Transport

Getting to Margaret River

Margaret River is situated 272 kilometres south of Perth.

Travelling by air

Those travelling from overseas, interstate or northern Western Australia will need to board a flight into Perth Airport. The International Airport has frequent services from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Abu Dahbi, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesberg and Auckland making it accessible for wherever you are in the world!

Those traveling from Sydney and Melbourne can choose to fly into the Busselton Airport which is located south of Perth and within the event area.

Visa Information

Each rider is responsible for researching and arranging to meet any international visa requirements for your travel. For the most up to date information please visit the website of the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection.

Travelling by car

There are two main highways that can be taken to arrive at Margaret River. The route is well sign posted and the journey will take approximately 3 hours. Visitors arriving via Perth airport can now take a very quick route along Roe Highway which flows directly into Kwinana Freeway (National Route 1- State Route 2). People already residing in Perth should begin their journey by heading out of the city south along Kwinana Freeway.

Continue south along this highway which becomes Forrest Highway until Bunbury. Turn left at the first roundabout in Bunbury onto Robertson Drive (State Route 10). At the next roundabout you reach turn left again onto Bussell Highway (State Route 10) and continue to Busselton. As you approach Busselton, go straight through any roundabouts and then left at the end (Vasse roundabout) onto Bussell Hwy. This road will take you through beautiful farming country and grape vines and on to Margaret River.

The alternative highway is the inland route which is a little slower getting here, but quite scenic. Click here to view a larger map and directions.

Travel Map

Travelling by bus

Southwest Coachlines operate a daily return service between Perth and Margaret River via Busselton. The Perth service can be boarded at Perth Elizabeth Quay Busport, Perth Airport Domestic or International Terminal. The bus journey takes approximately 4 hours 30 minutes depending on your time of departure. For more information and to book your bus fare click here.

More Information

For more information on travelling to the Margaret River region please visit www.margaretriver.com/getting-here/ or view a larger map and directions here.

Public Transport

Getting around Margaret River by bus

For information on train and bus services within the region we recommend you get in touch with your local visitor centre or the regional public bus service Western Australia’s Public Transport Authority.

As is typical in regional Western Australia, public transport is limited to main routes only and we would not recommend relying on public transport to make your way around the region for the duration of your holiday. For private touring, charters are a great option offered by many local companies.

Getting To The Stages

Estimated times of travel

	Stage 1 Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse	Stage 2 Nannup	Stage 3 CBCo Brewing	Stage 4 Wise Wine - Eagle Bay
From Margaret River	40 mins	50 mins (allow extra time 30 mins)	10 mins (allow extra time 30 mins)	45 mins

Parking

Stage 1

Parking is limited for Stage 1. The Event Village (Start/Finish Line) opens at 6:30am with a race start at 9am. It takes approx. 40 mins to drive from Margaret River township to Augusta. Please allow time to park and make your way to the Start line.

From Margaret River:
Travel along Leeuwin Road until you see the Cape to Cape Parking Team. Augusta Boat Harbour is available for parking and will have a continuous shuttle running to the lighthouse for spectators from 6.45am – 2:30pm. Riders can take advantage of the 2km warm up ride to the Start Line, there will be a bag drop at the Start Line for your convenience.

Please follow the guidance from our parking team and ensure that you follow directions only parking in designated car parks.

Stage 2

Parking for Stage 2 will be on the Nannup Rec Centre Oval.

Access to the Oval is via Vasse Hwy to Kearney Street and North Street. Please follow directions from signage and from staff.

Please note, there is no parking available at Foreshore Park or within the town, please park on the Oval.

This oval is located approx. 1.5km south of Foreshore Park. Riders are welcome to ride from the carpark via the road, please be cautious as those roads will open to traffic.

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE:

There will be a shuttle bus from the carpark to Foreshore Park from 7:00am – 8:45am. Return shuttle available in the afternoon as required.

From Margaret River

50 min from Margaret River. Make sure to give yourself extra time in the morning.

Stage 3

Entry 200m west of CBCo. on Osmington Road. Please take care walking from the parking location to CBCo.

Please respect our private properties.

It is essential that no cars park on Osmington Road.

DROP OFF: Official drop off location within the Parking area. No access closer to the event venue.

From Margaret River:

10 minutes from Margaret River. Make sure to give yourself extra time in the morning even with the shortest drive of the event.

Stage 4

Parking is available onsite at Wise Winey. Enter off of Eagle Bay Road. Entrance to parking is on your left hand side as you enter the venue. Please pull into the parking area as instructed as the road is closed past this point for the start / finish line.