Everything to See and Do in the Swan Valley

Raw, pure, unpasteurised and unadulterated varietal honeys are just the beginning of a visit to this bee-guiling venue.

Voted one of Australia's Top 100 Gourmet Experiences by Australian Traveller Magazine, Providore is a food and wine lovers’ paradise.

Surrounded by lush green lawns, large trees and picturesque gardens, this attraction offers everything you need for a perfect, fun filled family day out.

The valley’s biggest and most luxurious resort blends a relaxed, country club atmosphere with the level of excellence expected of a Novotel Resort.

Hand-feed kangaroos, meet the koalas, get photos with your favourite Aussie animals and try your hand at milking a cow, all within half an hour of the city.

Unique to Perth, this Aboriginal owned and operated enterprise offers cultural activities, talks, performances and bush tucker, as well as beautiful artwork by local Aboriginal artists.

Vintage bus and train rides and the State's only operational heritage electric tram are just some of the many attractions to keep visitors young and old entertained at Whiteman Park.

The Margaret River Chocolate Company in the Swan Valley is the largest chocolate factory in Western Australia and features free entry and chocolate tastings, along with viewing windows to watch the products being made.

Get ready to explore the Swan Valley one kilometre at a time! Get off the beaten path and enjoy a deeper experience of the valley with an electric or push bike.

If you’re a visitor to the region and would like to gain a stronger sense of its heritage, head for this vibrant weekend marketplace featuring an enclosed playground for the kids, plenty of outdoor seating and ample parking.

Experience the feel of the Australian bush as you wander amongst the kangaroos, emus, sharks and snakes, all beautifully presented by Master Taxidermist, Michael Buzza.

Whiteman Park Handcraft offers a constantly changing range of locally made products, produced with love and care in Western Australia.

If you’re looking for an art piece or a quintessentially Western Australian gift or memento, look no further than artist Jude Taylor’s studio, located within Taylor’s Art and Coffee House.

Morish Nuts is a proudly Western Australian business with a modern production facility and retail outlet in the Swan Valley.

The Katich family has been supplying fresh grapes, melons and seasonal produce to the public from their home block at the gateway to the Swan Valley since 1964.

Alfonso Romeo and his family are the proud owners of the Mondo Nougat factory, where you’ll discover the secrets and traditions of nougat from the special viewing area.

Just minutes from the Perth CBD, Swan Valley Adventure Centre offers a safe and secure world of adventure that is challenging, exciting, and transforming. For school camps, corporate conferences or team building adventures, it's the perfect getaway.

No-one does breakfast quite like the French. Think hand-made pastries, freshly baked croissants filled with poached eggs, ham and creamy mushroom sauce and, of course, seriously good coffee.

Award-winning local artists Nicola Cowie and Katherine Ferguson welcome you to The Artists Nook. Hidden away in the peaceful oasis of Guildford’s Ethel Street Courtyard you will find a selection of their beautiful pieces.

The Guildford Village Potters Club studio shop is a longstanding creative outlet for local artists showcasing a wide range of craft items.

Showcasing a grand, four-storey waterfall and beautifully manicured renaissance-style gardens on the banks of the Swan River, Caversham House has to be seen to be believed.

Book the homestead at this boutique olive grove estate for your next house party, intimate wedding, corporate event or family gathering.

Supa Golf is a modified form of golf, where the brightly coloured golf clubs, balls and putting cups are much bigger than in the traditional game, providing great entertainment for players of six years and up.

You’ve got to hand it to Dustin and Martin Michael – they keep themselves busy. The owners of Funk Cider also make cold-pressed, unpasteurised and preservative-free juices at their Swan Valley micro-juicery next door to the cidery.

Edgecombe Brothers, a family owned and operated business, does things the old fashioned way, serving fresh produce and fine table wines at their rustic cellar door and cafe restaurant with warm hospitality.

Pay a visit to Illusionary Art's Swan Valley studio shed and observe how a three-dimensional illusion changes in front of your eyes.

With beautiful grounds that extend right down to the river, this purpose-built function facility sits amidst a mix of manicured green gardens and natural Australian bush.

Set on over two hectares at the northern end of the picturesque Swan Valley, this family owned and operated business features over 70 display ponds linked by walkways, so it’s easy to view the vast range of designs and water lilies.

