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5. YAGAN MEMORIAL PARK A unique place has been created to commemorate the life, death and spirit of the great Noongar leader and warrior (c1795-July 11, 1833) and as a burial site for Yagan’s repatriated head. The collaborative work of artists Peter Farmer, Sandra Hill and Jenny Dawson interprets and narrates the life story of Yagan in a meandering silk screened porcelain piece inset into a rammed earth wall. Striking entrance pieces represent female and male Scar Trees. The mosaic markings on the male Scar Tree represent the Noongar shield, while the female Scar Tree represents the Coolamon. Find us Lot 39 West Swan Rd, Belhus Open 7 days 08 9267 9227 swan.wa.gov.au/ Parks-recreation/Yagan- Memorial-Park 6. WALYUNGA NATIONAL PARK The Syd’s Rapids and Aboriginal Heritage walk trails are located where the Walyunga National Park joins the Swan River, 40 kilometres north east of Perth. The easy 1.2 kilometre family-friendly Aboriginal Heritage Trail meanders along the river bank between Walyunga Pool and Boongarup Pool. It allows people to learn about Aboriginal myths and legends and to see the park’s plants and animals through the eyes of the original inhabitants who met in this area for more than 6,000 years. Find us Great Northern Hwy, Bullsbrook Open 7 days parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/ park/walyunga 1. MAALINUP GALLERY BUSH FOOD PROVIDORE Shaded by towering Lemon Scented Gums, Maalinup offers a bush tucker garden, emus and a gallery full of surprising finds: bush tucker, gifts and authentic, Aboriginal art. Drop in to sample the amazing range of jams, sauces, chutneys, nuts, fruits, infused olive oils and dukkahs featuring Australian native edibles. Sniff, touch and taste intriguing bush herbs, spices and peppers. Be inspired to take them home for yourself or as gifts. Arm yourself with a bush tucker cookbook and free information sheets and recipes. Want to dig deeper? Book a bush tucker experience. Find us 10070 West Swan Rd, Henley Brook Open Sat-Sun & Pub Hols Other times by appointment. 08 9296 0711 maalinup.com.au and daletilbrookexperiences. com.au Entry and samples free of charge. Activities attract fees. Published days open are subject to change. Please phone or check the business website. 2. OLD YOUNG’S DISTILLERY Two-time Australian Champion Distiller, Old Young’s brings tradition together with a flair for the unusual. Handcrafted spirits are distilled using locally-sourced produce and a wide range of native Australian ingredients including the gold-medal winning Six Seasons Gin developed in conjunction with Maalinup Gallery. Botanicals such as desert lime, bush mint, sea parsley and lemon myrtle make for a unique gin impossible to create outside of Australia! Sample the range of Old Young’s gins and vodkas, neat or paired with a dash of hand-picked mixer. Find us 10581C West Swan Rd, Henley Brook Open 7 days 08 9296 6656 oldyoungs.com.au 4. EDGECOMBE BROTHERS WINERY CAFE Edgecombe Brothers is nestled among the vines with views of Lake Yakine, a beautiful wetland named by a local elder for the critically endangered Western Swamp Tortoise (Yakine or Yagan). Yakine are not present in the lake but Booyi, the long neck tortoise, abounds. Settle under the vine-covered pergola overlooking the lake to enjoy simple and delicious signature food platters with bush tucker touches such as bush fruit relish. From September to March, savour asparagus harvested fresh from the field paired with lemon myrtle mayonnaise. Find us 1733 Gnangara Rd, Henley Brook Open Wed-Sun 9296 4307 edgecombebrothers.com.au Published days open are subject to change. Please phone or check the business website. 3. ALL SAINTS CHURCH A welcome sanctuary on the Swan River. This land where Captain James Stirling camped in 1827 was later assigned to build a church. The first service was held in 1841. It was the site of a huge yam garden tilled by the local Noongar women. This staple food harvested in the Djeran and Kambarang seasons was critically important for the Aboriginal people. Stirling recognised the fertility of the alluvial soil could help support the future colony. Losing access to their vegetable gardens and traditional lands caused hardship to the local Noongar peoples. Plaques at All Saints today recognise both cultures. Find us 30 Henry Street, Henley Brook Open 7 days 08 9274 2661 swananglicans.org.au Published days open are subject to change. Please phone or check the business website. 