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Swan Valley

Swan Valley

The first grapevines in Western Australia date back to 1829 with plantings established by Thomas Waters at Olive Farm in South Guildford. In 1840, table grapes were planted at Sandalford in Caversham. There was a steady increase in demand for table grapes during the 1850s and by the 1890s the Swan Valley had established a thriving export industry.

Table grapes remain the region's largest commercial crop, their distinctive A-frame trellising distinguishing them from grapes being grown for wine. From December to March, you can enjoy a variety of white (green), red and black grapes including popular new seedless and traditional vintage varieties. Buying or picking your own grapes is an experience locals love as much as visitors.

Year round you will also find Swan Valley artisan produce such as sourdough bread, honey, jams, relishes, oils and vinegars.

Straight from farm gate to your dinner plate!

The Swan Valley has plenty of stalls jam-packed with produce freshly-picked from the farm. What's available is seasonal but you will find something full of flavour, no matter what time of year you visit.

In summer, expect to feast on delicious grapes, watermelons, rockmelons, peaches, figs, mangoes and tomatoes. Come autumn, the Valley offers late season grapes, pomegranates and an array of veggies perfect for roasting. Winter is full of zesty citrus and strawberries, while in spring you'll find asparagus and broad beans.

Download the Swan Valley Fresh Seasonal Produce Trail to find out more.

Please contact businesses directly to check opening times or download the Swan Valley Fresh Seasonal Produce Trail at swanvalley.com.au/trails

Opening Months

Seasonal Produce

December - July Grapes | Citrus | Pomegranates | Pick your own grapes

Open all year Grapes | All Melons | Fruit & Vegetables | Olive Oil & Vinegar

Open all year Grapes | Melons | Jams | Olive Oil

May - November

Macadamia nuts in shell

January - March & September Grapes & Melons (Jan-Mar) | Avocados (Sept)

January - March

Open all year

Grapes only - Seedless & Seeded Varieties

Grapes | Olives | Asparagus | Broad Beans

Open all year Olive Oil

January - April Grapes | Melons | Figs

January - April Grapes | Melons

January - late March/early April Pick your own grapes

Mid January - April Pick your own grapes | Small selection of Succulents & Small Plants

Open all year Honey | Pollen/Beeswax | Mead | Providore

Open all year Fruit | Vegetables

January - March Peaches | Mangoes | Figs | Pick your own grapes

January - April Grapes | Melons | Seasonal Produce

January - April Grapes | Melons | Pomegranates (Seasonal) | Fresh Fruit Ice cream

Open all year

Woodfired and Swiss breads | Jams & Relishes | Muesli

Open all year Garlic | Grapes | Lemons

December - March Tomatoes

January - February Pick your own grapes

January - April Grapes | Stone Fruit | Melons | Figs

December - April Grapes | Melons | Figs

Open all year (Call on arrival if unattended) Figs (Seasonal) | Olive Oil | Vincotto

Open all year

Open all year

January - March

Open all year

Condiments & Preserves | Seasonal Produce | Olive Oil

Eggs | Olives & Olive Oil | Figs | Pick your own grapes

Melons | Pick your own grapes

Asparagus | Citrus | Mangoes | Grapes

May - September Oranges | Mandarins | Honey | Macadamia Nuts

Open all year

Open all year

Open all year

Olives | Vinegar | Olive Oil

Strawberries | Melon | Asian Greens

Raw Honey | Bee Pollen | Natural Bee Products

Swan Valley

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Swan Valley Visitor Centre

Your one-stop shop for visitor information, maps, souvenirs, gift cards, personalised advice and bookings.

Guildford Courthouse (c. 1866)

Corner Meadow and Swan Streets, Guildford

Open 7 days, 9am–4pm (closed Christmas Day)

T: (+61 8) 9207 8899

E: visitorcentre@swan.wa.gov.au

2019

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