The beautiful Chittering Valley, located only one hour north east of Perth, has evolved from a charming rural setting into a total escape, rich in food, wine, scenery and art. You can experience it all along the 76km Chittering Valley Wine Trail, which meanders from Chittering to Gingin through idyllic rural countryside, past seven stunning wineries and by a number of vibrant and unusual displays of public art.
The journey is particularly lovely in winter when the landscape transforms into a palette of brilliant greens or in spring when wildflowers erupt into dazzling displays of colour.
Start your journey from Chittering Road in Chittering and then follow the circuit tour to Ashby Road in Gingin. You can get a map from the Chittering Visitor Centre with information about the wineries. Along the way you’ll pass sculptures set at sites of interest – sites like aging farmhouses, old bridges and historic school grounds.
In the heart of the Chittering Valley citrus and wine growing area, there is also excellent acommodation and plenty of activities. Be sure to visit the Golden Grove Observatory which salutes on a clear night the brilliant blanket of stars of the Southern Sky. You can also indulge the tastebuds at orchards, honey farms and bakeries - Apricot Acres Farm is one of several places where fresh produce is for sale.
Nature lovers will adore Bullsbrook and its six mazes, located within a tranquil park setting. Here you can mingle with delightful Australian fauna like koalas, kangaroos and emus and enjoy picnics and barbecues.
The laid-back charm continues further north at Bindoon, just 55 minutes drive from Perth. This delightful region features a majestic hardwood forest known as Julimar. Deer and emu farms stand nearby and wildflowers in spring set the flora ablaze with colour.
Top ten thing to do and see in the Chittering Valley |
| Explore the Chittering Valley Wine Trail and sample award winning wines at one of seven beautiful locations |
| Indulge the taste buds and savour local olive oil and olives |
| Enjoy fresh local produce from the Chittering area |
| Meander along the many walking trails throughout the region |
| Discover unique and interesting local arts and crafts |
| Soak up the sun at one of the lovely picnic spots |
| Join in the fun on the last Sunday of every month at the local markets in Bindoon |
| Stay a while in one of the charming hotels or bed and breakfasts |
| Take a relaxing drive through the picturesque countryside, winding past a dramatic scenery of hills, orchards and vineyards |
| View the beautiful wildflowers in spring |
