Autumn is in full swing up in the Perth Hills, but we’ve saved the BEST until last, it’s crunchy leaf time!
May is when the deciduous trees in Perth Hills parks and orchards turn a million brilliant colours of gold, orange, yellow and red. From newly re-opened hiking trails to autumn leaf festivals, and even a wine and art trail, the Perth Hills has lots of new things to check out this month.
Also, you may have noticed exciting changes to the Experience Perth Hills brand on Facebook and Instagram:
- Perth Hills Mundaring – is now known as “Experience Perth Hills Mundaring”
- Perth Hills Armadale – is now known as “Experience Perth Hills Armadale”
- And the Kalamunda region, already represented by “Experience Perth Hills Kalamunda”, has a fresh new-look logo too.
The immense Perth Hills area is made up of five regions; Gidgegannup, Mundaring, Kalamunda, Armadale and Serpentine-Jarrahdale. Each region has its own feel and unique offering. If you don’t already, be sure to follow these three Perth Hills regional accounts. You can expect plenty of exciting posts specifically about those areas of the Perth Hills.
As always, the main account, Experience Perth Hills, on both Facebook and Instagram, will bring you the very best of what’s happening throughout the entire Perth Hills region.
Here’s our round up of things to experience in the Perth Hills this May.
GIDGEGANNUP
From May 1, you can lace up your hiking boots at one of the Perth Hills’ most special spots – Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary! The protected Gidgegannup nature reserve has been hibernating over summer and is ready to reopen. Be sure to experience a little Paruna magic yourself – there are three trails ranging from the family friendly Possum Loop (2.3km) to the calf burning 12km Numbat Walking Track. The beautiful Quenda Circuit is their “Goldilocks” trail at 6.5km. Bookings ($11pp) are essential.
MUNDARING
Honk if you love good coffee! Head to Silly Goose Helena Valley, a new coffee spot and gourmet deli found in the Foothills. It’s THE perfect pit-stop for a delicious take-away bite after hitting the nearby Zig Zag Scenic Drive or Railway Reserves Heritage Trail. Silly Goose’s cabinet is packed with fresh sandwiches, healthy açaí bowls, salads and their house-baked focaccia has got to be tried. Their shelves are bursting with gourmet goodies, and local giftware.️ This spot is by the legends behind Kalamunda favourite Haynes St Larder (now closed). Be sure to check it out – your tummy will thank you.
KALAMUNDA
The 2025 edit of the brilliant Bickley Harvest Festival is incoming this weekend – May 3 and 4! Head up the hill and join in with festivities at the Bickley Valley’s wineries, cideries, distilleries, eateries, and more. There’s a progressive Wine & Art Trail at MyattsField Vineyards, Brookside Vineyard will be re-opening for a very special pop up, take a wine tasting with Plume Estate’s winemaker Marcus, and there’s plenty of family friendly fun at Core Cider, Perth Observatory, and Masonmill. Our tip – leave the car at home and make use of the FREE shuttle service from Kalamunda. Be sure to sip and savour your way around the Bickley Harvest Festival – it’s an amazing autumn day out.
ARMADALE
Roleystone’s Raeburn Orchards’ famous Persimmon Season is here! Throughout May the rows of persimmon tree leaves will be beginning to show-off their vibrant shades of red and orange, then falling gently to the ground. Be sure to bring the family up the hill for a wander around the orchard (A small $5pp fee applies, under 12s free) while taking a few snaps. Afterwards, warm up with a hot chocolate in their cafe – Coffee at The Shed. Open seven days, catch the autumn colours throughout May at Raeburn Orchards.
SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE
A little bit of the country is coming to the Perth Hills on Saturday May 3. Take a drive to Serpentine Horse & Pony Club for a fun-filled family day out at SJ Food & Farm Fest. The annual show is packed with exciting exhibitors and market stalls, live entertainment, even a good old fashioned pumpkin rolling competition – there’s truly something for everyone! Plus, there’s a kids’ fun zone, equestrian activities, petting farm, animal shows, and so many tasty food trucks.
Be sure to enjoy something new in the Perth Hills this month – they’re closer than you think!