1985

Leeuwin Estate hosts inaugural outdoor concert with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

1985

First professional surfing competition is held – the Margaret River Thriller.

1996

Last lighthouse keeper leaves Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse.

1999

Cape to Cape walk trail opens.

2000s

Drug-Aware Margaret River Pro surfing competition held annually in March.

2011

Bushfire devastates Margaret River, destroying 39 homes and damaging 29 others.