The Swan Valley Visitor Centre is located in historic Guildford, the gateway to Perth's Valley of Taste, the Swan Valley
The Swan Valley is only 25 minutes from the centre of Perth and is Western Australia's oldest wine growing region. The Swan Valley is where you will experience a colourful blend of heritage and culture, people, art, world-class wine, gourmet goodies and fresh produce. The Swan Valley is a great place for families. It's the ideal location to escape, indulge and awaken your senses!
Award-Winning Wineries in the Swan Valley
A bustling tourist area, the Swan Valley in Western Australia has a number of award-winning wineries, many of which are family owned and run. These Western Australian wineries offer superb alfresco and restaurant dining and you can enjoy cosy fortifieds whilst basking in the warmth of a log fire in Winter. The Swan Valley makes the ideal day trip, or why not stay in one of our many accommodation venues? Take advantage of mid-week stay discounts some venues offer. Swan Valley wineries are open for tasting all year round. Forget the car and take a tour around the Valley. Wine cruise tours are also available.
Award-Winning Breweries in the Swan Valley
Swan Valley Breweries - Belgian white beer and German red beer are just two of the over 20 locally-made brews on offer in the region. Small batches and a swift turnaround mean our five microbrew outlets are always on the go, making a changing array of beers in a wide range of styles. These vary according to the whim of the brewer, but always include pale and dark ales, Belgian wheat beer and stout.
In the award stakes too, Swan Valley beers are beginning to give our wines a run for their money. Our organic pilsner and old-fashioned porter have been voted the best in Australia - you'll find these and other top valley brews at a growing number of Perth outlets and throughout the valley.
And while our talented brewers pride themselves on keeping costs down by selling direct to the public and doing most of the work themselves, the main focus will always be on offering quality hand-made beers using the finest ingredients and traditional methods. Distillers have chosen the Swan Valley as their preferred place of spirit crafting, with 2 distilleries opening in the Valley.
Swan Valley Festivals
The Swan Valley has Festivals and Events for all seasons:
Summer: Midsummer Feast
The annual "foodie" weekend festival hosted in the Swan Valley. 2008 is the fourth year of this festival where venues host special events showcasing the local produce on offer in the Valley.
Autumn: Taste of the Valley
The Taste of the Valley festival showcases the best of the Swan Valley's food, wine, arts, music and local produce. The festival is held annually over four weekends in April.
Winter: Seafood and Shiraz
The newest event to come to the Swan Valley where premium Swan Valley shiraz is combined with WA seafood over a winter weekend.
Spring: Spring in the Valley
Each year in October, the Swan Valley celebrates the people and produce of the region with its annual Spring in the Valley Festival – a festival of community spirit, wine, food, art and music.
Drop into the Swan Valley Visitor Centre located in the Guildford Courthouse Cnr Meadow & Swan Streets Guildford - open 7 days 9am to 4pm , or contact the centre on (08) 9379 9400 for further information and assistance.
