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Margaret River is a Beautiful town located just 3 hours South of Perth. While in Margaret River, you can surf, explore one of the amazing caves, and indulge in fine wines. And all of that's just the start! While you're there, you can also go on a lighthouse tour, go whale watching, and visit the chocolate factory, all just 3 hours from home! Why travel to another country or state when everything you need is right here? It's a great town filled with beautiful flora and friendly locals. There are plenty of things for the kids to do while you're on the wine tours, too. I can guarantee you'll love it!
 * Why Come to Margaret River? **

Margaret River is located in the South Westerly Region of WA, 277 kilometres(3 hours' drive) from Perth, 324 km from Denmark (4 hours), and 203 km (2 and a half hours) from Mandurah.
 * Where is Margaret River Located? **

Margaret River's population as of 2006 was 11 143, and the population of 2010 was 12 509. However, an estimated 500,000 people visit each year.
 * What is its Population? **

In the early days of Margaret River, the main export was timber and other agricultural production, however, it's more tourism and wine now. There are over 60 wineries in Margaret River, as well as the chocolate factory and countless restaurants.
 * How Does Margaret River Make its Money? **

In Margaret River, there are many things you can do, including wineries, the chocolate factory, the caves, the restaurants, travel to Augusta for the beaches, surfing, and whale watching, as the humpback whales and the southern right whales migrate to the area to feed during the Summer and Autumn months.
 * What can we do in Margaret River? **

Margaret River has a humid Mediterranean climate, meaning that it has hot, dry summers. Its hottest months are January and February, with the coldest months being July and August. The average temperature in Margaret River is 8-25 degrees Celsius. The wettest month is usually June, with an average rainfall of 210-220 mm of rain, and the driest month is January with an average rainfall of 20mm.
 * Climate and Months to Visit **

Margaret River is named after the Margaret River, a river presumably named after Margaret Wicher, the cousin of the founder of Busselton (John Garett Bussel). The river itself is 60 kilometers long, and its mouth is at the Indian Ocean. It's a quite small and unremarkable, but the town itself attracts many visitors to the river. After world war 1, the West Australian Government attracted over 100 new settlers to Margaret River in order to establish farms and start making resources for the town.
 * Town History **

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