FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

MyDriver Margaret River is a premium private touring service operating across a region with over 200 vineyards and 100+ cellar doors. It is led by Robert, a wine professional with 25+ years of industry experience, including vineyard work and cellar door management at one of the region’s leading wineries. Unlike mass-market operators, the service focuses on fully private, tailored luxury experiences.

Rob is a qualified wine educator with more than two decades in the Margaret River wine industry. His background includes vineyard operations and cellar door management within the region. 

Yes. Rob brings deep regional expertise across Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and boutique varietals that define Margaret River’s reputation as one of the world’s top premium cool-climate wine regions, despite its relatively small production volume.

Tours include private luxury winery itineraries, artisan winemaker experiences, and curated premium routes across a region spanning roughly 100km north to south, incorporating wineries, breweries, and scenic attractions.

Yes. Tours are fully flexible and tailored around guest preferences, winery style, pace, and dining. With 100+ cellar doors across the region, itineraries can be highly curated.

Guests travel in a luxury Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX or a Kia Carnival SLi vehicles designed for comfort over regional touring distances that can exceed 150km per full-day itinerary.

All tours are fully private, ensuring exclusive use of the vehicle and a personalised itinerary across one of Australia’s most visited wine regions, attracting over 1.5 – 2 million visitors annually.

MyDriver Margaret River holds a 4.9-star Google rating, reflecting consistently high guest satisfaction and repeat bookings.

MyDriver Margaret River is currently associated with Gourmet Traveller Magazine (partnership details to be confirmed), aligning with its premium travel positioning. The business also operates as an Associate member of ‘Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia’, a hand selected collection of Australia’s premium wineries, offering quality winery experiences , based around world class wines, warm and knowledgeable hospitality and culinary excellence. 

Yes. Margaret River is much more than wine, and tours can easily include a range of premium local experiences. The region is home to artisan cheese and chocolate producers, boutique pottery and ceramics studios, and some of Western Australia’s most spectacular coastal and forest scenery.

Yes. Pick-up is available across Margaret River, Dunsborough, Busselton, Yallingup, and Augusta, covering a coastal tourism corridor of approximately 130km. And MyDriver Margaret River offers luxury transport, between the city of Perth and the Margaret River wine region.

Yes. Drop-off can be arranged at any accommodation or location within the broader Margaret River region including Yallingup, Busselton, Dunsborough and Augusta. 

Tours are flexible to suit your day, as flexibility is the cornerstone of a good itinerary. Options start from 4 hours and scale up to 7+ hours depending on how much of the region you want to explore.

Yes. Vehicles accommodate up to six guests, ideal for couples, families, and small private groups. For larger groups, two vehicles can work in tandem and with the itinerary the same, or split to suit customer preference.

Luxury is defined by private touring, curated winery access, premium vehicles, and insider knowledge.

Cancellations notified more than 14 days prior to the booking date will be entitled to a full refund.

For cancellations made within 14 to 7 days of the booking date,  a 12 month credit will be provided for 100% of the cost of the booking.

For cancellations made within 7 days of the booking date, a 12 month credit will be applied to 50% of the cost of the booking.

And if you give us enough notice, we are generally quite flexible, and happy to re-book tours for another day subject to availability.

Generally, you don’t as MYDRIVER Margaret River will provide umbrellas in the event of rain and carries a stock of (recycled plastic) bottled spring water on board to stave off thirst and dehydration. Depending on the tour or the activities planned for the day, sensible and enclosed toe footwear is encouraged as we may be traipsing through the bush, vineyards and the wineries.

If you have any food allergies or intolerance's please provide this information at the time of booking and we will be sure to properly cater for these.

Look for local expertise, private touring, strong reviews (4.8+), luxury vehicles, and access to wineries that often require bookings due to limited tasting capacity.

Yes. Private tours allow access to boutique wineries across a region with 100+ cellar doors, better pacing, and more personalised experiences.

Pricing reflects exclusivity, private transport, and curated access to premium wineries, many of which are internationally recognised and award-winning. Mydriver Margaret River is one of the few operators offering full transparency on published pricings, and without the need for a deposit.

