Looking for more things to do in the Perth Hills during your visit to the Perth Observatory? You’re in luck! The area offers a range of activities and attractions that can make for a full day or weekend of fun. Check out our recommendations below:
Explore nature: The Perth Hills are known for their beautiful natural scenery, including national parks, bushwalks, and waterfalls. Some popular spots to check out include John Forrest National Park, Lesmurdie Falls, and Serpentine Falls.
Sample local food and wine: The Perth Hills are home to several wineries and breweries, as well as a range of cafes and restaurants. Enjoy a leisurely lunch with stunning views at one of the area’s wineries, or grab a coffee and snack at a local cafe.
Shop for unique gifts: The Perth Hills are dotted with charming towns and villages, each with its own selection of shops and boutiques. Browse for unique gifts, souvenirs, or locally-made arts and crafts.
Stay overnight: If you want to extend your visit, there are plenty of accommodation options in the Perth Hills, including bed and breakfasts, cottages, and hotels. Spend the night in a peaceful bush setting and wake up to birdsong and fresh air.
We hope these suggestions help you make the most of your time in the Perth Hills. For more information on what to do, where to eat, and where to stay, check out the tabs below.
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Restaurants:
- Taco Maria (https://tacomaria.com.au)
- The Vault (https://thevaultrestaurant.com.au)
- Kalamunda Tap House (https://www.kalamundataphouse.com)
- Kandel Pan And Grill (https://kandelpanandgrill.com.au)
- Kishi Sushi Bar (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kishi/444087258983741)
- Thai on the Hill (https://thaionthehill.com.au)
- Embers (http://www.emberswoodfired.com)
- Best Drop Tavern (http://www.thebestdroptavern.com.au)
- Kalamunda Hotel (https://www.kalamundahotel.com.au)
- Village Pizza Kitchen (https://www.facebook.com/Village-Pizza-Kitchen-158104320915315)
- Mundaring Weir Hotel (http://www.mundaringweirhotel.com.au)
- Golden Eagle Chinese Restaurant (https://www.zomato.com/perth/golden-eagle-chinese-restaurant-kalamunda)
- KK Rice-N-Tea Chinese Restaurant (https://kkrice-n-tea.com.au)
- Matteo’s Pizza Bar (https://matteospizzabar.com.au)
Café:
- Cafe Mojo (https://cafemojomundaring.com.au)
- Dôme Café (https://goo.gl/maps/HUH54fXwrReiX43m9)
- Elevated Grounds Coffeehouse (https://goo.gl/maps/PMeKpUQQyJjmvxsW8)
- Esther Cafe and Boutique (https://goo.gl/maps/snc1ETqQPLrq5Rv86)
- Old Mates Café (https://www.facebook.com/oldmatescafekalamunda)
- Père Bakery (https://www.facebook.com/PereBakery)
- Jack & Jill (https://goo.gl/maps/xbfFs4SckDM58FuV8)
- Mason & Bird (http://masonandbird.com.au)
- The Coffee Club Café (https://goo.gl/maps/Wtd6VNgmmr2Pmdy78)
- The Haynes Street Larder (https://www.facebook.com/vorratskammer)
- King & Spoon Cafe (https://www.facebook.com/kingandspoon)
Wineries:
- Aldersyde Estate (http://www.aldersyde.com.au)
- Ashley Estate (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashley-Estate/1523631781278538)
- Brookside Vineyard & The Vineyard Kitchen Restaurant (http://www.brooksidevineyard.com.au)
- Carldenn Homestead Wines (http://www.carldennwines.com.au)
- Due Jolly Winery (http://www.duejolly.com)
- Fairbrossen Winery & Tom’s Kitchen @ Fairbrossen (http://www.fairbrossen.com.au)
- Hainault Vineyard & Mistelle Bistro (http://www.hainault.com.au)
- La Fattoria (http://www.lafattoria.com.au)
- Myattsfield (http://www.myattsfield.com.au)
- Plume Estate Vineyard & Café (https://www.facebook.com/Plume-Estate-Vineyard-797329867024101)
- The Packing Shed @ Lawnbrook (https://www.facebook.com/packingshedlawnbrook)
- Tonon Vineyard & Winery (http://www.tononwines.com.au)
Cideries:
- Carmel Cider Co (https://www.facebook.com/carmelciderco/?rf=360893960972567)
- Core Cider (https://www.corecider.com.au)
- Naked Apple Cider House (https://www.nakedapple.com.au)
Orchards:
- The Fruit Corner (https://www.facebook.com/thefruitcornerpickeringbrook)
