Margaret River
Autumn 2009
After the success of the May 2006 & 2007 safaris, we are delighted to be returning to one of the most beguiling destinations in Australia - beautiful Margaret River, where the surf beaches meet some of the most stunning vineyards on earth, with white powdery sand beaches, clear aqua waters, tall karri and jarrah forests and some amazing food and wine.
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Not only that, we go off the tourist trail and meet some of the locals with our guide, top Margaret River chef Don Hancey, who has helped to put this part of the world on the culinary map. Indulge in some tailor-made progressive lunches that you'll be telling your friends about for years to come. We meet the chefs and have a course and glass of wine at Vasse Felix, Cullens, Leeuwin Estate and Voyager Estate. Also degustation dinners at some of the hot new restaurants in the region. We get the wind in our hair on the most south western tip of the country and watch the forest slip by as we feast on local lobster. Meet the passionate people producing some wonderful food...and generally have those experiences you would never organise yourself.
Tour includes: 4 nights 5 star resort accommodation at the stylish Quay West Bunker Bay Resort as seen in April 2006 Gourmet Traveller Best of the Best section, one night accommodation in Perth, 4 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 5 lunches, 4 dinners accompanied by wine, all food and wine tastings, tours, tour guide and coach transport.
Costs: $2495 per person twin share land content only (plus single supplement)
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If you would like to join the tour please contact the office on 02 9960 5675. A deposit of $300 per person is required to secure your place.
Click on this link for more info and feedback from 2007 safari
Don Hancey - our guide
Don Hancey has long been recognised as a passionate West Australian chef who has championed the cause of regional foods for decades. His first seafood restaurant in the sleepy fishing town of Augusta won Don a gold plate award and he went on to win another when he was directing the kitchens at Leeuwin Estate. Don has been instrumental in setting up food producer groups in the Great Southern and is a founding board member of the Margaret River Regional Food Producers Association. He also instigated a community meeting which was the catalyst for the formation of the first farmers markets in the region. Olive oil is another of Don's passion and he co-founded the listed Company Piquant Blue Ltd which markets premium Australian olive oils under the njoi and redisland brands. He also freelance writes for magazines and hosts a weekly radio show aptly called ‘eat it”. Don writes: " I promise to give you a cook’s tour of the wonderful eateries, wineries and stunning coastal and forest scenery that is the Margaret River region. I'll introduce you to some of the leading chefs and winemakers, who share their insights into why the region produces stunning foods and wines. It’s their passion and knowledge that really make this part of the word the magic place it is. I look forward to you joining me to provide a unique snapshot of one of the most beautiful parts of Western Australia"
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