Sports

Mainbreak / Surfers Point & Southside (5min)
Possibly one of the best known surfing spots in the SW region, with good access and excellent surf. The area is divided into 5 breaks; 'The Box', 'Margaret's Main', 'South Side', 'Suicides', and 'Bommie'. Best in winter or late summer. Best time is during winter or late summer with a 3.0m+ southerly swell, and SE or NE wind.
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North Point / South Point (10min)
This is a very sheltered surf break and is good when the onshore sea breeze is early. Both points need a decent sized swell to break. The location is good all year round with a SW 3m+ swell, with E or NE wind and preferably low tide.
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Lefthanders (8min)
This spot is a nice left break from reef that is directly in front of an outcrop of rocks. There are two breaks of which the furthest in the southerly direction is the best. It is best surfed in summer with a SW or NE wind, however the swell can be smaller as the spot is so exposed.2-3.0m is ideal at mid or high tide.
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Ellensbrook (6min)
Ellensbrook is open to the swell and the waves can be large. When the swell is under about 3 metres, the northerly end of the beach is pretty good, producing both left and rights with the occaisional barrel. When the swell is greater than 2m, the break directly out from the car park is good. Head here during a 3m swell and an easterly wind.
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Margaret River Golf Club (4min) no rating
The course winds it way up the slopes of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste ridge with the last five holes in particular affording spectacular views of the rolling countryside and vineyards. Over the past decade the course has risen in standing and is now one of Western Australia's most highly regarded country courses.
Visitors are welcome most days and visiting club members are eligible to play in competitions.
Men's competitions: Thursdays and Saturdays
Women's competitions: Wednesdays
Mixed competitions: Sundays
If planning a visit it is worth contacting the club in advance to confirm tee times etc.
Par 72, Length 6100m
(+618) 9757 3161
www.margaret-river-online.com.au
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Dunsborough Lakes Golf Club (30min) • • • • •
Planned and created by professional design consultants, the Dunsborough Lakes Resort Golf Course is truly suited to the golf purist.
The course is situated just a few metres from the Indian Ocean and while you enjoy the ambience of the championship 18 hole course, the afternoon sea breeze will prove a test of character, as well as skill.
Challenging water features, spectacular greens and views that you'll just have to see for yourself.
Par 72, 5837m
(+618) 9756 8711
www.dunsboroughlakes.com.au
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Capel Golf Club (40min) • • • • •
This course consists of 18 holes with grass greens and fairways and is set on relatively flat terrain surrounded by an abundance of Tuart, Jarrah, Banksia and Peppermint trees
Situated on the Bussell Highway, 15 kilometres South of Bunbury or 11 kilometres North of Capel.
Par 72, 6002m
(+618) 9795 7033
www.capelgolfclub.org.au
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Augusta Golf Course (25min) • • •
The Augusta Hillview Golf Club is located only 30 minutes by sealed road from the wine producing district of Margaret River and 10 minutes from the picturesque seaside township of Augusta.
Overlooking the Indian and Southern Ocean and the beautiful Blackwood River, the views are spectacular.  Watch ships, sailing boats and whales from the Back Nine, or the tranquil winding Blackwood River from the Front Nine.
Par 72, 5837m
(+618) 9758 1432
www.augustatc.org.au
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The Golf Sanctuary in Bunbury (50min) • • • • •
Just 8 kilometres from the centre of Bunbury you will find the South West's finest Golf Course. Designed in 1994 by renowned Michael Coate, the course boasts 64 strategically placed bunkers and an abundance of man-made lakes that come into play on 12 of the18 challenging holes.
Par 71, 5808m
(+618) 9725 2999
www.sanctuaryresort.com.au
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The Cape to Cape Walk (30 min to Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, 124km)
This marked track follows the coast from Cape Naturaliste (northern end) to Cape Leeuwin (southern end). It is basically a 7 day walk following 124 km of coast. While the region is well developed, the coastal strip has survived in a relatively natural state. The walk regularly meets camping grounds and road access points to the coast but also leaves these quickly. With many access roads it is also easy to do shorter sections of the track. The track is a one way route and either a car shuffle must be arranged or you have to walk out to the towns from where regular bus services operate. This adds an extra half day at each end of the track. The track was officially opened on the 8th April 2001.
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Smiths Beach to Canal Rocks (20 min, 5km)
This is a superb walk and one of my favourites. Here's a picture of Judith in her summer black track suit at one of the limestone formations.
Park at the Smiths Beach Car Park and walk along the beach and scramble along the coast heading South towards the impressive Canal Rocks (far left). Look out for whales during the September and October migration season (top right picture). On your return journey, head up the road from Canal Rocks heading North, then turn off and make our way through the bush towards the spring that flows all year round.
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Conto's Walk (10 min, 9.5km)
This is one of the most spectacular circuit walks on the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge. The section of the Cape-to-Cape Walk Track along the cliff-top above Conto's Beach has breathtaking views from beginning to end, the clifs at Bob's Hollow are fascinating, and the contrasting trek back along the beach allows the cliffs to be viewed from below... and you may even run into the subterranean spring bubbling up onto the shoreline during low tide.
Start from the West end of Conto's campround and pick up the Cape-to-cape Track heading North. Met the beach at Bob Hollow's Spring and head back South along the beach to Conto's Spring.F ollow the path up to the car-par, then head for Conto's Road back to the campground.
