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!
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.
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 (details coming soon) |
Stage 3 CBCo Brewing |
Stage 4 |
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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 7am 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 Team. Parking is permitted on the left-hand side of the road only (Ocean Side). Augusta Boat Harbour is also available for parking and will have a continuous shuttle running to the lighthouse for spectators from 6.45am – 2pm. 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.
Stage 1 Parking Map coming soon.
Shuttle Bus Schedule
| Augusta Boat Harbour Carpark to Lighthouse |
| 6:45am |
| 7:00am |
| 7:15am |
| 7:30am |
| 7:45am |
| 8:00am |
| 8:15am |
| 8:30am |
| 8:45am |
| 9:30am - every 30mins until 2pm |
| Lighthouse to Augusta Boat Harbour Carpark |
| 9:15am |
| 9:45am |
| 10:00am |
| 10:30am - every 30mins until 2pm |
*schedule is draft and subject to change.
Stage 2
** NEW for 2024 Nannup ** Location to be advised
From Margaret River:
Approximately 50 minutes from Margaret River. Full details coming soon.
Stage 3
Parking details for CBCo. Brewing located on Osmington Road coming soon.
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.
From Margaret River
45 minutes from Margaret River. Make sure to give yourself extra time in the morning to drive from Margaret River to Wise Wine. This is the second longest transit time out of all the stages, but it’ll be worth it when you get there.
