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Introducing Gingin Video

Introducing the Shire of Gingin. Many locals like Mary and I , have driven by this region countless times so next time you're looking for something to do thats not too far from Perth, come up to Gingin and don't just stand there looking, dive in and have some fun.

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Gingin is one of WA's oldest towns and has many historic buildings. Situated on Granville Park this delightful old building This one is believed to have been built in the 1860s and is now Eliza's Cafe and Restaurant. It overlooks Granville Park.

Granville Park is right in the middle of town. A fabulous lush green park complete with an historic water wheel, a children's playground and BBQs and tables makes it a great place to bring the family for an weekend of fun.

If you're travelling there's room to easily and safely park your motor home or caravan.

It's the perfect place to stop, put your feet up and enjoy the peace and quite of this great country town. If you live in Perth it's just under an hours drive from the CBD.

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Gingin is home to a couple of excellent wineries. Jylland Vineyard, just 2 kilometers from the centre of town, is on our must visit list whenever we are in Gingin. They have some excellent wines and co-owner Edel  grocke makes a delightful platter.  Read more and View Jylland's video.

Riseborough Estate  six kilometres from town on the road to Bindoon. Riseborough is a winery and art gallery with exhibitions changing regularly. The wines are first rate as are the outstanding views over the valley.

Both Riseborough and Jylland are part of the Chittering Valley Wine Trail. Riseborough is also part of the Gingin to new Norcia Art, wine & Food trail.

Gingin, blessed with an abundance of high quality water making Gingin an important source of food for the metropolitan area. is close to the coast and one of Western Australia's greatest family beaches at Guilderton.

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