Swan Valley Heritage Cycle Trail
Cycling is an activity that has proven health and fitness benefits for people of all ages. Above all cycling is fun – you can enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery that Western Australia has to offer while spending time with family and friends.
Discover the heritage and environs of the Swan Valley on the new Swan Valley Heritage Cycle Trail.
Click here to view the Cycle Trail Brochure (2.3mb)
Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail
Only 25-minutes drive from the city and less than 10 minutes from Perth Domestic Airport, the Swan Valley seduces visitors with a rich fusion of wine, food, art, scenery and nature.
You can experience its many wonders along the award-winning Food and Wine Trail (PDF 861KB) – a 32-kilometre scenic loop taking in more than 150 wineries, lively breweries, fine restaurants, bustling cafés, distilleries, shops, accommodation outlets and roadside stalls selling fresh produce.
The trail is well sign-posted and works in conjunction with the Swan Valley guide and maps, which are available from the Swan Valley Visitor Centre in Guildford and is designed to help you plan you own unique food and wine experience.
The Great Valley Rally
Take the kids for a great day out in the Swan Valley with The Great Valley Rally. Designed for families with children aged 5 to 12 years old, the trail begins at the Swan Valley Visitor Centre, and takes around three hours to complete. Stirling the Black Swan, named after Captain James Stirling - WA’s first Governor – is the mascot for The Great Valley Rally, and will help rally-goers navigate themselves around the many attractions of the Swan Valley region.
Similar to a treasure hunt, the Great Valley Rally, participants follow cryptic clues to help find their way along a specific route through the valley. Using the clue sheet, they need to find the 10 checkpoints, located along the route and marked by Stirling’s picture, in order to answer his mystery question.
The rally can be done any day of the year and at the finish line families will be presented with certificates and children with small prizes as a memento of the experience.
Download these attachments, grab your kids and your thinking caps and head out for a great day with Stirling Swan - see you in the Valley.
Whiteman Park
A popular recreation and conversation reserve that is 10 times the size of Kings Park, Whiteman Park has a wide range of facilities, events, and attractions for the whole family. Explore the wonderful Banksia bushland and catch a glimpse of grey kangaroos and, if you're lucky, a black gloved wallaby on one of 3 bush trails or the extensive bike paths. Visit the Children's Forest and Caversham Wildlife Park. Picnic Areas are open 7 days a week, free admission, 8.30am - 6.00pm.
Swan Valley and Perth Hills Trails
This comprehensive site features 41 outstanding nature walk, bike and bridle trails right on the city’s doorstep. The site provides access to healthy, fun and inspiring recreational activities in a range of stunning environments encouraging West Australian residents and visitors alike to enjoy Perth’s Eastern Region’s. Tel: 9424 2226 or visit the Swan Valley and Perth Hills Trails website.
Gidgegannup Wildflower Scenic Drive
Gidgegannup Wildflower Scenic Drives (PDF 1.39MB) are two scenic and varied that start 34km east of Perth and are centred on the Gidgegannup village are recommended. Peak viewing season for wildflowers is August - November commencing with the flowering of the yellow Wattles and Hibbertia and the distinctive rich blue Leschenaultia.
The drive passes through mixed Marri, Jarrah, Powderbark and Wandoo woodlands and provides views to countryside supporting a range of agricultural activities such as horse studs, cattle, sheep, goats (which produce a nationally recognised cheese), emus, alpacas and orchards of olives, pecans and other nuts.
