Margaret River is a town and river in the South West of Western Australia, located 277 kilometres (172 mi) south of Perth, the state capital. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River. The surrounding area is the Margaret River Wine Region and has become known for its wine production and tourism, attracting an estimated 500,000 visitors annually. Margaret river is a great place to walk or bike around. A car is helpful for seeing sites in the surrounding area, including wineries. In earlier days the area was better known for hardwood timber and agricultural production. Margaret river is a great place to walk or bike around. A car is helpful for seeing sites in the surrounding area, including wineries. http://wikitravel.org/en/Margaret_River