7. BELLS RAPIDS PARK The area around Bells Rapids provided ideal camping areas for Noongar people because of the presence of food and water. The Swan River was a thoroughfare from the scarp to the coastal plain. Fish, shellfish, kangaroos, goannas, emus and water birds were in abundance and formed a large part of the bush tucker diet in the region. Bells Rapids is the place to enjoy a picnic, bush walk, bird life and the beauty of the Australian bush. The 2.5km of walking trails and a bridge that spans the Swan River allows walkers to enjoy scenic views of the rapids, surrounding countryside and grey kangaroos. Find us Cathedral Ave, Brigadoon Open 7 days swan.wa.gov.au/Parks- recreation/Bells-Rapids 8. MONDO NOUGAT Producers of the world’s finest nougat using traditional family recipes that date back generations. The Romeo family pride themselves on sourcing the very best Australian ingredients. No product celebrates this more, that the limited-edition bush tucker inspired Wattleseed, Macadamia and Honey Nougat. Visit the factory outlet located in the heart of the Swan Valley to enjoy a hot drink and be tempted by the selection of homemade biscotti, gelato and cakes including the famous Canefire Rum Baba. Nougat Masterclass and Make-Your-Own Flavour workshops are available by appointment (minimum numbers required). Find us 640 Great Northern Hwy, Herne Hill Open Wed-Sun 08 9296 0111 mondonougat.com.au Gluten free, lactose free and halal suitable options available. 9. JUDE TAYLOR STUDIO This Western Australian wildflower artist conjures vibrancy and beauty, drawing inspiration from our native flora; from banksias and kangaroo paws to desert peas and bottlebrush. Jude Taylor’s designs wrap you in a celebration of country; colourful, luxurious silk scarves and an array of exquisite accessories and homewares. Perfect as gifts or to keep. Jude Taylor’s linocut artworks are true collectables. Each artwork features Western Australian native wildflowers and iconic scenery. Jude hand prints and colours each print in limited edition runs. Find us 510 Great Northern Hwy, Middle Swan Open Tues-Sun Closed Mon 0438 443 222 judetaylor.com 10. GREAT NORTHERN DISTILLERY Producers of the internationally-acclaimed Canefire Rum presents Maiden Voyage Spiced Gold. A select barrel of Backburn is spiced with Australian botanicals including Wattleseed and Lemon Myrtle. This unique blend represents the bold and beautiful Western Australian coastline with a nod to traditional maritime ties; The Maiden embraces the journey and sense of adventure. Stop in for a tasting in the fully air-conditioned custom built tasting room, a tour of a working distillery or simply to enjoy a coffee. Find us 496 Great Northern Hwy, Middle Swan Open 7 days 08 9250 5422 canefire.net/visitors/ Published days open are subject to change. Please phone or check the business website. Published days open are subject to change. Please phone or check the business website. Swan Valley BUSH TUCKER BEYOND TRAIL Location of the Swan Valley The Swan Valley is located a short 25 minute drive from the Perth CBD and 20 minutes from Perth Airport. One of the best ways to explore the Bush Tucker & Beyond Trail is to self-drive. Should you require a hire car, collection points are conveniently located at Perth Airport and a variety of Perth CBD locations. You might like to consider booking a rideshare service or taxi to transport you around the trail. If chartering a bus for larger groups, please contact the venues directly to book to avoid disappointment. About WA Food & Wine Trails Western Australia is blessed with a huge range of memorable food and drink experiences. The WA Food & Wine Trails provide a sample of what is available across the state. Make sure you look out for them on your travels. Visit the Trails WA website at trailswa.com.au and download the TrailsWA app from the App Store to find more trails to explore. SWAN VALLEY VINEYARDS SINCE 1829 Produced with the support of Tourism WA Welcome to the Swan Valley Welcome to the