Swan Valley Day Trip Guide
Things to do in the Swan Valley, 25 minutes from Perth
The Swan Valley is Perth's closest food, wine and craft beer region, about 25 km north-east of the CBD. Mash sits on West Swan Road in Henley Brook and has brewed beer on site since 2006. Use this guide to plan a half-day trip, get here from Perth or the airport, and book a bus or group visit.
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- 25 to 30 min from the Perth CBD
- 20 to 25 min from Perth Airport
- 7 days open from 11am
- 2006 brewing on site since
01 Sample half-day itinerary
A Swan Valley half day, planned for you
Beer, wine, gin and chocolate without racing the clock. Every stop after the drive sits within about ten minutes of Mash.
5.5 hours, 6 stops, 0 tolls
10:00 Drive
Leave Perth
Head north-east on Tonkin Highway, turn onto Reid Highway, then follow West Swan Road into the valley. No tolls, and about 25 to 30 minutes from the CBD.
10:30 West Swan
Chocolate and coffee
Start sweet at the Margaret River Chocolate Company on West Swan Road. Grab a coffee and try the free chocolate tastings before the drinks begin.
11:15 Henley Brook
A cellar door on the way north
The Swan Valley is the oldest wine region in Western Australia. Ugly Duckling Wines is a two minute drive from Mash, so it slots in neatly before lunch.
12:00 The main stop
Lunch and beers at Mash
Start with a tasting paddle of beers brewed a few metres from your table, watch the brewhouse working behind the bar and settle into the beer garden for a long lunch.
13:30 Walk it off
Supa Golf next door
Supa Golf shares the site with Mash, so you can walk straight over for a round of mini golf or the oversized-ball course without moving the car.
14:30 5 min drive
Gin at Old Young's Distillery
Finish with a gin tasting just up West Swan Road, then pick up a bottle for home.
15:30 Wrap up
Head home or stay on
You'll be back in Perth by about 4pm. On Fridays and Saturdays Mash pours until 9pm, so the passengers can always circle back for one more.
Doing a brewery run instead? Swap the cellar door and the distillery for other Swan Valley breweries and keep Mash as your lunch stop. Book a driver or a tour bus so everyone can enjoy the day.
Perth's closest wine and craft beer region
Swan Valley · about 25 km from the CBD
02 Getting here
Perth to Swan Valley, the easy way
Mash is at the northern end of the valley, an easy drive from the city and the airport, and reachable by train with a short ride at the end.
How to get to Mash from Perth. Schematic map, not to scale. From the Perth CBD and Perth Airport, drive north on Tonkin Highway, east on Reid Highway, then north on West Swan Road to Mash in Henley Brook. The Ellenbrook train line runs from Perth to Whiteman Park Station.
Mash, 10250 West Swan Road, Henley Brook WA 6055 Open in Maps
Parking
Free car parking on site, with room for coaches and minibuses to drop off at the door.
From the Perth CBD
About 25 km · 25 to 30 min
Take Tonkin Highway north, turn east onto Reid Highway, then head north on West Swan Road to number 10250 in Henley Brook. Perth has no toll roads.
From Perth Airport
About 20 km · 20 to 25 min
Follow Tonkin Highway north to Reid Highway, then West Swan Road. Mash makes an easy first stop after landing, or a long lunch before an evening flight.
Without a car
Train plus a short ride
Take the Ellenbrook line from Perth Station to Whiteman Park Station, then a short taxi or rideshare to Mash. Buses along West Swan Road run on weekdays only, so check the Transperth Journey Planner before you go.
03 Bus tours & group bookings
On a Swan Valley brewery tour? Make Mash your lunch stop
Mash is set up for tour days. Groups arrive on a schedule, want to sit together and need food out fast so the next stop isn't late. Book ahead and it's all ready when the bus pulls in.
Tables ready on arrival
Tell us when the bus pulls in and your group sits down together, with tables set before you arrive.
