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Produced with the support of Tourism WA About Chittering Escape the hustle and bustle, less than an hour’s drive north of Perth and experience a country drive like no other. Chittering is nestled in the northern hills of the Darling Range and boasts untouched bushland, wetlands, vineyards, orchards, wildflowers and scenery with towns of Muchea and Bindoon along the way. About WA Food & Wine Trails Western Australia is blessed with a huge range of memorable food and drink experiences. The WA Food and Wine Trails provide you with a sample of what is available across the state. Make sure you look out for them on your travels. Welcome to Chittering Come and meet friendly locals and see where Perth’s food originates from when you experience our Chittering Farm Flavour Trail. Easy to find, travel along Great Northern Highway and onto Chittering Road to enjoy our beautiful Tourist Drive through the stunning Chittering Valley, discover a winery or two and then explore beyond to unearth a bounty of fresh produce from the region. With many seasonal produce options, such as citrus, blueberries, mangoes, avocados, honey, eggs, stonefruit, nuts, asparagus, goats cheese and wine there is always something flavoursome on offer direct from the farmgate. With so much seasonal produce you may need more than one visit to appreciate the different colours and flavours of Chittering. Visit the trails WA website at trailswa.com.au and download the TrailsWA app from the App Store to find more trails to explore. Chittering FARM FLAVOUR TRAIL 7. GREEN VALLEY FRUITS Organic fruit and vegetables Drive up to our packing shed to see the seasonal fruit and vegetables we have available all year round. We don’t use artificial chemicals or pesticides to grow our produce, which enhances the natural flavours. Come in and taste the difference and see our sustainable farm display. Find us 955 Bindoon-Moora Rd, Mooliabeenee Sun–Mon, Thur–Fri 9am–5pm 08 9576 2181 Facebook: @ Green-Valley-Fruits- Mooliabeenee 9. AVALON FARM Locally grown mango & avocado Avalon Farm is a commercial mango and avocado producer. Their fruit is renowned for superior flavour and sweetness. These qualities are due to the slow maturing time, for these normally tropical fruits, in the cooler southern climate. Learn about mango production in the southern regions and experience the intensive tree cropping. 4. BLUEBERRY BLISS Local blueberry tastings and tours 5. OVERSBY’S CITRUS Locally grown citrus Find us 1289 Mooliabeenee Rd, Mooliabeenee Stall open in season 9am–6pm Farm tours by appointment on weekends 08 9575 3595 Facebook: @Avalonfarmgingin 2. STRINGYBARK WINERY RESTAURANT Find us Cnr Wandena Rd & Great Northern Hwy, Lower Chittering Sat & Sun 12pm–5pm Public holidays 12pm–5pm Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday 08 9571 4102 Facebook: @nesciestatewinefarm 3. NESCI ESTATE WINE FARM Fine wines, ports & liqueurs Nesci Estate was established in 1948 by Antonio and Carmelina Nesci, when they cleared the land by hand and planted the first grape vines. Today Nesci Estate Wine Farm now has over 60 acres of vineyards, and is also home to around 100 beef cattle. The Nesci tradition of producing fine table wines, ports and liqueurs has been continued by their son Kevin. Visit a family owned working blueberry farm and discover the story behind Blueberry Bliss. Learn all about blueberries in a guided tour (by appointment), starting in the blueberry fields tasting the different varieties then follow the berries from picking through to packing. Fresh blueberries are available from our road side stall. For times, please check our Facebook. Find us Great Northern Hwy, Bindoon By appointment Roadside Stall Sept–Dec 0402 006 103 Facebook: @blueberry-bliss-bindoon Find us 289 Powderbark Rd, Lower Chittering Sat 11am–2pm Sun–Fri by appointment 08 9571 4765 treetopsguesthousewa.com.au 1. TREETOPS GUESTHOUSE Native Australian cuisine Treetops Guesthouse brings you Australia’s native cuisine. Incorporate these native herbs and spices into your everyday dishes to create something special. Australian Bushfoods such as lemon myrtle, pepperberries, river mint, bush tomato, BBQ rubs, red & yellow Australian curry mix, speciality teas and the worlds hottest Chillies! Restaurant food & wine tastings The place you’ve been looking for. An exceptional dining venue all year round offering a welcoming open log fire in winter through to air conditioned comfort during the summer months. Our Restaurant sources locally grown produce and is fully licensed. With medal and trophy winning wines from our vineyard and ready for you to taste, you won’t be disappointed. Find us 2060 Chittering Rd, Lower Chittering Wed–Sat 11am onwards Sun 9am onwards 08 9571 8069 stringybarkwinery.com.au Chittering area has always been renowned for producing tasty citrus and the mandarins produced by Chris and Margaret Oversby are known to be the best flavoured fruit that money can buy. Grown in the rich red soils 2 kms north of Bindoon, they are sold at the farm gate - look out for the green VW Kombi Van. Bags or boxes - some other seasonal fruits also available. 6. WOOTRA FARM Fresh, flavoursome asparagus Behold the Aspara-van. Colleen and Peter established their asparagus venture in 2015 with 500 plants and this has grown to 11,000 in 2018. Growing in rich Bindoon soil our aim was to produce flavoursome asparagus, picked fresh to eat fresh, limiting carbon miles. One of nature’s richest sources of vitamins, minerals and fibre, a tasty and healthy food. Meet the growers, see asparagus in production and collect recipe ideas. Find us 164 Wells Glover Rd, Mooliabeenee Wed–Sun 10am–2pm August–mid November 08 9576 0986 Facebook: @wootrafarm Find us 6422 Great Northern Hwy, Bindoon June–October 8am–5pm 0400 440 277 8. LITTLE EEDEN FARM Unique & natural bush honey At Little Eeden Farm Honey and Apiary we endeavour to produce the purest, unprocessed natural and infused bush honey, which is unique in flavour. Our proprietary recipes ensure we produce a consistent product. Our Chilli, Ginger and Garlic Honeys as well as our Honeymalade and Bee Tea are stacked with natural ingredients that support Health and Wellbeing. Find us 429 Cook Rd, Mooliabeenee Sat–Sun 11am–5pm Public Holidays 11am–5pm 0429 149 354 or 0418 149 109 Facebook: @littleeedenfarmapiary 10. LOCAL GOAT Locally made cheese & yoghurt Naturally better. Local Goat is just west of Gingin on 148 acres of Banksia woodland. Sample the delicious camembert and feta-style cheeses and natural yoghurt hand- made on the property and meet our goats. The property and goats are managed in a sustainable, ethical and environmentally-responsible manner. Happy, healthy goats produce high-quality milk which makes exceptional cheese. Find us 867 Coonabidgee Rd, Gingin Open by appointment 0418 714 107 Facebook: @localgoatcheeses

