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Morning: Perth to Guildford and the Swan Valley
Highlights
- Explore Guildford's charm as you journey east from Perth to the historic town's quaint streets.
- Collect a free map at the Swan Valley Visitor Centre to navigate over 200 attractions effortlessly.
- Indulge in sweet treats from local makers, satisfying your cravings with delicious chocolates and ice creams.
- Relax at alfresco dining spots in wineries, pairing exquisite wines with the freshest local produce.
Head east on Guildford Road from Perth to the capital’s oldest inland town, Guildford. Stop at the Swan Valley Visitor Centre to pick up a free map of the Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail – a 32-kilometre loop taking in over 200 attractions.
Get your morning sugar hit with a visit to some of the Swan Valley’s makers of fine sweet treats, from chocolate, nougat and nuts, to ice creams and sorbets.
If you have a designated driver for the day, let them take you cellar door hopping from boutique family-run vineyards and organic wineries to large-scale premium wine producers.
Many of the wineries offer alfresco dining beside the vineyards, pairing their creations with the finest of Western Australia’s fresh produce.
Appreciators of hand-crafted beers and cider will also find plenty to tempt their palate at the region’s boutique breweries, many offering light bites and hearty fare for a lazy lunch in the beer garden.
Or opt to fill a picnic basket with gourmet goodies and fresh produce from the road-side stalls and stores, then take your pick from ten local picnic spots, parks and reserves in and around Guildford and the Swan Valley region.
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Guildford
The hub of Western Australia’s oldest wine region, Guildford invites you to enjoy its colonial charm, arts and fresh local flavours following the heritage trail past grand 19th century architecture to the banks of the Swan River and the Swan Valley vineyards beyond.
It’s a leisurely 20 minute drive or train ride east of the city to reach Guildford and the Swan Valley. Or, you can arrive in style aboard a full or half day Swan River cruise from Barrack Street Jetty.
Make the visitor centre your first port of call to pick up a guide on heritage walks and begin your journey from 1829, when Guildford started life as one of the first three towns of the Swan River Colony.
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A Day in the Swan Valley
Tantalise your tastebuds with a day trip to Perth’s pantry, where producers, brewers, distillers and winemakers draw on hundreds of years of food and drink heritage to create unforgettable culinary experiences. Welcome to the Swan Valley, Western Australia’s oldest wine region.
Spread a picnic rug under the shade of a eucalyptus tree and open a bottle of wine from a family-run vineyard 25 minutes away from Perth. Catch the delicate scent of wildflowers on the breeze and the sound of birds calling to one another overhead. Soaking up the relaxing rural scene, you wonder: artisan chocolate or freshly churned ice cream for dessert?
A short drive from Perth or a relaxed cruise up the Swan River delivers you into the valley’s heart. If you’re coming by car, stop to explore the old-world charm, grand 19th-century architecture and art galleries of Guildford.
The Swan Valley’s Mediterranean climate produces top-notch wines – crisp verdelho, luscious grenache and sophisticated shiraz, along with some excellent fortified varieties. Beer and gin aficionados aren’t forgotten either – some amazing options tempt at the boutique breweries and distilleries. Fill your belly with delicious fare made to time-honoured recipes, dining among the vines, or at one of the spots along the river.
Culinary excellence aside, creative endeavours flourish amid the Swan Valley’s fertile plains. Walk through art galleries and artisanal boutiques, and – from painter, potter, sculptor or woodworker – choose a special piece to take home.
Closer to nature, follow the rugged walking trails into beautiful bushland, joining a tour operating out of the Swan Valley. Family-owned Caversham Wildlife Park invites visitors to snuggle koalas, feed kangaroos and say hello to wombats.
The Swan Valley is beautiful year-round, but September to December is simply magical as colourful wildflowers put on a stunning show.
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