Chelle Fisher rated Flavours of the Porongurup Range Trail a 4 out of 5
Porongurups was the first region we lived in when we moved from the city and enjoyed this trail on many occasions. Highly recommend.
Flavours of the Porongurup Range Trail
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Trail Start
Get directionsZarephath Wines. Turn east off Chester Pass Road 50km north of Albany (365km south of Perth) via Albany Hwy
Trail End
Get directionsDukes Winery on Porongurup Road 14km east of Mount Barker
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Boutique winery with a contemporary twist
Rosie and Ian welcome you to our single vineyard winery and café, nestled at the eastern end of the Porongurup Range. We offer trophy winning Riesling and Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Chardonnay.
Delight in our boutique café with
sweeping views offering local produce with a contemporary twist.
424 Moorialup Road.
Cellar door: daily just call ahead.
Vineyard Kitchen: Sat & Sun only - bookings required.
Phone:(08) 9853 1152
Email: rosie@zarephathwines.com
www.zarephathwines.com
Rosie and Ian welcome you to our single vineyard winery and café, nestled at the eastern end of the Porongurup Range. We offer trophy winning Riesling and Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Chardonnay.
Delight in our boutique café with
sweeping views offering local produce with a contemporary twist.
424 Moorialup Road.
Cellar door: daily just call ahead.
Vineyard Kitchen: Sat & Sun only - bookings required.
Phone:(08) 9853 1152
Email: rosie@zarephathwines.com
www.zarephathwines.com
Steeped in family wine making history
Castle Rock Estate has been in the Diletti family for over 30 years. 2015 Australian Wine Maker of the year, Rob Diletti, offers a range of award winning wines including Riesling,
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy views of the Stirling Ranges with a pre-ordered cheese platter.
2660 Porongurup Road.
Opening Hours: 10am - 5pm every day except Christmas Day & Good Friday.
Phone: (08) 9853 1035
Email: diletti@castlerockestate.com.au
www.castlerockestate.com.au
Castle Rock Estate has been in the Diletti family for over 30 years. 2015 Australian Wine Maker of the year, Rob Diletti, offers a range of award winning wines including Riesling,
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy views of the Stirling Ranges with a pre-ordered cheese platter.
2660 Porongurup Road.
Opening Hours: 10am - 5pm every day except Christmas Day & Good Friday.
Phone: (08) 9853 1035
Email: diletti@castlerockestate.com.au
www.castlerockestate.com.au
Fine wine every time!
Since our first vintage in 1996, Ironwood Estate’s motto has been “Fine wine every time...” Consumers,
wine show judges and food & wine magazines have all endorsed our wines. Take this opportunity to admire
the views and sample our quality wines while enjoying lunch at our cafe, alfresco or indoors.
2191 Porongurup Road.
Opening Hours: Wed -Mon,11am - 5pm
Phone: (08) 9853 1126
Email: ironwood@iinet.net.au
www.ironwoodestatewines.com.au
Since our first vintage in 1996, Ironwood Estate’s motto has been “Fine wine every time...” Consumers,
wine show judges and food & wine magazines have all endorsed our wines. Take this opportunity to admire
the views and sample our quality wines while enjoying lunch at our cafe, alfresco or indoors.
2191 Porongurup Road.
Opening Hours: Wed -Mon,11am - 5pm
Phone: (08) 9853 1126
Email: ironwood@iinet.net.au
www.ironwoodestatewines.com.au
Relax and Karri-On in style.
Welcome to our historic country retreat offering chilled beer, local wines, oven fired pizzas and other meals. Families can relax in our garden (a bird lovers’ paradise), enjoy the playground and stay overnight. We hope to see you here for a casual afternoon or evening drink and bite to eat.
1983 Porongurup Road.
Open: Thursday 4pm - 8pm.
Fri - Sun 11am - Late (kitchen closes at 8pm).
