Gidgegannup Bakery Café 1/2125 Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup 9574 6023 Gidge Deli 2/2125 Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup 9574 6213 Lake Charlotte Winery & Restaurant 4750 Bailup Road, Wooroloo 9573 1200 Cherith Grove Woodfired Café Lot 122 Mayo Road, Gidgegannup 9574 6424 Noble Falls Tavern 2672 Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup 9578 3627 Noble Falls Estate 2927 Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup 9574 6255 Wild Goose & The Wine Dungeon A Country Health Retreat 785 Berry Road, Gidgegannup 9574 7161 Buena Vista Seminar & Health Retreat 633 Berry Road, Gidgegannup 9574 7026 Talleringa B&B 125 Red Brook Circle, Morangup 9572 9393 Eagles Nest Retreat Centre 1406 O’Brien Road, Gidgegannup 9422 7900 Lakeview Lodge 131 Lakeview Drive, Gidgegannup 9578 3009 Jacaranda Farm Cottage 9 Clenton Road, Gidgegannup 9572 9635 Lilly Pilly Cottage 278 Reen Road, Gidgegannup 9574 6224 Cherith Grove Olive Farm Lot 122 Mayo Road, Gidgegannup 9574 6424* Pullella’s Store 102 Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup 9574 6013 Swan Valley Gourmet Fungi 13 Old Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup 9574 6540* Kytren Goats Cheese 1234 McKnoe Drive, Morangup 9574 7147* Dash Paintball Complex 3591 Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup 0422 681 481* Lake Josephine Gallery 1226 O’Brien Road, Gidgegannup 0418 902 897* The Old Soap Factory 2927 Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup 9574 6255 Lavendar Boutique at Lake Charlotte 4750 Bailup Road, Wooroloo 9573 1200 Felicity’s Garden 613 Copley Dale Road, Gidgegannup 0427 747 210* The township of Gidgegannup has a warm, country feel and is located on Toodyay Road, between the Swan Valley, Avon Valley and Toodyay, approximately 42km from Perth. swanvalley.com.au gidgegannup boasts a picturesque natural landscape of pristine bushland, rolling hills and valleys, dotted with clear areas supporting a range of broadacre and more intensive boutique activities such as organic farming, alpacas, olives and dairy farming. The name Gidgegannup comes from a Noongar word meaning “Place where spears are made” and was first recorded by passing surveyors in 1852. Gidgegannup is an area of regional biodiversity with an abundance of wildlife and wildflowers. The area also has local waterways and significant wetlands including the Avon River, Red Swamp, Wooroloo Brook, Gidgegannup Brook and Jane Brook, running through it. For those wanting to get the most out of a visit to Gidgegannup, a number of scenic wildflower and wildlife walk and drive trails have been developed. The best time to view the wildflowers is Spring (September to November). Visitors can create their own picnic hamper at the local bakery and then head out on a trail. Alternatively they can enjoy the laid back vibe of a country tavern or the stunning surrounds at a winery restaurant after a day of exploring. If you are looking for something more physical and adventurous than a walk, why not try paintball. Handmade soaps and locally grown lavender products make great take home memories of your visit or gifts for friends and family. Trail maps and a guide are available from the Swan Valley Visitor Centre, on www.swanvalley.com.au or at the Gidgegannup City of Swan Place Office on Toodyay Road. events Each year the region hosts two community events, the Small Farm Field Day and the Gidgegannup Show, where visitors are treated to loads of interesting entertainment and fun for the whole family. gidgegannup small farm field day Held on the last Sunday in May, the Countryman Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day is the place where those living and working on small farms in the agricultural sector come together. Here at the field day they can view and compare products and services designed for efficient and sustainable farming and rural practices. gidgegannup show Held on the last Saturday of October, the Gidgegannup Show has a long and proud history spanning more than 70 years. This typical rural show day offers the community an opportunity to come together and to showcase their livestock and produce, their creative talents and generally celebrate the lifestyle of living in a small country town. Pre-judged exhibits ranging through floriculture, home produce, art, creative craft, wine, eggs and more will be displayed in the Main Hall and the Ian Stannard pavilion. Cattle, goats and poultry are among the many exhibits that can be found in the animal pavilions. With live entertainment throughout the day, numerous on-ground vendors, show rides and novelties plus the many food and drink outlets, this show will offer a memorable day for all who attend. For more information and dates visit www.gidgegannup.info