And WA is home to some of the very best on offer.

In its newly released book Food Trails, Lonely Planet includes southwest WA as one of the world’s best foodie destinations.

“This remote region of southwestern Australia is a surprising foodie destination, thanks to a dedicated community of chefs and producers,” Lonely Planet says.

The book features a three-day itinerary to take in the state’s best eating experiences from Perth to Margaret River. Here are its seven top picks of stops to make along the way:

1) Greenhouse

Greenhouse’s focus on sustainability begins with the restaurant’s unique design, as walls covered with more than 5000 plants soften the building’s facade amid the urban canyons of downtown Perth. Corrugated iron and recycled timber enliven the interior, and Middle Eastern and Asian flavours underpin a sustainably sourced menu focused on local produce. Shared plates include roasted eggplant with buttermilk and pomegranate, or try baked eggs with chorizo for breakfast. A concise drinks list features wine and craft beer from around WA, and a cocktail at the rooftop bar is the perfect way to take in Perth before heading south.

www.greenhouseperth.com; tel +61 8 9481 8333; 100 St Georges Tce, Perth; 7am-late Mon-Fri, from 8am Sat

2) Bread in Common

From Perth it’s a 30-minute drive to Fremantle, a relaxed port town worth lingering in, with a well-preserved heritage precinct. Restaurants, cafes and pubs dot the historic townscape filled with Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and Bread in Common fills a high-ceilinged brick warehouse with a wood-fired bakery, shared tables, and one of Fremantle’s longest bars.

Platters of house-made charcuterie and West Australian cheese are partnered with crunchy slabs of warm sourdough bread, and shared plates harnessing seasonal WA produce include chargrilled chicken with sweet potato and chilli, or octopus with black beans and cajun spices. Return the morning after for a fresh brioche and coffee.

www.breadincommon.com.au; tel +61 8 9336 1032; 43 Pakenham St, Fremantle; 9am-10pm

3) Raw Kitchen

It’s an easy walk through historic King’s Sq to The Raw Kitchen. Reflecting Fremantle’s bohemian vibe, vegan, organic and sustainable ingredients all punctuate the menu, served in yet another hip brick-lined space. Raw ingredients are harnessed – but not used exclusively – and gluten-free Billabong Pale Ale and biodynamic and organic wines are available.

Healthily virtuous dishes include pad thai using zucchini noodles, and a zesty yellow curry with quinoa and tempeh made of Margaret River lupins (a flowering Mediterranean legume). Leave room for dessert of refined- sugar-free salted caramel ice cream.

www.therawkitchen.com.au; tel +61 8 9433 4647; 181A High St, Fremantle; 11.30am-3.30pm Mon-Thu, to 9pm Fri-Sat

4) Happy Wife

From Fremantle, it’s a two-hour drive south to Bunbury. The redeveloped port area features restaurants, cafes and a microbrewery, and 2km east of Bunbury’s historic centre, The Happy Wife has views of sleepy Leschenaulbumt Inlet, a relaxed Cape Cod-style interior and is one of Western Australia’s best cafes for home baking – don’t go past the macarons – while the lunch menu includes a hickory-smoked chicken salad.

www.thehappywife.com.au; tel +61 8 9721 7706; 98 Stirling Street, Bunbury; 6.30am-3.30pm

Mon-Fri, 7.30am-2.30pm Sat

5) Eagle Bay Brewing Co

The wine-making credentials of the Margaret River region are impeccable, but with more than six microbreweries the area is also developing a great craft beer scene. Eagle Bay Brewing Co, 78km southwest of Bunbury, combines rural and ocean views with a savvy selection of beers. Partner the refreshing Kölsch with squid and snapper tacos, and ask if Eagle Bay’s seasonal Cacao Stout – crafted in conjunction with Margaret River chocolatiers Bahen & Co – is available.

www.eaglebaybrewery.com.au; tel +61 8 9755 3554; Eagle Bay Rd, Dunsborough; 11am-5pm

6) Wildwood Valley Cottages & Cooking School

A pleasant 15km rural drive from Dunsborough, the final section of the journey through Wildwood Valley’s bush-fringed 50 hectares often includes laid-back kangaroos sunning themselves beside the driveway. The big attraction for travelling foodies is cooking classes with Sioban and Carlo Balducci, whose CVs include Australia’s highly regarded Longrain Thai restaurant, and cooking and living in Italy. Their wood-fired cooking classes – turning out fabulous pizza –take place around an alfresco traditional oven shaded by the towering trees. Booking ahead is highly recommended. Outside of the cooking school season, Wildwood Valley offers luxury cottage accommodation.

www.wildwoodvalley.com.au; tel +61 8 9755 2120; 1481 Wildwood Rd, Yallingup; Jan-Mar

7) Margaret River Farmers Market

Around 50 artisan producers gather at this Saturday morning farmers market on the fringes of Margaret River township. Kick off the day with great coffee and super-fresh baked goods from Yallingup Woodfired Bread. While you’re here, stock up on Swiss-style cheese from Koonac Goat Farm and herb-crusted pastrami from The Farm House for a picnic on one of Margaret River’s brilliant beaches. Also check out Lotus Blue, which sells fortifying chai blends using local wattleseed, an edible seed from the acacia tree traditionally eaten by indigenous Australians. Some of the stallholders can be visited around the region in the week, too.

www.margaretriverfarmersmarket.com.au; tel +61 8 9757 9095; Lot 272 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River; 8am-noon Sat

This is an extract from Lonely Planet’s Food Trails © 2016. Available now, RRP: $34.99; www.lonelyplanet.com