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Watershed Premium Wines
OFFLINE MAP
( www.watershedwines.com.au ; cnr Bussell Hwy & Darch Rd; cafe $17-22, restaurant $38-42; 10am-5pm) Fam-
ous for its 'Awakening' cabernet sauvignon, and regularly rated as one of WA's best vine-
yard restaurants. Dining options include an informal cafe and Watershed's classier restaur-
ant with expansive views of a compact lake and trellised vines.

RESTAURANT $$

Xanadu
OFFLINE MAP
( 08-9758 9531; www.xanaduwines.com ; Boodjidup Rd; mains $36; 10am-5pm, restaurant noon-3pm) Es-
cape into your own personal pleasure dome in the hip and chic restaurant filling Xanadu's
vast space. The menu changes seasonally - we had a terrific braised-goat tortilla and con-
fit duck - and definitely leave room for dessert.

RESTAURANT $$$

Voyager Estate
OFFLINE MAP

WINERY

( 08-9757 6354; www.voyagerestate.com.au ; Stevens Rd; 10am-5pm) The formal gardens and Cape
Dutch-style buildings delight at Voyager Estate, the grandest of Margaret River's winer-
ies. Tours are available ($25 including tastings).

Leeuwin Estate
OFFLINE MAP

WINERY

( 08-9759 0000; www.leeuwinestate.com.au ; Stevens Rd; 10am-5pm) Another impressive estate,
with tall trees and lawns gently rolling down to the bush. Its Art Series Chardonnay is one
of the best in the country. Behind-the-scenes wine tours and tastings take place at 11am,
noon and 3pm (adult/child $12.50/4). Big open-air concerts are regularly held here.

Stella Bella
OFFLINE MAP

WINERY

10am-5pm) No bells and whistles, just excellent wines ( www.stellabella.com.au ; 205 Rosabrook Rd;

with the prettiest labels in the region.

8 Information

National Park Information Centre OFFLINE MAP ( 08-9757 7422; www.dec.wa.gov.au ; Calgardup Cave,

Caves Rd; 9am-4.15pm)