✅ What’s Included

Itinerary Activities

• Three complimentary wine tastings at boutique wineries
• Exclusive Wine Blending Experience
• Gourmet food producer tasting (chocolate or olive oil)
• Woodfired pizza lunch with sides at winery restaurant
• Micro-brewery visit
• Comprehensive local guide commentary

Guides & Support

• Experienced, entertaining driver-guide
• Comfortable vehicle with car seat anchor points

Eco & Practical

• Complimentary local-area pick-up and drop-off
• Minimal-impact practices and cultural respect education

🚫 What’s Not Included

• Drinks at the micro-brewery
• Additional food, beverages or tastings
• Out-of-area pick-up/drop-off (surcharge applies)
• Child seats (vehicles have anchor points only)
• Travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Personal expenses or souvenirs

Seasonal Weather Expectations

Spring & Autumn — Mild and pleasant (15–24°C), ideal for outdoor tastings and vineyard views.
Summer — Warm to hot (20–30°C), longer days and vibrant vineyard landscapes.
Winter — Cool and crisp (10–20°C), cosy indoor tastings with possible rain.

Mild to warm vineyard days with possible cooler evenings – pack for comfort and sun protection.

✅ Essentials

• Valid photo ID (for wine tastings, 18+)
• 1 L refillable water bottle
• Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
• Layers for weather changes
• Comfortable closed-toe shoes
• Small day pack
• Cash or card for extra drinks/snacks
• Camera or phone

Toiletries & Extras

• Personal medications
• Hand sanitiser

Luggage Limits

• Small day pack only (no large bags needed for this day tour)

Margaret River is one of Australia’s most acclaimed wine regions, with over 150 wineries producing world-class Semillon, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.

The region is the traditional Country of the Wadandi (Saltwater) people, who have cared for this land for over 50,000 years.

The unique maritime climate and ancient soils produce distinctive wines with elegant structure and complexity.

Boutique producers focus on small-batch, hands-on winemaking, often with the winemaker pouring tastings personally.

The area is also famous for gourmet produce including olives, chocolate, cheese and fresh seafood.

Vineyards are surrounded by towering karri and jarrah forests, creating one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world.

Carbon Footprint & Offset Report: Margaret River Wine + Beer Adventure

Quick Snapshot

Estimated CO₂e footprint per participant: 135 kg CO₂e
(higher-end conservative estimate – covers all on-tour impacts plus average local travel to/from Margaret River / Dunsborough pickup points)

Our 200% offset commitment per booking: 270 kg CO₂e
Funded through genuine landscape restoration in climate-vulnerable developing regions (reforestation, mangroves, soil regeneration, etc.). This creates real net-positive impact beyond neutrality.

Tour summary

• Full-day tour (~10:30am – 5:30pm)
• Small group tour (typically 6–14 guests)
• Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from accommodations in Margaret River, Witchcliffe, Prevelly, Cowaramup, Gracetown, Dunsborough, Yallingup, Busselton and surrounding areas
• Comfortable group transport (minibus or similar)
• No accommodation included
• Meals: Gourmet woodfired pizza lunch with sides at a winery restaurant + glass of your own blended wine; 3 complimentary wine tastings at boutique cellar doors; gourmet producer visit (chocolate or olive oil tasting)
• Highlights: Exclusive hands-on wine blending experience, 3 boutique winery tastings (often with winemaker/owner), micro-brewery visit (drinks at own cost), fun social group setting

Overview

This report estimates the carbon footprint for one individual participant on this tour using higher-end data from trusted sources. We intentionally choose upper-range figures to fully cover every impact – including hard-to-measure parts like supply chains and indirect effects.

We then double it (200%) and fund genuine landscape restoration projects in developing and climate-affected regions worldwide. This goes beyond standard offsetting to deliver real, lasting benefits for ecosystems and communities.

All figures in kg CO₂e (carbon dioxide equivalent – the standard measure that includes all greenhouse gases).

Tour Details

• Duration: Full day (~7 hours on tour)
• Key locations: Margaret River wine region boutique cellar doors, gourmet food producer (chocolate/olive oil), micro-brewery
• Travel style: Relaxed small-group gourmet wine & beer adventure with hands-on blending and social tastings
• Assumptions: Average participant, standard behaviours, higher-impact choices where uncertain. Local travel to pickup points within the Margaret River / Dunsborough area is factored into the higher-end footprint for completeness. Itinerary varies daily.

Calculation Approach

• Sources: UK DEFRA 2025 conversion factors, Australian National Greenhouse Accounts 2024, UNWTO tourism data, IPCC guidelines, and peer-reviewed studies.
• Higher-end scale: Upper-range emission factors everywhere, plus well-to-tank fuel effects, +20% uncertainty buffer, and conservative assumptions for regional minibus operations and tourism-level wine/beer/food tastings.
• Per person, full tour experience.
• Excludes only purely personal extras (e.g. additional drinks at the brewery or souvenirs).

Detailed Emissions Breakdown (per participant)

Transportation – 65 kg CO₂e

• Average local travel to/from pickup points in Margaret River / Dunsborough area (higher-end mix of car, taxi or short transfers): 25 kg
• All on-tour group minibus transfers (regional loops ~150–200 km total, shared small group): 40 kg – higher-end diesel factor with realistic low-occupancy buffer

Accommodation – 0 kg CO₂e

• Day tour only – no overnight stay

Meals & Food – 45 kg CO₂e

• Gourmet pizza lunch with wine + 3 wine tastings + gourmet producer tasting: 45 kg – higher-impact estimate including production, transport, packaging and tourism-level portions

Activities & Excursions – 25 kg CO₂e

• Hands-on wine blending experience, cellar door visits, micro-brewery stop and commentary

TOTAL ESTIMATED FOOTPRINT PER PERSON: 135 kg CO₂e

Our 200% Offset Commitment

• Amount we will offset:2 × 135 kg = 270 kg CO₂e per individual booking
• How: Direct funding of landscape restoration projects – reforestation, mangrove protection, regenerative agriculture, wetland and soil carbon restoration
• Where: Developing countries and regions most affected by climate change (e.g. Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America) for maximum global benefit and community co-benefits
• Why 200% and higher-end estimates: To guarantee coverage despite any measurement discrepancies and to create genuine extra positive impact

Important Notes

• Numbers are deliberately conservative (higher) so we over-deliver on restoration – real footprint may be lower
• The tour already has strong sustainability practices (focus on boutique/local producers, minimal-impact group travel); our independent higher-end analysis adds extra certainty
• Carbon accounting has natural uncertainties – doubling it is the responsible way
• This directly supports long-term carbon-sequestering landscapes and local communities

Is the tour suitable for non-drinkers?
Yes — you can still enjoy the scenery, food tasting, blending experience, lunch and brewery stop.

Can children join?
Yes — kids 17 and under are half price; under 18 must be accompanied.

How many wineries do we visit?
Three boutique wineries with complimentary tastings.

Is lunch included?
Yes — woodfired pizzas and sides at a winery restaurant.

What if I have dietary requirements?
Please advise at booking — most requirements can be catered for.

Do itineraries change?
Yes — daily changes ensure a fresh experience (exact stops provided the day prior if requested).

Is pick-up included?
Yes — complimentary from local Margaret River, Dunsborough, Busselton and Yallingup areas.

Is the tour suitable for solo travellers?
Yes — great way to meet new people in a fun, relaxed group.

What is the group size?
Small-group boutique — intimate and personal.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No — some walking and venue access may not suit mobility aids.

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