Visit Celtic Swan Furniture to view a wide range of bedroom, dining and lounge furniture, all of it 100% WA-made.

Paintball Skirmish offers a safe and affordable paintball experience, run by professional and friendly staff.

Free coffee tastings, cappucino-flavoured nougat and chocolate-coated coffee beans, roasted on site and covered with Belgian chocolate, are all part of the komplete koffee experience at Yahava KoffeeWorks.

Every year, Paula and Andy sell over 200 kg of macadamia nuts, picked from their own 150-tree orchard. In season, you’ll find the nuts ready for sale at Baudin’s farm gate stall.

Inspired by the healing power of pure essential oils, registered nurse Nicole Stewart has created a beautifully natural and organic skin care range based on the scientific and holistic principles of aromatherapy.

Exhibiting a unique selection of artworks by local, Australian and international artists, gallery directors Linton Partington and Gary Kay bring to Perth an ever-changing schedule of exhibitions and exciting projects.

A boutique Guildford business providing creative hairdressing services, original art sales and art commissions and stocking carefully chosen brands that align with their vision of design innovation and exceptional quality.

At the Whistler’s Chocolate Co showroom and cafe, you’ll find something for everyone, from traditional confectionery to modern favourites.

Imagine you could take the very best bits of a department store and create the perfect mix of women’s fashion, jewellery, furniture, lighting, soft furnishings and more in one shop. Panache Living is that place!

Pearl the Clydesdale horse, Sam-mule the miniature mule and Pippa the milking goat are just a few of the happy animals you can meet at the Farm.

Get up close and personal with a cuddly python and enjoy a range of interactive presentations designed to entertain and educate visitors of all ages.

Sculptures of all shapes and sizes guard the sun-dappled grounds of this, one of the oldest privately owned galleries in Western Australia.

This charming roadside stall sits at the entrance to Keller’s Bed and Breakfast and the Keller family open their little street market to the public each weekend.

Featuring manicured gardens and large open spaces overlooking the Swan River, The Taphouse at Mulberry Estate is a great place to kick back, relax and enjoy the Swan River views while sampling local beers and a range of local and international wines.

Challenge your friends or family across 18 holes on this beautifully landscaped course set at the picturesque Vines Resort.

Brookleigh Beauty & Spa offers half- and full-day spa packages, as well as one-, three- and five-day wellness retreats including boutique accommodation.

Owners Coralie Edwards and Maurice Sawyer travel to out-of-the-way places in south-east Asia to source their fascinating range of original artefacts. The couple specialises in genuine antique teak furniture.

This tranquil and relaxing venue, with its manicured and landscaped gardens, water features and gorgeous French Provincial setting, is the perfect spot for your wedding or social function.

Start your Swan Valley adventure at the region’s newest boutique shopping destination, which offers a delicious and diverse assortment of quality fresh food producers.

Part treasure trove, part garden design centre and – since early 2018 – a lovely French inspired cafe, Poste is centrally located in the old Guildford Post Office. Just look for the famous clock tower!

Unwind and indulge in the range of heavenly packages available whilst an experienced Keishi Day Spa therapist looks after all your needs.

Don’t miss the opportunity to take look inside the famous studio of Antonio Battistessa, where many of the works you’ll see around the Swan Valley and Western Australia were created.

Since 1944, the Kafarela family have been growing grapes and seasonal produce on their seven-hectare property in the heart of the Swan Valley. Today they specialise in non-alcoholic wines, liqueurs and seasonal produce.

Right up the top end of the picturesque Swan Valley strip, next door to Edgecombe Brothers, lies this welcoming and delightfully laid-back little café and produce store owned and run by sisters Tara and Ann-Marie.

A shop stocking the state's largest range of Dutch products.

You can’t miss the Tolich family roadside stall, with its orange pennant flags and huge sign advertising “Baba & Dida’s”.

An eclectic gift boutique at the eastern end of the Guildford shopping strip where you'll find something for everyone.

Float Swan Valley, located at the Novotel Vines Resort.

Windarra Honey is a family-run business offering a variety of natural, unprocessed bee products.

Pinot Fazzalari sells two varieties of own-grown virgin olive oil – Kalamata and Corregiola - to customers who come back year after year.

The courtyard studio of artisan Michael Smith, who crafts custom-built furniture.

Virgin olive oil, vinocotto and fresh seasonal produce are what you’ll find at the Sorgiovanni family’s friendly roadside stall.

