- Address: Corner Meadow and Swan Streets Guildford Western Australia 6055
- Phone: +61 8 9207 8899
- E-mail: visitorcentre@swan.wa.gov.au
- Website: http://www.swanvalley.com.au/
- Working hours: daily from 9.00 to 16.00
Swan Valley is an amazing oasis of nature, located just 25 minutes from the center of one of the largest cities in Western Australia, Perth . Connoisseurs of fragrant wines will be delighted by the visit to the famous wineries and fine restaurants, which abound in this area. Here you can learn many interesting facts about the history of wine production and at the same time be inspired by amazing landscapes.
Noteworthy features of the valley
The origin of the Swan Valley is covered with legends. Since ancient times, the owners of this area have been aborigines from the tribe of nyungar, who lived here about 40 thousand years ago. According to their legend, the valley along which the Swan River flows is the trail of a giant mythical snake Vagul. It appeared here simultaneously with the creation of the world.
The valley is the oldest wine region in the whole of Western Australia. It grows the most exotic and expensive varieties of grapes, from which then they produce the best wines in the world, for example, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Shenen Blanc, Cabernet and Verdelo. This region is famous for its breweries, where you will be offered to try a variety of beers immediately after their preparation.
In the tourist center of Swan Valley you can book an individual tour, buy gift wines and souvenirs, as well as maps of the area if you want to travel independently. By the way, in October the festival "Spring of Valley" is taking place here - a real gourmet paradise where you can taste excellent drinks and locally produced food.
What to see?
Tourists interested in winemaking should go to the fascinating Wine Route through a 32 km long valley. You expect a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, wineries, breweries according to the atmosphere and the price tags in the menu. And lovers of fresh and organic vegetables and fruits, as well as cheese, olives, souvenirs and handmade chocolate, should visit the local markets. It also grows melons, strawberries and citrus fruits.
If you are tired of tasting wine, visit a small town of Guildford. Its landmark is ancient buildings that are architectural monuments and reflect the culture, way of life and traditions of the first European settlers in these places. Also from Guildford you can take away as valuable souvenirs valuable works of art and antiques.
In the valley there are about 40 wineries, most of which are in family possession. The first in the 1920s, the area was inhabited by Italian and Croatian settlers, whose descendants continue their family business.
In the north of the valley there are many national parks. The parks of the Avon Valley and Uoliunga are very popular among the fans of extreme water sports, who prefer to descend in canoes or inflatable boats on fast rivers. In Henley Brook, tourists are likely to be interested in a reptile park, and in Kaversham you will have an unforgettable encounter with wild kangaroos and koalas. In any of the parks you can arrange a picnic. The town of Gijgannap, located in the center of this area, is impressive because it is completely surrounded by wild pristine forests with waterfalls and unusual plants that are beckoning to their pioneers.
Of the attractions also worthy of attention are the Transport Museum of Australia, the Automotive Museum of Western Australia, the Western Australian Tractor Museum and the Garrick Theater - a theater that has operated since 1853 and is the oldest in Western Australia.
How to get there?
Travelers who dream of something unusual or romantic should buy tickets for a gastronomic cruise on the Swan River with a mandatory visit to the many popular catering establishments here. If you are more interested in magnificent landscapes, book a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or a limousine with a chauffeur.
Those who travel by train, need to go to the station Guildford, taking tickets for express from Perth to Midland. To get to the tourist center of the valley, leaving Guilford or Midland, follow James Street, then turn north on Meadow Street - The Swan Valley Visitor Center will be on your right in a few minutes.
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