Lower Chittering

Lower Chittering is a destination for nature experiences among gently rolling green hills and abundant wildflowers. A specific point of interest is the property of Christos Valley Wine: the Brockman River flows through it, and the property borders Avon Valley National Park. The river and park provide specific natural features at this property, while hills and wildflowers shape the broader landscape of Lower Chittering. Those planning a trip with nature experiences in mind will find several points of interest here, rather than just a single landscape feature.

A scenic drive as a focus in its own right

Lower Chittering is the starting point for the scenic Tourist Drive 359. For travellers who want to focus on a route rather than just a single natural attraction, the drive offers a clear theme. Its designation as a scenic tourist drive makes it a distinct way to shape your trip: you can make the drive the main focus or pay more attention to walking trails. In this way, the drive and the trails described here are presented as different ways to experience the area's nature.

Trails at Peace Be Still

Peace Be Still is a private retreat in Lower Chittering. Day visitors are permitted to walk the trails on the property. Some of the Peace Be Still Trails lead into Avon Valley National Park. There are picnic tables and toilet facilities along the trails. For a walking excursion, both permission for day visitors and the available facilities are useful points of reference. The trails connect the private retreat's grounds with the national park, although this connection is described for some trails. This makes the trails a nature outing in their own right, separate from driving along Tourist Drive.

Wildflowers and valley views in the Chittering travel region

The wider Chittering travel region also offers a walking option: the trail at Djidi-Djidi Ridge is rich in seasonal wildflowers, including wattles, parrotbush and orchids. From the lookout at Djidi-Djidi Ridge, the walking trail offers expansive views across the valley. Those who particularly enjoy discovering plants can make the seasonal blooms a focus; those mainly seeking sweeping landscapes will find another reason to take this trail at the lookout. This walk is located in the Chittering travel region and complements the natural features mentioned specifically for Lower Chittering.

Putting Lower Chittering in context as a destination

Lower Chittering is less than an hour's drive from Perth. This gives travellers a clear point of reference when planning. When looking for holiday accommodation in Lower Chittering, your preferred focus may help you decide: would you like a scenic drive to shape your trip, do you want to visit the trails at Peace Be Still, or are seasonal wildflower walks in the Chittering travel region your priority? These options differ in their focus—a drive, trails on private grounds, or a walking trail with a lookout.

More destination pages: Mindarie, Toodyay, Port Kennedy, Broomehill Village, Bullsbrook, Derby, Karratha, Collins.

For the broader travel overview: Western Australia.