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The Hills is an area including the Swan Valley and the Darling scarp in Perth.

[edit] Understand

[edit] History

Despite being a good distance up the Swan River it was the first area to be inhabitation by colonists after settlement. The area around Guildford and the Swan Valley was provided rich farmland and the granite escarpment around Kalamunda and Greenmount provided raw materials for buildings in the City and Fremantle. Surrounded by areas of undeveloped bushland, much of it protected inside the John Forrest National Park there are plenty of places where you can go bush without really leaving the city.

In the foothills is the Swan Valley Wine region containing not just wine but also gourmet food and boutique beer.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By train

The train from Perth stops at in the heart of Guildford and terminates at Midland interchange station.

[edit] By bus

Infrequent buses from the interchange station service the suburbs. A Swanview bound bus can take you close to John Forrest National Park.

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• Guildford historical buildings
• The Swan River

• John Forrest National Park, (the Park is about 30 mins drive from central Perth. It is well signposted off Great Eastern Highway). John Forrest National Park was named after an influential Western Australian Premier (the first, in fact), in 1947. Before its naming, government dole workers during the Great Depression constructed fountains, benches, etc. which are typical of national parks today. The national park is situated in the beautiful area surrounding Mundaring. John Forrest National Park is made up of thick bush and is home to many small forest creatures. Entry fee of AU$10.  edit

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• For many people, the Swan Valley is synonymous with Houghtons Wines [1]. This winery provides a popular spot for a picnic. Visits to the Margaret River Chocolate Factory and Oggies Ice Cream shop (both on West Swan Road) are obligatory!

• Hike - The railway heritage trail that starts at Rocky pool cuts right through the John Forrest National Park

[edit][add listing] Buy

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• Alfred's Kitchen, Cnr Meadow and James St, ☎ +61 8 9377 1378 (info@alfredskitchen.com.au), [2]. Su-Th 5PM-1AM, Fr Sa 5PM-3AM. Since 1946 this place has been serving burgers to hungry insomniacs at the small counter with a log fire burning in front. In recent years it has cleaned up its act and the rough clientele have changed accordingly. Nonetheless, the food is good and not just because everything else is shut at 1AM.  edit

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• Wine

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