Herne Hill: Winery Tour and Swan Settlers Market

Herne Hill offers two distinct reasons to visit when planning your trip: the tour at Sittella Winery & Restaurant, which must be booked in advance, and the Swan Settlers Market. The tour focuses on the vineyard, winery and tasting; the market is known for its local artisans, growers and producers. First consider whether you would rather plan your travel dates around a booked activity or a weekend market visit.

Winery tour with wine tasting

The visitor tour at Sittella Winery & Restaurant takes you through the vineyard and the working winery. It also includes a specially selected wine tasting and a cheese platter at the Cellar Door. This combination is a concrete option if you are looking for a visit with a guided tour and tasting. The tour requires advance booking; check the current arrangements before your visit. First confirm your preferred tour date, then plan your travel dates around it.

Swan Settlers Market at the weekend

The Swan Settlers Market is listed as open on Saturdays and Sundays; check the days before you travel. The Swan Settlers Co-Operative Building at the market is home to more than 45 local artisans, growers and producers. This concentration makes local crafts and produce a clear part of the visit and distinguishes the market from the guided wine tasting. The market also has a fenced playground for children, plenty of outdoor seating and ample parking. If you are travelling with children, you can take the playground into account when planning; the seating and parking are other practical considerations when choosing a day to visit.

Coordinate your visit dates and hotel choice

The two activities differ mainly in how you plan for them: the tour requires advance booking, while Saturday and Sunday are listed as the market’s opening days. If the tour is your priority, first check the current arrangements and your preferred date. If you want the market to shape your stay, use the stated days of the week as a starting point and check them before travelling. If both activities are on your list, check the dates for each separately before planning the rest of your stay.

Their different focuses can also help you decide: Sittella combines a guided visit to the vineyard and winery with a specially selected wine tasting and cheese platter; the Swan Settlers Market brings local artisans, growers and producers together in its Co-Operative Building. Decide whether you would rather prioritise a guided winery visit with a tasting or a market visit featuring local crafts and produce. Once your dates are set, you can look for a hotel in Herne Hill for your trip.

Discover more destinations: Kalgan, Middle Swan, Norseman, Rocky Gully, North Fremantle, Dampier, Kendenup, Shadforth

For the broader travel overview: Western Australia.