Just a 25-minute drive from the city brings you to the wineries and microbreweries, gourmet treats, fresh produce, arts, crafts and beautiful bushlands of the Swan Valley – Western Australia’s oldest wine region. Your day of indulgence begins in Perth’s oldest inland town, Guildford, where you can pick up a free map of the Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail at the Swan Valley Visitor Centre. If you have a designated driver for the day, let them take you cellar door hopping. Verdelho, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet and fortifieds are among the specialties of the region. Some of the wineries offer alfresco dining beside the vineyards, pairing their wines with fine fresh local produce. Appreciators of hand-crafted beers will also find plenty to tempt their palate at the region’s boutique breweries, many serving light bites and hearty fare for a lazy lunch in the beer garden. Follow lunch with a sugar hit from the Swan Valley’s makers of fine sweet treats, including chocolate, nougat, nuts, ice creams and sorbets. The region is a hotspot for arts and crafts too. Browse the galleries and workshops for unique pieces by local sculptors, painters, potters, printmakers and woodworkers. If you’re travelling with children, there are lots of fun ways to keep them entertained, including Caversham Wildlife Park, The Maze- Home of Outback Splash Family Fun Park, Swan Valley Heritage Cycle Trail and many more. To return to Perth, head to Guildford and retrace your tracks west along Guildford Road.