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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
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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