Swan Valley Food
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Diversity lies at the heart of any valley dining experience. Fancy a spot of fine fare at an award-winning restaurant? Certainly. A ploughman’s lunch with hand-crafted valley ales? No problem. Somewhere for the kids to enjoy themselves while you indulge in a late champagne breakfast? Just say the word. Today, there are more than 70 restaurants and cafes in the valley, along with companies making fresh nougat, chocolate and icecream on the premises – and many of them specialising in local produce.
The Swan Valley Region has many attractions including: Areas of historic importance, the Avon/Helena and of course the Swan River system, natural bush settings, parks, reserves with excellent facilities – A great choice of perfect locations to enjoy a picnic.
The valley is also famous for its annual food and wine festivals. We’re an unpretentious lot in the valley and, above all, we want you to have fun. More and more restaurants and cafes are offering live entertainment at weekends and make a special effort to cater for children. The Swan Valley and Eastern Region Centre maintains an up-to-date listing of places to eat, opening hours along with a database of local produce and where to find it.
Must See and Do
* Try the delicious muscat ice cream at Edgecombe Brothers.
* During Summer discover the many different table grapes grown in the valley – they’re a major industry.
* Indulge in a lazy Sunday breakfast by the Swan River or overlooking the vines.
* Visit the valley’s seasonal roadside stalls – there’s always something different on offer.
* Enjoy a free chocolate tasting at the Margaret River Chocolate Company.
* Watch nougat being made at Mondo Nougat.
* Watch out for free tastings of preserves and locally dried fruit and nuts which the valley is famous for.
* Pick your own fruit – the Visitor Centre has more details.
* Taste a variety of fine extra virgin olive oils and olives.
* Visit the Lamont Winery to try marron – it’s always on the menu at the weekend.
* Watch out for Swan Valley grape juice – it’s sweet, delicious and makes a great alternative to soft drink.
* Swan Valley’s Food and Wine Trail
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