Swan River tours

Tim picked us up at Barrack Square Jetty Pier No 4 - which was clearly informed and fairly on time. The van was comfortable. He also provided bottled water. Loved the fact that Tim had worked in Caversham Wildlife Park before that the entire trip within was on spot on time and well prepared (hint: a bag of food pellets to feed the kangaroos and other animals). We had our lunch at Mandoon Estate where we opted for vegetarian food. Food was served quick and hot and delicious. Next we continued our journey to Margaret River Chocolate Company - Tim gave us some chocolates for free tasting, bought some as souvenirs. Later we were visited the Scarborough Beach which was amazing as the weather was very good as well. And we end our trip to Kings Park, stroll around, took a few memorable pics. Overall, this kinda group tour is expected to be a bit rushed, but served our objectives for the day.

We met at the meeting point in the morning, boarded the bus, and departed. Upon arriving at the Crown Hotel, we transferred to another bus, and the entire itinerary proceeded on schedule. The bus driver also served as our guide, providing thorough explanations. Although the tour itinerary stated drop-off at Barrack Street Jetty, the driver checked with everyone to find out where was closest to their accommodation and dropped them off there.

Swan Valley is such a beautiful place to slow down, enjoy the vineyard views, taste some good wine, and simply enjoy the moment.

Although we visited many places in one day, and I understand that everyone has different preferences and we couldn't always stay longer at places I liked, I was mostly satisfied with the itinerary. The hotel pickup and drop-off were very convenient, and lunch was delicious and well-located. We happened to encounter a storm, the likes of which Southwest Australia sees only once every five years, and the car felt like it was swaying on the highway. Fortunately, our tour guide, Cindy, was very experienced and completed the entire trip smoothly!

I took a cruise, chatted with people, drank some wine, and then went to a winery where I listened intently to explanations and drank a lot of wine. It would be great for wine lovers, and I really enjoyed having plenty of time.

Perth–Fremantle One-Way Cruise — 14 August 2026 We had a wonderful experience on the Perth–Fremantle one-way cruise on 14 August. Our group of four really enjoyed the relaxing journey, especially with the beautiful weather and stunning views along the Swan River. The cruise provided a lovely opportunity to sit back, enjoy the scenery and take plenty of photos while travelling between Perth and Fremantle. Everything was comfortable and well organised, and the journey felt like an experience in itself rather than simply a way of getting from one place to another. The pleasant weather made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for families, friends and anyone looking for a relaxing and scenic way to experience Perth and Fremantle.

The tour started at Pier 3 at Barrack Square, where the pickup for the cruise was punctual and well organised. The cruise itself was a lovely way to begin the day, with interesting commentary along the way. We were welcomed with a delicious glass of champagne, followed by three glasses of wine, as well as onboard lunch. We arrived at Mandoon Jetty at around 12.45pm, where we joined the bus tour for the afternoon. Our first stop was Windy Creek Estate, and wow, there were a lot of wines to taste! I counted easily around 15 different glasses of wine if you were game enough to try every single one. Next was Garbin Estate Wines, where, haha, there were another 10 or so wines available for tasting. After all that wine, we headed to Swan Valley Brewery for some beer and chips, which was a nice change of pace. Our final stop was the nearby Whistler's Chocolate Company & Cafe. We got back on the bus and returned to the city at around 5pm.