About this tour
When Sarah from our team ran this tour, we wound through Perth's rural hinterland in a small group hitting proper farm gates, heritage sites, and a working monastery. It's a no-frills deep dive into what local growers and makers are actually doing out here — nothing glossy, just dirt roads and small producers doing the work. The 9-hour loop takes you past artisan cheese and honey stalls, an ancient wood-fired bakery, heritage olive groves, and abbey ales brewed to 120-year-old recipes. Limited to five people, so you're never jostling for space or attention.
Highlights
- Farm-gate stops where growers sell direct—no middleman markup
- Monastery ale and port tasted straight from traditional recipes
- 120-year-old wood-fired oven still baking daily bread
- Award-winning olive oil from WA's oldest groves
- Small group of five means genuine chat with the guide
- Limestone Park tea stop with proper local flavour
- Artisan cheese and gelato tastings at each stop
What to expect
You'll roll out early in a 4WD van with a guide who actually knows the producers—not just the talking points. First stop is usually Limestone Park for tea or coffee to ease in, then it's onto the dirt roads proper. Expect to stop every 30–45 minutes at different farm sheds and small-scale operations, each with a tasting: cheese here, honey there, oil at another. The monastery visit is the anchor—you'll walk around the grounds and sample their ales and fortified wines, which is a genuine oddity and works well. Pacing is leisurely; Sarah reckoned it felt more like exploring with a mate than being herded. The landscape is brown scrub and old-growth olive trees, quite beautiful in a no-fuss way. You're doing a fair bit of standing and walking between stops, nothing strenuous but not a sit-down tour either.
Good to know
**The good:** This tour genuinely supports small operators, not a tourism factory. If you care where your food comes from and want to meet the people behind it, this hits the mark. Ideal for serious foodies, wine fans, and anyone tired of generic group tours. The five-person cap means the guide can chat properly and adjust pace to the group. **The not-so-good:** Lunch isn't included, so you'll need to bring or buy something en route—budget for that. The tour involves steady walking and standing, so poor cardiovascular fitness or spinal issues will make it uncomfortable. Early Sunday start isn't for night owls. You're on dirt roads in a van for stretches, so it's bumpy. Summer heat can be intense; go prepared. Bring sturdy shoes, hat, and sunscreen (some provided). Groups of five mean bookings fill fast, especially weekends. It's genuinely rural, so no phone signal in patches.
Frequently asked
- How long does Perth Country Food Trail Tour and Historic New Norcia take?
- Perth Country Food Trail Tour and Historic New Norcia runs for approximately 9 hours.
- How much does Perth Country Food Trail Tour and Historic New Norcia cost?
- Prices start from AUD $235 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Perth Country Food Trail Tour and Historic New Norcia run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Perth Country Food Trail Tour and Historic New Norcia?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. Perth Tourism earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Perth Tourism summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.