Bush Tucker and Beyond Trail The Swan Valley has always enjoyed a rich tradition as a food bowl. Aboriginal people have always lived a life governed by their own six seasons. Djeran (autumn) would see them returning to tend their gardens, hold ceremonies and prepare for Makooroo (winter). Plant and animal foods were plentiful. Captain James Stirling in 1827 made his way up the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) as far as the site of All Saints Church. He explored the local area and deemed the alluvial soil worthy of supporting a new settlement. The first grape vines were planted in 1829 at Olive Farm by botanist Thomas Waters. Many Aboriginal people worked as seasonal grape pickers, camping on properties along the Derbal Yerrigan. Ever connected to the land, they used their spare time to gather bush tucker and to fish, a time-honoured tradition among Noongar people in the Swan Valley. This trail recommends points of interest in the natural environment. Walk the trails at Walyunga, where up to 600 Aboriginal people would gather for ceremony in Djeran. Visit Maalinup, an Aboriginal owned and operated enterprise where you can taste and buy bush food products. Explore other businesses that have embraced bush food ingredients as part of their everyday offering. If you know where to look, there is still plenty of bush tucker to be found in the Swan Valley. Follow the trail.
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5. YAGAN MEMORIAL PARK A unique place has been created to commemorate the life, death and spirit of the great Noongar leader and warrior (c1795-July 11, 1833) and as a burial site for Yagan’s repatriated head. The collaborative work of artists Peter Farmer, Sandra Hill and Jenny Dawson interprets and narrates the life story of Yagan in a meandering silk screened porcelain piece inset into a rammed earth wall. Striking entrance pieces represent female and male Scar Trees. The mosaic markings on the male Scar Tree represent the Noongar shield, while the female Scar Tree represents the Coolamon.
Find usLot 39 West Swan Rd, BelhusOpen 7 days 08 9267 9227 swan.wa.gov.au/Parks-recreation/Yagan-Memorial-Park
6. WALYUNGA NATIONAL PARK
The Syd’s Rapids and Aboriginal Heritage walk trails are located where the Walyunga National Park joins the Swan River, 40 kilometres north east of Perth. The easy 1.2 kilometre family-friendly Aboriginal Heritage Trail meanders along the river bank between Walyunga Pool and Boongarup Pool. It allows people to learn about Aboriginal myths and legends and to see the park’s plants and animals through the eyes of the original inhabitants who met in this area for more than 6,000 years.
Find usGreat Northern Hwy, BullsbrookOpen 7 days parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/walyunga
1. MAALINUP GALLERY BUSH FOOD PROVIDORE
Shaded by towering Lemon Scented Gums, Maalinup offers a bush tucker garden, emus and a gallery full of surprising finds: bush tucker, gifts and authentic, Aboriginal art. Drop in to sample the amazing range of jams, sauces, chutneys, nuts, fruits, infused olive oils and dukkahs featuring Australian native edibles. Sniff, touch and taste intriguing bush herbs, spices and peppers. Be inspired to take them home for yourself or as gifts. Arm yourself with a bush tucker cookbook and free information sheets and recipes. Want to dig deeper? Book a bush tucker experience.
Find us10070 West Swan Rd, Henley BrookOpen Sat-Sun & Pub Hols Other times by appointment. 08 9296 0711 maalinup.com.au and daletilbrookexperiences.com.auEntry and samples free of charge. Activities attract fees.
Published days open are subject to change. Please phone or check the business website.
2. OLD YOUNG’S DISTILLERY Two-time Australian Champion Distiller, Old Young’s brings tradition together with a flair for the unusual. Handcrafted spirits are distilled using locally-sourced produce and a wide range of native Australian ingredients including the gold-medal winning Six Seasons Gin developed in conjunction with Maalinup Gallery. Botanicals such as desert lime, bush mint, sea parsley and lemon myrtle make for a unique gin impossible to create outside of Australia! Sample the range of Old Young’s gins and vodkas, neat or paired with a dash of hand-picked mixer.
