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Getting there - The Journey from Perth to Margaret River
Margaret River is located in the South West region of Western Australian. Situated 272 kilometres south of Perth, or a two and a half drive.
By car
There are two main highways that can be taken to arrive at Margaret River. Visitors arriving via Perth airport can now take a very quick route along Roe Highway which flows directly into Kwinana Freeway (National Route 1- State Route 2). People already in Perth City should begin their journey by heading out of the city south along Kwinana Freeway. Continue south along this highway which becomes Forrest Highway until Bunbury. Turn left at the first roundabout in Bunbury onto Robertson Drive (State Route Ten). At the next roundabout you reach turn left again onto Bussell Highway (State Route Ten) and continue to Busselton. As you approach Busselton, go straight through any roundabouts and then left at the end (Vasse roundabout) onto Bussell Hwy. This road will take you through farming country and grapes vines and through a couple of small towns and on to Margaret River. The route is well sign posted and the journey will take approximately two and a half hours.
The alternative highway is the inland route which is a little slower getting here, but quite scenic. This highway is known as the South Western Highway. The South Western Highway guides you inland from the suburb of Armadale, Pinjarra, Waroona, Harvey, Brunswick Junction and on into Bunbury then Busselton, Cowaramup and through to Margaret River.
By Bus
Perth City to Margaret River:
Southwest Coachlines operate a daily service 7 days a week departing from the city at 1.30pm from Mounts Bay Bus Terminal. An extra service from the city is available on weekends, public holidays and school holidays. This service departs at 8.45am.
Southwest Coachlines depart from the Mounts Bay Bus Terminal, Perth. Buses leave Margaret River from the Charles West Avenue bus station near Coles Supermarket. The adult fare is A$25 one way.
By Air
Whilst there isn’t a designated commercial airport or regular commercial flights to the Margaret River Region, North Corporate Air Charter has a range of four and six seat aircraft on charter services from either Jandakot or Perth airport to Margaret River. The six seat Baron Twin engine is able to fit two passengers with 3-4 wave boards, associated sails, masts, luggage etc... Flights can be arranged to meet your requirements and being a private charter you will have the luxury of an aircraft all to yourself. Definitely not the cheapest option for transporting your kit as the charter will be around $1200 each way as a discounted rate. If no windsurfing kit, 4 passengers bring the cost down to around $300 per person each way.
