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Activities in Perth Hills


Tourist Attractions in Perth Hills


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    Araluen Botanic Park

    Beautiful gardens,walk trails and picnic spots

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    9496 1171

     
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    Motorcycle Tours

    Enjoy travelling through the hills,like never before.

    0407 479 109

     
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    Lesmurdie Falls

    Just 1/2 a kilometre from our B&B is 1200 hectares of national parks featuring this lovely waterfall.
     
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    Myatts Field Winery

    Taste award winning wines at Myatts Field ore smaple their strawberries at their Strawberry Fayre on Sunday 7th October

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    92935567

     
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    Carldenn Homestead Wines

    Open weekends and public holidays for tastings of Chardonnay, Semillon, Merlot, Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc

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    92917788

     

Restaurants in Perth Hills


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    Roleys on the Ridge

    Roleys on the Ridge is by far one of the best locations in Roleystone, with valley views and character style building and verandahs. It has a toasty pot belly stove to warm the spirits, lovely jarrah beams in the roof and wooden floorboards. The corrugated iron walls and roof give it a warm homely ambience so its no wonder new owners Brad and Melanie Richards fell in love with this unique resturant in such a spectacular location. Melanie is a local teacher and Brad, the head chef has had over twenty years experience in fine dining places including Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas, Hyatt Regency Adelaide and Lake Karrinyup Country Club. Roleys is located in Brackenridge Village on the corner of Brookton Highway and Soldiers Road Roleystone.

    0894960666

     
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    The Grape Gallery

    This resturant has a warm and inviting feeling and is quickly gaining recognition as a great place to eat. The menu is a mixture of modern Australian cuisine and all menu items are made in house. Our fantastic cake and dessert menu will have you leaving full and satisfied. If you have never tasted the Scottish delicacy Banoffi Pie then you should spend some time in Roleystone and be absolutely impressed by the rich flavours. Children are fully catered for with a great menu with a main dish, drink and a chocolate frog for $11. We also have colouring in sheets, a colouring in competition and jigaw puzzles to keep little minds busy while mum and dad enjoy lunch or dinner. The Grape Gallery is located at 508 Brookton Highway Roleystone.

    0894960088

     
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    Birdies Resturant

    Awarded `Best Prestigious Dining Venue' by the Western Australian Hotel and Hospitality Association, Birdies offers a modern a la carte menu combining the best of European, Asian and Australian cuisine. In the warmer months, al fresco dining will delight the palate while a crackling log fire creates a cosy atmoshere in winter.

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    0893976000

     
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    Local Restaurants

    With many local restaurants ranging from Indian, Thai, Lebanese,French, Italian and Asian, visitors will be spoilt for choice.
     
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    Hainault Winery

    Indulge yourself with a gourmet platter or taste the local award winning wines at this friendly hills winery.

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    92938339

     
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    Darlington Estate Winery

    Eat at a special restaurant or sample fabulous wines at this unique hills winery & restaurant. Suitable for weddings and other functions.

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    92996268

     

Entertainment in Perth Hills


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    Kookaburra Outdoor Theatre

    Outdoor movies under the stars! open Nov - April
     
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    Brackenridge Village

    A wonderful little country village catering for tourists and locals. With cafe resturants, art and craft shops, gifts, antiques, collectables, a health shop, and beauty therapy for the adults, and mini golf, giant chess and a pole cubby house to entertain the kids. On the corner of Brookton Highway and Soldiers Road Roleystone 6111.
     
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    Roleystone Theatre

    Roleystones very own, and very popular amatuer theatre comany. With the addition of the new carpark the company is now even more friendly for people with disabilities. The Theatre has a kiosk that sells light refreshments as well as a licenced bar that is open before, during and after a show. Coming attractions include `Mother Goose', Alice in Wonderland,`Tea House of the August Moon and an `Old Time Music Hall'. The secretary is Sherrill Wallis and her contact number is 0419935178. She can be contacted for general information or membership enquiries. All bookings can be made through Bobby and Gerry Chapman on 93975730.

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Things To Do in Perth Hills


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    BIBBLUMUN WALK TRACK

    Our doorstep opens onto the famous Bibblumun walk track, you dont have to walk the complete 1000kms!
     
