culinary escape

SWAN HILL REGION

category

food and wine

duration

2 days

suitable for

foodies

T H E U LT I M AT E

The Swan Hill region is home to an amazing range of producers, growers and wineries – all within an easy drive from each other. Now is the perfect time to discover this vibrant foodie gem via farmgate tours, interactive cooking classes and restaurants that showcase the best of this region’s seasonal produce. Sample your way through them all with this specially tailored two-day itinerary in your hand. And most importantly, don’t forget to bring an empty shopping bag or two with you!

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C U L I N A RY E S C A P E

Sample Swan Hill’s

The Swan Hill region offers a wonderful assortment of foodie experiences from stylish cafés celebrating the best of the region’s freshest produce to destination restaurants with breathtaking views to boot. Add in vibrant markets, bountiful provedores and interactive cooking classes and you have the ultimate recipe for a wonderful feast-filled day.

in Swan Hill For a seasonal paddock to plate breakfast with a warm and welcoming country vibe, Boo's Place Cafe and Provedore should not be missed. Swan Hill’s cafés also cheerfully cater for dietary requirements – Café Allure offers a gluten free menu as well as a rotating selection of daily specials while Café 202 boasts an extensive list of delicious and vegetarian options that are full of flavour.

Lunch at Spoons Riverside A meal at this Swan Hill icon is not to be missed! Set upon an anabranch of the picturesque Murray River, Spoons Riverside offers a unique dining experience under River Red Gums. Guests are treated to contemporary Modern Australian fare cooked using local and seasonal produce while relaxing by the passing river water.



Provedores, cooking classes In addition to offering delicious brunches and afternoon teas, Boo's Place Cafe and Provedore offers shelves full of local artisan goods and freshly grown produce. If you’re looking for edible gift boxes and one-of-a-kind kitchen and tableware, Table for 12 has you sorted. And if you feel like rolling up your sleeves and learning a thing or two in the Table for 12 kitchens, owner Kaye O’Toole runs cooking classes using fresh seasonal produce on Thursday evenings and on weekends.

Additionally, the Swan Hill Farmers Market runs on the first Sunday of each month allowing visitors to experience and taste the region’s freshest food from producers such as Barrows Olives. And if you’re in Swan Hill on the third Sunday of the month, don’t miss out on a visit to the Swan Hill Rotary Club Market where you can browse stalls selling bric a brac, craft, plants and fresh produce.



in Swan Hill Swan Hill offers plenty of accommodation options to suit each lifestyle and budget, all situated within a short walk or drive from the destinations highlighted in this itinerary.

Hilltop Resort

Burrabliss Bed and Breakfast Lake Boga

Set on 35 acres of green grass and lofty trees, Hilltop Resort offers motel accommodation just a short drive away from the Murray River and Lake Boga as well as the region’s many wineries and farms. Caravan sites are also available for those who prefer to set up base under the trees.

For the ultimate tranquil weekend away, go to Burrabliss Bed and Breakfast where Lake Boga views and luscious garden surroundings beckon. Accommodation options include self-contained units and private suites. Complimentary Burrabliss wine and chocolates are given upon arrival, with the added option to enjoy dinner with hosts Tricia and Bruce.

Ibis Styles Swan Hill Resort

Paruna Motel

The 62-suite Ibis Styles Swan Hill Resort’s central setting makes it a convenient location, just moments away from Swan Hill’s major restaurants, markets and cafés. Refurbished rooms with modern amenities are offered in addition to heated pools, a sauna, gym and barbeque facilities.

Centrally located, Paruna Motel offers ground floor motel accommodation with off-street parking in the heart of Swan Hill. Facilities include an in-ground pool, barbeque area, laundry and trailer parking with a complimentary bus service to Murray Downs Golf and Country Club available upon enquiry at front desk.



Explore the region’s

Day 2 is all about venturing out of the city centre to explore the wider region’s farmgates, wineries and artisan producers, including a stop at Robinvale. Robinvale sits on the south bank of the Murray River and is known for its produce including grapes, olives, carrots and almonds.

Wineries and farms Known as one of Australia’s fastest growing family owned and operated wineries, Andrew Peace Wines takes advantage of Swan Hill’s Mediterranean climate to produce classic red and whites using state-of-the-art winemaking facilities. Another must-see attraction is Olson Game Birds, a supplier of game birds to Australia’s best restaurants. The farm is also open for guided tours, with Devonshire tea supplements available. The region is also home to many farmgates, all just moments from the city centre. For locally grown stone fruit, visit Annie’s Fresh Fruit and Preserves in Beverford, Morpeth Farms in Woorinen or Lake Boga Farms in Lake Boga – the latter also grows and sells strawberries, cherries and other summer fruits when they are in season. For fresh seasonal produce, look out for self service huts dotted along the Murray Valley Highway from Lake Boga to Robinvale.

Fruits in Swan Hill January to May: grapes May to January: citrus May to February: summer vegetables August to March: avocados November to April: stone fruits and berries November to December: cherries and stone fruits



An afternoon in Robinvale Wines is famous for producing bio-dynamic wines on a 30-hectare vineyard on the Murray River. Their extensive repertoire includes vegan and vegetarian-friendly wines as well as their signature range of non-alcoholic sparkling wines. Afterwards, be sure to stop at Robinvale Estate Olive Oil where you can discover the Natale family’s range of dressings and oils, including the hard-to-find Argrumato oil.

Lunch in Robinvale If you find yourself hungry in Robinvale, go to Loft 13 for fresh and wholesome food that is made on site daily – there is also a selection of vegan, raw, gluten-free and sugar-free dishes. For classic Thai fare including hearty curries and stir-fries, be sure to try local favourite Mali Thai. Be warned: it gets busy during peak times.
