If you have ever flown into Perth

 and wondered at those vast tracts of forest on the city's doorstep,

 you've already begun to discover the Perth Hills.

A mere 30 minutes from Perth CBD, the Kalamunda area has much to offer.

The region has five national parks, over 30 well marked walk trails and more scenic lookouts then you can point a walking stick at.

The Northern Terminus for the world famous

 Bibbulmun Track is also in the Perth Hills, at Kalamunda.

The Bickley and Carmel Valleys Wine Trail, set amidst rolling countryside is gaining a world wide reputation for its award winning wines and delightful boutique vineyards. Here you can chat to the winemakers while you sample their latest vintage, in stunning surroundings.

Award winning garden centres, open gardens and orchards offering the freshest of produce, are sure to tempt the visitor. Why not linger a while longer at one of our attractive bed and breakfasts, or  country spa retreats? Discover  accommodation to suit a full range of tastes and budget.

Kalamunda, a charming market town, is a great place to begin exploring the region, with a range of interesting attractions including...........

Cafes and award winning restaurants

Historic pubs

Village style shopping

Numerous Walk Trails

Kalamunda Village Markets

Stirk Park

Kalamunda History Village

 

Suburbs

Bickley; Canning Mills; Carmel; Forrestfield; Gooseberry Hill; Hacketts Gully; High Wycombe; Kalamunda; Lesmurdie; Maida Vale; Paulls Valley; Pickering Brook; Piesse Brook; and Wattle Grove.

The 11th annual Bickley and Carmel Harvest Festival

will be held during the weekend of the

 3rd and 4th May.

     The Bickley and Carmel Valleys

 thrive in the cooler autumn sun presenting visitors with

 a  myriad of colours throughout the vineyards, orchards, the abundant deciduous trees and glorious gardens. Visitors can partake in a variety of activities such as enjoying the local artistic talent or indulging in tastings from boutique owner-operated wineries with hand crafted wines.

    Take home fresh local produce or treat yourself with delicious lunches - all while taking

 the time to admire the magnificent surroundings of the Bickley and Carmel Valleys 

Situated approximately 35 minutes drive east of Perth and nestled in the Darling Ranges

     the beautiful Bickley and Carmel Valleys form part of the Perth Hills,

 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 Perth Hills

 to sample the vintner’s wares is a very pleasant day out 

Roadside fruit stalls, asparagus straight from the farm,

 and beautiful open gardens delight the visitor,

 who can stay at one of the country-style bed and breakfast facilities

 for the ultimate in peace and relaxation, explore the forest from the back of a camel

or buy a memento from one of the local potteries or art and craft stops. 

All of what makes this region so special is celebrated at the annual Bickley Carmel Harvest Festival so mark the dates in your diary! 

This year there are a number of special events on the Harvest Festival program.

MyattsField Wines will be hosting a charity event for Muscular Dystrophy Association on Friday 2nd May.

 Guests will enjoy local food and wine from the deck of MyattsField with views of the valley and be entertained by local musicians.

Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased from MyattsField on 9293 5567. 

In the spirit of the festival there will be an opportunity to start the weekend off with a social event held at the Lesmurdie Club in Walliston.

The Mucky Duck Bush Band will again be the feature act for the evening and will encourage you all to kick up your heels. A Light Bar Snack Style menu will be available from 7pm – 9pm and drinks from the bar on cash basis.

Entry is $10 for adults and $6 for children. Tickets can be booked through the Lesmurdie Club on 9291 7811 and collected from the club at Corner of Boronia and Lawnbrook Roads after 3.30pm Monday – Friday. 

The Scarecrow has become an icon for the festival and each year the festival runs a scarecrow building competition to allow the community to express their creative and wacky talents with only some wood and straw!

Entries will be on display at the Historical Levi Wallis Cottage and visitors are invited to vote, first prize will be $100 and second prize will be $50, all winners will be notified on Monday 5^th.

 For more information on how to enter please call

 9291 8602 or 9293 5601

We look forward to seeing you all there.

 For more information please follow the links from

 www.bickleycarmeltourism.jkwh.com.

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Happy Birthday!

The Bibbulmun Track is 10 years old!

 

Get involved and help us celebrate the journey of a decade:

• become a sectional walker

• join in on the community celebrations

• send off the walkers in Albany

• come along to the party in Donnelly River Village

• greet the walkers in Kalamunda

• volunteer to help                           find out more!

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Kalamunda Shire National Parks

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		Gooseberry Hill National Park Gooseberry Hill National Park is a national park in Western Australia (Australia), in the locality of Gooseberry Hill, Western Australia 21 km east of Perth. It is at the southern side of the mouth of the Helena Valley on the Darling Scarp. - maps.google.com.au - (08) 9295 0202 - more
		Kalamunda National Park  - maps.google.com.au - (08) 9298 8344 - more
		Lesmurdie Falls National Park  - maps.google.com.au - more
		Greenmount National Park  - maps.google.com.au - more
		John Forrest National Park John Forrest National Park More walk trails  - maps.google.com.au - more Piesse Brook Walk (Kalamunda National Park)   Kalamunda Walking Group

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 Back to Kalamunda

Gala Day

56 Railway

  Kalamunda

  To celebrate the heritage of the Kalamunda community

 Come along to see the old fashioned movies, experience a sing-a-long with an old fashioned piano, see vintage cars, historic bicycles and many more activities and displays. Bring your own picnic lunch or try the sausage sizzle and afternoon teas.

Free entry.

 Website:  www.kalamundahistoricalsociety.com

 Event Contact Number:  08 92931371

 

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Ride through the Perth Hills

A comprehensive guide to Cycling in the Perth Hills with free maps

Click on above image to go to site

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Want to do some

Climbing in the Shire of Kalamunda?

Mini Guide to Climbing in Kalamunda

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Zig Zag Scenic Drive

 Zig Zag Scenic Drive is a one-way scenic drive, which leads downhill through the Gooseberry Hill National Park

.Enjoy spectacular views of the city of Perth and coastal plains of the Indian Ocean.

The narrow bitumen road descends 100 metres in three kilometres.

Originally built as a railway line; each 'hairpin' being a set of points and a siding to shunt wagons in a Zig Zag manner up the scarp.

 The railway was an important part of the development of timber mills in the Perth.

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Kalamunda Visitor Centre Kalamunda Library Railway Road Kalamunda   Opening Hours 10am  - 4pm Saturdays & Sundays The Kalamunda Visitors Centre currently operates from Kalamunda Library on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.  The Visitor Centre provides information on coming events, tours, accommodation, restaurants, natural attractions and things to see and do in the Shire. The friendly volunteer staff can provide you with helpful advice. 08 9293 5549 or 0427 848 121   mail@kalamundatourism.com.au   www.kalamundatourism.com.au   View Larger Map Kalamunda Weather in Detail         Western Austraila Satellite Maps Get a fresh perspective!