Quality antiques and vintage furniture from France, England and Australia.

There’s gelato and then there’s Mimmo’s gourmet gelato, prepared fresh daily with authentic Italian flavours and locally sourced ingredients.

Grape growing has been a Nuich family preoccupation since 1933, and from January to March you’ll find a range of super sweet, super crunchy varieties, along with various melons and other fresh produce from neighbouring properties.

Established on what is virtually an island encircled by the Swan and Helena Rivers, Guildford is ideally suited to exploration on foot.

This big, modern shed is home to Romech Parts and Supplies, but the owners also sell their own-grown produce.

Learn more about the heritage of Guildford and the Swan Valley from the Cradle of the Colony Exhibition housed within the Swan Valley Visitor Centre.

The Viskovich family has been growing fresh produce on their 5.5 ha valley property since 1950.

From a small stall in their garage, the Alvaro family sells a wide range of spray-free grape varieties, figs and melons.

Established in 2004 by artist Bonnie Atlan and husband Paul, this eclectic art and furniture gallery on Guildford’s main shopping strip sells genuine recycled boatwood furniture and more, as well as Bonnie’s annual collection of original paintings.

A small shelf out the front of this modest home offers a small variety of tomatoes, pumpkin and strawberries in season.

The Grubisich family has been growing grapes for over 45 years, selling them to the public from a big old shed which is air conditioned during warmer months.

Historic All Saints Church, the oldest church in WA. Built by one of the early pioneers of the area, Richard Edwards, over three painstaking years, this charming church has been hosting services since 1841.

Mario Murace’s roadside stall is typical of what you’ll find scattered throughout the Swan Valley: small growers continuing the European tradition of offering for sale whatever’s growing in their garden at any given time.

There has been a roadside stall on this property for over 100 years, and the Sorgiovanni family has run it for over 50 years. Today, three generations of the family are involved.

The Swan Street Vineyard is an organic vineyard that offers pick your own grapes from late January to March and sells its fresh olives, grapes and figs in The Old Shed.

Jane Brook Fresh is a small, eclectic general store selling everything from tinned fava beans to dried lentils and bottled peaches. But the owners also champion local produce, selling a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables grown nearby.

Just past the Margaret River Chocolate factory, you’ll see a series of dome-shaped growing tents. This is the home of West Swan Fresh, one of the valley’s largest fresh produce outlets.

For those seeking something a little different, the top quality Brazilian cowhides, unusual homewares and handmade furniture at this intriguing shop offers an interesting twist on traditional and classic pieces.

Within the Oasis Resort complex, Laser Corps Swan Valley features three different battlefields with everything you need for a great combat experience.

In the middle of Guildford’s colourful strip of antique and secondhand shops is one of its largest antique stores – a vast showroom filled with wall-to-wall furniture, household and industrial items.

Scarlett O’Hara, eat your heart out. Belvoir Homestead’s five-metre ceilings, brass chandeliers, sweeping jarrah staircases, grand entrances and full-length French windows give this longstanding function centre an unforgettable Gone with the Wind vibe.

This family operated orchard is your one-stop shop for beautiful, tree-ripened oranges and mandarins of various varieties, as well as lemons, limes and grapefruit.

Charlie and Sally Zannino welcome you to a little slice of history, Valley Wines, where they offer a small selection of Italian style table wines which are pleasing, enjoyable and affordable.

Longstanding outlet stocking a large and ever-changing variety of antique furniture and vintage household items.

Most of what this outlet sells relates to animals, but they’re worth a visit if you’re after some lovely fresh Swan Valley free range eggs.

Curio Warehouse is a modern take on an old-fashioned junk shop, where owners Darrell and Fiona offer a mix of vintage, antique and industrial wares.

An exciting and eclectic lifestyle store offering different and unique pieces, from fashion, homewares and jewellery, to gifts and furniture.

Find that ideal statement piece for your home, mother, lover or self at owner Xavier Parker’s celebration of all things retro.

Quick Stop Fruit Shop started in 1979 with a wooden table, a couple of boxes as seats and an umbrella. Over 40 years later, two generations of the friendly Barbarich family sell fresh produce from their stall on West Swan Road from January to March.

Owner Phil Russell has gathered together an endlessly fascinating collection of quirky antique curio collectibles.