Phone: (08) 9853 1022
Email: karribank@skymesh.com.au
www.karribank.com.au
Welcome to our historic country retreat offering chilled beer, local wines, oven fired pizzas and other meals. Families can relax in our garden (a bird lovers’ paradise), enjoy the playground and stay overnight. We hope to see you here for a casual afternoon or evening drink and bite to eat.
1983 Porongurup Road.
Open: Thursday 4pm - 8pm.
Fri - Sun 11am - Late (kitchen closes at 8pm).
Phone: (08) 9853 1022
Email: karribank@skymesh.com.au
www.karribank.com.au
Old world charm.
At the very heart of the Porongurup Range is our quaint store and tearooms established in 1937. Open
7 days a week, we offer old world charm and affordable wholesome meals, art, collectables, groceries, fuel and accommodation. Explore the large rambling gardens where families can dine, and children can play.
1972 Porongurup Road.
Open: 8am - 5pm
Phone: (08) 9853 1110
Email: porongurupinn@skymesh.com.au
www.porongurupinn.com.au
At the very heart of the Porongurup Range is our quaint store and tearooms established in 1937. Open
7 days a week, we offer old world charm and affordable wholesome meals, art, collectables, groceries, fuel and accommodation. Explore the large rambling gardens where families can dine, and children can play.
1972 Porongurup Road.
Open: 8am - 5pm
Phone: (08) 9853 1110
Email: porongurupinn@skymesh.com.au
www.porongurupinn.com.au
Authentic Thai cuisine.
Regularly featured in the Australian Gourmet Traveller Guide, our authentic Thai cuisine showcases Asian herbs freshly picked from our organic farm. Browse the extensive
Bamboo Garden & Nursery, take in the panoramic views and enjoy the antics of our Highland cattle; a truly
unmissable and unique experience. Accommodation also available.
1416 Porongurup Road.
Open: Fri, Sat, Sun Lunch 12pm - 2pm, Dinner 6pm - 9pm (8.30pm Sun)
Open Mon Public holidays Lunch.
Phone: (08) 9853 1123
Email: peterbamboo@activ8.net.au
www.maleeya.com.au
Regularly featured in the Australian Gourmet Traveller Guide, our authentic Thai cuisine showcases Asian herbs freshly picked from our organic farm. Browse the extensive
Bamboo Garden & Nursery, take in the panoramic views and enjoy the antics of our Highland cattle; a truly
unmissable and unique experience. Accommodation also available.
1416 Porongurup Road.
Open: Fri, Sat, Sun Lunch 12pm - 2pm, Dinner 6pm - 9pm (8.30pm Sun)
Open Mon Public holidays Lunch.
Phone: (08) 9853 1123
Email: peterbamboo@activ8.net.au
www.maleeya.com.au
Where fine wine meets art.
Home of Halliday’s Wine of the Year 2019, we welcome you to enjoy the mountain views while tasting our renowned Rieslings, Cabernet Sauvignons and Shiraz at our unique cellar door. Our friendly staff will offer you tastings, share stories about our locally grown wines and invite you to explore Hilde’s gallery.
1328 Porongurup Road.
Open: 10am – 4.30pm
Open every day exceptChristmas Day and Good Friday.
Phone: (08) 9853 1107
Email: dukes@bordernet.com.au
www.dukesvineyard.com
Home of Halliday’s Wine of the Year 2019, we welcome you to enjoy the mountain views while tasting our renowned Rieslings, Cabernet Sauvignons and Shiraz at our unique cellar door. Our friendly staff will offer you tastings, share stories about our locally grown wines and invite you to explore Hilde’s gallery.
1328 Porongurup Road.
Open: 10am – 4.30pm
Open every day exceptChristmas Day and Good Friday.
Phone: (08) 9853 1107
Email: dukes@bordernet.com.au
www.dukesvineyard.com
Let us be your designated driver.
If you’d prefer to relax and have somebody else drive while you experience this trail in comfort contact Busy Blue Bus Tours and Charters in Albany. Leave your car keys at home
and let us do the driving!
