Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail
Guildford Heritage Walk Trail
Cycling in the Swan Valley and Guildford
Great Valley Rally
Whiteman Park
Swan Valley and Perth Hills Trails
Vineyard Walk Trail
Gidgegannup Wildflower Scenic Drive
Noble Falls Walk Trail
Bells Rapids Walk Trail
FR Berry Reserve Walk Trail
Wandoo Heights
National Parks
Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary
Paruna
The award winning Food and Wine Trail - PDF (861KB) is a well signposted, 32km scenic drive trail, encompassing more than 80 restaurants, wineries and breweries. As if this wasn't enough, more than 50 seasonal roadside stalls lie along the trail, selling everything from asparagus to melons and more besides. No wonder the Swan Valley is one of Western Australia's most popular tourist destinations!
Guildford is one of three towns established in 1829 when Western Australia was settled and the only town in Perth on the Register of the National Estate. Established on what is virtually an island encircled by the Swan and Helena Rivers, Guildford is ideally suited to exploration on foot. Three short walk trails ranging from 20 minutes to one hour - Guildford Heritage Walk Trails - PDF (459KB).
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 interpretive trail installed along the Swan Valley Cycle Trail.
Click here to view the Cycle Trail brochure - PDF (2.53mb)
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 the below attachments, grab your kids and your thinking caps and head out for a great day with Stirling Swan - See you in the Valley.
"Great Valley Rally Instruction Sheet" - PDF (304KB) and " Great Valley Rally Clue Sheet" - PDF (887KB)
A popular recreation and conversation reserve that is 10 times the size of Kings Park. The 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.
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 www.perthtrails.com.au
Short self guided walk through the vines links all of the following attractions. Park at any of the attractions and walk from there. The walk trail includes two fabulous wineries for mum and dad (Jane Brook Estate and Garbin Estate Wines), Gomboc Gallery and Sculpture Park - the southern hemisphere's largest private collection. Indoor art gallery and outdoor sculpture park (free entry). Both kids and parents alike will love the sculpture park, Chapel Farm, family friendly restaurant and adult accommodation. Contact 9274 1432 for further information.
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.
The Noble Falls Walk Trail is a lovely walk along the Wooroloo Brook and is attractive at all times of the year. The wildflowers
are in bloom in the spring and the waterfall is stunning in winter. The walk adjoins a reserve, which is home to many birds and other wildlife. It begins from the Noble Falls picnic and parking area (which is directly opposite the Noble Falls Tavern) off Toodyay Road.
Walking can help you lose weight, improve flexibility and is a great way to stay motivated. Walking in our natural environment with family and friends is an ideal opportunity to stay fit and enjoy the flora and fauna unique to the Swan area. The Bells Rapid Walk Trail is the second of a series of walk trail brochures to be developed by the City of Swan. This scenic walk along the Swan River, home of the famous Avon Descent, is noted for being one of the best vantage points for the event with its majestic boulders and rushing waters in the winter. Bells Rapid is also the habitat of the beautiful grey kangaroo which can be seen at certain times of the year in abundance. You will enjoy scenic views of countryside and coastal plains on this unique circuit walk trail.
The FR Berry Walk Trail is the fourth in a series of walk trail brochures to be developed by the City of Swan. Named after Mount Lawley Company Manager, Mr F R Berry, the Reserve covers an area of 214 hectares (529 acres) and is the largest of the City’s nature reserves. F R Berry Reserve has been included in the Department of Conservation’s Land for Wildlife Scheme. Several vegetation communities exist at FR Berry Reserve including Jarrah/Marri/Wandoo woodlands, Melaleuca (Paperbark) fringed creeklines and granite outcrops containing a great diversity of species. The reserve is also home to several species of Rare and Priority flora, some of which are unique to this place and do not occur anywhere else in WA, or for that matter, the world.
Walking in natural bushland areas is a unique opportunity to appreciate the flora and fauna and to reflect on the unspoiled beauty that is still available for us to enjoy.The Wandoo Heights Wildflower Walk Trail is the third of the series to be developed by the City of Swan.
Whether looking for adventure, scenery or solitude, discovering the natural wonders of WA can lead to some intensely rewarding experiences. The quality of your nature-based experience is enhanced by informed staff as well as facilities that are designed to minimise your impact on the environment.
Walyunga National Park
Avon Valley National Park
The name “Karakamia” is an aboriginal word meaning home of the Red-tailed Black Cockatoos; so named because at dusk the air is filled with the sound of their “karak, karak” call. Visitors can experience the magic of Karakamia sanctuary by participating in a two hour guided walk at dusk. Setting off along a bush track just before sunset, you are likely to see a number of nocturnal animals including Woylies, Tammar Wallabies, & Quenda (Southern Brown Bandicoots). This is a special experience as many of the animals you will see cannot readily be seen in a national park. For more information and bookings visit the Karakamia Sanctuary website.
Paruna sanctuary is located in the Avon Valley approximately an hour east of Perth near the small town of Gidgegannup. Established in 1998 after eight separate blocks were purchased and amalgamated, the pristine bushland in the 2,000 ha sanctuary includes jarrah, wandoo & powderbark forest combined with heathland & riparian habitat. The sanctuary forms a vital corridor along the Avon River between the Walyunga & Avon Valley National Parks.
There are a number of high quality walk trails at Paruna sanctuary that were constructed with the assistance of “Green Corps” teams. The trails vary in length and difficulty from the 2.5 km Possum Loop to the 13 km Numbat Track. You can walk these trails for a small fee. For more information and bookings visit the Paruna Sanctuary website.
National Park Passes can be purcashed from the Swan Valley Visitor Centre.