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Produced with the support ofTourism WA

About ChitteringEscape the hustle and bustle, less than an hour’s drive north of Perth and experience a country drive like no other. Chittering is nestled in the northern hills of the Darling Range and boasts untouched bushland, wetlands, vineyards, orchards, wildflowers and scenery with towns of Muchea and Bindoon along the way.

About WA Food & Wine TrailsWestern Australia is blessed with a huge range of memorable food and drink experiences. The WA Food and Wine Trails provide you with a sample of what is available across the state. Make sure you look out for them on your travels.

Welcome to ChitteringCome and meet friendly locals and see where Perth’s food originates from when you experience our Chittering Farm Flavour Trail.

Easy to find, travel along Great Northern Highway and onto Chittering Road to enjoy our beautiful Tourist Drive through the stunning Chittering Valley, discover a winery or two and then explore beyond to unearth a bounty of fresh produce from the region.

With many seasonal produce options, such as citrus, blueberries, mangoes, avocados, honey, eggs, stonefruit, nuts, asparagus, goats cheese and wine there is always something flavoursome on offer direct from the farmgate. With so much seasonal produce you may need more than one visit to appreciate the different colours and flavours of Chittering.

Visit the trails WA website at trailswa.com.au and download the TrailsWA app from the App Store to find more trails to explore.

Chittering

FARM FLAVOUR TRAIL

7. GREEN VALLEY FRUITS

Organic fruit and vegetablesDrive up to our packing shed to see the seasonal fruit and vegetables we have available all year round. We don’t use artificial chemicals or pesticides to grow our produce, which enhances the natural flavours. Come in and taste the difference and see our sustainable farm display.

Find us955 Bindoon-Moora Rd, Mooliabeenee Sun–Mon, Thur–Fri 9am–5pm 08 9576 2181 Facebook: @ Green-Valley-Fruits-Mooliabeenee

9. AVALON FARM

Locally grown mango & avocadoAvalon Farm is a commercial mango and avocado producer. Their fruit is renowned for superior flavour and sweetness. These qualities are due to the slow maturing time, for these normally tropical fruits, in the cooler southern climate.