Phone: (08) 9842 2133
Open Daily.
www.busybluebuss.com.au
If you’d prefer to relax and have somebody else drive while you experience this trail in comfort contact Busy Blue Bus Tours and Charters in Albany. Leave your car keys at home
and let us do the driving!
Phone: (08) 9842 2133
Open Daily.
www.busybluebuss.com.au
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Learn moreAbout Flavours of the Porongurup Range Trail
The Flavours of the Porongurup Range Trail is located in one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. Here, karri trees and ancient granite boulders signify all that is unique to this beautiful part of Western Australia.
While this National Park may be small in size, the Porongurup Range is mighty in its offerings! Enjoy a day trip or stay for a night or two while you experience the many flavours from our local enterprises that capture the essence of the Porongurup region.You can enjoy our award-winning wines, refreshing beers, home cooked food and tantalising cuisine, while taking in the beauty of this majestic tree covered range with sweeping views to the Stirling Ranges in the distance.
Take this opportunity to meet the locals who have forged the character of this village-like community. We look forward to making your journey through the Porongurup Range a truly memorable experience.
Want to spend longer in the Porongurup Range?
A wide range of accommodation in the immediate area of the Porongurup Range caters for every taste and budget. Details can be found here.
For those wishing to drive directly from Perth, the Porongurup Range is a comfortable 390 kilometre drive along the Albany Highway. At Mount Barker turn left onto Oatlands Rd which becomes the Porongurup Road to find your first trail stop at Duke’s Vineyard. Continue taking in the delights of the trail along Porongurup Road and at the end turn right onto Chester Pass Road then immediately turn left onto Takalarup Road; after 2.7 km turn right at Moorialup Road to experience your final trail stop at Zarephath Wines.
Alternatively, visit the Porongurup Range from Albany via Chester Pass Road. After 40 Kilometres turn right onto Takalarup Road and right again onto Moorialup Road to find Zarephath Wines. To continue your trail experience, retrace your route to Chester Pass Road and take an immediate left onto Porongurup Road. All the remaining trail sites can be experienced along Porongurup Road until you reach your final destination at Duke’s Vineyard.
Visitor Information Centres
Other Links
- Porongurup Progress Association
- Duke's Vinyard
- Maleeya's Thai Cafe
- Porongurup Shop, Tearoom and Village Inn
- Karribank and Karri-on Bar
- Ironwood Estate Wines & View Cafe
- Castle Rock Estate
- Zarephath Wines
- Busy Blue Bus and Charters
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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.
Time / Duration
Full day to make the most of it!
Length
23km
What To Pack
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.
What To Pack
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities)
- Full large water bottle per person.
- Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA).
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant.
- Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions (See suggestions below).
- Binoculars and camera (optional).
Trail Start
Zarephath Wines. Turn east off Chester Pass Road 50km north of Albany (365km south of Perth) via Albany Hwy
Facilities
Facilities will vary depending on the establishment.- Cafe
- Camping
- Car Park
- Picnic Area
Best time of year
Any time of year
Trail Access
Road 2WD
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Castle Rock Estate
Castle Rock Estate
Castle Rock Granite Skywalk
Castle Rock Granite Skywalk
Forest understory
Forest understory Porongurup Ranges
View of Stirling Ranges for the Porongurup Ranges
View of Stirling Ranges for the Porongurup Ranges
Zarephath Wines
Zarephath Wines
Zarephath Wines
Zarephath Wines
Ironwood Estate
Ironwood Estate
Ironwood Estate
Ironwood Estate
Karribank
Karribank
Porongurup Store, Tearooms and Village Inn
Porongurup Store, Tearooms and Village Inn
Porongurup Store, Tearooms and Village Inn
Porongurup Store, Tearooms and Village Inn
Maleeya's Thai Cafe
Maleeya's Thai Cafe
Duke's Vineyard
Duke's Vineyard
Duke's Vineyard
Duke's Vineyard
Castle Rock Estate
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