The Vines, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The VinesPerth, Western Australia |
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| Established | 1989 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6069 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Swan | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Swan Hills, West Swan | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hasluck | ||||||||||||||
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The Vines is a suburb located near Perth in Western Australia. It's part of the beautiful Swan Valley region. This area was first developed in 1987 as a special country club community.
Most homes in The Vines are quite large. They are often built on big blocks of land, usually around the golf courses. The name "The Vines" was officially approved for the suburb in 1996.
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What is The Vines Known For?
The Vines Resort and Country Club
The Vines is famous for its amazing four-star resort and country club. This resort has two hotels: the Novotel Vines and the Sebel Swan Valley. It's a great place for people to stay and enjoy their holidays.
Golf Courses at The Vines
The resort also has two 18-hole golf courses. These are called The Lakes course and Ellenbrook course. Both courses are considered world-class championship courses. They wind through the suburb, making it a very green and open area.
Big Golf Tournaments Held Here
The Vines Resort and Country Club has hosted many important international golf tournaments. These include the Heineken Classic (from 1993 to 2001). It also hosted the Johnnie Walker Classic in 2006 and 2009. The Lexus Cup was held here in 2007.
What Services are in The Vines?
The Vines is mostly a residential area. This means it doesn't have its own shops, schools, or other public facilities. Residents rely on nearby suburbs and the wider Swan Valley area for these services.
How to Get Around The Vines
Bus Services in The Vines
There is a bus service that helps people get around.
- The 955 bus route goes from Ellenbrook North to Morley Bus Station. This bus serves streets like Banrock Drive and The Broadway in The Vines.
