- Duration
- 1 day, ~55 km by car (≈ 5 h 19 min: moving and stop time only)
- Who it suits
- Adults
- Transport
- drive
- Start
- Sandalford Wines (est. 1840)
- Finish
- Old Young's Distillery
- Pace
- relaxed pace
- Best time
- A weekday: tasting benches are far quieter than at weekends
- Budget per adult
- a tasting at each stop; the driver sits them outPrices as of: July 2026; transport and zoo prices October 2026
Getting there
Go by car. Settle the driver before the first tasting.
Stops in order
The text version of the route: stops, time at each and the legs between them. Times are estimates, without queues, traffic or swims.
1. Sandalford Wines (est. 1840)~1 h 15 min at the stop
One of Western Australia's oldest wineries: tastings at the Swan River estate, with big lawn concerts in summer.
Tip: Book tastings ahead for weekends.
Open on the map ↗↓ drive · 3 min · 0.8 km
2. Mandoon Estate & Homestead Brewery~1 h 30 min at the stop
A modern estate pouring both its wines and its own Homestead craft beer under one roof: a rare combination.
Tip: The big lawn and restaurant make Mandoon the natural lunch stop of the loop.
Open on the map ↗↓ drive · 9 min · 5.5 km
3. Sittella: WA sparkling specialist~1 h 15 min at the stop
A family winery on a rise overlooking the valley; its signature is traditional-method sparkling wine.
Tip: The restaurant's terrace tables face the vines: they go first.
Open on the map ↗↓ drive · 7 min · 3.5 km
4. Old Young's Distillery~1 h at the stop
The valley's award-winning distillery (named Australia's Best Distillery in its first two years): gin and vodka from local produce. The West Swan Road tasting room opens 11:00–16:30 on weekdays and until 17:00 on weekends.
Tip: The finale is high-proof: settle on a designated driver in advance, or take a guided tour with transfers.
Open on the map ↗
Before you go
- Route times are estimates: walking, driving and a sensible pause at each stop. Add queues, traffic and swims yourself.
- Prices, timetables and trail status change. Check the venue's official site and the state transport app before you go.
- On beaches, swim only between the red and yellow flags. Use sun protection even when it is cloudy.