
Drop in for breakfast, brunch, lunch or a little something for the sweet tooth, to stay or to go, Monday to Saturday from 7am. Best coffee and almond croissants ever!!!
https://www.margsbakery.com/
If there is one place to go for an unbelievable experience, Miki's is it!! Reservations are a must because they are always booked out. The trust the chef degustation menu is absolute joy. Definitely pair your experience with wine or sake. You will not be disappointed!!
https://mikisopenkitchen.com.au/#home
Mikis Open Kitchen
131 Bussell HighwayIf there is one place to go for an unbelievable experience, Miki's is it!! Reservations are a must because they are always booked out. The trust the chef degustation menu is absolute joy. Definitely pair your experience with wine or sake. You will not be disappointed!!
https://mikisopenkitchen.com.au/#home
Health & Wellbeing
Gnarabup Yoga Studio is the epitome of yoga. Samarie is absolutely wonderful and calming in her approach, very welcoming and supportive. Class styles range from Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative & Pranayama. There is something for everyone. Drop in classes welcome. You will leave feeling refreshed, restored and in zen mode. Situated next door to The Common Bistro in Gnarabup.
https://www.gnarabupyogastudio.com.au/
Gnarabup Yoga Studio
1 Resort PlaceGnarabup Yoga Studio is the epitome of yoga. Samarie is absolutely wonderful and calming in her approach, very welcoming and supportive. Class styles range from Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative & Pranayama. There is something for everyone. Drop in classes welcome. You will leave feeling refreshed, restored and in zen mode. Situated next door to The Common Bistro in Gnarabup.
https://www.gnarabupyogastudio.com.au/