MARRADONG COUNTRY REGIONAL PRODUCE

Duration: 1 or 2 days or half-day en-routeDistance: 313 km from Armadale, WA (return)Road Conditions: Sealed roads with short stretches of unsealed roads to some attractionsPlan Ahead: Check winery opening times and ring ahead to ensure availability.

Home to rich agricultural lands renowned for producing the highest quality grains, meats, wool and wines, Marradong Country is the latest emerging gourmet food & wine region. Sensational wineries and top producers of preserves & homemade delights await

Day One

Head through premium wine growing country to Wandering, home to Wandering Lane, Tanglefoot Wines, and Hotham Ridge Organic Wines. Enjoy wine tasting paired with accompaniments at Tanglefoot Wines.

Onto Williams Woolshed to relax and indulge in a long, leisurely lunch. Browse the many local preserves and wines in The Larder. Update your wardrobe with quality woollen apparel from the Woolstation. Discover the story of wool from the sheeps’ back to yours in the Shearer’s Yarn Museum.

Via picturesque farmland make your way towards Quindanning and enjoy an afternoon of delicious chef-prepared offerings and regional wine in the gardens of the historic Quindanning Hotel.

From here, make your way back to Perth, or to extend your Trail by heading to Fourteen Mile Brook Road and staying the night at Gelfro Farmstay, where you can see the region’s best organic grass-fed lamb and oats produced (psst, you can even take some home with you!). Alternatively, stay at wonderful Springhills Farmstay, and enjoy an authentic farm experience.

Day Two (Extended Trail)

From your Farmstay head to Boddington where you’ll discover the area’s industry, history and culture at the Interpretive Centre.

Appreciate the delicious coffee and home-made morning tea in one of the cafés followed by a visit to the Arts Council.

The Happy Soul Café has a scrumptious lunch on offer, before you embark on a safe journey home that afternoon.

Tin Horse Highway - kulin.wa.gov.auHotham Way Drive Trail - pingelly.aw.gov.auMurray Heritage Walk - murray.wa.gov.auMarrinyup Trail, Dwellingup - trailswa.com.auOrche Trail, Dryandra - trailswa.com.auDryandra Darwinia Self-Drive Trail and Walk Trail - trailswa.com.auHistoric Albany & Albany Heritage Park - nationalanzaccentre.com.auPioneer Pathways - trailswa.com.auStirling Ranges National Park - parks.dpaw.wa.gov.auThe Great Southern Wine Region - westernaustralia.comPeel Wine Region - peelwineassociation.com.auDryanda Country, Arts Food and Wine Trail - artsnarrogin.com.auForest Heritage Centre Dwellingup - forestheritagecentre.com.auCountry Art Trail - westernaustralia.comSouthern Art Trail - artsouthwa.com.au

www.marradongtrails.com.au

Armoin Nature Camping Ground Ph: 0437 906 510 Web: www.armoin.net Email:armoin@bigpond.com. Nature based park designed for camping and caravanning.

Boddington Caravan Park Ph: 9883 8018 www.boddington.wa.gov.au Email:caravanpark@boddington.wa.gov.auCaravan park in the heart of Boddington on the banks of the Hotham River.

Boddington Motel Ph: 9883 9383 Web: www.boddingtonmotel.com.au Email:boddmotel@bigpond.com.au Motel accommodation. 9 rooms with a TV, microwave, tea & coffee facilities, toaster and kettle as well as its own en-suite.

Brady’s BnB Ph: 9883 9293 Email:andnsand@bigpond.net.auThis bed and breakfast has two double rooms available, one with its own ensuite and the other has a separate bath and shower.

Dwarda Downs Country HideawayPh: 9885 6063 www.countryhideaway.com.au Email: dwardadowns@westnet.com.auFully self-contained country farmstay retreat.

Gelfro Farm Stay Ph: 9884 5245 www.gelfrofarm.com Email:battley@wn.com.auFarmhouse bed and breakfast on working farm.

Hotham Ridge Winery Ph: 9884 1521 www.hothamridge.com.au Email: winery@hothamridge.com.au4.5 star rammed earth self-contained cottages situated within an organic vineyard.

Lions Dryandra Woodland Village Ph: 9884 5231 dryandravillage.org.au Email: ldwv@westnet.com.auSelf-contained cottages in the forest of Dryandra.

Quindanning Hotel Ph: 9885 7053 Email: quindanninghotel@gmail.comEighteen cottage-feel rooms with views of the gardens.

Spring Hills Farmstay Ph: 9885 7092 Email: springhills@wn.com.auSpringhills offers three separate self-contained cottages on a working farm. Suitable for families and groups.

Wandering Brook Estate Ph: 9884 1064 Email: wandbrookest@bigpond.net.auSelf contained cottages set next to the winery.

Wandering Caravan Park Ph: 9884 1056 Email: reception@wandering.wa.gov.auCaravan and camping facilities in a picturesque woodland. Walking distance to the town centre.

Williams Shady Acres Caravan Park and Motel Ph: 9885 1192 Email: wlsmotel@bigpond.com www.facebook.com/Williams-Motel-and-Shady-Acre-Caravan-Park-845152748849733Clean and comfortable accommodation with the addition of powered or unpowered sites at the Shady Acre Caravan Park.

Williams Hotel Ph: 9885 1016 www.facebook.com/thewilliamshotelHotel style accommodation in the heart of Williams.

Williams Bed and Breakfast Ph: 0431 715 809 williamsbnb.com.au Email:neil_roz@aapt.net.auA true style bed and breakfast offering homemade bread, butter, jams and preserves. There are 2 spacious en suite bedrooms with Queen beds.

Williams River Farmstay Ph: 9885 1181 www.williamsriverfarmstay.com.au Email: williamsriverfarmstay@gmail.comHistoric Cottage hire, B&B & Camping.