Learn about mango production in the southern regions and experience the intensive tree cropping.

4. BLUEBERRY BLISS

Local blueberry tastings and tours

5. OVERSBY’S CITRUS

Locally grown citrus

Find us1289 Mooliabeenee Rd, Mooliabeenee Stall open in season 9am–6pmFarm tours by appointment on weekends08 9575 3595 Facebook: @Avalonfarmgingin

2. STRINGYBARK WINERY RESTAURANT

Find usCnr Wandena Rd & Great Northern Hwy, Lower Chittering Sat & Sun 12pm–5pm Public holidays 12pm–5pm Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday 08 9571 4102 Facebook: @nesciestatewinefarm

3. NESCI ESTATE WINE FARM

Fine wines, ports & liqueursNesci Estate was established in 1948 by Antonio and Carmelina Nesci, when they cleared the land by hand and planted the first grape vines. Today Nesci Estate Wine Farm now has over 60 acres of vineyards, and is also home to around 100 beef cattle. The Nesci tradition of producing fine table wines, ports and liqueurs has been continued by their son Kevin.

Visit a family owned working blueberry farm and discover the story behind Blueberry Bliss. Learn all about blueberries in a guided tour (by appointment), starting in the blueberry fields tasting the different varieties then follow the berries from picking through to packing.Fresh blueberries are available from our road side stall. For times, please check our Facebook.

Find usGreat Northern Hwy, Bindoon By appointment Roadside Stall Sept–Dec 0402 006 103 Facebook: @blueberry-bliss-bindoon

Find us289 Powderbark Rd, Lower Chittering Sat 11am–2pm Sun–Fri by appointment 08 9571 4765 treetopsguesthousewa.com.au

1. TREETOPS GUESTHOUSE

Native Australian cuisineTreetops Guesthouse brings you Australia’s native cuisine. Incorporate these native herbs and spices into your everyday dishes to create something special.Australian Bushfoods such as lemon myrtle, pepperberries, river mint, bush tomato, BBQ rubs, red & yellow Australian curry mix, speciality teas and the worlds hottest Chillies!

Restaurant food & wine tastings

The place you’ve been looking for. An exceptional dining venue all year round offering a welcoming open log fire in winter through to air conditioned comfort during the summer months. Our Restaurant sources locally grown produce and is fully licensed. With medal and trophy winning wines from our vineyard and ready for you to taste, you won’t be disappointed.

Find us2060 Chittering Rd, Lower Chittering Wed–Sat 11am onwards Sun 9am onwards 08 9571 8069 stringybarkwinery.com.au

Chittering area has always been renowned for producing tasty citrus and the mandarins produced by Chris and Margaret Oversby are known to be the best flavoured fruit that money can buy. Grown in the rich red soils 2 kms north of Bindoon, they are sold at the farm gate - look out for the green VW Kombi Van. Bags or boxes - some other seasonal fruits also available.

6. WOOTRA FARM

Fresh, flavoursome asparagusBehold the Aspara-van. Colleen and Peter established their asparagus venture in 2015 with 500 plants and this has grown to 11,000 in 2018. Growing in rich Bindoon soil our aim was to produce flavoursome asparagus, picked fresh to eat fresh, limiting carbon miles. One of nature’s richest sources of vitamins, minerals and fibre, a tasty and healthy food. Meet the growers, see asparagus in production and collect recipe ideas.

Find us164 Wells Glover Rd, Mooliabeenee Wed–Sun 10am–2pm August–mid November08 9576 0986 Facebook: @wootrafarm

Find us6422 Great Northern Hwy, BindoonJune–October 8am–5pm 0400 440 277

8. LITTLE EEDEN FARM

Unique & natural bush honeyAt Little Eeden Farm Honey and Apiary we endeavour to produce the purest, unprocessed natural and infused bush honey, which is unique in flavour. Our proprietary recipes ensure we produce a consistent product. Our Chilli, Ginger and Garlic Honeys as well as our Honeymalade and Bee Tea are stacked with natural ingredients that support Health and Wellbeing.

Find us429 Cook Rd, Mooliabeenee Sat–Sun 11am–5pm Public Holidays 11am–5pm 0429 149 354 or 0418 149 109 Facebook: @littleeedenfarmapiary

10. LOCAL GOAT

Locally made cheese & yoghurtNaturally better. Local Goat is just west of Gingin on 148 acres of Banksia woodland. Sample the delicious camembert and feta-style cheeses and natural yoghurt hand-made on the property and meet our goats. The property and goats are managed in a sustainable, ethical and environmentally-responsible manner. Happy, healthy goats produce high-quality milk which makes exceptional cheese.

