Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.mashbrewing.com.au
;
10250 West Swan Rd, Henley Brook; 11am-5pm Mon-Tue, till late Wed-Sun)
A
lively bar-like atmosphere and a selection of homemade lager, ales, wheat beer and cider.
Interesting seasonal brews are always worth trying.
WINERY
Houghton
(
www.houghton-wines.com.au
;
Dale Rd, Middle Swan; 10am-5pm)
The Swan's oldest and best-known
winery is surrounded by pleasant grounds, which include a jacaranda grove. There's a gal-
lery in the cellar where bushranger Moondyne Joe was caught, and a small display of old
winemaking equipment.
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Information
Visitor Centre
( 08-9379 9400;
www.swanvalley.com.au
;
Old Courthouse, cnr Swan & Meadow Sts, Guildford;
9am-4pm)
Information and maps, plus an interesting display on local history.
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Getting There & Away
Guildford falls within Zone 2 of Perth's public transport system, and it's only $4 by bus or
by train on the Midland Line from Perth, East Perth or Mt Lawley station.
To get around the Swan Valley you'll need to drive or take a tour (
Click here
). Bikes
can be hired from
Bike Hire at Brookleigh
( 08-9296 0012; bike.hire@brookleigh.com.au; 1235 Great
Northern Hwy, Brookleigh)
in the north of the valley.
For Whiteman Park, catch a train on the Midland Line from Perth to Bassendean Sta-
tion. Switch to a bus to Ellenbrook and get off at Lord St (bus stop 15529).