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Ellensbrook Walk (6 min, 9km)
This was the first home of pioneer settlers, Alfred and Ellen Bussle. They built Ellensbrook and lived there from 1854 to 1865, when they moved to Wallcliffe House near the mouth of Mararet River. This beautiful trail starts from the Homestead car-park at the end of Ellensbrook Road, following the signs Southeast towards the cave and waterfall (Meekadarabee Falls). Follow the Cape-to-Cape markers for 3.5 km until you hit a T-junction where you turn right (West) for 500m, then left up a steep slope, then leaving the Cape Trail, turn right heading Northwest, towards the Coast. Head North and cross the Ellensbrook River, then East, back to the car-park.
www.discoverwest.com.au
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Willyabrup Cliffs (16min, 6km)
Park your car at Moses Rock and head South along the rough coast towards Willyabrup Cliffs and then onto Cullen Road. It is ideal if you can leave a second car at Cullen Road on your way up to Moses Rock. The coastline here is dramatic with granite cliff faces and limestone formations. You will pass over Willyabrup brook which flows strongly during the winter. Be prepared for some good scarmbles and beware of the falling rocks!
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The Bushtucker Canoeing Tour (5 min)
I have done this tour several times, and have loved it each and every time. It combines a healthy days excercise at a peaceful pace, with magnificent scenery, good company, an interesting walk up to the caves, visiting the haunted paper bark swamp, loads of history and a meal that you certainly won't forget. Is there any more ketchup for those witchetty grubs?
Tours depart from the Margaret River Mouth at Prevelly, 12km from Margaret River Town Centre. Tours are from 1000 to 1400 daily. Make sure you are 15min early at the orange sign at the Car Park, and be sure to bring shoes, water, hat and bathers.
Tours are aprox $60pp and $30 for children, includes lunch and equipment hire.
Special rates apply for doing both the Bushtucker Canoe AND Wine Tours
(+618) 9757 9084 or mobile 0419 911 971
www.bushtuckertours.com
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Blackwood River Tour (12 min)
This is a fantastic trip, that takes you out to the Blackwood River near Nannup. The tour picks you up a Witchcliffe on Bussell Highway for a days adventure canoeing. The trip includes a delicious cooked lunch
(+618) 9756 1209
Blackwood River Canoeing
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Margaret River Horse Back Tours (7 min)
Why not saddle up and ride horseback through some of the beautiful National Park. Be sure to bring long pants for riding, and closed in footwear - if you do not have appropriate footwear they have a selection of riding boots. MR Horseback Tours also provide helmets which must be worn. And why not bring some carrots and apples to cheer your horse up whilst you're at it.
(+618) 9757 3339
www.margaretriverhorse-backtours.com
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Seafari Charters (5 min)
Dive on large granite and limestone boulders and drop offs, home to WA's dhufish, huge blue groper, colorful harlequin fish and big pelargics. Use your own equipment or hire. PADI courses, cylinder refills and quality equipment is for sale from their affiliated store. The Pick Up Point is Gnarabup boat ramp - 12 kilometres west of Margaret River off Wallcliffe Road and adjacent to Gnarabup Cafe.All trips are supervised by a PADI Divemaster. Oxy-viva is carried on board. Novices to veterans will enjoy their dives. No spear fishing is allowed. Bookings must be made two days prior and clients must phone us the night before to confirm. All tours are weather dependent.
(+618) 9757 1050
Seafari Charters
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HMAS Swan Dive (40 min)
On December 14th 1997, the HMAS SWAN ended her 26 years with the Australian Royal Navy. Her final resting place now lies in a bed of sand, in 30 metres of water, off the South West Coast of Western Australia in Geographe Bay, creating an artificial reef for corals and marine life.
The SWAN has now become a popular dive site; being the first ship in the Southern Hemisphere to be sunk as a dive wreck. Measuring 112m in length, 21m in height and 13m in width, she is truly a spectacular site. Situated 1.3 nautical miles off Point Piquet, Meelup.
Contact Shop 3, 222 Naturaliste Terrace, Dunsborough, WA 6281
(+618) 9756 8778 or mobile 0418 923 802
www.capedive.com

Adventure Rockclimb (5 min)
The tour meets at the Margaret River Bakery, opposite the Visitors Centre, where you can purchase your breakfast or lunch. Jump in the bus or follow in your own vehicle to Williabrup Sea Cliffs. Trek through beautiful country side and National Park experiencing wild exotic perfumed plants, and when in season tasting wild delicious fruits. Start the activity with either short abseils or rock climbs. Have fun developing some technique and familiarity with the activities. Break for lunch on the rocky beach and in season take a swim. After finishing lunch they move to larger cliffs with the possibility to climb higher or engage in more challenging climbs. They return to Margaret River and arrive approximately around 5pm.
(+618)9757 2104
www.margs.com.au
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Seafari Charters (5 min)
Seafari Charters specialises in Deep Sea Fishing Trips, Diving, Whale interaction and Kilcarnup Eco Tours. Nauti-Cat is a brand new nine metre catamaran in SPV survey for 10 passengers - fast, safe and comfortable with fully shaded seating, toilet and the latest electronics to help make your cruise on the ocean happy and memorable.
Deep Sea Fishing - quality Penn rods and reels, bait, tackle and light lunch is all provided. Try fishing for WA's famous dhufish, pink and queen snapper, groper and harlequin fish. Take home some of the finest table fish in the ocean. Depart 6.00am return 1.00pm Bookings must be made two days prior and clients must phone us the night before to confirm. All tours are weather dependent. The Pick Up Point is Gnarabup boat ramp - 12 kilometres west of Margaret River off Wallcliffe Road and adjacent to Gnarabup Cafe.
(+618) 9757 1050
Seafari Charters
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