Find us10581C West Swan Rd, Henley BrookOpen 7 days 08 9296 6656 oldyoungs.com.au
4. EDGECOMBE BROTHERS WINERY CAFE
Edgecombe Brothers is nestled among the vines with views of Lake Yakine, a beautiful wetland named by a local elder for the critically endangered Western Swamp Tortoise (Yakine or Yagan). Yakine are not present in the lake but Booyi, the long neck tortoise, abounds. Settle under the vine-covered pergola overlooking the lake to enjoy simple and delicious signature food platters with bush tucker touches such as bush fruit relish. From September to March, savour asparagus harvested fresh from the field paired with lemon myrtle mayonnaise.
Find us1733 Gnangara Rd, Henley BrookOpen Wed-Sun 9296 4307 edgecombebrothers.com.au
Published days open are subject to change. Please phone or check the business website.
3. ALL SAINTS CHURCH A welcome sanctuary on the Swan River. This land where Captain James Stirling camped in 1827 was later assigned to build a church. The first service was held in 1841.It was the site of a huge yam garden tilled by the local Noongar women. This staple food harvested in the Djeran and Kambarang seasons was critically important for the Aboriginal people. Stirling recognised the fertility of the alluvial soil could help support the future colony. Losing access to their vegetable gardens and traditional lands caused hardship to the local Noongar peoples. Plaques at All Saints today recognise both cultures.
Find us30 Henry Street, Henley BrookOpen 7 days 08 9274 2661 swananglicans.org.au
Published days open are subject to change. Please phone or check the business website.
7. BELLS RAPIDS PARK The area around Bells Rapids provided ideal camping areas for Noongar people because of the presence of food and water. The Swan River was a thoroughfare from the scarp to the coastal plain. Fish, shellfish, kangaroos, goannas, emus and water birds were in abundance and formed a large part of the bush tucker diet in the region.Bells Rapids is the place to enjoy a picnic, bush walk, bird life and the beauty of the Australian bush. The 2.5km of walking trails and a bridge that spans the Swan River allows walkers to enjoy scenic views of the rapids, surrounding countryside and grey kangaroos.
Find usCathedral Ave, BrigadoonOpen 7 daysswan.wa.gov.au/Parks-recreation/Bells-Rapids
8. MONDO NOUGAT Producers of the world’s finest nougat using traditional family recipes that date back generations. The Romeo family pride themselves on sourcing the very best Australian ingredients. No product celebrates this more, that the limited-edition bush tucker inspired Wattleseed, Macadamia and Honey Nougat. Visit the factory outlet located in the heart of the Swan Valley to enjoy a hot drink and be tempted by the selection of homemade biscotti, gelato and cakes including the famous Canefire Rum Baba. Nougat Masterclass and Make-Your-Own Flavour workshops are available by appointment (minimum numbers required).
Find us640 Great Northern Hwy, Herne HillOpen Wed-Sun08 9296 0111 mondonougat.com.auGluten free, lactose free and halal suitable options available.
9. JUDE TAYLOR STUDIO This Western Australian wildflower artist conjures vibrancy and beauty, drawing inspiration from our native flora; from banksias and kangaroo paws to desert peas and bottlebrush. Jude Taylor’s designs wrap you in a celebration of country; colourful, luxurious silk scarves and an array of exquisite accessories and homewares. Perfect as gifts or to keep. Jude Taylor’s linocut artworks are true collectables. Each artwork features Western Australian native wildflowers and iconic scenery. Jude hand prints and colours each print in limited edition runs.
