A Journey for Every Palate in Perth Hills Mundaring

Does your perfect weekend involve hitting a bushland trail? Make a day of it in Perth Hills Mundaring by pairing your wander with a village café, heritage pub, or even a vineyard platter.

Like a dangling carrot, the promise of a delicious bite is sure to get foodies over that last gravel hill.

Put your feet up and add a hearty breakfast, a long degustation lunch or a wine tasting to your day in the Mundaring region – where trails and your taste buds meet.

Coffee and Brunch Scene

Café culture in Mundaring is mingled with trail treading, making it the perfect spot to relax and refuel. Mundaring and its surrounding villages are home to many cosy cafes, all a hop, skip and jump from the 41km Railway Reserves Heritage Trail. Hop on and off the loop trail at your leisure, there’s plenty of caffeine stops from Darlington to Glen Forrest and beyond.

A firm favourite is White’s Mill and Grind, which only grew with popularity when it moved from its original Mount Helena home to Stoneville. Specialising in filled bagels, excellent coffee and one of the best fresh bake lineups in Perth, it’s a mere 250 meters wander from the trail. The covered alfresco area is dog-friendly, and their homemade cakes make it a must-stop for walkers and cyclists alike.

In the heart of town, The Lazy Corner offers a seasonal menu and specialty coffee. Watch the world go by as you sip a flat white in the gazebo. Or why not park up at a sun dappled bench inside, and tuck into a classic eggs’ benny. While you’re close, drop by the Perth Hills Mundaring Visitor Centre for insider tips on how to spend your day in the region.

Want to grab and go? The Artisan Mundaring Bakery Café is your go-to for handmade pastries, speciality sourdough and small batch sweet bites – brownies, pastries, tarts, doughnuts and more. If you’ve forgotten the picnic, they whip up super fresh salad rolls to fuel a bushwalk. Be sure to take home a loaf of crusty sourdough too, perfect for dunking into steaming soups.

Historic Pubs and Trailside Fare

Perth Hills Mundaring is known for its rich railway heritage. The Railway Reserves Heritage Trail, aka ‘The Pedal and Pint Trail’, links its villages together in one neat loop. Where there was once a railway station, you can almost guarantee there was a tavern on the train line. Mundaring is dotted with several heritage pubs, welcoming you with a creak from century-old floorboards, freshly poured ale and open fireplaces once the chill sets in. Steeped in local history, here classic country hospitality meets Mundaring’s iconic walking and cycling trails.

Opposite the old Mundaring Station Master's House, The Mundaring Hotel is a lively pub with regular gigs and a shady beer garden. Come for a drink and stay for the pork belly bites, or their famous Sunday roast with all the trimmings, in cooler months. Established in 1899, the hotel was designed to attract tourists enjoying Mundaring’s bush setting – it’s great to see nothing has changed!

Mount Helena Tavern is that classic Aussie pub with a rust-coloured corrugated iron roof. Famed for its expansive beer garden, with winter creek running through, this watering hole is affectionately known as “Mounties” to locals and day-visitor alike. Inside, comfy chesterfield sofas welcome you to put up your feet by the roaring fireplace (in season). Located right on the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail, you can even tether your horse here if you’re out on a trot.

A little further west on the trail lies the historic, and some say haunted, Parkerville Tavern.  A family friendly destination for decades, the federation-style pub boasts a casual vibe, farm animals, and a massive playground with a big green tractor. Enjoy a slice of pizza straight from the oven and keep your eyes peeled for cheeky chip-pinching parrots in the eucalyptus trees above.

Wineries, Distilleries & Signature Dining

Perth Hills Mundaring is home to many boutique producers and award-winning artisans creating expressive wines, small batch spirits and picture-perfect plates.

At Lion Mill Vineyard, owners Gavin and Emma lead personalised wine flights of their 2025 Royal Show award-winning drops. The boutique cellar door is open by appointment, so book ahead to sample their Tempranillo, Shiraz, Durif, Zinfandel, Merlot and more.

If sipping with a view and grazing platter is more your speed, Malmalling Vineyard’s relaxed cellar door is a must-visit. Found on the fringes of John Forrest National Park, this spot is perfect to end a day of exploring with a glass of wine and a loaded charcuterie board.

Set the sat-nav for Lake Leschenaultia, where you’ll find one of Perth’s newest fine dining experiences. The Flackyard is a unique destination degustation that champions native ingredients and bold flavours. Treat yourself to a window seat and watch the sunlight glitter on the lake while tucking into an immersive, native-inspired culinary journey.

The historic Mahogany Inn and Distillery offers a refined country feel with a diverse mix of casual beer garden bites, bistro dining, and hand-crafted spirits. Take a side-trip to their on-site distillery to savour their range of vodkas and gins. With award-winning vodka flowing and the sun dipping low behind the gums, you’ll likely find reasons to stay. Linger longer with a night in one of the Inn’s modern guest rooms, or a heritage room featuring a dreamy four-poster bed.

For an unforgettable culinary experience in the Perth Hills, Amaroo Retreat & Spa offers its signature Degustation Under the Stars — a sensory dining event that celebrates flavour, culture and the magic of the bushland night sky. Held monthly at their Mount Helena property, each evening features a six‑course degustation menu crafted by Amaroo’s Executive Chef, designed to showcase seasonal, evolving flavours unique to the region. As dusk settles, diners are immersed in atmosphere as the haunting, primal hum of a didgeridoo drifts through the air, creating a deeply memorable and distinctly Australian setting.

You’re never far from a warm welcome in Mundaring, thanks to community-driven cafes, family-owned boutique food and wine gems, and string of historic taverns that have been serving travellers since the first steam engines puffed through the Perth Hills.

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