Western Australia is a realm of ancient geology and untamed coastlines, where the vines harmonise with some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. From the towering Karri forests of the South West to the maritime breezes of the coast, our Western Australian Regional Guides invite you to explore a frontier defined by isolation, innovation, and immense beauty.
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The rolling hills, valleys, forests, orchards and charming country towns of the Blackwood River region make one of the most scenic wine trails in Western Australia. Between its prolific fields of fruits, vegetables, nuts and olives, you’ll find over 50 vineyards producing sensational premium wines.
You can escape to the region in just under three hours by road from Perth. Start your vineyard tour in Balingup or Nannup, following the Blackwood Valley Tourist Drive through Bridgetown and Donnelly River. Or explore on foot, on one of the world's great long-distance walk trails - the Bibbulmun Track.
Only 1.5 hours south of Perth and stretching from the stunning coastline to the majestic rolling hills and the native bush of the Ferguson Valley, Geographe is one of WA’s most captivating and diverse wine regions. Home to more than 20 boutique, mostly family-owned wineries, the region is characterised by diverse micro climates as a result of elevated rolling hills, cool sheltered valleys and mild ocean breezes off Geographe Bay.
The Great Southern is an immense wine region spanning 150km north to south, and 100km east to west. More than 40 cellar doors are dotted throughout Albany, Denmark, Frankland River, Mt Barker and Porongorup. Climates range from strongly maritime influenced to moderately continental, and this, combined with an ever-changing topography, aids in the production of a wide variety of high quality grapes. The region however is especially renowned for riesling and shiraz.
Margaret River is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful wine regions in Australia, featuring a stunning coastline dotted with sandy beaches and surf breaks, lush forests, fascinating bejewelled caves, and a food and wine culture second to none.
Originally home to dairy farmers and surfers, in under 50 years, the region has developed an international reputation for its top quality wines, in particular cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay and semillon/sauvignon blanc blends.
The European settlement of Peel dates back to 1829, the year “Swan River Colony” was founded and Thomas Peel brought three ships of migrants from England for the Peel Settlement Scheme. The first vineyard was established near Pinjarra in 1857. The first commercial shiraz vineyard was started by Will Nairn at Peel Estate in 1974. Shiraz remains the flagship variety of the region
Perth Hills is a pretty region starting just 30 minutes from the CBD, with constantly changing vistas stretching from the northeast to the southeast of Perth. The native plant vegetation grows in rich profusion, with patches of introduced exotics from Europe and elsewhere adding an unexpected contrast. Winemaking has been intermittent but on a tiny scale, dating back to the first-known winery built in the 1880s, and now includes 20+ cellar doors.
With its ancient, towering karri forests, rolling farmland and cool viticultural climate, this beautiful wine region is renowned for its widely planted Pinot Noir and increasingly recognised for its Sparkling wine styles as well as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdelho. Paired with the region’s fabulous fare and unique outdoor activities, a trip to the Southern Forests wine region is a unique gastronomic adventure.
The Swan Valley wine region is situated an easy half hours drive from Perth and offers a fascinating array of historic wineries, food providores and other tourist attractions.