Find us510 Great Northern Hwy, Middle SwanOpen Tues-Sun Closed Mon0438 443 222 judetaylor.com
10. GREAT NORTHERN DISTILLERY Producers of the internationally-acclaimed Canefire Rum presents Maiden Voyage Spiced Gold. A select barrel of Backburn is spiced with Australian botanicals including Wattleseed and Lemon Myrtle. This unique blend represents the bold and beautiful Western Australian coastline with a nod to traditional maritime ties; The Maiden embraces the journey and sense of adventure.Stop in for a tasting in the fully air-conditioned custom built tasting room, a tour of a working distillery or simply to enjoy a coffee.
Find us496 Great Northern Hwy, Middle SwanOpen 7 days08 9250 5422 canefire.net/visitors/
Published days open are subject to change. Please phone or check the business website.
Published days open are subject to change. Please phone or check the business website.
Swan Valley
BUSH TUCKER BEYOND TRAIL
Location of the Swan ValleyThe Swan Valley is located a short 25 minute drive from the Perth CBD and 20 minutes from Perth Airport.
One of the best ways to explore the Bush Tucker & Beyond Trail is to self-drive.
Should you require a hire car, collection points are conveniently located at Perth Airport and a variety of Perth CBD locations.
You might like to consider booking a rideshare service or taxi to transport you around the trail.
If chartering a bus for larger groups, please contact the venues directly to book to avoid disappointment.
About WA Food & Wine TrailsWestern Australia is blessed with a huge range of memorable food and drink experiences. The WA Food & Wine Trails provide a sample of what is available across the state.
Make sure you look out for them on your travels.
Visit the Trails WA website at trailswa.com.au and download the TrailsWA app from the App Store to find more trails to explore.
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Produced with the support of Tourism WA
Welcome to the Swan Valley Welcome to the Bush Tucker and Beyond TrailThe Swan Valley has always enjoyed a rich tradition as a food bowl. Aboriginal people have always lived a life governed by their own six seasons. Djeran (autumn) would see them returning to tend their gardens, hold ceremonies and prepare for Makooroo (winter). Plant and animal foods were plentiful. Captain James Stirling in 1827 made his way up the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) as far as the site of All Saints Church. He explored the local area and deemed the alluvial soil worthy of supporting a new settlement. The first grape vines were planted in 1829 at Olive Farm by botanist Thomas Waters. Many Aboriginal people worked as seasonal grape pickers, camping on properties along the Derbal Yerrigan. Ever connected to the land, they used their spare time to gather bush tucker and to fish, a time-honoured tradition among Noongar people in the Swan Valley. This trail recommends points of interest in the natural environment. Walk the trails at Walyunga, where up to 600 Aboriginal people would gather for ceremony in Djeran. Visit Maalinup, an Aboriginal owned and operated enterprise where you can taste and buy bush food products. Explore other businesses that have embraced bush food ingredients as part of their everyday offering. If you know where to look, there is still plenty of bush tucker to be found in the Swan Valley. Follow the trail.
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BUSH TUCKER BEYOND TRAIL MAPDiscover the locations on the Swan Valley Bush Tucker & Beyond Trail here.
