Situated about 35 minutes east of Perth and nestled in the Darling Ranges the beautiful Bickley Valley is Western Australia’s best-kept secret.
Beautiful forests, extraordinary wildflowers, tranquil bushwalking trails, bird and animal life, creeks, and waterfalls, are some of the scenic attractions. Vistas of vineyards and orchards in the valleys make motoring a delight and driving into the region to sample the vigneron’s wares is a magical way to spend a day.
The signature cool mornings and picturesque hills and valleys of the Perth Hills in Autumn set the scene for Bickley Valley producers to celebrate their annual harvest season. This weekend on May 3 and 4, the 26th annual Bickley Harvest Festival will unite more than 20 venues that highlight the region’s best food, wine, cider, spirits, produce and culture, just 30 mins from Perth city, with activities continuing throughout the month.
This festival is not just an event; it’s an experiential showcase of the finest local wine, spirits, food, and produce set amongst rolling green hills, vines and orchards of the humbly enchanting Bickley Valley. The festival celebrates local craftsmanship at its finest offering weekend adventurers, gastronomy enthusiasts, wine connoisseurs and industry professionals the chance to sample the newest and finest offerings of the valley.
It’s never been easier to celebrate the wonders of their bumper harvest season with a free shuttle bus between venues this Saturday and Sunday. Stopping approximately every 30 minutes at venues including The Packing Shed Distilling Co., Brookside Vineyard. Plume Estate Vineyard, MyattsField Vineyards, Fairbrossen, Masonmill, Carmel Cide, Core Cider and HHH Spirits, with the timetable available on the festival website.
Pre-plan your trail with the self-guiding festival map available to download at www.bickleyharvestfestival.com. Please note bookings are required at some venues.
Did you know?
The Bickley Valley punches above its weight, receiving statewide and national critical acclaim for food, wine, spirits, and tourism. Touted as WA’s “best kept secret” and more recently,” the Tuscany of Australia”, the growing list of prestigious accolades has shined the spotlight on this Perth Hills region.
When customers visit the Bickley Valley and experience first-hand the personality, originality, creativity, family experience, passion and modesty of the local producers, coupled with the picturesque scenery, they are won over – fans for life.
Recent awards:
🍹Spirit of the Year – HHH Spirits’ Single Malt Whisky, WA Good Food Guide 2024
🍸Best Vodka Gold & Champion – Classic Vodka by Carmel Distillery, WA Royal Show
🍋 Best Alternative Spirit – The Packing Shed’s Limoncello – Royal Melbourne Awards
🍷The Dr. Rod Bonfiglioli’ BEST WINE OF SHOW + Best Red Wine & Best Red Italian Variety Wine – Tonon Vineyard and Winery’s Sangiovese at the 2023 Australian Alternative Variety Wine Show.
🍏 Core Cider has several cider awards and received a Gold Medal for Tourism Restaurants & Catering, and a Silver Medal for Excellence in Food Tourism at the WA Tourism Awards (2021), and recognised nationally with Silver in the 2022 Australian Tourism Awards.