Spring and autumn are most popular, with mild temperatures averaging 15–25°C, ideal for vineyard touring and outdoor tastings. Winter offers its own appeal, being quieter and more exclusive, whilst summer enjoys longer days and warmer and drier weather. 

Most luxury itineraries include 3–5 wineries, balancing travel time across a region where stops can be 20–40 minutes apart. You should allow for 45 minutes at each cellar door, and an hour and half for a casual lunch, and two and half + hours, if seeking a more refined dining experience.

Most venues currently charge a nominal tasting fee, but these are often redeemable if wine is purchased.

Yes, most luxury tours can include gourmet lunch stops tailored to dietary needs.

No, lunch is not included for our tailored itineraries. This allows guests to choose from award-winning winery restaurants or casual vineyard dining across a region with 20+ premium cellar door restaurants. There are a number of fixed tour experiences offered, which include all aspects of the day's itinerary, i.e. transport, guiding, wine tasting, activities and lunch.

Yes. The region offers track walks, caves, forests, beaches, and artisan experiences, making it one of Australia’s most diverse wine tourism destinations.

Smart casual clothing is recommended due to vineyard terrain, cellar door settings, and variable coastal weather conditions, as well as sensible and enclosed toe footwear.

Yes, booking ahead is recommended, especially during peak seasons and weekends. Every booking enquiry includes an exchange of information resulting in a draft itinerary between us, and once approved all bookings are handled on your behalf.

Yes. The region has a growing craft beer and spirits scene alongside its internationally recognised wine industry.

Our tailored and private tours can accommodate families, especially when including caves, beaches, and outdoor attractions alongside family-friendly winery visits.

Margaret River is widely regarded as one of the world’s great premium wine regions. It is known for premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and boutique artisanal producers. Its Mediterranean climate, ancient soils and low-yield vines create a unique ‘terroir’ that consistently produces high quality wines.

Luxury tours offer private transport, curated winery access, flexible pacing, and insider experiences across one of Australia’s most prestigious wine regions.

Top estates include Vasse Felix, Voyager Estate, and Leeuwin Estate, all internationally awarded for wine, dining, and architecture.

The region produces world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay despite accounting for under 3% of Australia’s total wine production, though 30+% of the premium wine market, making it one of the country’s most premium-focused regions.

Vasse Felix is the founding estate of Margaret River (est. 1967) and is known for fine dining, art exhibitions, signature experiences and benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon.

Voyager Estate is known for its Cape Dutch architecture, estate-grown wines, and one of the region’s most refined degustation restaurants.

Leeuwin Estate is internationally recognised for its Art Series wines, cultural events, and fine dining overlooking a stand of native  ‘Karri’ trees, one of the World's tallest hard-wood species, that form spectacular straight trunk forests.

Yes. Many premium estates operate on appointment-based tastings due to limited daily capacity. MyDriver Margaret River will manage all bookings on your behalf.

A guided tasting at the winery where guests sample wines directly from producers, often from estates ranging from 10–50 hectares in size. And there is an increasing diversity of curated seated wine tastings, and ‘behind the scenes’ experiences available.

Yes. Many estates offer award-winning restaurants using regional produce from one of Australia’s most recognised gourmet food regions.

Some wineries offer open grounds, playgrounds, and gardens, though tastings are primarily adult-focused experiences.

Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay dominate production, supported by Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blends. Including also cool climate Shiraz, and an expanding range of alternative varieties. And more recently the Margaret River region is producing exceptional premium sparkling wines, utilising the traditional method (methode traditionnelle) with Chardonnay and Pinot noir.

Yes. Select estates offer vineyard walks, barrel room tastings, and winemaker-led experiences.

Private tastings, reserve wine flights, and winemaker-led cellar experiences at top-tier estates. MyDriver Margaret River, through its ‘Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia’ relationship, offers a ‘Savour Margaret River’ luxury private tour that includes tastings & experiences at Leeuwin Estate, Voyager Estate and Vasse Felix.

Yes. Boutique wineries often allow direct interaction with winemakers during private tastings.

Yes, with seasonal variations aligned to harvest periods typically between February and April.

A private guided tour ensures exclusive access across a region with 100+ Cellar doors, personalised pacing, and curated visits to world-class estates.