Swan Valley
When it comes to indulging your passion for food and wine, few places do it better than the Swan Valley – Perth’s Valley of Taste. Check out the top things to do at the bottom of this page, or browse the experiences listed to the left.
The Swan Valley is located only 25 minutes east of Perth City and is Western Australia's oldest wine growing region. Here you’ll find wine-tasting venues nestled among rolling fields of vineyards, cafes perched alongside pristine natural bush and an excellent selection of top-quality restaurants. There are wine trails, olive groves, a chocolate factory, fresh produce stalls, wildlife and family attractions, markets – the list goes on and on.
And while you’re savouring the taste of a quality red wine, sampling a platter of cheese or indulging in heavenly chocolate, be sure to leave time to take advantage of the vibrant arts scene which adds further to the region’s feeling of culture.
Galleries and art and craft shops range from well-known and sprawling displays, to out of the way treasures tucked away in some hidden corner or courtyard. Guildford is particularly appealing for its heritage buildings, antique stores and arts scene.
You may chose to experience it all at the popular Spring in the Valley (pdf 766KB) festival in October.
While in the Swan Valley be sure to set out on the 32 kilometre Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail (pdf 705KB). This trip to culinary heaven winds past 80 wineries, restaurants and breweries and more than 50 fresh produce stalls as well as art galleries, olive groves and gorgeous heritage buildings. Be sure to call into the Swan Valley Visitor Centre in Guildford for information about the area and wine and food trail maps.
Top things to do in the Swan Valley
- Take time to explore the 32 kilometre Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail (pdf 705KB)
- Visit up to 40 cellar doors including Houghton and Sandalford
- Enjoy the great outdoors on the Swan Valley Cycle Trails (pdf 2.5MB)
- Take in some history of WA’s first settlement on the Guildford Heritage Walk Trails (pdf 128KB)
- Discover the valley on a Swan Valley River Cruise or on a horse drawn wagon trail tour
- Visit the Guildford Courthouse Interpretive displays
- Call into the boutique breweries and distilleries
- Go shopping for antiques in historic Guildford
- Sample local produce from grapes to chocolates, olive oil to nougat
- Visit the many art & craft galleries and artists studios
For more information about the Swan Valley, visit the Swan Valley Visitor Centre website.