Long lunches, ocean views, and close to town. Book your spot today.
Long lunches, ocean views, and close to town. Book your spot today.
You’re standing at Perth’s most beloved landmark – the Crawley Edge Boatshed. Built in the 1930s on the pristine Swan River, this charming blue boatshed has become the most photographed attraction in Perth, surpassing even Elizabeth Quay and the Bell Tower.
Originally constructed to shelter boats, the boatshed has been lovingly maintained by the Nattrass family since the 1940s. What started as a simple £5 purchase alongside their family land has evolved into a global phenomenon, with thousands sharing their visits under #blueboathouse.
From Singapore to Malaysia, from Thailand to Japan, visitors travel across the world to capture that perfect shot at this maritime treasure. It’s not just a boatshed – it’s a symbol of Perth’s coastal soul.
At Wise Wine’s Eagle Bay distillery, 250 kilometres south of where you’re standing, master distillers craft spirits with the same dedication the Nattrass family shows this historic boatshed.
Perched on the cliffs of Eagle Bay with sweeping ocean views, Wise Wine is the only winery in the region where you can watch the vines meet the sea. The custom-built copper stills—affectionately named Tom, and Jerry—have been creating award-winning spirits since distillation began.
As a 5 Red Star Winery (an honour held by only 8% of Australian wineries), Wise Wine brings the same commitment to excellence that has preserved this iconic boatshed for nearly a century.
What connects a 1930s Swan River boatshed to a world-class Margaret River distillery is their shared maritime heritage and the unique botanicals that grow along Western Australia’s pristine coastline.
Both locations represent iconic Western Australian destinations – the boatshed as Perth’s most photographed landmark, and Wise Wine as the Margaret River region’s only ocean-view winery with a neighbouring gold plate award winning restaurant. Both celebrate the unique connection between land and water that defines our beautiful coastline.
Boatshed Gin captures the essence of this connection through carefully selected botanicals:
Saltbush – Native to coastal regions, providing earthy, herbaceous notes that echo the salt spray of our shores
Elderflower – Delicate European elegance meeting Australian terroir
Mango – The sweet essence of Western Australian summers
Cardamom & Coriander – Warm spices that complement the coastal botanicals
Juniper Berries – The classic foundation, sourced from premium suppliers
Geraldton Wax – A native shrub adding subtle citrus notes
Butterfly Pea Flower – Giving the gin a blue hue to reflect the colour of the boatshed itself
Each sip tells the story of Western Australia – from the Swan River’s gentle lapping at this historic jetty to the wild Southern Ocean that crashes against the Margaret River cliffs.
Nose: Fresh coastal breeze with hints of native saltbush and delicate elderflower
Palate: Smooth juniper foundation lifted by tropical mango sweetness, balanced with warm cardamom spice and herbal complexity
Finish: Long and sophisticated, with lingering coastal minerals and gentle spice that recalls Western Australia’s unique terroir
Serving Suggestion: Premium tonic, garnished with a slice of mango and a sprig of native saltbush or rosemary
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