Australian Wines and Beers

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Wine for Dudes Chateau Xanadu, Margaret River

Do not drink and drive - anywhere!
You can certainly enjoy eating and drinking in the West Australian outback. HOWEVER, please do not drink and drive. Take sensible preparations that are needed to allow you to enjoy it even more.

Australian Wines
WA boasts some fantastic wine regions and a visit to WA would not be complete without a couple of wine tasting opportunities in the Swan Valley; the world renowned Margaret River; and the other adjacent emerging south west wine regions.
 
When travelling through the outback, bottled and cask wine is still widely available; but the choice becomes more limited the further you get away from the major centres.
 
The best way to ensure you can find the great Aussie wine or beer of your choice and at the right price, is to purchase it before you leave.
 
Our joint venture with Westclub gives you access to some great WA wines, beers, and spirits at the right price via the Westclub wine club. Your DriveWA membership gets you free membership of the Westclub program. The many benefits of the Westclub website are available to all DriveWA members; and their Westclub hot online deals often includes some wine specials.
 
Australians often serve their white wines chilled and in the outback many people chill their reds too when it is hot; that sounds like sacrilege to many Europeans but don’t knock it 'til you've tried it! In the outback, it's generally too hot to drink red wine at Australian room temperature!
 
You can usually also get reasonable muscats and ports to enhance your enjoyment of the campfire; and the outback starlit skies.
 
Australian Beers
Beer plays an integral role in the social fabric of the outback. Here are some tips to remember:
- Beer by the glass basically comes in three sizes 200mL, 285mL and 425mL - but knowing what to ask for when you want one can be a bit tricky.
- A low-alcohol beer is called a light; while regular-strength beer can be called super.
- The common beer bottle is a 375ml "stubby' with a twist-top cap; often sold by the 24-bottle carton or "slab'.
- Each beer (from a variety of regions) carries a different label.
 
Boutique Breweries
Over recent years some very sophisticated new beers and new boutique breweries have sprung up adding an entirely new dimension to the drinking of Australian Beers. Some of the boutique breweries have become outstanding tourist attractions.
Highlights
Ngilgi Caves, Yallingup
Bush Shack Brewery

If you enjoy something a little different, then the Bush Shack Brewery should be on your priority list.  more

Capel Vale Winery
Capel Vale Winery

Capel Vale has been crafting intensely fruit driven, powerful yet elegant wines from the cool regions of Western Australia since 1974. Family owned, Capel Vale has established mature vineyards in Geographe, Pemberton, Mt Barker and Margaret River, and produces wines that reflect the distinct climate and soils of each region.  more

Flying Fish Cove
Flying Fish Cove

Producing premium quality wines!  more

Redgate Beach near Margaret River
Margaret River

Enjoy the best of both worlds! Margaret River’s Mediterranean climate allows you to relish in the pristine vineyards and stunning coastline, throughout all four seasons. Located in the South-West of WA, this destinations enriched culture, endless activities, and coastal character, make this untainted region a small slice of paradise.  more

Underwater scenes at Busselton Jetty
Geographe Guesthouse

Welcome to Geographe Guest House in Busselton, situated 2 streets from the shores of glorious Geographe Bay, Western Australia, offering elegant Bed and Breakfast accommodation with a "Hint of Home". Your hosts Richard and Helen Pennington extend to you a warm and friendly welcome to the South West.  more

Adventure In Margaret River
Noble Grape

Intimate guesthouse in the heart of the Margaret River wine region. Colonial style charm, with antiques and English cottage gardens, but modern with ensuites to all rooms.    more

It's easy to recconect with nature in Beedelup Falls
Dingup House Bed and Breakfast

Just 6 kilometres from Manjimup in one of the prettiest parts of the South West, the Historic Dingup House. Dingup House started as a 3 room cottage in 1870, and by 1880 became a 17 room family homestead, in recent times the homestead has been lovingly restored to its former glory with 7 romantic and charming rooms for B&B, all with genuine antique furniture and quality linen. There is a large lounge, parlour and dining rooms for guests use.  more

Wildflowers of the South West
Katanning Telecentre

Community Telecentres can be used to access Telephone, Fax, Email and Internet services and are independent incorporated bodies owned by the community. They provides services which stimulate the creative use of telecommunications and computer technology for information access, education, employment, training and business enterprise.  more

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