Perth's premier wine and food destination and Western Australia's oldest wine growing region, situated just 25 minutes from Perth City.
With world-class wineries, restaurants, cafes, fresh producers, breweries, distilleries, arts, crafts, tours and accommodation. The Swan Valley is more than just a journey for your taste buds…its a voyage of discovery for all your senses!
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Swan Valley is situated on the north-east edge of the Perth Metropolitan Area in the Experience Perth tourist region. With the hills of the Darling Scarp to the east and the Swan River running directly through the area, Swan Valley is in a very picturesque location.
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Swan Valley Food And Wine Trail
This award-winning trail features more than 150 places to wine and dine. The 32 kilometre signposted trail works in conjunction with a guide and map, available from the Swan Valley Visitor Centre. Be pleasantly surprised by the abundance of experience and local produce on offer.
Guildford Heritage Walk Trails
Established in what is virtually an island encircled be the Swan and Helen Rivers, Guildford is ideally suited to exploration on foot. The trails have been developed to assist you in discovering the town's fascinating history. Pick up your free map from the Swan Valley Visitor Centre.
Great Valley Rally
Enjoy this treasure hunt designed for families with children. The Rally begins at the Swan Valley Visitor Centre and takes about three hours to complete. Solve cryptic clues to navigate around the local attractions then claim your certificate and small prize as a memento.
Cycling In Swan Valley and Guildford
Designed with all cyclists in mind, from recreational to serious cyclist. The Swan Valley currently has 10km of shared-use cycle paths and many kilometers of sealed hard shoulder, as well as quiet, scenic, cycle friendly back roads, all of which pass a variety of tourism attractions.
Sharing the same climate as Perth, Swan Valley has a typical mediterranean climate with warm Summers and cool Winters. Perth and the Swan Valley region boast more sunny days per year than any other Australian capital city so sunshine is usually the standard order. The warm sun and temperate climate has helped the Swan Valley cement its reputation as a world-renowned food and wine region, and is also conducive to the State's outdoor lifestyle. In Summer (December to February), the average maximum temperature is 31°C with an average minimum temperature of 19°C. In Winter (June to August), the average maximum temperature is 16°C with an average minimum temperature of 9°C.
The Swan Valley and Guildford of today is made up of a fascinating blend of history and viticulture combined with more recent recreational and tourism influences. Its culture is textured by Indigenous, pioneering colonial and southern European roots. Guildford was established in 1829 as a market town and inland river port for flat bottomed boats that served the expanding agricultural regions. Today it’s the only town in Perth classified by the National Trust and is easily explored by foot or bicycle in half a day.
Captain James Stirling first sighted the Swan Valley in 1827 and its rich alluvial soil convinced him that the area would make a settlement viable. However, the area had of course been inhabited for thousands of years before that by the Nyoongar people who believe the Swan Valley was carved by the tail of a monstrous serpent-like creature called the Wagyl. This spiritual significance has been an instrumental reason for environmental protection within the area, which limit encroachment by industry and housing developments. The visitor and tourism information centre in the old courthouse at Guildford is a great starting point from which to learn more about the area.
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