Open every day of July School Holidays

Overlooking Lake Leschenaultia in Chidlow, Reflections Cafe offers a great variety of light meals and refreshments. There is barista-made coffee, fresh pastries and an excellent cafe menu available. Breakfast is available from 8am on weekends. Click here for menu.

Saturday 6 July - Saturday 20 July
The Nearer to Nature July school holidays program, 'Warm up for Winter' offers plenty of fun, hands-on activities, bringing kids of all ages up close and personal with nature.

All the activities below are all held at Perth Hills Discovery Centre, 380 Allen Road, Mundaring (near Mundaring Weir), with the exception of the Frog forage** on 20 July, which will be at John Forrest National Park.

For a full list of activities throughout Perth visit the Nearer to Nature website.

Saturday 6 July
Fermentation is inexpensive and easy to do at home and there is huge satisfaction that comes with cracking the lid on a jar of something you have made from scratch.

Make your own sauerkraut, kimchi and fermented veggies to take home, tailored to your taste! This workshop includes a nourishing afternoon tea, feasting on the delights of the Short Street Kitchen's Signature Platter. 1pm-4.30pm View details on Facebook here.

Sunday 7 July
9.30am-3pm. Mundaring Christian College, 125 McDowell Loop, Parkerville. View event info on Facebook.

Perth Hills Artisan Markets is THE place to find gorgeous local work from local crafters, creatives and artists, local produce, jam masters, sweet treat makers, olive oil producers and more.

Enjoy music by local musicians, indulge in delicious food and have a fabulous day out!

Zia Park, located in Stoneville, runs non residential school holiday programs, with themed programs for novice and competing riders.
Tuesday 9 July -Thursday 11 July
11-18 years: Beginner / Novice General Riding Program
Tuesday 16 July - Thursday 18 July
10 years and under: Ready Set Trot (Green–Blue Ribbon level)
Tuesday 16 July - Thursday 18 July
11-18 years: Intermediate/Advanced Eventing
More information can be found on website here.

Join in the fun this school holidays with the MAC Art Club. 

Tuesday 9 July
• Clay Birdhouses with Lee Woodcock 
(ages 7-14) 2pm-5pm 
Wednesday 10 July
• Hand-printed plants with Carly Lynch
(ages 7-14) 10am-12pm
Thursday 11 July
• Painting wildlife with Jae Criddle
(ages 7-14) 10am-12pm
Friday 12 July
•Self portraits with Gabby Loo
(ages 7-14) 10am -12pm

Find out more on MAC's website here

Season Friday 5 July to Saturday 27 July
The story follows a young widower, Guy Jones, who joins an amateur operatic society putting on The Beggar's Opera. He rapidly moves through the ranks to become the male lead, while simultaneously conducting liaisons with several of the female cast.

Fri, Sat & Sun evenings 7.30pm, Sunday matinees 2pm.Marloo Theatre, 20 Marloo Road, Greenmount. Find out more here.

Sunday 14 July
Grevillia Mycumbene, Mundaring
This walk covering a distance of 8.3km is conducted entirely in excellent bushlands on wide, flat trails and narrow bush tracks.

Walk commences at 9am. Duration approx. 2.5-3 hours. Cost is $5 (payable on the walking day). No pets, bikes or children under 12. Bookings and enquiries: Tel: Cliff Burns on 9299 6696

Sunday 14 July
Mundaring Sunday Markets has a great range of stalls, including seasonal fruit and veg, jewellery, scarves, bags, clothes, craft items, garden ornaments, plants, soap, honey, chutneys and preserves. Snap up a bargain, then enjoy a bite to eat at the Mundaring Hotel, just a few steps away. View info. on Facebook. Markets open 9am-2pm, Nichol Street, Mundaring

Saturday 20 July
Browse the beautiful range of local crafts, artworks, giftware, skincare, homemade preserves and baked goodies, plus there's locally grown fruit and veg, plants and more!  When you finished scouting the stalls, hop over the road for a bite to eat at The Baytree Cafe, or check out the amazing railway memorabilia at the historic Chidlow Tavern. 9am-2pm Chidlow Hall, Old Northam Road, Chidlow. View Facebook.

Sunday 21 July
Lake Leschenaultia, Chidlow
This walk is an easy/flat walk of 8.5km (approx. 2.5-3 hrs) with a combination of wide trails and narrow bush tracks.  Beautiful lake section and excellent bushlands.  Wildflowers starting to appear!
Walk commences at 9am. Cost is $5 (payable on the walking day). No pets, bikes or children under 12. Bookings and enquiries: Tel: Cliff Burns on 9299 6696

Saturday 27 July
Crack a bon bon with a romantic partner, or get a group together for a night to remember. Enjoy a three course menu of traditional Christmas fare set in the spectacular Duke & Duchess room, with open fires blazing, Jose Milewski sharing Christmas tunes on the 1/2 grand piano and the aroma of warm mulled wine. Accommodation still available.
Visit website to find out more, or 9295 1106

Saturday 27 July
Katrina Virgona will teach 3D felting techniques inspired by the investigation of native pod forms using wool fleece and thread. Intriguing forms will be explored and reinvented throughout the process of learning and making.

