Issue August 2019

Vote for Our Town! Perth Hills Armadale Finalist in the 2019 GWN7 Top Tourism Town Awards

We are so proud to announce that the Perth Hills Armadale region is a top 20 finalist in the 2019 GWN7 Top Tourism Town Awards!

The GWN7 Top Tourism Town Awards recognises cities and towns across Western Australia for their commitment to tourism and the innovative experiences and facilities on offer.

We love our beautiful town, if you do too show your support by voting for us as your favourite tourism town, vote here. Anyone who votes automatically goes into the running for a $5,000 travel voucher towards a WA holiday or a $500 RAC voucher.

Photo Competition: Capture your ‘Springtime Adventures’ for Your Chance to Win an iPad

To celebrate the coming spring, we’re inviting you to capture your best spring time moment and be in the running to win one of two Apple iPads.

Entrants simply need to upload their best photo depicting ‘Springtime in Armadale Hills’ and upload them to www.perthhillsarmadale.com.au. Participants can also enter via the 'Win an iPad' tab on our Facebook page.

Entries are open now until 15 November and winners will be determined by a public vote. Voting will be open 16 November to 30 November, so remember to return to our website on 16 November to vote and share with your friends and family.

In previous years we’ve seen winners submit a wide variety of photos, from nature, to orchards, to cider and mouth-watering meals. So get out exploring and start capturing the beauty of spring in the Perth Hills. Need a little inspiration? Read on for our favourite Insta-worthy locations to visit this spring.

Photo credit: IG@breathein_breatheout_repea, spot prize winner in our Spring into Armadale 2018 competition

Spring into Armadale 2019 Festival Set to Bloom

It’s that time of year again, with the Spring into Armadale festival kicking off on 1 August. 

This year, there are over 200 events to be discovered, including arts, markets, history, walk trails and much more across four months from 1 August to 30 November.

The Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre will be hosting pop up information centres at several spotlight events like It’s Yates Springtime At Araluen, the Perth Hills Festival and Kelmscott Show. Be sure to pop by to say hi, collect brochures and find out our top tips for all your spring adventures.

The event program is available at the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre website or why not pop into the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre to grab your copy or learn more about this fabulous event.

Free Guided Vintage Tours of ‘Yesterday’s World’

The Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre is offering a unique free guided tour of our Bert Tyler Vintage Machinery Museum and Telegraph Centre complete with morning tea on Tuesday 20 August and 10 September. 
 
The museum, which opened in 1992 at the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre, houses a rare collection of 20th century engines including a large woodworking bandsaw that was used in the Western Australian ship building industry in 1876. 
 
Be taken on a journey through time with our witty and knowledgeable local tour guide as he leads you through a world before cars, computers, mobile phones and modern technology. The museum also houses a rich collection of historic telegraph and communications equipment and celebrates Armadale’s first postmistress Miss Elsie Turner. 
 
Here’s an insider tip just to subscribers - prizes are on offer for those with a good memory. 
 
Be quick, as numbers are filling up fast! Contact the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre. Call 9394 5410 to book or you can book online.

Escape to Egerton Downs

Egerton Downs is one accommodation destination we simply had to include. Located in Dwellingup and just a short scenic drive from the Perth Hills Armadale, it’s an idyllic getaway for a peaceful long weekend retreat, family stay, nature trip...or anything you want it to be. 
 
Situated amongst natural bushland, ideal for wildflowers and wildlife alike, Egerton Downs is a perfect holiday settlement but especially suited for families or romantic weekends. Comes equipped with air - conditioning for hot summer days and a large wood - burner for cold winter nights. 
 
Egerton Downs is the perfect place to base yourself out of, whether you’re looking to explore Serpentine Falls, the South West (which is right on your doorstep!), or Dwellingup itself. Natural forest reserves surround the area and local swimming holes are right around the corner. 
 
Head on over to our website to for bookings, or call the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre on 9394 5410 for more information.

ARC Upcoming Culture, Markets, Music and Arts Events

You might have noticed the Jull Street Mall being treated with a dazzling display of colour and musical activity lately (we’re not just talking about their public street piano). 