Paruna Felicity’s Wildlife Sanctuary Garden Talleringa B&B (2km) RD Jacaranda AV LE ON Walyunga Farm Cottage DA RD EY Lookout Peter Brock PL Kytren Goat Dairy Memorial CO TON RD CLEN Dash Paintball 0 2km 4km Eagles Nest Retreat Centre WALYUNGA Toodyay NATIONAL PARK 32km LE VA Lake Josephine L Gallery F R Berry GA Reserve RIN A Country Felicityʼs KOO gidgegannup Health Retreat Lake 7A BERRY RD GardCharlotteen 7B Winery Buena Vista & Cafe (4km) RD Jacaranda AV 6 Seminar & Retreat Centre LE area map Farm Cottage ON DA Walyunga RD Peter Brock EY Kytren Lookout Noble Falls EstatePL Goat Dairy Memorial CO R TON RD E CLEN Noble Falls Cherith Grove IS Olive Farm Dash Paintball R Walk Trails N Eagles Nest A ON RIVE N Retreat Centre N AV E R Pullella’s Noble Falls Tavern B Store Restaurant 9 GIDGEGANNUP WALYUNGA TOWNSITE NATIONMostAL attr actionsPARK are only by appointment, so please phone ahead. See inset map OLD COA H ROAD Contact details in the listings section. Lilly Pilly C Cottage 8 BERRY RD To Mount Helena To Chidlow Noble Falls Karakamia Estate Wildlife 10 Sanctuary 5 4 Chapel Farm & The Tap To Mundaring To Perth, Midland, To Jane Brook Noble Falls Cherith Grove Guildford & the Parkerville Walk Trails Olive Farm Garbin Estate Swan Valley LOO Lakeview Lodge O BR OR O O O W K 11 GIDGEGANNUP TOWNSITE GIDGEGANNUP MAP LEGEND ʻ Noble Falls Gidgegannup Bakery Accommodation Picnic Spot/Walk Trail Tavern Restaurant Gidge Deli Swan Valley Arts/Crafts Playground Gourmet Fungi City of Swan Place Office Barbeque Post Office Newsagency Gidgegannup & Post Office Showgrounds Fuel Restaurant/Café Scenic lookout Local Produce Lilly Pilly Toilets Information Cottage Winery/Restaurant/Café 12 Local Attraction 3 Bank/ATM Tourist F R Berry Noble Falls Information Wildflower Drive 42kms Wildflower Drive 53kms Bay To Mt Helena 2 NOBLE Chapel Farm & The Tap FALLS To Perth, Midland, Jane Brook Guildford & the Swan Valley AD Y RO Garbin Estate DYA 13 TOO 1 Gidge Deli City of Swan Place Office LE VA L GA RIN Felicityʼs KOO 7A 7B Garden RD Jacaranda AV 6 LE Farm Cottage ON DA Walyunga RD Peter Brock EY Kytren Lookout PL Goat Dairy Memorial CO R N RD E CLENTO IS Dash Paintball R N Eagles Nest A ON RIVE N Retreat Centre N AV E R B 9 WALYUNGA NATIONAL PARK OLD COACH ROAD 8 BERRY RD Noble Falls Estate 10 5 4 Noble Falls Cherith Grove Walk Trails Olive Farm LOO O BR OR O O O W K 11 ʻ Noble Falls Tavern Restaurant Lilly Pilly Cottage 12 3 To Mt Helena 2 NOBLE Chapel Farm & The Tap FALLS To Perth, Midland, Jane Brook Guildford & the Swan Valley AD Y RO Garbin Estate DYA 13 TOO 1 swanvalley.com.au Gidge Deli City of Swan Place Office THINGS TO DO the noble falls walk trail takes you along the wooroloo brook and adjoins a reserve which is home to many birds and other wildlife. and walk trail Wildflowers can also be seen blooming in the Spring (September to November) and there is a waterfall during the winter and early Spring. Before or after your walk you can enjoy a picnic or BBQ at the Noble Falls picnic area whilst taking in the natural scenery or enjoy a meal at the Noble Falls Tavern (opposite the Falls on Toodyay Road). Alternatively, the Wild Goose Café at Noble Falls Estate is a 3 minute drive further along Toodyay Road. the f r berry reserve is home to several vegetation communities including wandoo, marri and jarrah woodlands. there is also a paperbark fringed creek line, granite outcrops, and walk trail winter waterfalls and several rare species unique to this area. The vegetation in this area provides a valuable habitat for a wonderful variety of Western Australian fauna including the Honey Possum, Mardo, Gould’s Monitor, Bobtail, Western Green Tree Frog, Weebill and the endangered Carnaby’s Cockatoo. The Reserve is currently under threat from Dieback, so visitors are asked to carry methylated spirits to wipe down shoes before and after their walk. F R Berry Reserve LE VA L GA RIN noble falls KOO 7A 7B walk trail 6 E The Noble Falls walk trail IS R N takes you along the Wooroloo A N N E Brook and is an attractive trail R B throughout the year. 9 OLD COACH ROAD TRAIL DETAILS 8 Location: Begin at the Noble Falls picnic area just off Toodyay 10 5 4 Road in Gidgegannup and opposite the Noble LOO Falls Tavern. O BR OR O O O Length: W K 3.5km 11 Grade: It is a flat walk most of the way and a good surface Walk time: 45 minutes 12 Facilities: 3 Picnic table, toilets, electric BBQs, playground On-site info: Totem markers are located on the trail 2 Best seasons Winter/Spring NOBLE FALLS OAD Y R 13 DYA TOO 1 trail key 1 The falls are visible from the car park. Cross the 7B Dry weather route: Walk several metres and then footbridge and then turn left following the Wooroloo walk left down the road embankment to the Brook and heading past Noble Falls.