Participants will be invited to return their creations for the community exhibition Seeds, Pods & Pollen at Mundaring Arts Centre 13 Sep - 27 Oct 2019. View event on Facebook.

Suitable age 16+. Workshop runs10am-1pm. Mundaring Arts Centre, 7190 Great Eastern Highway Mundaring.

Saturday 27 July
Fancy roaring log fires in a cosy setting with warm, friendly service plus great food & wine? The Parkerville Tavern will be transforming overnight into a Christmas Winter Wonderland with crackers, Christmas tree & decorations for this special event. 6-18 Owen Rd, Parkerville. Tel: 9295 4500 or visit Facebook for more details.

Sunday 28 July
2019 marks the 16th year of presenting world class chamber music in the wonderful setting of the Darlington Village. Join some of WA's finest musicians for an afternoon of beautiful music at the iconic Darlington Hall. View this month's program on the website here. 
Concert starts 3pm. Darlington Hall, Owen Road, Darlington.

Opening Friday 19 July
Gallery 1 - Hold On
In this exhibition Johnson explores the roller-coaster relationship between carer and dementia patient - a relationship torn apart by the differing brain behaviours of each participant.

Gallery 2 - Princeon
Brisbane artist Kate Hallen explores the landscape of dementia through enduring stories and objects from her late grandfather’s past.

Open Tues to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat and Sun 11am-3pm. Closed Mon and public holidays. 7190 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring T:9295 3991 or visit website here

Enjoy live music every Sunday from 12pm-3pm. Relax with a delicious meal in front of the roaring fire while listening to the musician of the week! Visit the Wine Dungeon and sample the Estate's home-grown wines. 

Sunday 7th July – Brett Hardwick
Sunday 14th July – Two Easy
Sunday 21st July – KD Music
Sunday 28th July – Monty Cotton

The Wild Goose in Gidgegannup has a new chef and has just released a new winter menu.  Head to the Wild Goose and enjoy a delicious heart-warming meal in front of the open fire. 

Midweek specials (available Weds – Fri throughout July)
• Visit the Wild Goose during the week and enjoy a coffee and ANY item from the dessert menu for only $10!
• Purchase an entrée and main meal, accompanied by a glass of house wine for just $35!
• *Book a group of 6 or more and enjoy a Christmas in July set menu (choice of 2 or 3 courses). *Bookings Essential Wild Goose Cafe 2927 Toodyay Rd, Gidgegannup. Tel: 9574 6255

The beautifully restored “Parky” is ideal for families with great line up of live, local music between 3pm-6pm every Sunday.

Sunday 7th July – Nathan Gaunt Trio
Sunday 14th July – The Healys
Sunday 21st July – Funkoustic
Sunday 28th July – Monty Cotton

 6-18 Owen Rd, Parkerville. Tel: 9295 4500 or visit Facebook for more details. 

The Mundaring Hotel is a family-friendly restaurant, bar and beer garden located in the heart of Mundaring. NEW Winter Menu now out with heaps of homemade delicious dishes to warm the cockles. Plus ALL DAY Sunday Roasts for $25 - available ALL DAY every Sunday from 11.30am.

Regular LIVE MUSIC on Friday and Saturday 7.30pm-10.30pm. Check Facebook for full program. Cnr Nichol/Jacoby St, Mundaring.  T: 9295 1006

Known locally as The Mounties, the historic Mount Helena Tavern was brought to life in 1902. The Tavern is a traditional Australiana-style pub with a country feel that appeals to families, with indoor and outdoor winter fires to keep you cosy and a large beer garden and kids playground. 

Christmas in July Menu - 2 courses for $30 Lunch or Dinner

Live music Friday & Saturday nights. Visit Facebook here to check out what's coming up this month. 900 Keane St, Mount Helena. T: 9572 2121

Midland Tourist Park – Winter School Holidays Special
It is always a fun time to have a family getaway during school holidays, so bring your kids & have some fun in Perth Hills, Swan Valley or Perth & stay at Midland Tourist Park close to all these wonderful attractions.
There are lots of family activities on offer in the area during the winter school holidays & best of all Children Stay FREE in our selected accommodation types.
This offer is valid for stays from 5 Jul until 22 Jul 2019. Children up to 13y old stay free in selected accommodation or tourist van sites with a paying adult. Limited availability. Direct bookings only.
Midland Tourist Park offers free WiFi & parking, camp kitchen with a BBQ area, recreation room & friendly relaxing environment. For details or to book visit the Park’s website or tel: 9274 3002.
6 Toodyay Rd, Middle Swan 6056 WA. Open Mon-Sun 8 am –6 pm.

Throughout July
Exploring the many marvellous items that have been ‘Made in Mundaring’.

From the granite slabs quarried at Mahogany Creek for the Perth GPO, to the beautiful stained-glass windows made in Greenmount by Gowers & Brown, the range of building materials, foods, domestic objects, artworks and inventions made locally is extraordinary.

The labour and creativity of people in the past and present is acknowledged in the array of objects displayed and in the stories of the individuals who made them. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm, Sun & Public Hols 10am-2.30pm. Museum is co-located with the Mundaring Visitor Centre, 7225 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring.