Explore all the things to do at Movida
Movida’s ideal location provides you with easy access to a huge range of existing amenities, as well as the comfort of knowing you belong to an established, thriving community within the City of Swan. With a large range of childcare, schools, retail and service providers, healthcare facilities and entertainment options within close reach, you’ll never have to travel far from your life at Movida Estate.
Parks & Playgrounds
Movida’s unique location at the gate to the Perth Hills and Swan Valley Region, is surrounded by picturesque parks and riverbanks. From John Forrest National Park to Woodbridge Riverside Park and Play Space, to the Swan Valley and all that it offers, natures best are right on your doorstep.
Movida’s Koala Cove
Nestled amongst the natural beauty of Movida Estate, Koala Cove is a space for people of all ages to explore, connect and play. With five hectares of open space, Koala Cove Park offers a range of amenities, bringing residents together and catering to all ages and abilities.
Some of the park’s amazing features include:
– A GIANT koala play structure with a slide
– A flying fox
– An enclosed toddler play area
– Nature play
– Grass kickabout areas
– Sheltered picnic and BBQ facilities
– Basketball and netball courts
– Plus more!
Wiluna Park
Movida’s Wiluna Park features a shaded picnic area, soccer goals and a kickabout area, a brand-new nature playground including a climbing tower, bridge, slide and swings, stepping stumps and boulders with red brick inlays as a nod to Midland’s heritage.
John Forrest National Park
Movida Estate is lucky to feature John Forrest National Park as its stunning backdrop, just 10 minutes’ drive away. With two waterfalls, beautiful wildflowers and hundreds of species of animals including 10 native mammal and 91 bird, John Forrest has long been favoured as a site for a day-trip from Perth and being a starting point for many walk trails. There are outstanding views from the lookout point on the scenic drive and a wide variety of attractions and facilities that make it a popular venue for families and groups.
Woodbridge Riverside Park and Play Space
Less than 5km from Movida Estate, Woodbridge Riverside Park is located on the banks of the Swan River and complete with playground equipment and picnic facilities. The Play Space is a very popular spot for families to attend, with multiple play zones featuring inspiring, engaging and physical play for all ages and abilities. The John George Walk trail alongside the Swan River and a separate cycle path, links this park with Reg Bond Reserve. These two areas combine to form the Swan Regional Riverside Park.
Schools and Education
From childcare through to higher education, there are a number of options surrounding Movida Estate so you’ll never have to travel far for your growing family.
My World Child Care
This local business is focused on helping your child learn. They do this by creating a thoughtful environment that promotes exploration and discovery.
Midvale Primary School
This school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and is committed to providing innovative programs in a well-resourced, supportive and safe environment.
St Anthony’s School Greenmount
St Anthony’s School is a community that welcomes students from Kindy to Year 6 and is where the quality of education develops the potential and dignity of the individual.
Swan View Senior Highschool
The school is a Year 7 – 12 campus offering academic programs across the seven Learning Areas, including: The Arts, English, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, and Technologies.
La Salle College
La Salle College in Middle Swan is a respected co-educational secondary school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. With strong academic programs and a supportive community, La Salle College is dedicated to holistic education, nurturing both mind and spirit in a caring environment.
Mandoon Estate and Homestead Brewery
Set amongst beautiful vineyards on the banks of the Swan River, Mandoon Estate is the Valley’s most awarded winery in Western Australia. Offering a fine dining restaurant, microbrewery, purpose-built function centre, cellar door with private wine tasting cellar, outdoor deli and bar, restored homestead converted into a gallery and a children’s playground.
Chapel Farm
Chapel Farm is a unique venue exuding character and off-beat charm. The Victorian homestead, now over 100 years old, offers a restaurant, bar, and accommodation. The Victorian homestead gracing the front of Chapel Farm’s extensive property has been converted, respecting all original features, into a sassy little beer, wine and cocktail bar known simply as, The Tap.
Oakover Grounds
Located in the heart of the Swan Valley, Oakover Grounds is surrounded by lush lawns, mature trees, and the breathtaking Oakover grapevines. This unique destination perfectly blends nature, modern industrial design, and rustic charm. Enjoy Oakover wines, FiORi coffee, Oakover beers, and seasonal dishes crafted fresh from the kitchen – all in one remarkable location.
Rose & Crown
A truly impressive Western Australian landmark, the stately Rose & Crown was built in 1841 and is one of only a few original country classic Georgian pubs in Australia, located in Perth’s historic Guildford. Set on 2.5 acres, the Rose & Crown commands a prominent position amongst a variety of shops and cafés gracing leafy Swan Street in Guildford.
Valley Social
Valley Social (formerly Elmar’s in the Valley), is a lively venue offering a unique blend of modern Australian and American BBQ cuisine, with spacious indoor and outdoor areas perfect for dining, events, and relaxed gatherings.
Shopping and Entertainment
Whether you’re looking for somewhere to go shopping, or to spend an afternoon out with the family, we have you covered.
Midland Gate
Midland is a thriving retail and commercial hub, with a huge array of established retail, service and commercial business providers. Midland Gate is home to Coles, Woolworths, Big W, Kmart, Target, Ace Cinemas and more than 150 specialty and service stores.
Oasis Supa Golf & Adventure Putt
Supagolf is a modified form of golf where the golf clubs and balls are over-sized and iridescent in colour, providing great recreational entertainment for all ages young and old, whilst getting out in the fresh air of the Swan Valley and enjoying the picturesque scenery. The 18 holes Adventure Putt miniature golf course is great and challenging fun for all abilities.
Speed Dome
SpeedDome is Western Australia’s only combined indoor cycling velodrome and roller sports complex. Regularly playing host to track cycling teams from Australia, Britain and the Netherlands, the SpeedDome is also home to WA’s recreational cycling and skating communities.
Movida Estate Community Grants Program
Applications are now open for the latest round of Community Grants!
The Movida Estate Community Grants Program provides eligible local community groups and clubs with the funding to support their projects, activities and events, or seek assistance in purchasing essential equipment.
It’s all part of our commitment to creating connected, liveable places built for today and future-proofed for tomorrow.
To enable approved grant funding to be provided in a timely manner, please submit an application at least two months prior to your project, activity or event being scheduled or in advance of when the equipment is required.
Start your Community Grants application today!