That’s because the ARC (Artist Retail Collective) has been busy with a variety of different projects and events, and are bringing some of their most popular events in during Spring into Armadale, including their Live Music and Food Nights. 

Every Thursday from 6 to 8pm until the end of November, there’ll be a local musician coming over to ARC with a different genre each week. Food and drinks will be available for purchase on the night from the ARC Tea House, so bring your crew along to enjoy  a meal along with the entertainment. 

Bookings are encouraged on the ARC Facebook page.

Also hosted by ARC during this time from 4 to 8pm are the Night and Vintage Night Markets. Displaying a variety of authentic vintage goods, as well as local artwork, you’ll really get the chance browse the curios or pick your own little piece of history.

The Armadale Society of Artists ‘Art House on Hobbs’ kick off their inaugural Market Day on Sunday 15 September, complete with craft stalls, children’s activities, markets, and the classic Australian sausage sizzle.

The Art House on Hobbs Gallery itself is open 9am to 12 Monday to Saturday, but are also happy to open later via appointment. The Art House can be contacted on 0455 552 842.

Photo: ARC Art and Vintage Night Markets

Enjoy the Wildflowers this Spring with Guided Walks

As spring approaches, take the opportunity to catch the wildflowers in bloom and experience the natural beauty of the City of Armadale and Perth Hills Armadale region through a range of great guided walks.

The Armadale Branch of the Wildflower Society of WA is offering the opportunity to enjoy Banyowla Regional Park’s display with its ‘Walk at Connell Avenue Reserve’ in Kelmscott, Saturday 31 August, 9 to 11am and again 2 November, 8am. Located at the western section of the Banyowla Regional Park, Connell Reserve offers flora that is typical of Ridge Hill Shelf vegetation, the area where Swan Coastal Plain and Darling Scarp flora meet.

Also in Kelmscott, why not enjoy the Friends of Lloyd Huges ‘Wildflower Walk in Lloyd Hughes Park’, 15 September, heading off at 8.30am from the corner of Martin and Marmion Streets, Kelmscott. Enjoy a walk through Lloyd Hughes Park, a 17.7 hectare A class reserve in the foothills of the Darling Scarp in Kelmscott, managed by the City of Armadale. The park boasts Marri and Jarrah woodland, and Flooded Gum woodland along the creek-line. In earlier times areas within the park were mined for gold and slate.

For the latest hints on wildflower spots, walks, books and brochures on flower identification head into the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre on 40 Jull Street or check out the events section of our website /events.

Photo: Connell Avenue Reserve, Kelmscott

Best Local Deals for August

There are some amazing unique events and great specials on offer in the region during Spring into Armadale. We’ve rounded up a few of our top picks.

Bean Thru - Coffee Making Fundamentals Class - $10
Are you a coffee connoisseur? Bean Thru on 89b Jull St are offering a coffee making fundamentals masterclass for a crispy $10 on Saturday 7 September. Bookings and further info can be found here.

Brook 508 Seniors Special - $2.50 Coffee
Speaking of coffee, Thursdays at Brook 508 on 508 Brookton Highway are now Seniors Days. $2.50 coffees are on offer. Loyal customers are also invited to take advantage of offers on their loyalty program.

Perth Observatory - Photographing the Milky Way
Keeping in the spirit of learning new things, Perth Observatory will be hosting a ‘how  to’ class on photographing the Milky Way the 23 and 24 September. Students will learn the best camera setting, what hardware you need and more. Bookings can be made Perth Observatory website or visit the centre  at 337 Walnut Road.

Coffee Club Armadale - Breakfast and Nachos Deals
If you’re on the hunt for a great breakfast deal, Coffee Club Armadale are offering a free hot beverage for every bacon, eggs, tomato, and toast purchase (available Tuesdays and Wednesdays).  

Nachos make for a perfect Friday, and that’s exactly what Coffee Club Armadale is offering, accompanied by two hot drinks for $19.90. Coffee Club Armadale can be found in the Armadale Shopping Centre on Jull Street.

Photo: Perth Observatory