We are located in Carmel in the Bickley Valley opposite Cosham Wines and MyattsField at 84 Union Road, Carmel, WA. See map below.
Fawkes House is 30 minutes from Perth CBD, 20 minutes from Perth International and Domestic Airport.
Kalamunda , a very interesting market town, is 10 minutes away, as is the Bibbulmum Track, and we are on the Bickley and Carmel Wine Trail.
There are numerous gazetted walk trails within the area. Check out the Perth Hills Visitor Centre in Kalamunda for further unique activities and check out this scenic drive.
The Perth Hills web site is a great resource to get to know the Perth Hills better. Get back to nature!
We are on the Bickley and Carmel Wine Trail opposite MyattsField Vineyards.
The Bickley and Carmel Wine Trail is a cluster of boutique wineries to be discovered only half an hour from the city. Lush vineyards and orchards in the valleys make a wonderful weekend or mid week stay.
Myattsfield Vineyards
Myattsfield encompasses two vineyards and a 40 tonne winery.They produce a wide range of wine styles, from sparkling to fortified.
As well as working with the varieties they grow,they also keep an eye out for interesting parcels of fruit. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Semillon, Tempranillo and Pedro Ximinez have become regulars at Myattsfield.
www.myattsfield.com.auw
Whilst in the Perth Hills
Discover the Perth Hills Wine Trails and sample some local wines
Organise a unique, behind the scenes Winery experience at MyattsField, ask Fawkes House
Book a table at Kalamunda’ s finest new restaurant The Vault on Haynes Street. Say hello to Vince from us!
Check out our newest cellar doors Plume Estate and Due Jolly
Experience a very special time at Nonna’s table at La Fattoria impeccably run by Eric and Lucy, one of our fav places
Shop til you drop at the unique boutique shops that are Kalamunda…. First Avenue…. Dreams….Herb Circle to name a few….
Get creative at our new quilting and yarn shops….. Laneway and Knit Purl
Find that perfect, unique outfit in one of Kalamunda’s independent fashion retailers.
Sample a delicious Collodels Ice Cream or Sorbet made from fresh, local, valley fruits
Experience the beautiful national parks, forests and scenic bushland
Take a Fawkes House Picnic Basket, a blanket and spread out beneath the eucalypti in Stirk Park
Book a gourmet dinner at Fawkes House or try one of our local eateries
Take in the view at Lesmurdie Falls
Indulge in a Fawkes House Spa Treatment
Pick some fruit at a local orchard, seasonal
Drive the Scenic Zig Zag for spectacular views over Perth
Take a walk on the long distance Bibbulmun Track
Get active and cycle the Munda Biddi Bike Trail
Visit our award winning nurseries Zanthorea and Melville Rose Nursery
Discover a bounty of crafts and gifts at the Kalamunda Village Market on the first Saturday of every month.
Sup a local, hand crafted cider at Core Cider House
Discover the universe at Perth Observatory
Chill out on our veranda or in a a hammock with a good book from Lotsa Books Kalamunda
Stock up on fresh local produce at the Kalamunda Farmers Market, every Sunday from 8am in the Central Mall, Kalamunda.
Third Friday each month; October thru to April, join the locals at the Kalamunda Night Market including our special Winter in July 2019 event
First Saturday each month search out a bargain at the Kalamunda Artisan Markets
Browse through all the region’s arts and crafts studios and shops, notably The Wagon and Craft Partners.
Find souvenirs and top quality gifts at the Kalamunda Zig Zag Perth Hills Visitor Centre
Admire the largest stained glass window in the southern hemisphere and find our new stained glass totem and our uniquely painted bus shelters throughout the shire
List some unique stores including Wasteless Pantry a huge new Vinnies and a family run shoe shop
Explore the Zig Zag Cultural Centre and Art Gallery
Pick up some fresh local produce as you tour the Perth Hills
Step back in time at the Kalamunda History Village Museum and Stirk Cottage
Visit the animals at Kanyana Wildlife
Ride a camel through the bush at the Calamunda Camel Farm
Take a scenic drive through national park to view Mundaring Weir
Discover the annual Bickley Harvest Festival first weekend in May
See what NY EVENTS has lined up for you
Catch some culture at our small intimate theatre KADS
Blogs and online articles Perth Hills
City of Kalamunda Arts and Culture
SCOOP reviews the Bickley Valley
Snowys Blog Hiking around Perth
Claires Footsteps BLOG has some great ideas too!
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS PERTH HILLS
10 Things to Do in the Perth Hills
Destination Perth Hills Wine Trail Review
Embers Restaurant review
Enriched Blog WineTrail
Upclose Blog Wine Tours
Buggybuddys review Kalamunda Night Market
Experience Perth Perth Observatory
French Review Bickley Valley
And finally a new venue to look forward to…
Wildflowers in the Perth Hills where to discover them?
Wildflowers are at their best in late winter early spring, August and September in the Perth Hills, so grab your walking boots and hit some of the trails we’ve hand-picked below to see nature in all its glory.
Jorgensen Park – on the outskirts of Kalamunda Town Centre you can access this expansive park, which boasts a diverse range of wildflowers and a network of trails to choose from. You can also bring your dog, as this park is dog friendly
Whistlepipe Gully – Another great dog-friendly walk accessible from either Kalamunda or Forrestfield; this walk through the Mundy Regional Park is sure to delight wildflower fans
Lesmurdie Falls – Always a highlight of a visit to the Perth Hills, Lesmurdie Falls is a great spot to take in the views across Perth. However head over the creek and up across to the northern side for the greatest selection of wildflowers
Lions Lookout – Even just a short stroll from the lookout car park you will find an abundance of wildflowers. For the more adventurous, the Lions Lookout walk not only gives you great views over the city and Bickley Reservoir, but also some of the wildflower viewing in the region. Please note, the walk has some taxing climbs and steep descents
Rocky Pool Walk – This Kalamunda favourite doesn’t disappoint at wildflower time, with the beauty of both the natural flora and the flowing creek and waterfalls at their best in early spring
You can also get a great view of the wildflowers without walking a trail by stopping at the South Ledge Lookout on Mundaring Weir Road (in between Kalamunda and Mundaring Weir Dam). It’s just a short walk from the car park to the viewing area.
Don’t worry if you don’t know your grevillia from your boronia or you milkmaid from your blue leschenaultia, the friendly team at the Perth Hills Visitor Centre are available every day until 4pm to help you plan your wildflower viewing, provide trail maps and point you in the right direction for a post-walk warm drink at one of Kalamunda’s well-known cafes. Here you can also find out about some of the local tour operators offering wildflower and nature tours.
The visitor centre stocks a free leaflet displaying the various wildflowers you can see in the area and for those wanting more in-depth information, you can purchase the ‘Interactive Guide to the Flora of Kalamunda National Park’ DVD which provides images and information on nearly 500 species native to the Kalamunda region.
Check out our range of walk trails online
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm,Weekends & Public Holidays: 10am – 4pm
Located: 50 Railway Road in Kalamunda
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