The Swan Valley enjoys a rich tradition as a food bowl.
Explore places of significance to Whadjuk Noongar (Bibbulmun) people.
Visit businesses who have embraced bush food as part of their everyday offering.
Begin your journey in Guildford at the Swan Valley Visitor Centre, where you can view the Welcome to Country mural, Kwobardak Boodja – Beautiful…
Begin your journey in Guildford at the Swan Valley Visitor Centre, where you can view the Welcome to Country mural, Kwobardak Boodja – Beautiful Country, and Aboriginal artefacts in the Cradle of the Colony Exhibition. Wander across the road to Stirling Square to enjoy its towering trees, peaceful ambience, and the Kaleep Aboriginal Hearth Artwork.
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is known to the Whadjuk Noongar people as Mandoon, meaning “place of many trees”.
For more than 60,000 years, this area has been a traditional meeting place, as well as an important site for hunting, camping and corroborees.
A must-visit is the bush food providore at Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery, a unique offering in Perth of authentic Aboriginal art, gifts and souvenirs.…
A must-visit is the bush food providore at Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery, a unique offering in Perth of authentic Aboriginal art, gifts and souvenirs. Here, you can sample and purchase rare Australian native herbs, spices, and peppers; fruit jams, marmalades, and relishes; as well as local olive oil infused with the flavours of locally grown native limes.
The gallery is located within the Roe Heritage House at Mandoon Estate, overlooking the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River).
It is also home to Dale Tilbrook Experiences, Aboriginal cultural tours and bush tucker tasting experiences. Bookings for tours and experiences are essential.
Australian bush foods features on the menu for lunch and dinner at Wild Swan Restaurant at Mandoon Estate. Alternatively, you can plan ahead and book…
Australian bush foods features on the menu for lunch and dinner at Wild Swan Restaurant at Mandoon Estate. Alternatively, you can plan ahead and book an Indigenous Tasting Platter culinary experience paired with Mandoon Estate’s award-winning wines (bookings are essential; please allow 90 minutes).
The land on which Mandoon Estate is situated is a historic Aboriginal campsite, with a natural beach providing easy access to the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River).
A mural by Noongar artist Kevin Bynder at the estate entry beautifully illustrates the rich history of the Whadjuk Nation and the Mandoon region.
During your visit, explore the cellar door for taste estate-grown wines, and stop by Homestead Brewery at Mandoon Estate to enjoy a range of finely crafted beers and ciders. You can also book other wine and food experiences, as well as a stay at Maya Maya at Mandoon Estate, The significance of the name “Maya Maya” dates back tens of thousands of years and means “camp”.
Crafted in tribute to the six seasons of the Noongar people, Indigenous to the Swan Valley, Six Seasons Gin is a uniquely Australian spirit, infused…
Crafted in tribute to the six seasons of the Noongar people, Indigenous to the Swan Valley, Six Seasons Gin is a uniquely Australian spirit, infused with botanicals such as desert lime, bush mint, sea parsley, and lemon myrtle.
Since 2016, Old Young’s has been producing handcrafted spirits that blend traditional distilling techniques with a modern twist, using locally sourced produce.
At the Icons of Gin awards 2023, Old Young’s Distillery was named Brand Innovator of the Year and Craft Producer of the Year.
Visit the Swan Valley cellar door for a tasting of exceptionally crafted gins and vodkas, enjoyed neat or paired with a dash of hand-picked mixer.
Wander among striking installations and local bush foods at Yagan Memorial Park - a place of reflection that commemorates the life, spirit and legacy…
Wander among striking installations and local bush foods at Yagan Memorial Park - a place of reflection that commemorates the life, spirit and legacy of the great Noongar leader, Yagan (c.1795–1833). This unique site honours his life, death and enduring significance as a leader, warrior and resistance fighter. His repatriated head now rests here, and the spirit fire was lit so his spirit could join the ancestors.
A collaborative artwork by Peter Farmer, Sandra Hill and Jenny Dawson narrates Yagan’s story in a meandering silk-screened porcelain piece set into rammed-earth wall. Striking entrance sculptures represent male and female Scar Trees: the male marked with the Noongar shield, and the female with the Coolamon, a traditional food-gathering dish.
Bush tucker plants, including quandong and sandalwood, grow throughout the park. Benches overlooking Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) offer a quiet place for reflection.
Maali Bridge Park, located on the edge of the Swan River, is home to Spirit of Maali, a sculpture inspired by Midland Aboriginal artist Jeanette…
Maali Bridge Park, located on the edge of the Swan River, is home to Spirit of Maali, a sculpture inspired by Midland Aboriginal artist Jeanette Garlett’s sketches of her childhood memories of watching black swans.
The artwork also draws on the stories of her parents and other Noongar people, who camped in the Swan Valley and worked seasonally, including grape picking.
Jeanette is a member of the Stolen Generations. She lived in the Swan Valley until the age of six, when she was taken from her family, and she was not reunited with her mother until she was 40.
Blending local Australian flavours with traditional French cheesemaking techniques, Lemon Myrtle and Ashed Brie combines the aromatic zest of lemon…
Blending local Australian flavours with traditional French cheesemaking techniques, Lemon Myrtle and Ashed Brie combines the aromatic zest of lemon myrtle with the earthy depth of ash, creating a refreshing yet complex profile. Enquire about the range of Western Australian bush tucker products and small goods, including St Dukes Distillery Lemon Myrtle Gin (coming soon!).
Family-owned and operated, Harvey Cheese Swan Valley follow time-honoured methods, using the freshest and creamiest local milk. Stop by for locally roasted coffee, toasty, milkshake and locally made ice cream, and browse a curated selection of gourmet goods and gifts.
Experience the irresistible crunch of Australia’s native macadamias, coated in a luscious lemon myrtle caramel. This delightful blend of aromatic…
Experience the irresistible crunch of Australia’s native macadamias, coated in a luscious lemon myrtle caramel. This delightful blend of aromatic lemon myrtle and Morish Nuts’ signature caramel creates a perfectly balanced sweet, citrusy indulgence—one that will have you reaching for just one more.
Proudly Western Australian, Morish Nuts are internationally renowned for their mouth-watering flavour and irresistible crunch, handcrafted from a traditional family recipe. Be sure to visit the factory and showroom in the Swan Valley for the full Morish Nuts experience.
Maiden Voyage captures the bold beauty of Western Australia’s coastline and its maritime spirit. The producers of these internationally acclaimed…
Maiden Voyage captures the bold beauty of Western Australia’s coastline and its maritime spirit. The producers of these internationally acclaimed Canefire Rums craft two uniquely dark rums, each spiced with native botanicals.
The refreshing Maiden Voyage Spiced Gold is infused with lemon myrtle and toasted wattleseed, while Maiden Voyage Battle of the Beast, crafted with saltbush and pepperberry, offers a more intense flavour experience.
Since 2006, Great Northern Distillery has refined the art of spirit tasting from its custom-built, fully air-conditioned Swan Valley tasting room, offering premium barrel-aged rum, gin, vodka and liqueurs.
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