Here’s a little list with the answers to the most frequently asked questions at Wine for Dudes!  If there’s anything else you want to know, please feel free to drop us a note or give us a quick call and we’ll be more than happy to answer them for you!

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What types of Tours does Wine for Dudes operate?

Wine for Dudes most iconic Margaret River wine tour is our Wine & Beer Adventure, operating daily from Margaret River, Dunsborough and Busselton (south of the jetty).

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We also host social, celebratory and corporate groups for Private Wine Tours; and if you're just looking for a private driver in Margaret River to take you to and from your Margaret River winery lunch, then our dd

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Are there Terms & Conditions, or a Cancellation Policy?

Yes… you can view our terms and conditions, and our cancellation policy by clicking here.

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Are your tours just for young guys?

Absolutely not!… ‘Wine for Dudes’ means ‘Wine for Everyone’!! The dudes name derived from the fabulous WOMAN who founded Wine for Dudes (she’s a bit of a local legend in her own right), who used to who call everyone “dude” …guys, girls, young and old …you were all a dude, and you were all welcome to join a Wine for Dudes tour, to discover wine in a fun, relaxed, informative, and non-intimidating atmosphere.

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Can you cater for my specific dietary requirements?

With a bit of notice … absolutely!

 

All the wineries and breweries that we dine at for lunch are well experienced in catering for specific food allergies and dietary requirements.

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Restaurants are unable to guarantee that their kitchens are purely nut and dairy-free due to other dishes containing these ingredients being prepared in the same kitchen. Please note, this is standard industry practice and beyond our control. 

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Please note that our office arranges all the lunches in advance, so if you let us know after 9am on the day of your tour, or you inform your tour guide after collection, unfortunately we cannot guarantee that you will be catered for.

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Can we drink on the bus?

That's a “negative” sorry dudes! It is illegal to have open alcoholic beverages both inside our buses, and in non-licenced areas of the venues we visit (ie: car parks). You will however, never be too far away from your next taste of goodness, so hang in there dudes, we’ll fix you up shortly! 🙂

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Do you have Air Conditioning and Heating onboard?

Yes… the whole Wine for Dudes fleet has Air Conditioning and Heating – we will always make sure you are comfortable while you’re inside the buses!

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Do we have to pay tasting fees?

Since reopening from Covid back in Jun-ish 2020, most wineries now charge tasting fees.

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If you are on a group tour, we will cover the tasting fees at wineries and gourmet food producers. And you just need to purchase your own drinks at the brewery at the end of the day (just because everyone wants something different, so we don’t want to add an extra $25 on for a tasting paddle, if you only want a glass of wine… or a coffee) 

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Private Charters will be advised of all applicable tasting fees prior to setting the itinerary, and you will usually pay these direct to the venues on the day.

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Will the tour still go ahead if it's raining?

Absolutely! …it’s better than going to the beach right?  Wine for Dudes operate rain, hail or shine! In fact, if you’re here on holiday and it starts to rain, turn your holiday around, by grabbing a jacket and a scarf and getting out of your hotel room!! We can generally pull up very close to the cellar door entrances to let you out, and the rest of the time you’ll be in the comfort of our vehicles and the venues, and warming up with a vino in hand!!! 🙂

In the rare circumstance that we have to cancel a tour due to being unsafe to operate (ie: extreme winds, bushfires or flooding), we will advise you on the morning of the tour (or earlier if we are aware), and either transfer your booking to the next available day or refund you in full for your booking.

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Have you got music on the bus?

Of course… the whole Wine for Dudes fleet has the ability to play music. We have epic playlists, and love to showcase some of the awesome local talent around too. If you would like to play DJ while you’re on tour, please feel free to bring any music device with an AUX cord connection and bang out some tunes. However… if the rest of the bus votes you off DJ duties, then it’s back to our playlists, or another persons turn!

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What's the dress code?

Smart casual is good.  Most wineries don’t allow fancy dress, therefore it is also discouraged by our company.

Make sure you dress for the season, and wineries. Our temperatures range from single digits in winter, to mid-high 20’s in summer. Most wineries have red gravel driveways, so pretty suede heels during the wet winter months are not usually the best option; and make sure you lube up with sunscreen, and have plenty of water in summer!!

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Will you pick us up from our accommodation?

Wine for Dudes offer a complimentary pick up and drop off service from your residential address, or accommodation provider.

When booking, please ensure you select the correct tour location to suit your pick up address.

• Tours “departing Margaret River” include a complimentary pick up service for addresses located in: Margaret River, Witchcliffe, Redgate, Prevelly, Gnarabup, Burnside, Cowaramup & Gracetown.

• Tours “departing Dunsborough/Busselton” include a complimentary pick up service for addresses located in: Dunsborough, Yallingup, Busselton (south of the Jetty), Abbey, Vasse, Carbanup, Metricup, Wilyabrup.
   

Out of area surcharge: A small surcharge applies per group (not per person) to pickups from: Bunker Bay, Eagle Bay, Port Geographe, Conto, Forest Grove, Rosa Glen, Rosa Brook & Osmington.

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Please contact our office for clarification if your suburb is not specifically listed.

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Is the tour suitable for kids?

Ahh, the question every parent desperately wants us to say YES too, because you NEED (and very much deserve) a fun day out! …essentially YES, you can bring kids along. However, it’s really important to remember that our tours involve the consumption of alcohol throughout the day, and we never know who we’re going to have on board. Although most groups are respectful of kids, we cannot control the guy with the crude sense of humor, the old duck down the back that's hellbent perfecting her Patsy impersonation, or the dude who's second language is F-bombing. If you’re ok with this, then you’re welcome to bring them along for half price. We’ll even feed them! Oh, and just remember, they are solely YOUR responsibility ...even after a couple of wines!

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Do you supply car seats?

We do NOT supply car seats, however all of our vehicles are fitted with multiple car seat anchor points. Our 13 and 20-passenger vehicles are classified as commercial buses and therefore car seat laws do not apply, meaning kids under 12 months can sit on a guardians knee, and older kids can have their own seat; however our preference is that all children under the age of 7 are seated in appropriate car seats.

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Can I bring my dog?

As much as we love doggo’s, we do have to consider our other customers/members of the public who may have a fear or allergy to dogs.  Some dogs may also come with some friendly fleas, an odour unloved by people other than their owner, or cause damage to our vehicles/upholstery.  It is for these reasons that we have a blanket “no dogs” policy on the tours sorry.  Special assistance dogs are always welcome.

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What is the maximum group size for your tours?

Our vehicles seat 6, 11, 13 and 20 passengers.  We utilise all these vehicles for both group tours and private charters depending on the requirements for each day.  Our daily group tours are capped at 15 people for the comfort of guests, our guides and our venues.

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Are your tours wheelchair friendly?

It is with great disappointment that we have to say our vehicles are NOT wheelchair friendly. WA laws now require vehicles to be classified as WAV’s (wheelchair accessible vehicles), and drivers to be WAV qualified to be able to carry people in wheelchairs. Unfortunately we have neither.

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Have more questions?

Contact us and one of our legendary admin gurus will be sure to look after you.