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River Retreat, The,
Perth
10070 West Swan Road
Perth
Self contained Accommodation, Aboriginal Art Gallery, Didge After Dark Cultural performances with bush tucker evening meal, Boomerang lessons, Farm animals, Nature Trail are only some of the many features of The River Retreat blending great hospitality and true Australian experiences.
Located in Perth’s Swan Valley the retreat is on 10 acres with views across the Swan Valley to the Darling Escarpment and your only 30 minutes from Perth, 10 minutes from Historical Guildford and Midland.
With six self contained four star two, three and four bedroom cottages The River Retreat as an ideal location from which to tour the vineyards, wineries, sample excellent cuisine and visit local wildlife attractions. Some attractions are within walking distance but you don’t even have to leave the retreat to be entertained.
The retreat has its own walk trail along the banks of the Swan River and guided nature walks can be arranged. Visit the animals of our farmyard area, play bocche, use the swimming pool and recreation room, have a game of Supa golf. Or just sit back and relax under the shade of our majestic Red Gum trees.
At dusk join us for “Didge After Dark” an Australian Bush tucker BBQ. Then walk to the riverbank joining the Noongar people or our Swagman around the riverside fire pit to share the stories of this land and their meaning. Local indigenous performers demonstrate to you the dance and culture of the Noongar people which is a living window back to the Dreamtime.
Visit the Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery and gift shop, view a superb range of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal artworks, gifts and souvenirs, bush tucker herbs, spices and sauces. Maalinup make real returning boomerangs, authentic didgeridoos and clapping sticks in their workshops, why not try out a boomerang in our back paddock. You’ll be sure to find the perfect a memento of your stay which will bring back lasting images from your own “Dream-time” holiday.
The River Retreat … where you are welcome.
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