Rapids Landing is a private residential estate in Margaret River, Western Australia. Margs is renowned worldwide for its thriving tourism and fusion between coastal and country living. It is a region of spectacular natural contrasts with extensive vineyards, forests, pristine beaches, secluded bays, world class restaurants and underground caves. The lifestyle is a balance between adventure and leisure that entices more than 500,000 visitors each year.
Located 3 hours South of Perth, Margaret River is a warm, friendly town with a strong sense of community, a unique and quietly comfortable place to call home. Less than two kilometres from the town centre is the family-focussed Rapids Landing estate with fresh, clean surrounds providing life’s simplest pleasures.
Eat and Drink
The region is home to over 175 wineries famous for Chardonnay, Semillon-Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Grigio, Pinor Noir. Extending 100 kilometres north to south this area mirrors the Mediterranean climate considered ideal for growing grapes. Coupled with these cellar doors are numerous boutique breweries and distilleries.
The story goes that everywhere there is great wine there is also exceptional food and Margaret River is no exception being renowned for its dining experiences and eclectic flavours. Numerous local providores and great restaurants celebrate the region’s wines, breweries, distilleries, meats, vegetables, fruit, specialty cheeses, olive oils, seafood and rich sweets.
Land and Sea
The diverse Margaret River landscape includes many native trees, flowers, a myriad of small creeks and valleys and several hundred caves, of which only six with chambers dating back to prehistoric times are open to the public. The local river may have given the town its name, but an international reputation has arisen from its Indian Ocean beaches rated among the best surfing venues in the world. Margs is now renowned for waves and wines.