Find us867 Coonabidgee Rd, Gingin Open by appointment 0418 714 107 Facebook: @localgoatcheeses

1. TREETOPS GUESTHOUSE289 Powderbark Rd, Lower Chittering Sat 11am–2pm, Sun–Fri by appointment 08 9571 4765 | treetopsguesthousewa.com.au

2. STRINGYBARK WINERY

RESTAURANT2060 Chittering Rd, Lower Chittering Wed–Sat 11am onwards, Sun 9am onwards 08 9571 8069 | stringybarkwinery.com.au

3. NESCI ESTATE WINE FARMCnr Wandena Rd & Great Northern Hwy, Lower Chittering Sat & Sun 12pm–5pm, public holidays 12pm–5pm Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday 08 9571 4102 | Facebook: @nesciestate

4. BLUEBERRY BLISSGreat Northern Hwy, Bindoon Opening hours: by appointment, Roadside Stall Sept–Dec 0402 006 103 | Facebook: @blueberry-bliss-bindoon

5. OVERSBY’S CITRUS6422 Great Northern Hwy, BindoonJune–October 8am–5pm 0400 440 277

6. WOOTRA FARM164 Wells Glover Rd, Mooliabeenee Wed–Sun 10am–2pm, August–mid November08 9576 0986 | wootrafarmbedandbreakfast.com.au

7. GREEN VALLEY FRUITS955 Bindoon-Moora Rd, Mooliabeenee Sun–Mon Thur–Fri 9am–5pm 08 9576 2181 | Facebook: @green-Valley-Fruits-Mooliabeenee

8. LITTLE EEDEN FARM429 Cook Rd, Mooliabeenee Sat–Sun 11am–5pm, public holidays 11am–5pm 0429 149 354 or 0418 149 109 | Facebook: @littleeedenfarmapiary

9. AVALON FARM1289 Mooliabeenee Rd, Mooliabeenee Stall open in season 9am–6pm Farm tours by appointment on weekends 08 9575 3595 | Facebook: @avalonfarmgingin

10. LOCAL GOAT867 Coonabidgee Rd, Gingin Open by appointment 0418 714 107 | Facebook: @localgoatcheeses

CHITTERING FARM FLAVOUR TRAIL MAPDiscover the location of the Chittering Farm Flavour Trail businesses here.

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KEYOther things to do & seeDrop into the Chittering Visitor Centre or view our website at visitchittering.com.au for accommodation options and other things to see and do in and around Chittering.

Be sure to visit the iconic Bindoon Bakehaus & Cafe or attend a local event to further your experience of the Chittering area.

Bindoon Bakehaus & Café Open 7 days a week 7am–5pm

Located in Bindoon, the Bakehaus could easily be classified as a popular icon and the perfect place to meet and indulge in some of the finest sweets and pies Western Australia has to offer. Boasting a modern and welcoming atmosphere the Bindoon Bakehaus & Cafe is an incredible stopover you just can’t pass up! Enjoy a Five Senses Coffee and some delectable bakery treats using local produce for some added flavour to your trail!

Main eventsWear Ya Wellies – May A Taste of Chittering – August Chittering Spring Festival – September Bindoon Ag Show & Rodeo – October Bindoon Farmers Market – monthly

Seasonal produce in the Chittering area

Bush tucker experience - Treetops Guesthouse

Wine & food - Stringybark Winery & Restaurant

Wine tasting & platters - Nesci Estate Wine Farm

Blueberries - Blueberry Bliss

Asparagus - Wootra Farm

Fruit - Green Valley Fruits

Honey - Little Eeden

Mangoes - Avalon Farm

Avocadoes - Avalon Farm

Goats milk cheeses & yoghurts - Local Goat

Range of bakery products - Bindoon Bakehaus

Mandarins & Oranges - Oversbys

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Location

Winery

Tour

Restaurant/Café

Accommodation

Arts & Crafts

Local Produce

Picnic Spot

Function Centre

Chittering Visitor Centre6180 Great Northern Hwy, Bindoon Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–3pm, Sun 10:30am–2:30pm 08 9576 1100

Share the experienceAll businesses on the trail are on social media. Tag our businesses and visitor region to help other people enjoy our Farm Flavour Trail.

Instagram: @visitchittering #visitchittering #chittering #bindoon #chitteringvalley #trailswa

Facebook: @Visit.Chittering