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    Phillips Galleries and Pottery

    Discover an artist run Gallery and Pottery filled with some of W.A.'s finest art and craft. Nestled amongst lush gardens and granite boulders with beautiful views along the Canning River Valley the Phillips Galleries aim to make art enjoyable as well as affordable. Please telephone Jill Phillips for opening hours. 20 Wymond Road Roleystone 6111

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    (08)93975394

     
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    Araluen Golf Resort

    A challenging 18 holes of championship golf designed by the late Roger Mackay and Michael Coates. It is bordered by state forest on the south and west and east borders and by the Canning river on the north border, featuring wide sloped fairways and large undulating greens, testing changes of elevation and strategically placed water hazards and bunkers. The wide imeccably manicured fairwys contribute to the unique character of this very special course, which is truly one of natures most picturesque playing fields. A fleet of 75 electric golf carts, complemented by continuous cart paths, means golf can be played 12 months of the year.

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    0893976000

     
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    Perth Hills Wine Region

    Stretching from Chittering to Jarrahdale, this area encompasses many boutique wineries , most of which are open for tastings on weekends only.
     
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    Kalamunda Markets

    On the first Saturday of each month, local markets are held in the middle of the Kalamunda township.Arts, crafts, food, books, clothing and much more is to be found during this day long event. Free admittance.
     
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    Perth Observatory

    Fancy some star gazing? Make an appointment to see the night skies through high powered telescopes.

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    92938255

     
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    Visitors Centre

    Open weekends 10.00am - 4.00pm in the annexe of the kalamunda Library

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    0417973386

     
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    Bickley Valley wineries

    Enjoy the tastings at fine boutique style Bickley Valley wineries mosy of which are open only on weekends.
     
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    Vineyards Carmel Valley

    Clusters of vineyards and tasting venus and cafes abound in the Carmel valley of the Perth Hills.
     
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    Cafes and rosegardens

    Mia Flora Cafe in Karragullen and the Carmel Rose Heritage cafe in Carmel offer sumptuous meals or afternoon teas for the hungry traveller.
     

Sightseeing in Perth Hills


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    Canning River walkways

    There are tranquil and scenic walking tracks to be enjoyed along the beautiful Canning River, one of the Swan Rivers main tributaries. Park by the bridge on Soldiers road and meander four hundred meters along the track and arrive at `Roley Pool', a natural calm water pool where you can find native wildlife in their natural environment as well as very secluded picnic facilities.
     
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    Carmel Chocolate Factory

    Quality chocolate products using dairy free alternatives are manufactured in the Carmel area.

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    92935433

     
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    Lesmurdie Falls

    Scenic views of Perth are available from this vantage point. Night views are excellent on clear Perth nights.
     
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    Cahuna Wild Life Park

    Situated half way up the hill on Canning Mills Road overlooking the city of Perth. Magnificent views and restaurant. Wild life sanctuary for koalas, kangaroos, possums, bandicoots. Children will love this.
     
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    Fruit orchards, Karragullen

    Drive up the hills from Tonkin Road and Canning Mills intersection and leave the city behind. Meander through the Jarrah forest and continue along Canning Mills Road until you begin to see the fruit orchards peeking through the trees. Sampling and purchase of fruit from various sheds is a highlight!
     
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    Cahuna Wildlife Sanctuary

    Half way up the Canning Mills Road from the Tonkin hwy and Canning Mills lights. Restaurant and magnificent views across the city. Sanctuary for wildlife-kangaroos, koalas, bandicoots, etc.
     
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    Karragullen Fruit orchards

    Set in the township of Karraullen, fruit orchards abound where visitors can purchase from the sheds fresh fruit.
     

Local History in Perth Hills


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    Mundaring Weir & No. 1 Pump Station

    Historic Weir built late 1800's by C Y O'Connor to supply Kalgoorlie with fresh water.
     
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    Mundaring Weir

    A 60 kilometre round trip from Kalamunda to Mundaring features the historic Mundaring Weir completed in 1901 by C. Y. O'Connor.
     
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    History Village

    Open most days of the week, this tourist venue documents the pioneering history of the region.$4 admittance fee.

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    92931371

     

Services in Perth Hills


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    Pure Indulgence (Roleystones day spa)

    All aspects of Beauty:- Massage therapy, Facial treatments, AHA Treatments, Bowen Therapy, Body Wraps, Reflexology and Reiki. Unit 6, 1 Soldiers Road Brackenredge Village Roleystone 6111.

    (08)94962922