1. MAALINUP GALLERY BUSH FOOD PROVIDORE
10070 West Swan Rd, Henley Brook Open Sat-Sun, Public Holidays, other days by appointment. 08 9296 0711 | maalinup.com.au | daletilbrookexperiences.com.au
2. OLD YOUNG’S DISTILLERY 10581C West Swan Rd, Henley Brook Open 7 days 08 9296 6656 | oldyoungs.com.au
3. ALL SAINTS CHURCH 30 Henry St, Henley Brook Open 7 days 08 9274 2661 | swananglicans.org.au
4. EDGECOMBE BROTHERS WINERY CAFE
1733 Gnangara Rd, Henley Brook Open Wed-Sun 08 9296 4307 | edgecombebrothers.com.au
5. YAGAN MEMORIAL PARK Lot 39 West Swan Rd, Belhus Open 7 days swan.wa.gov.au/Parks-recreation/Yagan-Memorial-Park
6. WALYUNGA NATIONAL PARK
Great Northern Hwy, Bullsbrook Open 7 days parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/walyunga
7. BELLS RAPIDS PARK Cathedral Ave, Brigadoon Open 7 days swan.wa.gov.au/Parks-recreation/Bells-Rapids
8. MONDO NOUGAT 640 Great Northern Hwy, Herne Hill Open Wed-Sun 08 9296 0111 | mondonougat.com.au
9. JUDE TAYLOR STUDIO 510 Great Northern Hwy, Middle Swan Open Tues-Sun 0438 443 222 | judetaylor.com
10. GREAT NORTHERN DISTILLERY 496 Great Northern Hwy, Middle Swan Open 7 days 08 9250 5422 | canefire.net/visitors/
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Swan Valley Visitor CentreFor visitor information, maps, souvenirs, accommodation and tour bookings:Guildford Courthouse Corner Meadow and Swan Streets, Guildford Open 7 days, 9am - 4pm 08 9207 8899 swanvalley.com.au
The bush tucker story in the Swan ValleyThe Swan Valley is home to the Wadjuk Noongar (Bibbulmun) people. The land west of the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River), was the domain of the Mooro Clan and the eastern side, the Beeloo Clan. Before European settlement, the alluvial soil lining the meandering course of the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) was covered in Warrine gardens. Warrine are long thin white yams (diascorea hastifolia) cultivated by Noongar people, from Wadjuk country and north into Yuat country and all the way to Shark Bay. The site of All Saints Church in the Swan Valley was a huge Warrine garden. A remnant of a Noongar yam garden can be seen at Walyunga National Park, marked by the banks lined with stones placed there by generations of women as they dug out the gardens to create the aerated, fertile humps and hillocks (as the Europeans referred to them). These humps and hillocks captured water and leaf litter to nourish the garden and the uneven ground kept out animals such as kangaroos. The stone-covered banks slowed the passage of water so the gardens were not washed away in a heavy deluge. The gardens occupied the alluvial soil, so they were soon overrun by European settlement. Long thin allotments of land were allocated so that each had access to the river which was the transport artery for the new settlement. In the streams and tributaries joining the Derba Yerrigan, Yanget (bulrushes) grew. These were burnt to the waterline in Boonooroo (hot season) in preparation for the Djeran (autumn) harvest, when the fibrous root masses were gathered, roasted, peeled, pounded and made into carbohydrate rich cakes (mandjalee) which were baked in the ashes. Wetj noorook (emu eggs) were also collected at this time. Emus lay their eggs after the first rains in Djeran, when the emu appears in the night sky as a dark shape.In the sandier soils, Kar (milkmaids), Nollamarra (kangaroo paws) and Bohn (bloodroot) grew and were harvested in Kambarang (late spring) and Birak (first summer). Kar gave a handful of juicy tubers, Nollamara an edible rhizome and Bohn, a bright orange, spicy, onion like bulb. Edible wattles yielded gums and fine seeds that were roasted and ground. The flour was mixed with water and again baked in the ashes to make the little cakes called Mandjalee. Berries grew in the foothills above Bells Rapids. Tjunguri (twining fringe lillies) also grew at Walyunga and the fleshy tubers were eaten raw or roasted. Roots and tubers were the staple food of the Bibbulmun people of the South West of Western Australia.Yonga (kangaroo), Wetj (emu), Karda (goanna), Djildjit (fish) and Djerap Kep-ak (waterbirds) were plentiful. The fish and waterbirds along with Marron, Gilgie (fresh water crustaceans) and Kooboolong (frogs) were collected from the abundant waterways in Makooroo (winter). Yonga and smaller marsupials were hunted during Makaroo. People stayed near their camps in Makaroo and started venturing further afield and connecting with other family groups in Djilba (early spring).This was a land providing substantial seasonal food sources for Wadjuk people. Today you can still search for these foods, but the great harvests are no longer there. Instead, European viticulture and market gardens have replaced the traditional foods. But, led by Maalinup, offerings of bush tucker can still be found in the Swan Valley today.
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