Food out fast
Seated dining packages and bottomless brunch keep a big group eating at the same time, so the next stop on your tour isn't late.
Beer brewed on site
The brewhouse sits in full view behind the bar, so your group sees exactly where the beer comes from.
Room to spread out
Four spaces that suit anything from a 12-seat minibus to several coaches arriving together.
- Up to 200 guests: The Beer Garden
- Up to 200 guests: The Zoo
- Up to 100 guests: The Parlour
- Up to 75 guests: The Alfresco
Book a bus or group visit
Tour operators, charter companies and private groups all book the same way. Send the details and the team will suggest a space and menu to suit your timetable.
Email a group enquiry Call (08) 9296 5588
Planning something bigger? See our function spaces and packages.
- Email or call with your date, arrival and departure times, and group size.
- Pick a seated dining package or bottomless brunch for the group.
- Send any dietary needs ahead so the kitchen is ready.
- Arrive, sit down together and get back on the bus on time.
04 Swan Valley day trip FAQs
Questions before you head out
Do I need to book a table at Mash?
Bookings are recommended for weekends, public holidays and any group of 10 or more, and are essential for bus groups. Midweek, small groups can usually get a table without one. Book online, call (08) 9296 5588 or email swanvalley@mashbrewing.com.au.
Can we walk in without a booking?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome whenever there is space, and the beer garden is the easiest place to find a table at short notice. On busy Saturdays and long weekends a booking is the safer bet.
What are Mash's opening hours?
Mash is open seven days: Monday to Thursday 11am to 4pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 9pm, and Sunday 11am to 6pm. Public holiday hours vary, so call ahead. Mash is closed on Christmas Day.
Does Mash have gluten-free options?
Yes. Gluten-free dishes are marked on the menu and the kitchen can adjust others on request, so let staff know about coeliac disease or any allergy when you order. Mash beers are brewed from malted grain and are not gluten-free, so gluten-free guests can choose from wine, spirits and soft drinks.
How do I get from Perth to the Swan Valley?
Drive about 25 km north-east from the Perth CBD via Tonkin Highway, Reid Highway and West Swan Road. It takes 25 to 30 minutes and there are no tolls. Without a car, take the Ellenbrook line train to Whiteman Park Station and a short taxi or rideshare, or join a Swan Valley tour with Perth pick-up.
How far is Mash from Perth Airport?
About 20 km, or 20 to 25 minutes by car via Tonkin Highway, Reid Highway and West Swan Road. That makes Mash an easy first stop after landing or a long lunch before an evening flight.
Is there parking at Mash?
Yes. There is free car parking on site at 10250 West Swan Road, Henley Brook, and coaches and minibuses can drop off at the door.
Can tour buses and minibus groups stop at Mash?
Yes. Mash welcomes bus groups, minibus tours and private charters. Book ahead with your arrival time and group size so tables and food are ready when you pull in. Seated dining packages and bottomless brunch are available for groups.
How do I book a bus group at Mash?
Email sales@mashbrewing.com.au or call (08) 9296 5588 with your date, arrival and departure times, group size and any dietary needs. The team will suggest a space and menu to suit your timetable.
Is Mash a good stop on a Swan Valley brewery tour?
Yes. Mash has brewed its own beer on site in Henley Brook since 2006, the brewhouse sits in view behind the bar, and the kitchen serves full meals, so it works as both a tasting stop and the lunch stop on a brewery tour.
What else is there to do near Mash in the Swan Valley?
Within a few minutes' drive you will find Supa Golf next door, cellar doors such as Ugly Duckling Wines, gin tastings at Old Young's Distillery, chocolate tastings on West Swan Road, and the tram rides and motor museum at Whiteman Park.
Is Mash family friendly and dog friendly?
Yes to both. There is a kids' menu and open outdoor space for little ones, and well-behaved dogs are welcome in the beer garden, where water bowls are provided.
Plan the day. We'll pour the first round.
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Open 7 Days from 11am