Itineraries
Swan Valley Day Tour or Overnight Stay
Drive just 20 minutes north east of Perth city along Great Eastern Highway, and you’ll find yourself in the picturesque Swan Valley - Western Australia’s oldest wine growing region.
For those keen on sampling local wines and boutique beers, daytrip bus tours are available from the city and there are public bus connections throughout the region.
Make Guildford the first stop and peruse the enchanting antique furniture stores. Then take a leisurely stroll through the town for a look at some of Western Australia’s oldest buildings - much of the original town plan is still intact and many fine civic, commercial and private buildings dating from the 1840s can still be seen.
The Swan and Helena Rivers meet and partially surround Guildford, providing picturesque walk trails and lovely scenery. Try riverside horse riding for an invigorating start to the day, or for a more relaxed pace, visit a wildlife park to meet some cuddly native animals such as kangaroos and koalas.
Before heading further into the Swan Valley, stop by the Swan Valley Visitor Centre in the hub of town to grab a food and wine map – it’s a great guide to the area and perfect companion for your journey.
From here, continue along West Swan Road, to get into the heart of the wine region.
If you need a sugar hit, you’ll want to stop by the local chocolate factory or ice creamery, or for a savoury treat, head for the cheese factory.
Purchase a range of fresh produce and gourmet treats from outlets scattered throughout the area – you’ll have all the essential ingredients for a lunchtime feast at one of the Swan Valley’s popular picnic spots such as Bells Rapids, Middle Swan Bridge or Whiteman Park.
Alfresco dining is available at many Swan Valley wineries, so enjoy a gourmet lunch and sip on award winning wines. Wine tasting is on offer all year round.
Beer drinkers aren’t left-out, with an emergence of local boutique breweries in the region which are worth a visit.
After lunch, wander through art galleries for an insight into the creative world of local sculptors, painters, potters, printmakers and woodworkers, and purchase exquisite souvenirs of your trip.
While the Swan Valley can be explored in a day, turn it into an extended getaway with an overnight stay. Choose from a variety of bed and breakfasts, five star motels, boutique guesthouses or local caravan parks.
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