Hero Wines: Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Shiraz. • Mandurah to Ferguson Valley (90 minutes) Mandurah can also be easily done as a day tour from Perth (60 minutes) • Ferguson Valley to Chapman Hill (55 minutes) • Chapman Hill to Dunsborough (35 minutes) • Chapman Hill to Smiths Beach (40 minutes) The Peel Wine Region is an emerging wine region. Located south of Perth, it stretches from the Indian Ocean to the Darling Range and beyond the Darling Plateau, offering diverse climatic conditions for viticulture. Apart from the stunning wines produced in the region, the river and coast yield an abundant supply of seafood, in particular the famous blue swimmer crabs of Mandurah. For crab lovers, the Mandurah Crabfest held every March is an event not to be missed! Grab some local seafood and head out to Peel Estate for a picnic in their beautiful grounds. Afternoon: the Geographe Wine Region. Leaving the Peel region and heading further south you will discover an exciting newcomer to Western Australian wines, the Geographe Wine Region, with diverse styles of Mediterranean and alternative varieties to explore. Travel through the Ferguson Valley and take in the rolling hills, grazing cattle, meandering streams, driving along steep, winding roads - the views are bound to take your breath away. The variety of cellar doors and the quaint Gnomesville; home to thousands of gnomes from around the world, are not to be missed. As you drive closer to Busselton at Chapman Hill, you will find Whicher Ridge Wines and their incredible wine sensory garden experience. Its plantings of fruit trees, herbs, flowers and seasonal vegetables describe and match the flavours, textures and styles of their award winning wines. Accommodation: Pullman Bunker Bay Resort or Smiths Beach Resort, both located on the coast.