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St Aidan Wines, Ferguson Valley, WA Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The great thing about staying in boutique accommodation is getting recommendations from local owners about their favourite places to eat, drink and explore. Coming up in several reco…
Hackersley Estate Wines & Restaurant, Ferguson Valley Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Everyone we asked about Ferguson Valley mentioned Hackersley as THE place to dine. The Geographe wine region is lesser known than its well-established southe…
Bakkheia Wine – Ferguson Valley, WA Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau How would you feel about deciding the price of the wine you drink? It might sound too good to be true—or too bold to work—but the Bakkheia team in Ferguson Valley is doing just that. R…
Skating Goose Farm, Ferguson Valley, WA Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau I regret our booking at Skating Goose Farm the moment we walk in. We’re only here for two nights. I know immediately that I want to stay for much, much longer. Set in the overlooked jewe…
The Crooked Carrot Café – Myalup, Western Australia Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The Crooked Carrot Café is a popular spot on the drive down from Perth to Margaret River for very good reason! We were warned that there could be a crowd, and a crowd t…
Aloft Perth – Airport Hotel, Western Australia Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Arriving on the 2 am flight from Kuala Lumpur to Perth, it was tempting to book an airport hotel. However, after checking out the options, I realised that the international te…
Nikola Estate Swan Valley, Western Australia Monica Tindall Australians love a good bushranger story, and one that involves wine only makes it all the juicier. Western Australia’s most famous outlaw, Moondyne Joe, has legendary status in the eyes of many for hi…
Woodcutters Restaurant Nikola Estate, Swan Valley Monica Tindall Gosh, we’ve had some excellent food and beverage on this Perth and Swan Valley trip, but the winner of the prettiest setting has to go to Woodcutters Restaurant at Nikola Estate in the Swan Valley.…
Sandalford Wines Swan Valley, Western Australia Monica Tindall If you had to guess, where would you say the oldest wine regions in Australia are? The Barossa? Margaret River? Neither of the above. It’s the Hunter Valley in NSW and the Swan Valley in Western …
Sandalford Bar & Restaurant, Swan Valley Monica Tindall One of the hottest restaurant reservations in the Swan Valley is a seat at Sandalford Bar & Restaurant. On the weekends, there’s a line out the door of walk-ins hoping for a table. Even on weekdays, t…
Maya Maya at Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley Monica Tindall Considering the beauty of the Swan Valley and its proximity to both the airport and Perth, it’s surprising just how little luxurious accommodation is found in the area. The region is teaming with beautiful v…
Wild Swan at Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley Monica Tindall Wild Swan at Mandoon Estate is our first stop in Swan Valley. The restaurant has once again earned a prestigious Chef Hat in the 2025 Australian Good Food Guide, solidifying its place among the top 1% of Austra…