Although Margaret River is 10 km away from the coast, it is the centre of tourism of the area - not only for wine connoisseurs, but also for surfers, as the beaches around the mouth of the Margaret River are ideal for big wave surfing. There is an annual surfing competition at the town, and in November a Wine Festival. But also in the mild winter, tourists are well catered for - a large covered public swimming pool allows you to exercise, and many attractions in the vicinity can be visited.