Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend that you bring along a towel, sunglasses, water bottle, camera (to capture your amazing moments), sunscreen, hat, rain jacket in case the weather turns nasty, change of clothes for The Berry Farm and the wineries, some cash or a credit card for any wine or gourmet food purchases you want to make, a small backpack or bag to carry your belongings and of course your adventurous spirit and sense of fun and humour.

We don’t operate with a fully set itinerary for our tours as we like to keep things fresh and tailor as much of the day as we can to suit the needs of our guests. The best adventures never really run to script anyway! Each tour has its particular adventure activities which won’t change but the duration and intensity will vary depending on the group. The wineries and gourmet producers that we visit are highly flexible and Paul will discuss this with you whilst enjoying the activity.

Mojo is our border collie dog that loves joining in the fun on our Margaret River Kayaking and Winery Tours. He is unfortunately not allowed into the national parks for our other tours. We can however pick him up after the mountain biking activity (prior to heading to the Blackwood River) on our Adventure and Wine Tour. If you would like Mojo to guide you down the river then please just request his services!

The Margaret River Adventure Tour concludes the day at Brown Hill Estate where you can enjoy a relaxed wine tasting whilst enjoying each other’s company and toasting the fun day out that you’ve had. Our Margaret River Kayaking and Winery Tour will visit two boutique wineries. On both of these tours you are also welcome to sample The Berry Farm’s finely crafted wines, ciders, fruit liqueurs, fortified wines and dessert wines after you have finished your lunch.

Our tours visit The Berry Farm for lunch which is personally our favourite lunch destination in Margaret River. Don’t just take our word for it though, because if you chat to any local around town then they will quickly tell you the same thing.

We will send you a menu to choose your lunch from prior to the tour. Current options include; Ham and cheese toasted Turkish bread, Soup of the day, Chorizo plate, Seasonal salad, Seasonal vegetable tart, The Berry Farm beef and red wine pie, The Berry Farm sausage rolls and the Berry Farm share platter for two.

Yes, The Berry Farm where we have lunch caters to Vegetarians, Vegans and also has Gluten Free options. We will send you a menu prior to the tour so that you can make your choice.

All of our tours are for all types of fitness levels. The mountain biking trails that we ride are a lot of fun for all levels of riders and don’t require you to be super-fit. We incorporate plenty of breaks to admire the scenery and to hear Paul’s stories on the local history of the area. You will however need to be fairly comfortable and confident on a bike. If you can adequately ride a bike on the road then you will be fine!

All of our tours are designed with your safety first and foremost in mind. Keeping you safe and happy is our number one priority and is something that we take very seriously. Paul is trained in first aid and surf rescue techniques and also has a sat phone and first aid kit with him at all times. Paul will provide you with instructions on how to enjoy the activities as safely as possible and will be there looking out for you the entire day. All of our equipment is of a high quality and is regularly maintained. You are provided with an Australian safety standards approved cycling helmet for the mountain biking and an Australian safety standard approved life-jacket for the kayaking.

The double kayaks that we use are incredibly stable and it is difficult to tip them over unless you are trying to purposely do so. You may get a little bit wet from water dripping off your paddles but it is all part of the fun really. You will only get dirty whilst mountain biking if the trails that we are riding on are wet. If these conditions present itself then it’s all part of the fun too. Bringing a towel along and a spare change of clothes to slip into before visiting the wineries is recommended.

You won’t need any experience with kayaking or surfing to come along and enjoy the tours. We can cater for all levels, from complete beginners to the experienced.

For the tours that involve mountain biking you will need to be comfortable and confident with riding a bike. The terrain that we ride is mostly downhill but the tracks can be tight and there are a few small log jumps and obstacles to enjoy (or to go around). If you have any concerns then feel free to contact Paul for more information.

Our tours are a great day out for the family and kids have an absolute blast on them. For the surfing lessons we prefer kids to be over the age of 6. There are no age restrictions on the kayaking tours. For the mountain bike tours children’s bikes are not used. The seats on our small framed bikes are usually fine for kids over the age of 12 to ride. Kids are welcome to participate on the mountain biking tours as long as they are comfortable and confident with riding a bike on the road and can fit on a small adults bike. If you have any queries then feel free to contact us.

We pick up from around Margaret River town and Prevelly. If you are staying further afield then the meeting point is at Rotary Park which is located at the very beginning of Margaret River town (in between the Brewhouse and the Hairy Marron Café) and has all day free parking.

All of our bikes come equipped with flat pedals.

You certainly can! As long as it is maintained and in good working order. Please let us know in advance.

Yes, you can bring your own board and wetsuit along and you can surf it as you like at the beach that we take you to.

We will provide you with bottled water throughout the tour to keep you properly hydrated.

Surfing: You are provided with a wetsuit, and a soft top beginner surfboard.

Kayaking: You are provided with a lifejacket and a double sit on top kayak.

Mountain Biking: You are provided with a helmet, and a Trek Roscoe 6 Mountain Bike.

Please bring along some comfortable clothes and a good pair of enclosed footwear (runners or trainers) for the mountain biking. For the kayaking it is ideal to wear something that you don’t mind getting a little wet. Having a change of clothes for afterwards is also recommended.

Our Margaret River Lifestyle Tour and Margaret River Kayaking and Winery Tours have no minimum numbers of bookings in order to run as per usual. Both the ‘Great Escape’ Surfing and Mountain Biking Tours have a minimum requirement of four guests.

You are more than welcome to come along on one of our tours on your own. You will meet and make friends with other people who are on the tour. If it turns out that it is just yourself who is booked for that day then Paul will communicate that with you and will try to make other arrangements.

Yes, as long as there are seats available it is no problem to pick your traveling companions up after we’ve enjoyed the adventure activity and are on our way to the first winery. Feel free to contact us and we will arrange a special price.

At Surf N’ Dirt Adventure Tours we believe that each day offers the opportunity for fun and adventure no matter the weather conditions. Your safety is always our number one priority though so in circumstances where the conditions are deemed to be too dangerous then we will have no choice but to cancel the adventure activity part of the tour. We can always take you to the caves or head off on a winery or brewery tour but if that doesn’t suit your needs then we will try to accommodate you on another day.

If we are provided enough notice we are generally quite flexible and happy to re-book your tour for another day, subject to availability.

Our cancellation policy is:

• Less than 3 days notice prior to day of departure 100% tour fee will be charged.
• Between 4 – 7 days notice prior to day of departure 50% tour fee will be charged.
• Between 7-14 days notice prior to day of departure 30% tour fee will be charged.
• More than 14 days notice prior to day of departure no tour fee will be charged.

Feel free to contact us if any issues come up and we will try our hardest to accommodate you.

You can pay directly on the day of your tour by cash or in advance through a direct transfer.