- Bickley Valley Asparagus Farm (https://www.bickleyvalleyasparagus.com)
- Leotta’s Fresh Stone Fruit (https://www.facebook.com/Leottas)
- Raeburn Orchards (https://www.raeburnorchards.com)
- S&R Orchard Perth (https://www.srorchard.com)
- Valley Fresh Produce (https://www.facebook.com/inaballatopickyourownfruit)
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Accommodation
- Anapana Ridge (https://anapanaridge.com)
- Bickley Valley Cottage (https://www.bickleyvalleycottage.com)
- Bickley Valley Retreat (www.bickleyvalleyretreat.com.au)
- Rosebridge House Bed & Breakfast (http://www.rosebridgehouse.com.au)
- Farview Guest Accommodation (http://www.farviewguestaccommodation.com.au)
- Fawkes House (http://www.fawkeshouse.com.au)
- Gumnuts Guest House Small Group Accommodation (https://www.facebook.com/gumnutsguesthouse)
- Inn Mahogany Creek (http://www.theinn.com.au)
- Perth Hills Accommodation (https://www.perthhillsaccommodation.com.au)
- Villa du Lac (https://www.villadulac.com.au)
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Visitor’s Centres
- Experience Perth Hills (https://experienceperthhills.com.au)
- Armadale Visitor’s Centre (https://goo.gl/maps/3LJVBEHWvstURRqg6)
- Kalamunda Visitor’s Centre (https://g.page/experienceperthhills)
- Mundaring Visitor’s Centre (https://goo.gl/maps/NU69X5kCV9HhixaMA)
Attractions:
- Lake Leschenaultia (https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au/Recreationleisure/Lake/Pages/default.aspx)
- Laser Corps (https://lasercorps.com.au)
- Lesmurdie Falls (https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/lesmurdie-falls-picnic-area)
- Kalamunda Historical Village (https://www.kalamundahistoricalsociety.com)
- Mundaring Weir (https://www.westernaustralia.com/en/Attraction/Mundaring_Weir/56b2674baeeeaaf773cfa27f#)
- No 1 Pump Station (https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/no-1-pump-station)
Gardens:
- Araluen Botanic Garden (https://www.araluenbotanicpark.com.au)
- Masonmill Gardens (http://www.masonmillgardens.com.au)
- Melville’s Rose n Garden (https://rosengardenperth.com)
- Patsy Durack Rose Garden (http://www.patsydurackrosegardens.com)
- Stirk Park (https://goo.gl/maps/VcWxbynvFWrJxyUX9)
Bushwalks & Bike Tracks:
- Bibbulmun Track (https://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au)
- Jorgensen Park (https://goo.gl/maps/9bpUwcNqXoawLm477)
- Kalamunda Mountain Bike Park (https://www.kmbc.org.au)
- Kalamunda National Park (https://goo.gl/maps/svEFcrc3FbpbLPQA6)
- Kalamunda Railway Heritage Trail (http://blokeonbike.com/bloke1/kalamunda-railway-heritage-trail )
- Perth Hills Discovery Centre (https://goo.gl/maps/ivXeWjoV2UZMoHfq8)
- Swan View Railway Heritage Trail (https://goo.gl/maps/mupLfohAxuTCQLdNA)
- Xanthorrhoea Trail (https://goo.gl/maps/FAvL2TZZ8txCm1fy7)
- Whistlepipe Gully (https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/recreation-tourism/outdoors/walk-trails/walk-trail-details/whilstlepipe-gully-walk )
- Zig-Zag Railway Walk (http://blokeonbike.com/bloke1/kalamunda-zig-zag-trail )
Lookouts:
- Lions Lookout which looks over Perth (https://goo.gl/maps/F2muV5BRvyQxohk1A)
- North Ledge Lookout which looks over Mundaring Weir (https://goo.gl/maps/vt3x2JoRFC2frghC6)
- South Ledge Lookout which looks over Mundaring Weir (https://goo.gl/maps/aofvMZgohDRHSnM9A)
- Zig Zag Road Lookout which looks over Perth (https://goo.gl/maps/xQ5CxpHZHxACRqSA6)
Spa Retreats:
- Annasha Day Spa Retreat (https://annashadayspa.com.au)
- Belara Springs (https://www.belarasprings.com.au)
- Fawkes House Country Spa Retreat (https://fawkeshouse.com.au)
- Hidden Valley Eco Lodges & Day Spa (https://hiddenvalleyeco.com.au)
- Natures Paradise (https://www.naturesparadise.com.au)
Nurseries:
- Domus Nursery (https://www.domusnursery.com.au)
- Zanthorrea Nursery (http://www.zanthorrea.com)
If you’re a local Perth Hills business in the Food, Accommodation and Tourism industries and not on this list, please email us the name and website of your business to info@perthobservatory.com.au and we’ll add it to the list.
