Margaret River : Australia

Located in the southwest of Western Australia in the Margaret River valley, this popular retirement town is colloquially referred to as Margs. 

There are active adult communitites in the area. 

The coast to the west is a renowned surf area and tourist destination; it was visited for the 1966 documentary The Endless Summer. Additionally, several hundred caves are located in a nearby park, with 3 open to the public, enabling the exploration of fossils dating 35,000 years old. 

An estimated half a million visitors come to the area yearly, and the crowds may not be ideal for some. 

agriculture, tourism

The climate is humid Mediterranean, with most of the rainfall between May and August.

The surrounding area is famous wine country. with over 138 wineries. The climate is described as similar to that of Bordeaux in a dry vintage. While the area only makes up 3% of Australia's wine production, it accounts for 20% of premium sales.