Margaret River has been awarded Australia's 'must visit food region'

The region beat tough competition from Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley and Yarra Valley to claim the top spot in the award category, voted on by 4,000 magazine readers.

Margaret River also claimed third place in the 'Best Wine Region' category.

Your Margaret River Region Chief Executive Officer Pip Close welcomed the award and emphasised how Gourmet Escape is helping to raise awareness of the region's food and wine.

"We are absolutely delighted to receive this accolade from such a large cross section of Australian travellers. This is an exciting sign of the Margaret River region's growing status as the country's hottest foodie destination."

"Gourmet Escape really helps to shine a spotlight on our outstanding food experiences and has encouraged many new visitors to come and fall in love with the region; from influential chefs such as Marco Pierre White and Heston Blumenthal, to tourists from all over the world.

"The fact that the event takes place across a number of beautiful locations shows people that the Margaret River region is a place where you come to enjoy world class food and wine against a backdrop of exceptional natural beauty and biodiversity."

Ms Close was also keen to praise the collaborative approach of the region's food producers and chefs.

"When we were speaking to the visiting chefs during Gourmet Escape, it became clear that the relationship between the region's farmers and our chefs stands out as unique."

For the full list of winners head to australiantraveller.com.