At the centre of the self indulgent south west, lies the Margaret River Wine Region - where whole afternoons can be spent chatting and eating over glasses of wine and then meandering from restaurant to cellar door and back again for dinner.
Bordered by the Indian Ocean to the west and forests of ancient trees to the east, Margaret River has a laid back atmosphere but with the added sophistication of being a centre for all things gourmet.
There are more than 60 cellar doors in the area, many tempting with quality labels and free tastings.
With the area accounting for around 20 per cent of Australia's premium wine sales, it might be a good idea to set a rule of no more than three or four vineyards a day.
This pleasant routine of driving through rolling green pastures and neatly trained vines and then swirling, sniffing and sipping through endless varieties of Chardonnays, Semillons, Sauvignon Blancs, Shiraz, Cabernets and Merlots makes the trip to Margaret River a decadent but enjoyable one.
The success of the wines is paralleled by the upsurge in quality accommodation and restaurants.
The region has succeeded in developing a 'foodies trail' of wineries, breweries, restaurants, olive groves and cheese makers.
The 'Margaret River' label has also been applied to venison, chocolate, berries, coffee, candy, fudge and ice cream, so expect your suitcase to be groaning under the weight of bottles, boxes and bags of locally grown purchases on departure.
The natural bush and forest setting of the south west provides the perfect backdrop for secluded chalet, retreat and spa accommodation properties.
Many of these boast five star luxury facilities and intimate settings ideal for romantic getaways.
Lush green forests, the great ocean swells of the Roaring Forties and the easy atmosphere has attracted an eclectic mix of locals.
Art and craft galleries are dotted amongst the vines, while battered Combi vans sit happily alongside Porches in car parks overlooking the surf breaks.
The combination of outlooks, incomes and ways of life just adds to the diversity that is Margaret River.
The regrowth karri forests and pristine beaches are best seen along the Caves Road coastal drive.
In the same area are caves to explore and two lighthouses to climb - the Dunsborough Lighthouse and the Leeuwin Lighthouse - both offering very different and spectacular views of the surrounding oceans.
The fishing in the area is hard to match, particularly along the Augusta coast and from Busselton Jetty, the longest wooden jetty in the southern hemisphere.
You can dive and snorkel on the decommissioned HMAS Swan wreck at Dunsborough or take a whale watching tour between Dunsborough and Augusta where Australia's longest whale watching season takes place.
After so many long lunches and lazy mornings some exercise could be just the thing to rejuvenate.
There are many guided tours including forest walks, coastal treks, bush tucker tours or interpretive nature guides - just inquire at the impressively informative Augusta Margaret River Visitor Centre, located on the town's main street.