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PERTH HILLS
CORE CIDER, PICKERING BROOK
PLUME ESTATE, BICKLEY
PERTH HILLS ITINERARIES
LOVERS OF LOCAL PRODUCE
9AM // ORCHARDS
Local orchards open their doors to
seasonal fruit picking, with a huge
range of produce on offer including
stone fruit, apples, pears, figs,
persimmons and avocados. While
popular during the summer months
with locals looking to hand-pick
juicy summer fruits, many of these
orchards really shine in spring when
pink and white blossoms erupt over
the endless rows of trees.
No matter the time of the year,
the orchards of the Perth Hills make
for a stunning backdrop for a photo
opportunity. Core Cider, S&R Orchard,
Waterwheel Persimmon Orchard,
Carmel Cherry Farm and The Fruit
Corner are a few to add to your list.
1PM // WINE & CIDER TRAIL
Sip and graze your way through
the Perth Hills on a half-day Bickley
Valley Wine and Cider Trail tour
with local tour guides, Up Close and
Local. Visit three premium Perth Hills
wineries where you’ll taste delicious
drops made from estate-grown
grapes. Tours typically include a
visit to the award-winning artisan
cidery Core Cider, a highlight for
the region. The artisan cidery offers
apple, pear, ginger and berry
ciders, while the Orchard Bistro
serves up a farm-to-table menu to
be enjoyed alfresco.
If you have some spare time up
your sleeve on another afternoon,
return to tour the apple shed to
learn more about the cider-making
process. Tours depart from Perth
City, Crown Perth or Lesmurdie.
6PM // DINNER
Finish your day at The Parkerville
Tavern, a beautifully restored
two-storey federation-style pub
nestled near numerous walk and
cycle trails. A large beer garden is
perfect for soaking up the last rays
of sun and the incredible smells
drifting over from the outdoor
pizza oven. The venue offers
casual and classic pub fare, and is
a favourite among locals.
OUTDOORS EXPLORER
8AM // ARALUEN BOTANIC PARK
Head to the Araluen Botanic Park
and wander pathways among
abundant blooms covered in
morning dew and shady trees as
you breathe in the crisp, early air.
In spring, enjoy the kaleidoscope
of colour that is the Tulip Festival
and dreamy cherry, pear, apple
and plum blossoms, while summer
sees thousands of rose bushes
and sunflowers bloom throughout
the grounds. Autumn brings
canopies of incredible fall foliage,
while winter is optimal for viewing
Araluen’s extensive camellias.
11AM // BRUNCH
Fuel up for an afternoon of more
adventuring with brunch on
central Kalamunda’s café-lined
Haynes Street, about 25 minutes
north of Araluen Botanic Park.
You’ll find plenty of options for a
freshly roasted caffeine hit and
a bite to eat, but check out Jack
& Jill or Haynes Street Larder to
live like the locals.
1PM // WALKING TRAILS
After a gentle start to the day
it’s time to strap on your walking
shoes. A 10-minute drive will get
you to Lesmurdie Falls National
Park or drive 20 minutes to Ellis
Brook Valley Reserve.
With an option to suit every
skill level, take your pick of five
walking trails at Lesmurdie
Falls, which get you up close
and personal with one of the
Darling Range’s most impressive
waterfalls, or four trails at
Ellis Brook Valley — offering
incredible wildflower scenery
during the spring months.
6PM // DINNER
Wind down from the day with
a relaxed dinner at Kalamunda
Hotel. Tuck into crispy Atlantic
salmon or a flaky beef &
Guinness pie. Finish with a wellearned apple and blackberry
crumble or sticky date pudding.
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